How to add Basic Listings to 365's Directory
So you're going to add a Basic Listing, eh? Good for you. It's hard; just a bit more than adding a photo on facebook. First thing you should do is click this thumbnail for the large version of the diagram of the admin page (where you add the content) and the final Listing (how it looks on the Directory). Follow the instructions on the diagram and/or as listed below.
Click this diagram for the large version.
BTW, if you are a business owner in the Owen Sound, Grey Bruce region and would like a FREE Basic Listing on our directory, please send in your info to editor@365owensound.com and we will add it. If you are interested in a Premium Listing which comes with ad positioning, please click here for details.
Shown here is the the admin page for a BASIC LISTING and the final listing within the Directory. You need to complete the following:
- TITLE... the complete company name.
- DESCRIPTION... it’s best to use their wording from facebook pg or their website. description should be 2-3 sentences and succinctly describe what the company does.
- CATEGORIES... determine where the listing shows in the Directory. add as few new ones as possible, look at Main Categories to add where is appropriate. each Listing can have 2-5 but not too many.
- STREET ADDRESS... words in the address such as ‘Street’, ‘East’ and ‘West’ should be spelled out in full. do not abbreviate.
- CITY
- COUNTRY... put in Ontario (province) instead of country.
- TELEPHONE...
- skip over 'Map Location' and 'Map Text'
TIPS WHEN ADDING LISTING
- facebook is the best place to look for listing info.
- don't put too much in the Basic Listing. these are free and clients can upgrade for the Premium Listing.
- when describing business, use words that people would use to search google the business.
- review existing Basic Listings and how they are written as a guide.
- if the Listing is a non-profit organization add more content. Be generous. Include web address or email.
- to create a link in the Description text, click the Link icon in the toolbar and enter the website address and make sure the Target is: New Window '_blank'.
- words in the address such as ‘Street’, ‘East’ and ‘West’ should be spelled out in full. do not abbreviate.
- anything faded out on the diagram (Map Location, Map Text), can be left blank.
- when completed, please message Robby at editor@365owensound.com to proof it. these can be done in batches. so if you plan to do a few, complete 3 or 5 then send them at once.
Good luck.
