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Resubmitting After Rejection

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Written by Brandon Austin
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Resubmitting After Rejection

Quick Answer

After receiving a rejection, fix only the specific issues mentioned in your rejection email, then click "Publish Draft" to resubmit. The same review timeline applies (1 business day for sponsors, 2-3 days for free listings). With a 95% approval rate after first corrections, most listings are approved on resubmission. Don't create a new listing or make additional changes - just fix what was mentioned and resubmit the same listing.

Overview

Rejection isn't the end - it's a quality control step that ensures all listings meet Heritage Web standards. About 15-20% of initial submissions are rejected, but nearly all are approved after corrections. This guide walks you through the resubmission process, from understanding your rejection email to getting approved quickly on your next attempt.

Understanding Your Rejection Email

Anatomy of a Rejection Email

Every rejection email contains specific information to help you succeed:

Subject: Your Heritage Web Listing Needs Corrections Dear [Name], Your [Listing Type] was reviewed on [Date] and requires the following corrections before approval: ISSUE IDENTIFIED: Using business name "Smith Law Firm" in Profile name field HOW TO FIX: Profile listings require your personal name. Please change to your actual name (e.g., "John Smith") NEXT STEPS: 1. Log into your dashboard 2. Edit your listing 3. Make the correction above 4. Click "Publish Draft" to resubmit Your listing will be reviewed again within 1-3 business days. Thank you, Heritage Web Review Team

Reading Your Rejection Reasons

What to Look For:

Section

Information

Action Required

Issue Identified

Specific problem found

Must fix this

How to Fix

Exact solution needed

Follow precisely

Additional Issues

Other problems if any

Fix all mentioned

Next Steps

Resubmission process

Follow in order

Common Rejection Categories

Single Issue Rejections (70%):

  • One clear problem

  • Simple fix required

  • Quick resubmission

  • High approval rate

Multiple Issue Rejections (30%):

  • 2-4 issues listed

  • Fix all before resubmitting

  • Take more time to review

  • Still high approval rate

Step-by-Step Resubmission Process

Step 1: Access Your Rejected Listing

Login and Navigate:

  1. Go to Heritage Web dashboard

  2. Log in with your credentials

  3. Find your rejected listing

  4. Status shows "Rejected"

  5. Click "Edit" button

What You'll See:

Listing Status: Rejected Rejection Date: January 15, 2025 Reason: See email for details Action Required: Fix and resubmit

Step 2: Review the Specific Issues

Before Making Changes:

  • Re-read rejection email

  • Identify each issue mentioned

  • Understand what's required

  • Don't assume additional problems

Create a Checklist:

□ Issue 1: Change business name to personal name □ Issue 2: Remove phone number from bio □ Issue 3: Upload required logo

Step 3: Make Required Corrections

Fix ONLY What Was Mentioned:

Do:

  • Address each specific issue

  • Follow the suggested solution

  • Double-check your corrections

  • Keep everything else the same

Don't:

  • Make additional "improvements"

  • Change unrelated sections

  • Add new content

  • Redesign your listing

Step 4: Add a Correction Note (Optional)

Help Reviewers with a Note:

"Corrections made: 1. Changed Profile name from 'Smith Law Firm' to 'John Smith' 2. Removed phone number from bio section 3. Uploaded company logo as required"

Where to Add:

  • In internal notes field (if available)

  • Or in description temporarily

  • Remove after approval

Step 5: Resubmit Your Listing

The Resubmission:

  1. Click "Publish Draft" button

  2. Confirm submission

  3. Status changes to "Pending Review"

  4. Receive confirmation email

  5. Wait for review (1-3 business days)

Fixing Specific Rejection Issues

Name Field Corrections

Profile Name Rejection:

Before (Rejected):

Name: "Premier Legal Services" Name: "Dr. Kim's Dental Practice" Name: "Top Rated Accountant"

After (Corrected):

Name: "Robert Johnson" Name: "Dr. Susan Kim" Name: "Michael Chen"

Missing Required Fields

Organization Logo Missing:

Quick Fix:

  1. Create simple logo in Canva (free)

  2. Save as PNG or JPG

  3. Upload to listing

  4. Ensure it displays correctly

If You Don't Have a Logo:

Option 1: Use text-based logo with business name Option 2: Use initials with simple design Option 3: Quick design from Fiverr ($5-20) Option 4: Ask someone to create basic logo

License Corrections

Invalid License Number:

Steps to Fix:

  1. Visit state licensing board website

  2. Look up your license

  3. Copy exact number format

  4. Update in listing

  5. Include expiration date

Example Corrections:

Before: "CA12345" (wrong format) After: "123456" (correct format) Before: "Pending" (not valid) After: "287654" (actual license) Before: Expired 12/2023 After: Updated with renewal date 12/2025

Content Cleanup

Removing Contact Info from Descriptions:

Before:

"I'm an experienced lawyer helping families with immigration. Call me at 555-1234 or email [email protected]. Visit my website at www.example.com"

After:

"I'm an experienced lawyer helping families with immigration cases. I specialize in family-based petitions and naturalization."

