Guide: How to make a directory listing on our website

How to Create a Directory Listing on Rochdale Creates

Ready to set up your directory listing on Rochdale Creates? Here’s a quick and easy guide to get you started so you can share your opportunities, news, events, and spaces.

1. Get to the Directory Listing Page
   • Visit the Main Website and log in by clicking the person icon at the top right, enter your username and password. If you don’t have an account, click “create an account” and follow the steps.

   • After logging in, head to the "Create Your Directory Listing" page.

      

2. Fill Out the Form
   On the "Create Directory Listing" page:

   • Enter your business name 
   • Write a brief description (17 words or less) of what you offer.
   • Add your name, phone number, email, and address 
   • Enter your website’s URL 
   • Pick the categories that best describe your business 
   • Click the upload button to add your images or logos. Ensure files are in JPEG or PNG format and under 1MB each. For main images choose clear, high-quality images with important details centred as the site will crop them to fit different formats eg. square, landscape and portrait. Please name your image files descriptively (e.g., "rochdale-creates-logo.png") for text only site users.
   • You can use your logo as a lead image if it fits our dimension criteria, but we recommend using a photograph that demonstrates what you do. 
   • If you want us to list your photography credits on our 'Credits' page please email us at info@rochdalecreates.co.uk
   • Add any extra details like business hours or social media links 
   • Video links can only be individual videos and not a youtube profile. Please make sure you link a video and not a profile

    

   Note: All information will be publicly visible unless otherwise stated. If any information is left blank the category will show up empty on your listing page. 

    

3. Review and Submit
   • Double-check all the details to make sure everything is correct.
   • Click “Submit” or “Create Listing” to send it in.

   • You’ll receive an email confirming that your listing is in.

      

4. After Submission
   • We’ll review your listing within 2 working days and contact you if there are any issues. You will not receive confirmation when it has been approved so check the website. 
   • Regularly check your listing to keep it current. 
   • If you need to make changes, follow the instructions to update your listing.
   • Please note that if you submit any edits to your listing after it has been approved and uploaded, it will be taken down again while awaiting approval on the edits. 

Extra Tips:

• Use relevant keywords and up to 10 tags to boost your listing’s visibility.
• Keep your info fresh and accurate.

Note: You need an active directory listing to submit opportunities, news, or spaces. For help, check the help section or email us at info@rochdalecreates.co.uk

And that's it! You're all set to use the features on the Rochdale Creates website where we plan to gather all the creative talent in the borough in one place. 

Next steps

Once your directory listing has been approved and is live on the website, you can start uploading spaces, opportunities, events and news linked to your profile! Just log in to your account and follow the upload steps. 

Listings for spaces, opportunities, events and news follow the same approval process as directory listings. See above. 

FAQ's

I am running a one-off event and don't have a directory listing. Can I upload an event without one? So that we know where listings are coming from, all uploads must be linked to a directory listing. 

My event uses pay what you feel pricing, which price category do I select? Select 0-£5 category and mention in your listing that it is a pay what you feel event. 

I am a freelancer and don't have opening times, how do I fill out that section of the form? Leave blank any information that is not relevant to you or your business.

I have uploaded a listing and it hasn't shown up on the website. It can take up to 2 working days for a listing to be approved and uploaded. If it has been longer than 2 working days check your inbox and junk folder, we may require some more information from you. If you haven't been contacted since your submission confirmation, send us an email at info@rochdalecreates.co.uk

How will price categories be listed? Events will only be listed in the price category it falls in eg. an event that costs £12 per ticket will show up in the £10-£15 category and will not be listed in searches for £16-£20 events. 

How do I resize my image to below 1MB? Use a free online image compression tool: There are many online tools that can compress images, such as Smallpdf.com and JPG Size Reducer.

We have tried to answer as many questions as we can on this guide but if you need further help, assistance or information email info@rochdalecreates.co.uk