Quick Answer
Go to your dashboard, click Organizations in the left menu, then click + Free Organization Listing. Complete the required fields (Organization Name, Overview, Logo, and at least one Industry), then click Publish Draft in the header area to submit for review.
Overview
Creating an Organization listing takes just a few minutes. You'll add your business name, description, logo, and select your industries. After submission, our team reviews your listing before it goes live on Heritage Web publications.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Start a New Organization Listing
Log in to your Heritage Web dashboard
Click Organizations in the left navigation menu
Click the + Free Organization Listing button
A new Organization listing draft is created and you're taken to the edit page
Step 2: Add Your Logo (Required)
You'll land on the Organization Details tab
Find the Logo section at the top
Upload your business logo (minimum 200×200px, maximum 5MB)
Accepted formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP
Step 3: Select Industries (Required)
Scroll to the Industries section on the Organization Details tab
Click Add Industry +
Select at least one industry that represents your business
You can add up to 10 industries
Step 4: Complete Name & Overview (Required)
Click the Name & Overview tab
Enter your Organization Name (your official business name)
Add a Tagline (optional but recommended)
Write your Overview describing your business (150-400 words recommended)
Step 5: Add Location Information (Recommended)
Click the Locations tab
Enter your business address
Add phone number and hours of operation
You can add multiple locations if needed
Step 6: Submit for Review
Look for the Publish Draft button in the header area at the top of the page
If you have unsaved changes, you'll see "Unpublished changes in draft" indicator
Click Publish Draft to submit
Your listing status changes to Pending Review
Step 7: Wait for Approval
Listing Type | Typical Review Time |
Sponsor | 1 business day |
Free | 2-3 business days |
You'll receive an email notification when your listing is approved or if changes are needed.
What Happens After Approval
Once approved:
Your listing goes live on HeritageWeb.com
Heritage Web staff assign your listing to relevant community publications based on your Industries, Languages, and Community Connections
The Publications tab populates with your assigned publications
You can start receiving leads (if your matching criteria align with incoming requests)
Important Notes
Four fields are required: Organization Name, Overview, Logo, and at least one Industry
Save your progress anytime—drafts are preserved automatically
You can edit your listing while it's pending review
Add more details after approval to improve your listing (languages, community connections, additional images, hours)
Logo must be a business logo—personal photos belong on Profile listings
FAQs
How long does approval take? Sponsor listings are typically reviewed within 1 business day. Free listings take 2-3 business days. You'll receive an email notification when approved or if changes are needed.
Can I save and finish later? Yes. Your listing saves as a draft automatically. Return to Organizations in your dashboard anytime to continue editing.
What if my listing is rejected? You'll receive an email explaining what needs to be fixed. Common issues include missing logo, no industries selected, or business information that couldn't be verified. Make the requested changes and click Publish Draft again.
Do I need to complete everything before submitting? No. Only Organization Name, Overview, Logo, and at least one Industry are required. You can add languages, locations, hours, and other details after approval.
Can I create multiple Organization listings? Yes. There's no limit. Return to the Organizations section and click + Free Organization Listing again to create another.