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Self storage is changing fast. Learn how smart operators use containers and simple software to serve new markets and grow faster with less hassle

After more than two decades in the self-storage industry, The Space Program had grown into a successful, multi-site operator—but they were still struggling with one key issue: software.

In March 2025, Daniel Stentebjerg Petersen bought a facility where bookings were only possible in person, during office hours, with paper contracts and manual payments. He needed a modern, automated solution to grow around the clock—and evaluated 6 platforms before choosing the one that matched his needs.

This quarter, we’ve launched four powerful Add-ons and our most requested feature—Waitlist. From finance and CRM automation to lead capture and churn reduction, these updates are built to streamline your workflows and boost conversions. All updates will roll out to users in the coming weeks.

Building a seamless, self-service boat & RV storage business

What if there was a way to reduce the burden of routine tasks on yourself and your staff by automating most processes? New self storage technology is doing just that for facilities like yours.

Discover the latest Storeganise updates for Q1 2025! From unit-level bookings and flexible billing to SEO improvements and new email templates, these features enhance efficiency and customer experience.

Learn how to increase revenue, minimize expenses, and optimize operations to maximize profitability at your self-storage facility. Don’t miss this detailed guide.

Until now, booking a self-storage unit meant picking a size and letting the system assign a space. But what if customers could choose the exact unit they want, like selecting a seat on a flight? With unit-level bookings, they finally can. This feature brings more transparency, flexibility, and optimized pricing for operators.

Scaling a self-storage brand demands a digital-first strategy. Swift Storage has rapidly expanded to 12 sites by leveraging automation, strategic marketing, and data-driven decision-making. Here’s how they did it.

Explore the pros and cons of modern self storage from online booking and advanced security to hidden fees and logistical issues. Find the best storage options today.

Find out why full automation for self storage businesses is going to be a necessity in the near future.

Compare self-storage and managed storage options. Learn which solution is best for your storage needs based on flexibility, cost, and services.

We’ve introduced several exciting updates in Q3 2024 to make managing your storage business even easier and more efficient.

As we move into August 2024, we’re excited to announce several significant updates to Storeganise.

Storeganise enabled Cape Storit to streamline and automate many of their operational processes, making it easier to manage their facilities efficiently.

The number of self storage units has exploded over the last decade. The US currently has over 50,000 storage facilities, while Europe accounts for nearly 7,000 stores, with more in the pipeline! So, what’s fueling this storage unit boom? In other words, why are so many storage facilities being built?

Discover how Carola, the owner of Keep-it Storage in Puerto Rico, used Storeganise to operate a 24/7 fully automated facility and is now looking to scale.

As we roll into June 2024, we’re thrilled to share some major improvements we’ve made to Storeganise. You asked, and we delivered.

Discover how Space Valet India is expanding through a price-sensitive market by leveraging both of Storeganise’s modules, the self storage and valet storage management technology to remain flexible.

Discover how NG Storage Containers transformed operations with Storeganise’s intuitive software, including how they found customer service and used our API.

Unlock the hidden gems in off-market self-storage! Learn how to bypass the competition and snag hidden investment gems before anyone else does!

Who is liable for storage unit water damage? Learn what to do when your belongings are affected while in storage and tips to protect your items in advance!

Check out our list of various self-storage associations worldwide. Stay connected for up-to-date information on industry trends, insights, and networking opportunities.

Join us as we unveil Storeganise’s latest updates for the first quarter of 2024, promising more innovation and enhancements to elevate your Storeganise experience.

Find the latest self-storage statistics and trends driving the industry. Get important insights into the current state of the industry and future projections.

Learn how to start an RV storage business in 5 steps with this comprehensive guide and gain insight into the state of the RV storage industry.

Discover the steps needed to launch a profitable shipping container storage facility business. Learn how to turn your unused space into a lucrative venture.

Discover the ultimate guide to starting a self-storage business in 2025. Learn key trends, steps, and strategies to succeed in this growing global market.

As we move into 2024, we want to express our gratitude for being an integral part of our journey. Thank you for making 2023 truly special! Take a peek at Storeganise’s end-of-year updates!

Learn how to build a boat storage facility from scratch in this guide. Explore design and layout recommendations, security measures, marketing tips, and more.