Image Issues

Wrong Image Type:

Listing Type

Wrong Image

Correct Image

Profile

Company logo

Personal photo

Organization

Personal photo

Company logo

Event

Random graphic

Event logo

Poor Quality Image:

  • Find higher resolution version

  • Take new photo if needed

  • Ensure minimum 100x100 pixels

  • Remove watermarks

Timeline and Expectations

Review Timeline for Resubmissions

Same as Original Submissions:

  • Sponsor listings: 1 business day

  • Free listings: 2-3 business days

  • Not faster for corrections

  • Business days only

Success Rates

Resubmission Statistics:

Attempt

Approval Rate

Average Fix Time

First resubmission

95%

10 minutes

Second resubmission

99%

5 minutes

Third resubmission

99.9%

Case-specific

What Happens After Resubmission

Timeline Example:

Monday: Receive rejection email Monday: Make corrections (15 minutes) Monday: Resubmit listing Tuesday-Wednesday: Under review Wednesday: Approved (if sponsor) Thursday: Approved (if free)

Common Resubmission Mistakes

Mistake 1: Making Additional Changes

Problem: You fix the mentioned issue but also "improve" other sections.

Why It's Bad:

  • Creates new review points

  • May introduce new issues

  • Delays approval

  • Complicates review

Solution: Fix ONLY what was mentioned.

Mistake 2: Creating a New Listing

Problem: Instead of fixing, you create a brand new listing.

Why It's Bad:

  • Duplicates in system

  • Loses submission history

  • May both get rejected

  • Wastes time

Solution: Always edit and resubmit the same listing.

Mistake 3: Arguing Instead of Fixing

Problem: Emailing support to dispute instead of making corrections.

Why It's Bad:

  • Delays resolution

  • Listing stays rejected

  • May not change outcome

  • Time consuming

Solution: Make corrections first, then discuss if needed.

Mistake 4: Partial Corrections

Problem: Fixing some issues but not all mentioned.

Why It's Bad:

  • Will be rejected again

  • Delays approval further

  • Frustrating for everyone

  • Looks careless

Solution: Use checklist to ensure all issues addressed.

Multiple Rejections

If Rejected Again

Second Rejection Reasons:

  1. Missed an issue - Review original email again

  2. Misunderstood correction - Re-read instructions

  3. New issue found - Fix the new issue too

  4. Technical problem - Contact support

Getting Help After Second Rejection

When to Contact Support:

  • Same issue rejected twice

  • Unclear instructions

  • Technical problems

  • Verification issues

How to Contact:

Email: [email protected] Subject: Second Rejection Help - [Listing ID] Include: - Listing type and ID - Rejection reasons - What you've tried - Screenshots if helpful

Third Rejection Intervention

Heritage Web May:

  • Provide phone support

  • Offer detailed guidance

  • Review account status

  • Assist with corrections

  • Escalate to supervisor

Special Resubmission Scenarios

License Verification Issues

If License Won't Verify:

  1. Check state board website

    • Confirm active status

    • Verify number format

    • Match name exactly

  2. Provide documentation

    • Screenshot license status

    • Email to support

    • Include license copy

  3. Alternative solutions

    • Remove license temporarily

    • Update after resolution

    • Note in description

Business Verification Problems

If Business Can't Be Verified:

Provide Proof:

  • Business registration

  • EIN letter

  • State filing

  • DBA documentation

Email to: [email protected] with documents

Wrong Listing Type

Cannot Change Types:

If Wrong Type Selected:

  1. Let rejection stand

  2. Create new listing with correct type

  3. Reference old listing ID

  4. Explain in notes

Example Note: "This replaces rejected Profile listing #12345. Creating Organization listing as advised."

Preventing Future Rejections

Learning from Rejections

Track Your Issues:

  • Note what was rejected

  • Remember for future listings

  • Share with team members

  • Create checklist

Common Patterns to Avoid

Based on Your Rejection:

If Rejected For

Always Remember To

Name issues

Use correct name type

Missing logo

Have logo ready first

Invalid license

Verify before submitting

Contact in description

Use proper fields

Wrong image type

Match image to listing

Pre-Submission Review

Before Any Submission:

  1. Review common rejections list

  2. Check all required fields

  3. Verify licenses current

  4. Review images appropriate

  5. Read through descriptions

Best Practices for Resubmission

Do's

✅ Fix issues same day if possible
✅ Follow instructions exactly
✅ Keep corrections simple
✅ Note what you fixed
✅ Review before resubmitting
✅ Be patient with timeline

Don'ts

❌ Don't make extra changes
❌ Don't create new listing
❌ Don't skip any mentioned issues
❌ Don't argue before fixing
❌ Don't rush corrections
❌ Don't submit incomplete fixes

After Approval

What Happens When Approved

You'll Receive:

Subject: Your Listing Has Been Approved! Congratulations! Your corrected listing has been approved and is now live on Heritage Web. Live on: HeritageWeb.com + assigned publications Status: Active Lead Matching: Enabled

Post-Approval Actions

  1. Verify listing is live

  2. Check all information correct

  3. Note which publications assigned

  4. Begin receiving leads

  5. Share with team

FAQs

How many times can I resubmit? Unlimited. Keep fixing and resubmitting until approved.

Will multiple rejections hurt my account? No, rejections don't affect account standing.

Can I speed up re-review? Only by being a sponsor (1 day vs. 2-3 days).

What if I disagree with the rejection? Fix first, then discuss with support if you still disagree.

Should I explain my corrections? Yes, a brief note helps reviewers and speeds approval.

Can someone help me fix issues? Team members with appropriate permissions can help. Support can guide but not make changes.

Next Steps

  • Read your rejection email carefully

  • Make a checklist of issues

  • Fix each issue precisely

  • Don't add extra changes

  • Resubmit promptly

  • Track your timeline

  • Learn from the experience

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