The StoragePug Self Storage Blog

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Self Storage Software (61)
Gabfocus Spotlights (53)
Self Storage Investing (49)
Self Storage Marketing (36)
Legal (26)
Self Storage Technology (25)
Community Marketing (20)
Customer Relations (20)
Management (17)
Self Storage SEO (16)
Data and Analysis (13)

Is Rent Control Coming for Self Storage?

Have you heard the rumors about laws governing rental rate increases? Click here to learn where the laws are and whether you need to worry!

4 min read

Events

Why You Should Join the Self Storage Association

Why should you join the Self Storage Association? When money's tight, membership dues can be intimidating - but see the reasons you should still join here!

4 min read

Gabfocus Spotlights

Gabfocus Spotlight: How do you make sure you retain your employees?

It's hard enough to find the right employee. Don't lose them by not knowing how to retain them. Here is some expert advice on retaining team members!

3 min read

[BASICS] Google Business Profile for Self Storage

Want to put your facility at the TOP of Google's search page, get more rentals, and even beat national chains? Google Business Profile is your answer.

5 min read

Community Marketing

4 Pieces of Marketing Advice Independent Operators Should Ignore

Self storage is a massive community with a lot of well-intentioned marketing advice - but make sure that you're doing what's right for your facility!

5 min read

Gabfocus Spotlights

Gabfocus Spotlight: How long is it taking new facilities to lease up?

The post-pandemic boom has ended, and normalcy is returning. So what does that mean for how long it will take to lease up a new facility?

2 min read

Management

The Ins and Outs of Cleaning Your Storage Unit Doors

Cleaning the interior versus the exterior of your storage unit doors is not the same! Read up on the best and easiest ways to make your doors shine!

4 min read

Managers

How to Manage a Self Storage Facility

From cleaning doors to dealing with late payments, we've got the advice you need to improve your facility's day-to-day operations!

18 min read

Self Storage SEO

Choosing an SEO-Friendly Name for Your Storage Facility [2023]

Naming your storage facility with SEO in mind will improve your chances of success, especially in high-competition areas! Learn more with StoragePug.

3 min read

Basics

How Much Should I Spend on Marketing?

Wondering how much of your budget should be dedicated to marketing? It's more complicated (and simpler!) than it sounds. Click here to learn more.

4 min read

Self Storage Software

Are QR Codes Secure? Protecting Your Storage Customers

QR codes have become incredibly common. With that comes dangers—but how dangerous are they, really? Learn the risks and how to counter them right here.