How to Use the Directory

The Directory allows you to browse, submit, manage, and interact with local listings. It also includes community features such as Comments and Five‑Star Ratings.

Overview

Directory features include:

• Browse Listings
• Submit a Listing
• Manage Your Listings
• Claim a Business
• Suggest a Business
• Comments
• Five‑Star Ratings

What It Does

The Directory helps you:

• Find local businesses
• Post your own listings
• Update or manage existing listings
• Claim ownership of a businessn
• Suggest new listings
• Leave comments
• Rate listings using a five‑star system

How to use

1. Go to prefooter → Directory & Local Listings → Directory Homepage
2. Browse categories
3. Select a listing to view details
4. Scroll to see description, contact info, images, comments, and ratings

1. Sign in
2. Open Submit a Listing
3. Enter:
   • Business name
   • Category
   • Description
   • Images (optional)
   • Contact details
4. Submit your listing

1. Sign in
2. Open Manage Your Listings
3. Edit, update, or remove listings
4. Changes update instantly

1. Open the listing
2. Click Claim This Business
3. Provide verification
4. Wait for approval

1. Open Suggest a Business
2. Enter basic details
3. Submit for review

1. OScroll to the Comments section
2. Write your comment
3. Click Post Comment

1. Ask questions
2. Share experiences
3. Provide corrections
4. Add helpful information

Comments appear instantly.

Ratings help highlight quality listings and guide other users.

1. Scroll to the Rating section
2. Click the number of stars you want to give (1–5)
3. Provide corrections
4. Your rating is saved immediately

1. Higher star ratings improve listing visibility
2. Lower ratings indicate issues or low quality
3. Average rating is displayed publicly
4. Ratings require a PlateRiver.NET account

• Use clear descriptions when submitting listings
• Keep contact details updated
• Add images for better visibility
• Use comments to improve listing accuracy
• Rate listings to help maintain directory quality

Troubleshooting

If your listing does not appear:

• Refresh the page
• Confirm you are signed in

If you cannot claim a business:

• Ensure your verification details are correct
• Contact support if needed

If comments do not post:

• Ensure you are logged in
• Check your internet connection
• Try again after refreshing

If ratings do not save:

• Sign in to your account
• Ensure you have not already rated
• Refresh the page