by Bill Magargal

Recently a US Servas host/traveler contacted the member help team, a bit miffed because the new and improved Servas version 2 website did not have all the hosting information that the "...old system used to have." The new system does indeed have all that information, plus the descriptive blurbs like, "More about this Address", and "More details" can be much more detailed than the old version.

It turns out that our traveler found host profiles that were incomplete, they had never confirmed that their information was accurate and up to date. Voila! Mystery solved. But it does point out the need for and relevance of periodically reviewing and confirming your online host, traveler, and hosting location information. 

Many of our hosts say they "Want more travelers", yet their profiles are incomplete. Often, they don't include a photo and have only the minimum boxes check. Why would travelers even bother to contact you if there you have just the minimal (or no) information in your profile. If for no other reason you should complete your host and traveler information as a courtesy so that travelers don't waste travel time pouring through blank profiles.

If you don't know how to edit and confirm your profile, check out the January, 2025 Open Doors article "How to Confirm Your Profile."