Are you in need of extra space? Mobile self storage offers on-demand solutions — convenient, secure, and hassle-free. Get the space you need when you need it.

Decipher what you can store in a storage unit and how best to do so. Find out how to maximise your storage space and keep your belongings safe and secure.

As we move forward into the latter half of 2023, we’re thrilled to introduce the enhancements we are rolling out this September. Dive into the details of our latest features in this article.

Did you know that an open API can improve efficiency for a self storage facility? Unlock and leverage the potential of an open API for your self storage service.

We’ve just updated Storeganise for Q2 2023 with a few new features and improvements focused around unit move-ins.

Discover how Storeganise empowered Powered Parking & Storage. Learn how the Storeganise features streamline operations and boost customer satisfaction.

Running a successful self storage business poses various challenges, including the complexity and cost. Ensuring security and safety for customers’ stored belongings is crucial, and this guide explores seven essential security solutions while highlighting the efficiency of Storeganise’s software for managing multiple locations effortlessly.

Storeganise provided a comprehensive solution to Spaceways Storage’s operational challenges. From enhancing the payment process to simplifying platform changes and improving customer experience, Storeganise offered invaluable improvements.

Gain valuable insights on optimizing trade shows and their objectives. Uncover effective strategies for enhancing your experience as an attendee through thorough pre-event preparations.

Want to learn more about the storage unit eviction process? Read this complete 2025 guide.

Unveiling its rising popularity and economic viability, explore whether self storage is poised to be the future of investing.

Do you need affordable storage units but don’t know where to start?

Wondering how you maintain storage facilities efficiently? This ultimate self storage maintenance checklist is all you need for top-notch facility maintenance.

See the different trade shows where Storeganise will be present in 2023. Join us at any of these meetups to learn more about our commitment to self storage.

Welcome to the latest Storeganise update for Q1 2023! We’re thrilled to introduce a host of new features and improvements to enhance your experience even further.

Maximize your storage facility’s potential with our guide on “how many storage units per acre”. Learn the optimal unit-to-land ratio for maximum profits.

Are you considering investing in storage units but not sure about where to start? Check out our detailed guide that covers the benefits, risks, and more.

Storage units are governed by a set of rules in various regions. Here’s a quick summary of the laws governing storage units in the UK, Australia, and the US.

Discover expert tips to choose the right self-storage provider. Make the best choice with our comprehensive buying guide.

Is owning a storage unit business profitable? How can you generate high annual income by owning storage units? Discover answers and more in this detailed guide!

Are you considering building your own self storage building? You need to know self storage building costs, which we’ve covered here in our 2025 guide.

As a business owner or a customer, you’re probably wondering, “how often do self storage units get broken into?” - check out this guide to learn the facts.

We’ve continued to expand on our comprehensive resource guide for self storage business owners over the past 12 months - check out which were our most popular ones.

Introducing the December 2022 release of Storeganise: New features and improvements

If you need help with marketing your self storage business, these essential tips are for you!

Can you make money with an empty building? Find out here.

Having the right management software is crucial to operate an automated facility, and here are a few insights that will help you with your decision.

This guide defines what a climate control facility is, its perks, rates, and recommended items to store in one. Discover if this tech is worth the investment.

Is there a need for planning permission for a storage container business? Find out here!

Sitemap, additional invoicing and payment features, better GTM support and more…

June 2022 marks another major release for Storeganise that brings new features and improvements to our existing users free of charge.

Discounts and referral codes can be an efficient way to boost occupancy rates. Learn how in this article.

Visualise your site occupancy, edit your sitemap and schedule move-ins and move-outs.

How to use labels for better self storage management?

How to manage PR in the light of a crisis to save your business.

Yup, technology can also help you keep up with your customers and leads. Here’s how.

What are your options in access control, and what does each solution mean for you?

Marketing is crucial for finding new tenants, but what can you do with your marketing when you’re close to capacity?

3 strategies on setting new rent levels and telling your customers.

The 2022 SSAA report was recently published. We go over the key points brought up in relation to demand drivers.

Find out how to best keep track of company finances. In this post, we’ll go over the best practices and methods of tracking expenses for your self storage business.

