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 takes 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. On the 'Key Information' tab, ensure that your Organization Name is correct.

6. 6(a)'Parent Organization': leave as is
6.      6(b) Enter email address
6.      6(c) Enter website URL
6.      6(d) Enter phone number(s)
6.      6(e) Choose Organization Type' from drop-down
6.      6(f) Enter a description of your business (max. 520 characters). 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.
6.      6(g) Click 'Update' at the bottom of the page.

7. In the 'Location' tab:
7.      7(a) Select 'Address Type' from drop-down:  either Street or Mailing address
7.      7(b) Choose the 'Area' from the drop-down eg. Gibsons, Sechelt, etc.
7. 7(c) Enter address.  The GPS system places you on the map according to this address.
7.      7(d) Click 'Update' at the bottom of the page.

8. In the 'Categories' tab 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 items & services that your company provides directly.
8.      8(a) Click 'Update' at the bottom of the page.

9. In the 'Images' tab:
9.      9(a) Logo Image' (the first image) is the one that will appear on the main list in 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.  
9.      9(b) You can upload 3 additional images which 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, just closer.
9.      9(c) Click 'Update' at the bottom of the page.

10. Send an email to the Webmaster 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.

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


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