Member FAQ's

(1) How do I manage my listings?

1. First, login to your account.
2. Click on the desired "Manage Listing" link in the navigation menu on the left. (i.e. Manage Businsess Listing)
3. Your listing title will be displayed in a table in the middle of the page. On the right side of the table are little icons. Each icon has allows for a specific task.

Figure–1

(2) How do I edit my listings?

You can edit any of your listings (business, event, classified, banner ads) at any time. Simply login and select the type of listing you would like to manage from the left margin navigation menu. Use the Edit Listing icon (pencil/paper) show in figure–1 above to mange your listings.

(3) How do I add my Photo Gallery?

It's easy! However, first you must have a SHOWCASE listing.
You can add a photo gallery to any business, event, or classified SHOWCASE listing. However, the photo gallery must be added after you have submitted your listing. Look for the Add/Edit Photo Gallery icon (camera) from the various listings management pages. Click the icon and you will be taken to the Add/Edit Photo Gallery Page where you can add up to 8 images.

(4) How do I know how effectiveness of my listing on Foothills Guide?

We have a comprehensive statistics gathering package that tracks and graphs exactly how many times a visitors have viewed your listings, requested your phone number, fax number, emailed your directly through the listing, or clicked on your website.

Look for the statistics icon (bar graph) from the various listings management pages.

(5) How do I check my listing statistics?

Please see above.

(6) How do I add a Coupon/Promotion

It's easy! However, first you must have a SHOWCASE Business listing.
You can add a coupon/promotion to any business SHOWCASE listing. However, the coupon/promotion must be added after you have submitted your listing. Look for the Add/Edit Coupon/Promotion icon (gift) from the various listings management pages. Click the icon and you will be taken to the Add/Edit Coupon/Promotion page.

(7) What are the "Alternate Google Map URL" and "Alternate Embed Google Map URL"?

Google maps employs map data that is up to 3 years old. Many new communities and businesses are located on streets not known to Google Maps. Also, Google Maps has difficulty in plotting Rural locations. And finally, Sometimes Google Maps just plain gets your address location map wrong.

The "Alternate Google Map URL" and "Alternate Embed Google Map URL" are available to SHOWCASE listings and these features can be used to add a "Google My Map" that overrides the traditional Goggle Map address locator. This allows you to position the 'Pin' marker on the map wherever you wish. See below for instructions.

(8) How do use Google My Maps?

1. Log into your Google Account. If you do not have a Goggle Account you must create one by clicking here (opens in new window).
2. Go to Google Maps at www.maps.google.com. (opens in new window)
3. Click on the "My Maps" tab located in the top left area of the Google Maps page.
4. Click on link "Create new map".
5. In the Title field, type in the name of the map (i.e. Acme Gizmos & Gadjets)
6. In the Description filed, type in Provided by: Foothills Guide www.foothillsguide.com
7. Zoom in to your Street Location (use the + and - symbols) and drag the map by clicking and moving the mouse.
8. Click on the Blue pin marker and drop it in the correct location. You can always replace the marker too.
9. Type in the only the name of your business in the balloon. You can also use the "Edit" link to change this afterwards too. Do not type in more than the name of your business otherwise the balloon will obstruct the map when displayed on Foothills Guide.
10. Click "Save" in the left margin of the Google Maps webpage.
11. Click on the "Link to this Page" link located in the top right of the Google Maps page.
12. Copy out the top Link provided and paste it into your listing on Foothills Guide. Paste this link into the listing field titled "Alternate Google Map URL".
13. Click on the "Customize and preview embedded map" located on the Google Maps webpage. This link is located in the top left orange box.
14. After the new window opens, select the option for creating a "Custom" map.
15. Type in Width as 318 and Height as 250.
16. Zoom into the desired street level you wish your may to be set at.
17. Position the map so that your 'pin' marker is roughly centered in the map. You may wish to off-center the map if your need to show important nearby intersections, navigation aids, etc.
18. Select and copy the code located on the bottom of the page. Be careful to ensure you have all the code provided in the box.
19. Paste this code into your listing on Foothills Guide. Paste this link into the listing field titled "Alternate Embed Google Map URL".
20. Save your listing and check your results on Foothills Guide.

(9) Can I use a Credit Card to pay for listings on Foothills Guide?

Yes, Foothills Guide supports PayPal. PayPal securely accepts all major credit cards and you DO NOT need to have a PayPal account to pay using a credit card. Foothills Guide is a division of HIGH COUNTRY WEB DESIGN. Payments made for listings on the Foothills Guide will indicate this.

(10) I don't see an appropriate category for my listing. Can you make a new category for me?

Yes we can! Foothills Guide tried to be complete when determining the various categories on the website but we've likely missed a few. If so, please contact us and tell us the category or subcategory that you would like added. We will consider adding it to the guide and get back to you.