Spring is a high-demand season for self storage. Attract more customers and boost storage occupancy rates with these simple but effective marketing tips.

Remote working isn’t going anywhere. How can self-storage managers effectively oversee their facilities from afar?

Deep-dive into self-storage customer demographics and preferences in APAC.

In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to properly prepare your self storage facility to be more attractive to e-commerce and retail business customers.

Learn how a user-friendly customer portal is essential to providing the perfect user experience for your customers.

Year 2021 has been just as eventful as the last, we look to European reports indicating trends and attitudes throughout 2021.

Our top picks to make selecting a self storage software a little easier.

Nearly all self storage businesses will require a software solution to help their business run. Ensure you’re making the right choice for your facility’s needs by avoiding these common mistakes.

Online chat is increasing in popularity as a customer service solution. Here we break down the pros and cons, as well as other considerations.

We sit down with industry expert Miles Davison, where he breaks down how to choose the best management software for you

Self storage must prepare now, as Gen Z will soon become the dominant consumer group.

Marketing advice to reduce vacant units over the winter season.

Rising rent levels, more digital tools & a positive outlook – self storage in Europe in 2021

Self storage is growing across Europe, and becoming an attractive investment with untapped potential.

Setting up a marketing budget is important but may seem daunting. We list out the basics to help you get started.

Online accessibility is a growing concern, so we take a look at what that means for your self storage company.

Analytics and reports for revenue and occupancy metrics, and KPIs to manage your self storage.

Tiered value pricing can benefit both your business and your consumers. Learn why in this article.

The new school year is upon us! Learn what storage needs students have, and how to best fulfil them.

Storage facilities need to be more sustainable. One way is to implement solar panels. What are the benefits, and what are the potential pitfalls of moving to solar?

Self storage management 101 - how do you stay on top of daily and monthly tasks as a self-storage property manager? Here’s our guide to help organise your pile of to-do’s into manageable chunks

Tricks for better self storage sales that will help you convince prospects to sign the deal.

Marketing is key to a businesses’ success, but it’s made all the more useful with effective tracking. Here are our top tips.

REITs and bigger chains are on the rise in the self-storage market. What should smaller storage companies do to survive?

Coronavirus forced storage businesses to pivot to contactless, will it still be viable in a post-pandemic world?

With Storeganise, you can run your facility fully automated. Here is a breakdown of key automation features.

Automated billing saves you time, money, and stress. With Storeganise, you can hand over this routine task to the system.

The UK reopens today. What does it mean for self-storage businesses? And what considerations should you make in terms of keeping your staff and customers safe?

Self-storage companies have rapidly included valet storage as a vital component. Reading this guide sets you off onto a right path of superior valet storage services

Here are our top tips for improving self storage management.

How to get more out of your self storage website.

In this article, we go over what you must include in your self storage feasibility study.

Moving online is hugely beneficial for your business, but will also come with challenges. Here are some tips on how best to handle online bookings and incoming enquiries.

Automation is the future of self storage, but what do you need to consider when you choose to implement these tools?

“Because Storeganise is a cloud-based platform we can connect from any “location” or “device” for normal operations such as contracts or payment processing. As a result, we were able to smoothly transition to telework without having to consider a new supplementary system.”

What are the best self storage blogs to follow in 2021. Here are our top picks.

Referral programs are an underrated form of marketing. We explain why, and how to start one for your own self-storage business.

Here we break down the tangible benefits of an automated self storage facility.

Every business has disappointed customers that leave negative reviews. Here is a step-by-step formula for dealing with negative reviews online so that you remain looking good to potential customers.

Customer service is vital for self storage companies. Here are some key tips to make sure your customer experience is at its best.

We have put together actionable advice to make sure your customers have a great customer experience.

This post goes over how to set up local listings like Google My Business, Yelp, Apple Maps, Bing and Facebook Local

Tidying up with Marie Kondo on Netflix unleashed a decluttering craze. To KonMari is now a recognized verb, but where does this trend leave self storage?

We live in the age of technology – here are 5 ways you can use technology to give your customers a more modern experience.

Having the right self storage management software is crucial these days, and here are a few insights that will help you with your decision.

