For Business Owners
Editing Business Info
Keep your business listing accurate and up-to-date on Loclie.
Time to complete: 5-10 minutes
Why Keep Information Updated?
Benefits of accurate information:
- Customers find correct contact details
- Opening hours are accurate
- Your business shows in the right categories
- Your business image showcases your business
- Better search visibility
Accessing Edit Mode
From Business Dashboard
- Go to your Business Dashboard on the Manage portal
- Click "Edit Profile" in the Quick Actions section
- The profile editor opens with section-by-section editing
How Editing Works
The business profile editor uses a section-by-section approach. Each section has its own Edit button. Click Edit on a section to modify it, make your changes, then click Save. You can only edit one section at a time.
What You Can Edit
Business Name (Read Only)
Your business name is displayed but cannot be changed after creation. Contact support if you need to change your business name.
Business Type (Read Only)
Whether your business is a Fixed Location Business or a Mobile Business cannot be changed after creation.
Status (Read Only)
You can view your:
- Approval Status - Whether your listing has been approved by admins
- Verification Status - Whether your business ownership has been verified
Basic Information
Tag Line:
- Short catchy description (max 100 characters)
- Appears prominently on your listing
Description:
- Detailed description of your business
- What you offer, what makes you special
Categories
Categories determine how your business appears in search and browse results. Loclie uses a two-step category picker:
Step 1 - Principal Category:
- Choose your main business type from a visual grid of 23 parent categories
- This is the primary way your business is classified
- Examples: Accommodation, Cafe & Coffee, Restaurant, Retail, Health & Wellness
Step 2 - Additional Categories (optional):
- Search and select up to 3 additional subcategories
- These capture secondary aspects of your business
- Choose from 190 subcategories across all parent categories
- Example: A pub might have "Pub & Bar" as principal, plus "Live Music Venue", "Bistro", and "Function Venue" as additional
At least one category (the principal) is required. Good categorisation helps customers find your business through both browsing and AI-powered search.
Location (Fixed Location Businesses)
Address:
- Full street address with autocomplete
- Automatically determines your town from the address
- Coordinates are set automatically via geocoding
Operating Towns (Mobile Businesses)
- Select the towns where your mobile business operates
- Add or remove towns as your coverage area changes
Contact Information
Phone:
- Primary contact number
Email:
- Contact email for inquiries
Website:
- Your business website URL
Booking URL:
- Direct link to your booking page (optional)
Contact Name:
- Primary contact person name (optional)
- Option to show or hide contact name on public profile
Opening Hours
- Supports multiple hour sets (e.g., general hours, bar hours, dinner hours)
- Set opening and closing times for each day
- Mark closed days
- Up to 5 different hour sets
Social Media
Add links to your social media profiles:
- Facebook - Your Facebook page URL
- Instagram - Your Instagram profile URL
- TikTok - Your TikTok profile URL
- X (Twitter) - Your X profile URL
- YouTube - Your YouTube channel URL
- LinkedIn - Your LinkedIn page URL
Business Images
Upload up to three business images across different slots:
- Main Photo (16:9 aspect ratio) - The primary image shown on your listing
- Square (1:1 aspect ratio) - Used in search results and cards
- Thumbnail (1:1 aspect ratio) - Smaller thumbnail for compact displays
Each slot supports image cropping and positioning. JPG or PNG format.
Revenue Streams
- Comma-separated tags (e.g., Retail, Wholesale, Services)
- Visible only to you and admin staff
- Not shown on public profile
Announcement Box
- A text announcement that appears on your public business page
- Up to 500 characters
- Great for temporary notices, promotions, or updates
- Example: "Now serving weekend brunch! Book your table..."
Time to Experience
- Help visitors plan their time by setting how long people typically spend at your business
- Set minimum and maximum time estimates
- Options range from 15 minutes to a full day
Accommodation
If your business offers accommodation:
- Toggle accommodation on/off
- Select accommodation type (Hotel, Motel, B&B, Hostel, Caravan Park, Glamping, Farm Stay, Units / Apartments, etc.)
- Mark as wheelchair accessible
- Mark as family friendly
- Add an accommodation booking URL
- Toggle Vacancy Tonight when you have rooms available
Best Practices
DO:
- Update regularly - Review monthly, update for seasons, refresh your image
- Be accurate - Correct hours, working phone number, accurate address
- Use a great photo - High quality, current, shows your business well
- Write good descriptions - Clear and informative, include what you offer
DON'T:
- Use outdated information - Old phone numbers, wrong hours
- Upload poor photos - Blurry images, dark or unclear
- Stuff with keywords - Write naturally, focus on useful info
After Editing
Changes Take Effect
- Most changes appear immediately
- Some may take a few minutes to propagate to search
- Refresh to see updates
Verify Your Changes
- View your public listing
- Check all information
- Test links and contact info
- Ensure your image displays correctly
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I update?
Review your listing monthly. Update immediately if anything changes (hours, contact, etc.).
Can I change my business name?
No. Business names cannot be changed through the edit profile. Contact support if you need to change your business name.
Why aren't my changes showing?
- Try refreshing the page
- Clear browser cache
- Changes may take a few minutes
- Contact support if issues persist
Next Steps
Keep your listing great:
- Business Dashboard - Full dashboard guide
- Posting Jobs - Hire local talent
- Business Campaigns - Promote your business
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