Adhere strictly to this guideline to ensure that UBIZME maintains high-quality, reliable, and user-friendly listings while building trust with its users.

General Posting Guidelines: Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s:

1. Provide Accurate Information: Ensure all business details (name, contact info, address, category, etc.) are accurate and up-to-date.
2. Write a Clear Description: Use concise, professional language in the profile description (max. 300 words).
3. Use High-Quality Images: Upload clear, well-lit images that represent the business accurately.
4. Capture Relevant Tags: Use a minimum of 5 tags that are highly relevant to the business (e.g., “restaurant,” “delivery service,” “family-friendly”).
5. Choose the Right Category: Select the most appropriate category for the business to ensure users can find it easily.
6. Verify Coordinates: Ensure the map coordinates are accurate and match the business location.
7. Maintain Professionalism: Avoid slang or informal language in descriptions and titles.

Don’ts:

1. Do Not Post Duplicate Listings: Avoid posting the same business multiple times.
2. Do Not Misrepresent Businesses: Ensure that the listing is truthful and does not contain misleading or exaggerated claims.
3. Avoid Poor-Quality Images: Blurry, pixelated, or irrelevant images will not be accepted.
4. Do Not Exceed the Word Limit: Descriptions longer than 300 words will not be approved.
5. Avoid Incomplete Details: Listings missing critical information like contact numbers, addresses, or categories will not be approved.

Listing Verification Checklist

For affiliates verifying listings, ensure that all the following checks are completed before approving a listing.

1. Profile Information

• Business Name: Verify the name is correct and accurately represents the business.
• Background Description: Ensure it is within the 300-word limit, professionally written, and includes relevant information about the business.

2. Image Quality

• Images should be:
  • Clear and high-quality
  • Relevant to the business (e.g., storefront, products, interior, services).

3. Category Accuracy

• Confirm that the business is listed under the correct category that best represents its services or offerings.

4. Tags

• Verify that at least 5 tags are included and are accurate, relevant, and well-suited to the business.

5. Map Coordinates

• Check that the map coordinates point to the exact business location using tools like Google Maps.
• Ensure no discrepancies between the coordinates and the provided address.

6. Contact Information

• Phone Number: Ensure it is correct and functional. 
• Email Address: Verify the email address matches the business name.
• Website: Ensure the website link is active, relevant, and free of errors.
• Social Media Links: Confirm the social media links (if provided) are accurate and lead to the official business profiles.

7. Address

• Verify the full address, including:
  • Street name and number.
  • City or town.
  • Postcode or area code.

8. Business Hours

• Confirm that the business hours are accurate and reflect the actual operational schedule.

9. Compliance

• Ensure the listing adheres to UBIZME’s posting policies:
  • No duplicate entries.
  • No inappropriate or offensive content.
  • No misleading claims.

Final Steps for Listing Verification

1. Verified Status: If all checklist items are met, approve the listing and mark it as verified.
   
   
2. Revise Status: If the listing is mostly complete but requires minor corrections (e.g., missing tags, slight inaccuracies in the description), mark it as Revise and provide specific feedback for improvement. Allow the affiliate to make corrections and resubmit.
   
   
3. Rejection Status: If the listing does not meet the guidelines, reject it entirely.