Get Started in 5 Steps

Our Mission

Our mission is to connect your business with the 1.4 million+ annual visitors staying at Bartow County’s 28 hotels and 10+ campgrounds. We help them discover you without fighting the clutter of online searches.

1 Claim Your Listing

If you received one of our 9″ x 11″ introductory postcards, your business already has a basic listing ready to be claimed and updated. To get started, we recommend you search by Keyword for your business by name as it is listed on Google. Once found open it by clicking on the picture. On the right column under the map look for the claim now link.

2 Select Your Listing Plan

At the top right of the home page select: “Add Listing” or in the lower menu select: “Add You Business”. The listing options will come up and you can then select the plan of your choice. Your next step will be to register your business and then create your listing.

Claim or Add Your Listing

3 Select Your Plan & Pay

If your business is not currently listed, simply follow the same steps above. Once on your admin page, select “New Listing,” choose the listing level that best fits your business, complete the payment process, and begin creating your listing.

4 Add Photos & Content

Adding Your Logo & Photos: Each listing level allows a different number of photos, with up to six images available on the Ultimate Plan. Your first image should sized at sized at 500px x 250px and include your business logo. This is important for a proper display on mobile devices. Additional photos can be uploaded in standard image sizes.

5 Customize Your Design

You have 4 options for Graphics Design.

1. You can pay a graphic designer to create your image.
2. We can design your 1st image/logo in the right dimensions for $49.
3. You can use a program like Canva to do it yourself.
4. Alternatively, leverage free AI tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini to handle the heavy lifting. Simply copy the prompt below, insert your specific business details, and generate your content. If you need to refine the results, enter your feedback in the chat box to iterate on them.

Photo & Image Requirements

Primary Image (Logo/Banner)

Dimensions

500px x 250px

Purpose

Best for mobile display with your business logo

Additional Photos

Using Al Tools for Your Banner Image Design

Attach your logo to the AI chat box. Copy and paste this message into the chat box:Using the attached logo, create a 500x250px listing banner for [Business Name]. Include the phone number [Phone], address [Address], and website [URL]. Use a “Modern and Sleek," or "Rustic and Historic," or "Bright and Colorful "style. Design with the color accents in the logo. Ensure all text is centered and easy to read for a visitor guide.] You’ve got this!"There you go, your listing will be up and running in no time and looking good. Remember the power of Banner Ads. These provide substantial exposure to your business in the visitor guide. Add your banner ad from your admin page.

Pro Tip:

Attach your logo image to the chat, paste the prompt with your business details, and iterate on the results. Al can quickly generate design options.

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