EXPERTS
TWENTY Years Experience
Straight outta Orlando, the vacation rental capital of the world. Knokx is the vacation rental marketing agency backed by 20+ years of experience: Our team of astute marketers knows what it takes to help hosts succeed in competitive markets.
Nothing brings us greater satisfaction than seeing our clients win and achieve tangible results. From creating captivating STR websites to facilitating direct bookings, our mission is to elevate your business and leave a lasting impact.
While others offer piecemeal solutions, we provide end-to-end support, leveraging cutting-edge technology to minimize your workload and amplify your brand. Whether you need a turnkey solution or a hands-on approach, Knokx delivers results and always aims to exceed expectations.
OUR VALUES
Commitment to Customers
Integrity
Quality
Teamwork
Through our lens, we see the heartbeat of the vacation rental world – the hosts. It's not about the properties but the people like you behind them that inspire us. That's what drives us to craft solutions empowering you to build a thriving business and create unforgettable experiences for your guests."
VACATION RENTAL MARKETING AGENCY
OUR TEAM
DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
Seeing the need for advertising alternatives at a time when VRBO was the main player, Jay William founded Villa Marketers in 2005—the industry’s longest-standing full-service marketing company. His goal? Help hosts generate revenue through SEO, sales, and digital marketing strategies. Jay is an entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, marketer, SEO expert, content creator, and host of the popular show “Vacation Rental Rescue.” Recognized as an industry expert, TripAdvisor partnered with Jay to support their hosts’ success. Over 20+ years, Jay’s vision and leadership have been instrumental in helping hosts build thriving businesses and achieve outstanding results.
Seeing the need for advertising alternatives at a time when VRBO was the main player, Jay William founded Villa Marketers in 2005—the industry’s longest-standing full-service marketing company. His goal? Help hosts generate revenue through SEO, sales, and digital marketing strategies. Jay is an entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, marketer, SEO expert, content creator, and host of the popular show “Vacation Rental Rescue.” Recognized as an industry expert, TripAdvisor partnered with Jay to support their hosts’ success. Over 20+ years, Jay’s vision and leadership have been instrumental in helping hosts build thriving businesses and achieve outstanding results.
Penelope began her journey in the vacation rental industry, quickly rising to head designer for a vacation rental furnishing company in central Florida. In 2005, she co-founded Villa Marketers where she excels in high-level problem-solving, team building, operations, and logistics.
Her degree in computer information science has enabled her to integrate systems effectively, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity. She drives the team to deliver outstanding results for clients with precision and excellence.
Penelope began her journey in the vacation rental industry, quickly rising to head designer for a vacation rental furnishing company in central Florida. In 2005, she co-founded Villa Marketers where she excels in high-level problem-solving, team building, operations, and logistics.
Her degree in computer information science has enabled her to integrate systems effectively, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity. She drives the team to deliver outstanding results for clients with precision and excellence.
Marisol thrives in handling diverse tasks such as project management, customer communications, and support, as well as administrative duties. She oversees daily operations and ensures projects are completed on schedule and customers receive top-notch service.
(Joined 2009)
Marisol thrives in handling diverse tasks such as project management, customer communications, and support, as well as administrative duties. She oversees daily operations and ensures projects are completed on schedule and customers receive top-notch service.
(Joined 2009)
Deanna is an outstanding writer with extensive experience in the vacation rental industry. As a key member of our content writing team, her articles enhance clients’ presence and improve their online visibility. Deanna’s compelling narratives fuel high website rankings and captivate audiences.
(Joined 2017)
Deanna is an outstanding writer with extensive experience in the vacation rental industry. As a key member of our content writing team, her articles enhance clients’ presence and improve their online visibility. Deanna’s compelling narratives fuel high website rankings and captivate audiences.
(Joined 2017)
Shawn brings valuable expertise in WordPress, HTML, CSS, PHP, and server maintenance to the team. He excels in coordinating tasks and managing PMS integrations, software, and plugin maintenance. Shawn’s role spans quality control, customer support, tech support, and project management, ensuring seamless and efficient operations for our clients.
(Joined 2020)
Shawn brings valuable expertise in WordPress, HTML, CSS, PHP, and server maintenance to the team. He excels in coordinating tasks and managing PMS integrations, software, and plugin maintenance. Shawn’s role spans quality control, customer support, tech support, and project management, ensuring seamless and efficient operations for our clients.
(Joined 2020)
With 19+ years of experience, our head designer DJ is a skilled creator in web design, UED, graphic design, and UX. His expertise includes WordPress development, brand and logo design, and visual design. DJ crafts exceptional websites and innovative solutions that provide outstanding user experiences.
(Joined 2008)
With 19+ years of experience, our head designer DJ is a skilled creator in web design, UED, graphic design, and UX. His expertise includes WordPress development, brand and logo design, and visual design. DJ crafts exceptional websites and innovative solutions that provide outstanding user experiences.
