Business User Guide:

Managing Your Listing

Welcome to our community directory. This guide covers the essentials for registering your business, updating your profile, and maximizing your reach through events and special offers.

1. How to Register Your Business

To add your business to our directory:

• Sign Up: Navigate to the "Register" or "Add Listing" button on our homepage.
• Create an Account: Enter your email and password to create your user account.
• Submit Your Listing: Once logged in, select "Add Listing" from your user dashboard. You will be prompted to enter your business name, contact information, address, and category.
• Select a Plan: Choose the membership plan that best fits your needs.
• Await Approval: After submission, our team will review your business information to ensure it meets our community guidelines. You will receive an email notification once your listing is live.

2. Recommended Image Specifications & Editing

To keep our directory looking clean and professional, please follow these guidelines:

3. Listing Events

Engage the local community by listing your business events directly on your page:

1. Dashboard Access: Log in to your user dashboard.
2. Navigate to Events: Look for the "Events" section in your management menu.
3. Add New Event: Click "Add New Event."
4. Fill Details: Include the event title, date, time, location, and a detailed description.
5. Link to Listing: Ensure your event is correctly associated with your business listing so users can easily find who is hosting the event.
6. Save/Publish: Submit your event for approval or immediate publication.

4. Creating Offers

(Coupons, Deals & Discounts)

Boost your sales by creating custom offers for directory users:

• Access the "Offers" Section: Within your user dashboard, locate the "Offers" or "Deals" tab.
• Create Your Deal: Click "Add New Offer."
• Define the Terms:
  • Title: Make it catchy (e.g., "20% Off Services for New Clients").
  • Description: Clear details on what the deal includes.
  • Conditions: Clearly state any exclusions (e.g., "Valid on weekdays only").
  • Validity: Set a clear Start and End Date for the offer.
• Associate with Listing: Just like events, your offer must be linked to your business listing to be visible to the public.
• Verification: You can choose to generate a unique code for your offer or require a physical presentation of the coupon.

5. How to Post a Project

If you are listing a specific project, production, or service initiative, use the project feature to highlight your work:

• Access Project Module: From your user dashboard, locate the "Projects" or "My Projects" tab.

• Create New Project: Click the "Add New Project" button.

• Define Scope: Enter your project title and a detailed description. To maintain our community standards, highlight the unique objectives or technical aspects of your work.

• Upload Supporting Media: Add high-quality images or documentation relevant to the project. (Refer to Section 2 for our image specifications).

• Categorize: Select the primary category that best fits your project type (e.g., Media Production, Electronics Design, Community Initiative).

• Link to Business: Ensure your project is mapped to your primary business listing so visitors can easily identify the entity behind the work.

• Publish: Submit your project. Once reviewed for quality and alignment with our community guidelines, it will be visible on your public profile.

Need More Help?

If you encounter any issues with your dashboard, settings, or formatting, please reach out to our support team directly through the "Contact Us" link on our website. We are here to help your business grow!