Table of Contents:
- New video uploads
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How are my videos analyzed?
- How long does it take for my videos to be analyzed?
- Which videos can Stay22 process?
- Do hotel, destination and product links have the same commission share?
- Why does Google's permission message mention deleting videos?
- How to change the category of my videos?
- Can I publish only certain link types?
- Why is my video under "Failed"?
- Will this affect my YouTube SEO or rankings?
- Will I be able to see which video generated a transaction or booking?
- Can I use this if my channel isn't in English?
The Stay22 YouTube integration finds relevant hotel, destination, and product mentions in your YouTube videos. It then suggests accommodation, destination and product links that you can add to your video descriptions.
You have full control on what links go live on your video descriptions. You can review how your updated video description looks like and push the suggested links directly from the Stay22 Hub. You can publish your updated video descriptions video-by-video or in bulk.
Before you start
You’ll need:
- A Stay22 account
- A YouTube channel
- Public YouTube videos
- Access to the Google account linked to your YouTube channel
Eligible Videos
Only public videos can be processed. Scheduled, private, and unlisted videos aren’t supported.
Videos should be 1-45 minutes long. We can't process YouTube Shorts.
For travel booking link suggestions, the video must be in one of these YouTube categories:
- Travel & Events
- People & Blogs
Retail link suggestions don’t depend on the video category.
How to change your video category?
Link types
Stay22 may suggest the following links based on the content of each video:
- Accommodation: Direct hotel booking pages when a hotel is mentioned
- Destination: Destination search pages when a destination is mentioned
- Retail: Direct product pages for products featured or recommended in the video
Not every video will receive suggestions, and the number and type of suggestions may vary.
Connect your channel
- Log in to the Stay22 Hub and open the YouTube integration page.
- Select Connect YouTube Channel.
- Sign in with the Google account linked to your YouTube channel.
- Review and approve the requested permissions.
After your channel is connected, Stay22 starts looking for relevant mentions in your existing public videos. Videos being processed will appear under Analyzing.
Review suggestions
When Stay22 finds link opportunities, your videos appear under Ready for Review in the Hub.
Go to the YouTube Integration Page on the Stay22 Hub. Click on a video to review it's suggested links and see a preview of how your video description will look on YouTube.
The links will always appear after the first sentence.
You can edit your video descriptions directly in the Stay22 Hub.
You’ll also receive an email when we make suggestions for your videos.
Publish links
Click Publish to YouTube to add reviewed links to your video description. You can publish links for one video at a time or use bulk publish.
For bulk publishing links to your video descriptions, select all videos at once or select multiple videos using the checkboxes. Then, click Publish Videos.
Before publishing, you can choose which link types you want to add to your descriptions:
- Accommodation
- Destination
- Retail
To publish only certain link types:
- Select the videos you want to update.
- Click Publish.
- In the publish options, select one or more categories: Accommodation, Destination, or Retail.
- Review and confirm.
For example, if a video has Accommodation and Retail suggestions and you select Retail, only retail links will be added to the video.
Published links are added to the video description after the first sentence.
New video uploads
After your channel is connected, Stay22 automatically looks for relevant mentions in new public uploads.
(Scheduled, private, and unlisted uploads aren’t supported.)
You’ll receive an email when Stay22 finds link suggestions for a newly uploaded video. Videos without suggestions won’t trigger an email notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are my videos analyzed?
Stay22 analyzes your video’s metadata, audio, and visuals to identify travel-related destinations and accommodation opportunities. It then generates relevant booking and/ or product link suggestions that you can review and add to your video description.
How long does it take for my videos to be analyzed?
Once your videos show as Analyzing, it may take some time for results to appear. All eligible videos will be analyzed and appear as Ready for Review once analysis is complete.
Do hotel, destination and product links have the same commission share?
Yes. All link types use the same Stay22 commission share within the YouTube Integration.
Why didn't my video get analyzed?
Stay22 can process public videos only. Scheduled, private, and unlisted videos aren’t supported.
To be able to get booking link suggestions, your videos have to be in the following YouTube video categories:
Travel & Events or People & Blogs
Product link suggestions don’t depend on the video category.
If your video doesn't meet the eligibility criteria we can't analyze your video.
Will I get product link suggestions if I had already connected my channel for travel suggestions?
We’re rolling out Retail suggestions to existing connected channels, including channels originally connected for travel. You don’t need to reconnect your channel. We’ll let you know when retail link suggestions are available for your account.
Why does Google's permission message mention deleting videos?
This is an automated message from Google that appears as part of YouTube permissions requests. YouTube has a limited number of permission tiers and the tiers that allows you to publish your links directly to your video descriptions has this standard message. Stay22 can't delete, hide or change your videos, and nothing is published without your approval.
How to change the category of my videos?
Go to YouTube Studio → Content, select your videos in bulk, then click Edit → Category. Choose Travel & Events or People & Blogs, and click Update videos.
Can I publish only certain link types?
Yes. Select multiple videos at once and click Publish. In the publishing options, select the categories you want to include: Accommodation, Destination, Retail, or any combination. For example, selecting Retail only adds Retail links, even if the selected videos also have Accommodation or Destination suggestions.
Why is my video under "Failed"?
A video shows as Failed when we couldn't finish analyzing it due to a temporary technical issue. This isn't related to your video's content, it just means the analysis didn't complete.
You can re-analyze these videos at the top of the YouTube Integration page, click Reprocess Failed Videos. If a newly uploaded video fails to analyze, you'll also receive an email letting you know, so you can reprocess it directly from the Hub.
Note: Reprocessing only applies to videos under Failed. Videos under No Suggestions were analyzed successfully but had no booking opportunities, so you cannot reprocess these videos.
Will this affect my YouTube SEO or rankings?
No. The integration only updates your video description. It does not change your video title, tags, or other metadata.
Will I be able to see which video generated a transaction or booking?
Yes. In your Stay22 Hub under the Campaigns column, you'll be able to see the title of the video associated with each transaction. This gives you visibility into how each video is performing. As we continue to improve the integration, we’ll also be enhancing reporting features to provide deeper insights over time.
How do I track earnings?
You can track your earnings in the Stay22 Hub. Navigate to the Transactions page to view your commissions. You can filter by Source → YouTube to see earnings from the YouTube Integration.
Check the Category column to see whether each transaction came from an accommodation booking or a retail purchase.
Reporting will keep improving throughout the Beta, so expect more detail over time.
Can I use this if my channel isn't in English?
Yes. The integration currently works with videos in:
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
You can also edit or translate the description before publishing.
How do I disconnect my channel?
Click the user icon in the top right corner of the Hub and select Settings. Go to App Integrations. Click "Remove Access".
Note: Disconnecting and reconnecting your channel will not result in getting different link suggestions.
Need help?
Reach out to our Support Team at support@stay22.com or reach out to us from the chatbot on our website or the Hub.
Your feedback helps shape the future of the YouTube Integration.