Share Your Community Connections

Quick Answer

The Community Connections field is the PRIMARY factor determining which publications display your listing. Accurately specifying your heritage, religious, professional, and cultural affiliations ensures placement in relevant directories, builds trust with those communities, and increases quality lead matching.

Overview

Heritage Web recognizes that professionals belong to multiple communities simultaneously. By sharing your authentic connections, you're matched with clients seeking professionals who understand their specific cultural, religious, or community needs. This creates trust, improves conversion rates, and builds lasting professional relationships.

Understanding Community Types

Heritage & Ethnicity

Afghan, Albanian, Arab, Armenian, Black, Brazilian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indian, Indonesian, Iranian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Malaysian, Native American, Norwegian, Pakistani, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Religious Communities

Catholic
Christian (broader category)
Jewish
Muslim
Baha'i
Other faith communities

Identity Groups

Women professionals
LGBTQ community
Veterans
Language groups (Latino/Spanish-speaking)

Professional Communities

Industry-specific groups
Alumni networks
Professional associations
Certification bodies

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Access Community Settings

Log into your Heritage Web dashboard
Navigate to your listing (Profile or Organization)
Click "Edit"
Find "Community Connections" or "Community Affiliation" field

Step 2: Select Your Communities

Review the available options
Check ALL that genuinely apply
Consider:
- Your heritage/ethnicity
- Religious affiliations
- Professional identities
- Languages you speak
- Communities you serve

Step 3: Be Comprehensive but Authentic

Include connections based on:

Personal heritage
Family background
Religious practice
Professional training
Language fluency
Community involvement
Cultural competency

Step 4: Avoid Over-Selection

Don't claim connections you don't have:

No conflicting religions
No unverifiable heritage
No communities you can't serve
No languages you don't speak

Step 5: Save and Submit

Review your selections
Click "Publish Draft"
Changes undergo review
Staff assigns publications based on your connections

How This Affects Your Visibility

Publication Assignment

Your community connections directly determine placement on:

Heritage-specific directories (IranianLawyers.com)
Religious directories (MuslimDoctors.net)
Identity directories (WomenAttorneys.com)
Language directories (LosAbogados.com)

Example Multi-Community Assignment

Black Female Iranian Catholic Lawyer in Chicago:

BlackLawyers.com (Black community)
IranianLawyers.com (Iranian heritage)
WomenAttorneys.com (women professionals)
CatholicAttorneys.net (Catholic faith)
ChristianAttorneys.net (broader Christian)
LegalGlobal.com (all lawyers)
HeritageWeb.com (mandatory)

Important Notes

Primary assignment factor — More important than any other field
Staff verification — Heritage Web validates authenticity
No gaming allowed — False connections will be removed
Quality over quantity — Better to be accurate than comprehensive
Cannot pay for placements — Based solely on genuine connections

Building Trust Through Connections

Why Communities Matter

Shared cultural understanding
Language accessibility
Religious sensitivity
Cultural competency
Established trust
Higher conversion rates

Professional Benefits

25-50% better lead conversion
Premium positioning in communities
Word-of-mouth referrals
Repeat business
Community reputation

FAQs

Q: Can I select multiple religious communities? A: Only if they're genuinely compatible. For example, you can be Catholic and Christian (Catholics are Christians), but not Christian and Muslim.

Q: What if I'm mixed heritage? A: Select all that apply! Many professionals have multiple heritage connections. This increases your visibility across multiple communities.

Q: How do I prove my community connections? A: Heritage Web uses various validation methods including your bio content, languages spoken, and professional affiliations. Be prepared to demonstrate genuine connections if questioned.

Q: Can I change my community connections later? A: Yes, but changes require review and approval. Staff will verify any new connections before assigning additional publications.

Q: What if my community isn't listed? A: Contact [email protected] to discuss. Heritage Web continually expands its community coverage based on demand.