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Funnel Analysis

Visualize the visitor-to-booking conversion funnel and identify where potential guests drop off.

3 min readUpdated May 19, 2026

How to Access

  1. In the sidebar, click Insights to expand the menu
  2. Under Core Analytics, click Funnel Analysis

What You'll See on the Page

  • Funnel visualization — A stepped chart showing volume at each of the four stages below, with the funnel narrowing at each step
  • Drop-off rates — The percentage of people who didn't proceed to the next stage, displayed between each step
  • Conversion rates — The percentage who made it from one stage to the next
  • Date range selector — Use the dropdown in the top-right to filter by Last 7, 14, 30, or 90 days
  • Period comparison toggle — Click the comparison switch next to the date range to overlay the previous period's funnel alongside the current one

The Four Funnel Stages

  1. Visitors — People who land on your website
  2. Sessions — Active browsing sessions (a visitor may have multiple sessions)
  3. Conversions — Visitors who complete a conversion event (inquiry, booking start)
  4. Bookings — Confirmed reservations

A healthy funnel narrows gradually. A sudden drop at any stage indicates a friction point worth investigating.

Common Drop-Off Points

Where Possible Cause
Visitors → Sessions Slow page load, unclear value proposition, poor mobile experience
Sessions → Conversions Pricing not visible, complicated booking process, trust signals missing
Conversions → Bookings Payment friction, calendar issues, competitor comparison

How to Use This Data

  1. Find your biggest drop-off — Look for the stage with the steepest decline
  2. Investigate the cause — Check the relevant page or step in your booking flow
  3. Make changes — Optimize that stage (faster load time, clearer CTA, simpler forms)
  4. Compare periods — Turn on comparison to check if your changes improved the funnel

Data Sources

Funnel data combines:

  • Google Analytics — Visitors, sessions, and conversion events
  • Guesty / Airbnb Calendars — Confirmed booking data

Both sources must be connected for the full four-stage funnel. Without booking data, the funnel shows visitors through conversions only. Connect your data sources from the Integrations page in the sidebar.