(Joined 2008)
Krishna brings more than a decade of expertise as a full-stack developer. She is proficient in PHP, MySQL, WordPress (including custom sites, plugins, and core modifications), SQL Server, WooCommerce, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Android, and iOS. She masters PMS integrations, API solutions, and booking widgets, offering tailor-made solutions for our clients.
(Joined 2018)
Krishna brings more than a decade of expertise as a full-stack developer. She is proficient in PHP, MySQL, WordPress (including custom sites, plugins, and core modifications), SQL Server, WooCommerce, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Android, and iOS. She masters PMS integrations, API solutions, and booking widgets, offering tailor-made solutions for our clients.
(Joined 2018)
Madhu’s role as part of the team involves taking on the heavy lifting for our clients. He offers a wide range of technical assistance for our team and clients, including data entry, website maintenance, customer support, email marketing, and domain management. Madhu plays a vital role in ensuring clients’ websites and campaigns are maintained and run smoothly. (Joined 2015)
Madhu’s role as part of the team involves taking on the heavy lifting for our clients. He offers a wide range of technical assistance for our team and clients, including data entry, website maintenance, customer support, email marketing, and domain management. Madhu plays a vital role in ensuring clients’ websites and campaigns are maintained and run smoothly. (Joined 2015)
Ali is a talented graphic designer and video editor who brings brands to life through exceptional visual storytelling. He crafts stunning logos, social media ads, product presentations, and website elements that embody each brand’s essence. Ali’s modern and innovative designs enhance clients’ visual identity, elevating their presence across all platforms.
(Joined 2023)
Ali is a talented graphic designer and video editor who brings brands to life through exceptional visual storytelling. He crafts stunning logos, social media ads, product presentations, and website elements that embody each brand’s essence. Ali’s modern and innovative designs enhance clients’ visual identity, elevating their presence across all platforms.
(Joined 2023)
Jazlyn is a skilled marketer and content writer with expertise in on-page optimization. She targets audiences through collaboration with writers and marketers, excels in social media management, and creates engaging content across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Her proven record includes crafting travel articles and captivating reels that boost online presence and engagement through expert copywriting.
(Joined 2019)
Jazlyn is a skilled marketer and content writer with expertise in on-page optimization. She targets audiences through collaboration with writers and marketers, excels in social media management, and creates engaging content across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Her proven record includes crafting travel articles and captivating reels that boost online presence and engagement through expert copywriting.
(Joined 2019)
Tara brings over 10 years of SEO and backlinking experience to her work at Knokx. As Google Certified in Link Building, she excels in search engine optimization, high DA link building, technical SEO, and on-page SEO, and is an expert in local citation building. Taran collaborates closely with our marketing and content teams, using her expertise in website audits and backlink analysis to help websites achieve higher rankings on Google.
(Joined 2023)
Tara brings over 10 years of SEO and backlinking experience to her work at Knokx. As Google Certified in Link Building, she excels in search engine optimization, high DA link building, technical SEO, and on-page SEO, and is an expert in local citation building. Taran collaborates closely with our marketing and content teams, using her expertise in website audits and backlink analysis to help websites achieve higher rankings on Google.
(Joined 2023)
As head of security he patrols headquarters and ensures the safety of all the team. His skill sets include professional barking, toy destruction, and cuddling. When he’s not securing the perimeter he enjoys interrupting Zoom calls and snoring loudly. Diesel is a valued Knokx team member and loved by all.
(Joined 2021)
As head of security he patrols headquarters and ensures the safety of all the team. His skill sets include professional barking, toy destruction, and cuddling. When he’s not securing the perimeter he enjoys interrupting Zoom calls and snoring loudly. Diesel is a valued Knokx team member and loved by all.
(Joined 2021)
OUR MISSION
Our vision? Knokx: the household name - known for direct bookings. The go-to source, and the first all-in-one platform laser-focused on digital marketing.
We maximize revenue, amplify visibility, and equip every host with solutions previously accessible only to larger companies.
Delivering tailored tools, cutting-edge marketing, top-tier websites, and impactful presentations to bolster branding. We optimize businesses, and put hosts in control of their success.
“The Swiss Army Knife of Direct Bookings”
#1 Vacation Rental Marketing Agency
KNOKX ROCKS!
5-STAR REVIEWS DRIVEN BY REAL RESULTS
A trusted partner for our business! They've delivered results as promised to ramp up direct bookings and reach new clients and customers in ways we never would have otherwise. The website they built us is beautiful, functional, and has paid for itself over and over.
Jim & Kelly
“I came to you with a slightly complex situation, having 2 properties in different geographical locations that I wanted to showcase together on one website. You and your team were able to work with this and put together a Website and branding materials that I can be proud of and excited to share publicly. I want to thank you for your professionalism throughout the entire process. Big Thank You to the entire team for the professionalism & patients from beginning to end.”
Kevin & Mary
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