How to Create & Edit Your Business Directory Listing

1. If you have not received your Login information (Username and Password) by email, create your own.  See instructions at http://www.sunshinecoastcanada.com/sunshine-coast/How_to_create_username.pdf   Be sure to complete ALL contact information in your profile, and enter your Company Name.

2. Login with your username and password by choosing 'Login/Signup' on the navigation bar. These were provided to you in the initial email from Sunshine Coast Tourism if you did not create them yourself.  If you can't remember them, click on 'Lost Password' on the login page.  If you still can't get the information, contact info@sunshinecoastcanada.com and it will be emailed to you.  

3. Always check 'Keep me logged in on this computer' so that you don't have to remember the info each time -- you will automatically be logged in each time you call up the website.  You will only have to remember your username and password if you click on 'Logout'.  There is no need to click 'Logout' when you leave the page.  If you really want to logout, hover over your name in the left sidebar and choose 'logout' from the drop-down menu.

4. Hover over 'Business Directory' on the navigation bar, and choose 'my listing' from the drop-down.  If you do not see 'my listing', contact info@sunshinecoastcanada.com and ask them to create a blank listing for you.  It taks up to 48 hours for the webmaster to create a blank listing after you have created or received your Username & Password.

5. Select 'edit' from the Tools box at the top of the page

6. Ensure that your Organization Name is correct.

7. 'Parent Organization': leave as is

8. Select from Address drop-down:  either Street or Mailing address

9. Enter address below the category that matches your selection.

10. On the right, select the appropriate 'Area' from the drop-down: eg. Gibsons, Sechelt, etc.

11. 'Geographic Location':  Click on 'Select by Map', which will open the interactive map of the Sunshine Coast.  Find your location by zooming in and scrolling.  Once you find your location, click on the exact spot on the map where your business is located. This will provide a map of your location to anyone viewing your listing.

12. Enter the email address, and all other contact information as listed.  

13. Choose 'Primary Type' of your business from the drop-down.  You can enter a secondary type if it applies to you.

14. Enter your Description - NOTE:  MAXIMUM 500 CHARACTERS including spaces.  You can enter more, but your description will be cut off when viewing your listing.  WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR DESCRIPTION, CLICK 'UPDATE' THEN CHOOSE 'VIEW' UNDER YOUR BUSINESS NAME ON THE TABLE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE, AND READ IT OVER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR TEXT IS NOT CUT OFF IN MID-SENTENCE.

15. Make sure you update after Step #14, in order to add images.  You can now upload up to 4 images.  Note that the 'Logo Image' (the first image) is the one that will appear on the list in the main categories of the Directory.  Choose 'Browse' and then find the image on your own computer. The Logo Image will be resized to 225 x 150, so ensure that it is in a ratio close to that size.  Other images will be re-sized to 133 x 100 pixels.  NOTE: If your picture does not load, it is likely too big.  Just reduce the size to something closer to 133 x 100, but these are not as restrictive as the Logo Image.  It doesn't have to be exact, but just closer.

16. Under 'Categories' select those that apply ONLY to your business, and which are on your property.  Do not check the services and attractions that are nearby, only those that your company provides directly.
  
17. Click 'Update' at the bottom of the page.

18. Send an email to Sherry at info@sunshinecoastcanada.com and ask her to activate your new listing so it can be seen by the public.  PLEASE NOTE:  Your membership must be paid before your listing will be activated.

19.     Check the Business Directory after a couple of days (without logging in) and you should see your listing.  If not, check with Sherry again.


If you have any questions or problems, contact Sherry at info@sunshinecoastcanada.com