The Stora Blog

January 16, 2025 · 

Facility Management

Pros And Cons: Should You Offer Your Tenants A Self Storage Kiosk Option?

Did you know that installing kiosks at your self storage facility can make your business 26% more profitable than your competitors?

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

January 7, 2025 · 

Marketing & Sales

12 Tips for Effective Self Storage Marketing in 2025

Companies that focus on nurturing leads through marketing make 50% more sales. If you’re not spending time marketing your self storage...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

December 31, 2024 · 

Getting Started, Facility Management

A Complete Guide To Self Storage Facility Management

There are over 50,000 self storage facilities in the U.S. and over 3,000 in the UK. If you’re planning on investing in your own business,...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

December 17, 2024 · 

Marketing & Sales, Finance & Legal

A Quick Guide To Self Storage Revenue Management Optimization

Did you know that 80% of companies fail to meet their cost-reduction targets, indicating potential shortcomings in revenue management...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

December 4, 2024 · 

Getting Started

How To Start a Shipping Container Self Storage Business

The self storage industry is booming and offers a lucrative opportunity. With a global market valued at $64.14 billion in 2023 and...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

November 26, 2024 · 

Marketing & Sales

AI Chatbots for Self Storage: Everything You Need to Know

What are AI Chatbots for Self Storage? AI chatbots for self storage are automated virtual assistants designed to interact with website...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

November 19, 2024 · 

Getting Started, Marketing & Sales

Top 9 Self Storage Podcasts To Help You Grow Your Business in 2025

The self storage industry is evolving more rapidly than ever. New technologies are revolutionizing everything from bookings and access to...

Izaak Crook

By Izaak Crook

November 7, 2024 · 

Facility Management

Self Storage Remote Management: How to Manage Your Facility from Anywhere

Managing a self storage facility remotely has become increasingly popular, with two-thirds of U.S. self storage operators already using...

Izaak Crook

By Izaak Crook

October 29, 2024 · 

Product Updates

Solve Customer Size Confusion with Stora and Calcumate’s 3D Storage Calculator

As a self storage operator, you know the frustrations customers face when trying to choose the right unit size, which can lead to lost...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

October 24, 2024 · 

Facility Management

Storage Maintenance: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Facility Owners

Running a self-storage facility isn’t just about filling vacant units—it’s about keeping those units and the entire property in top...

Izaak Crook

By Izaak Crook

October 4, 2024 · 

Getting Started

Starting Your Self Storage Business: How Much Does It Cost To Build 100 Storage Units?

Some of the largest storage facilities in the U.S. are making a revenue of up to $4 million per year. If you’re considering starting your...

Izaak Crook

By Izaak Crook

September 16, 2024 · 

Product Updates

How Stora’s Prospects & Deals Pipeline is Helping Self Storage Businesses Thrive

We’re thrilled to announce that Stora has been named a finalist for the prestigious FEDESSA 2024 Innovation Award! This nomination...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

August 30, 2024 · 

Getting Started, Marketing & Sales, Facility Management

How to Automate Your Self Storage Business in 9 Simple Steps

Automating your self storage business helps reduce costs and admin and frees you to focus on more impactful tasks, such as business...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

August 27, 2024 · 

Getting Started, Marketing & Sales

A Complete Guide To Self Storage SEO: Expert Tips And How To Get It Right

If you want to drive traffic to your self storage facility website, get more leads, and achieve more unit bookings, you need to invest in...

Izaak Crook

By Izaak Crook

July 31, 2024 · 

Marketing & Sales

Complete Guide: How Self Storage PPC Can Boost Your Business

Setting up your self storage facility can be a breeze with the right tools at your disposal.

Izaak Crook

By Izaak Crook

July 12, 2024 · 

Facility Management

Everything You Need to Know: Storage Unit Eviction Process

If you operate a storage unit, you'll inevitably encounter situations where you must evict a tenant for non-payment or violating your...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

July 10, 2024 · 

Marketing & Sales, Facility Management, Finance & Legal

7 Alternative Income Streams for Your Self Storage Facility

As a self-storage operator, your core business is renting out units for customers to store their belongings safely. But what if we told...

Stashbee

By Stashbee

July 2, 2024 · 

Facility Management

The Ultimate Guide: How To Upgrade To A Contactless Storage Facility

You might think running your own self-storage facility requires little effort. But if you do it without automation, it demands constant...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

February 29, 2024 · 

Marketing & Sales

Maximise Your Google Business Profile for Self Storage Success

In the competitive world of self storage, having a strong online presence is crucial. One of the most effective tools at your disposal is...

Eamonn Lavelle

By Eamonn Lavelle

February 7, 2024 · 

Marketing & Sales

How to Dominate Local Self Storage Search Results

Self storage is a needs-based product, for that reason, search engines tend to be the predominant acquisition channel for new customers...

Steven Hylands

By Steven Hylands