In this article, we break down why implementing a mobile app enhances your self storage customer experience.

Blogging can be invaluable for driving online traffic to your self storage company, here are the benefits.

With the self storage industry expected to grow, here are some of the trends you need to look out for.

For a self storage business to be successful and survive the typical hassles associated with the industry, insurance coverage is key. Here we talk about the importance of insurance for your self storage business, and the types of coverage to consider.

Rates and pricing for self storage is vital in driving business. Here are some of the basics about consumer psychology that will help inform you on your price changes.

Security at your facility means a lot of things. Here are the basics you need to know.

Here’s how and why you should include wine storage as a service in your self storage company.

Developing your company’s brand is maybe the most important part of your company’s marketing strategy. Here we give you some starting knowledge on how to develop a great one.

HVAC systems are central to offering climate-controlled storage. Here’s ways to make sure you have them running as best they can.

Everything is moving online these days. Here’s why you and your self storage business should too.

Consistent rental rate increases are necessary for running a successful self storage business. How do you make the price change as smooth as possible for both your business and your tenants?

What are the metrics you should be tracking to ensure your self storage business is successful?

With Facebook becoming an increasingly effective platform for marketing, learn how you can make the most out of Facebook ads to grow your self storage business.

Offering moving truck rentals as part of your self storage business could be just the service to take your business to the next level. Let’s explore some of the major considerations behind offering moving truck rentals.

Business might be on the rise again, but it can always be better. Here are some options for other profit centres in self storage.

“Not only did their software provide the innovative solutions we were looking for, but their friendly attitude and drive to continually develop a better customer-driven product was what made us make the switch.”

“The flexibility of the Storeganise system, the availability of the team to work through individual needs and adjustments, and the streamlined operating system was why I chose Storeganise.”

A solid feasibility study for your self storage business is invaluable. Find out why your business needs one, and the necessary steps to carry one out.

“We wanted a software that provided a complete solution to our valet storage business needs, streamlining all of our business needs from messaging, to online inventory and automated payments.”

“For us, Storeganise’s software was a clear choice as it efficiently handles all aspects of the valet order creation, inventory/warehouse management, customer billing and more.”

Email marketing is still one of the most effective online marketing tools available. So, how can you build an effective email campaign for your self storage operations?

“We needed a software solution that addressed our specific market needs and was open to evolving and growing with our business.”

“Storeganise offered a cloud-based solution, which was accessible via any device from any location. Most importantly, as a seasonal business, we needed a solution that was flexible enough to cope with the peaks and troughs of our business needs.”

The 4 Ds of self storage combine to be the most stable and reliable customer markets for self storage businesses. In this article we outline and dissect what they are.

“Storeganise has proven to be invaluable in the management of STORE’s valet order workflow. With responsive tools and management services, Storeganise has powered STORE in its ability to control and fulfill customer orders effectively and efficiently.”

“I chose Storeganise because it was very specific to our valet-storage model and provided out of the box functionality. The benefits most attractive to me include cloud-based hosting, automated payments, online inventory, pickup/delivery scheduling, and ease of use.”

Businesses and stores are reopening. Here’s how your facility can reopen safely.

Coronavirus has affected how storage companies handle account delinquency. We break down how to handle it for the benefit of both sides.

We are all headed towards a post-COVID new normal, so let’s see what that means for the self storage industry.

In this post we’ll look at the most important fire safety measures to have at your self storage facility.

This article will explore the main drivers behind why Asia is primed to catch up to the US when it comes to self storage.

What procedures do businesses need to have in place to stay running through the pandemic?

Recent years have shown a sharp increase in the number of self storage companies, meaning that if you want your business to get noticed, not only does your service have to be great, but you need effective ways to get the word out about your company.

Take a look at our 7 expert tips on converting leads into renters.

If you’re new to the self storage industry, or are looking to set-up your own facility, take a look at our expert tips.

With consumers becoming more aware of their environmental impacts, it is undeniable that creating a facility with an emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly features is attractive to potential customers.

Here we break down 5 important steps to attracting and converting new leads and keeping them as long-term customers.

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the evolution of all types of industries. As a storage company, what can we learn from this e-commerce experience in order to add value to the services we offer our consumers?

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