How to Upgrade Your Listing

Quick Answer

Upgrade any listing to sponsor status in under 2 minutes. Click "Upgrade to Sponsor" on your chosen listing, select monthly ($25) or annual ($240) billing, enter payment information, and enjoy immediate account-wide benefits including removed login walls and 24-hour lead priority.

Overview

Upgrading to sponsor is simple and provides instant benefits across your entire account. You can upgrade any listing type (Profile, Organization, Event, or Job), and the benefits apply to ALL your listings immediately. Choose between monthly flexibility or annual savings.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Choose Which Listing to Upgrade

Log into your Heritage Web dashboard
Navigate to any of your listings sections:
- Profile (individual professional)
- Organizations (businesses/nonprofits)
- Events (conferences/workshops)
- Jobs (employment opportunities)
Remember: upgrading ANY listing type gives account-wide benefits

Step 2: Click Upgrade to Sponsor

Find the listing you want to upgrade
Look for the "Upgrade to Sponsor" button
This appears on free listings only
Click to start the upgrade process

Step 3: Select Your Billing Plan

Choose between:

Monthly: $25/month
- Pay as you go
- Cancel anytime
- Good for testing benefits
Annual: $240/year
- Save 20% ($60 savings)
- Auto-renews yearly
- Best value option

Step 4: Enter Payment Information

You'll be redirected to secure Stripe checkout
Enter your card details:
- Card number
- Expiration date
- Security code
- Billing zip code
Accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover

Step 5: Complete the Upgrade

Review your selection
Click "Subscribe" or "Complete Payment"
You'll see a confirmation message
Return to your dashboard
Benefits activate IMMEDIATELY

Step 6: Verify Your Upgrade

Check that your upgrade worked:

Listing now shows "Sponsor" badge
"Upgrade to Sponsor" button is gone
Contact details visible without login (public view)
Team slots increased to 3
Pro Bono Dashboard shows unlimited access

Important Notes

Instant activation — all benefits begin immediately
Account-wide benefits — affects ALL your listings
No approval needed — unlike listing edits, upgrades are instant
Billing date — charges recur on the same date each period
Multiple sponsors allowed — each adds 3 more team slots

Upgrading Multiple Listings

While one sponsor listing provides most benefits, you might upgrade multiple listings to:

Get more team member slots (3 per sponsor)
Show stronger commitment to different markets
Support different geographic areas
Maintain separate billing for tracking

To upgrade additional listings, repeat the process for each one.

FAQs

Q: Can I upgrade an Event or Job listing instead of my Profile? A: Yes! ANY listing type can be upgraded to sponsor. The account-wide benefits remain the same regardless of which listing you upgrade.

Q: When will I be charged? A: Your first charge happens immediately upon upgrade. Recurring charges happen on the same date each month or year, depending on your plan.

Q: Can I switch between monthly and annual billing? A: Not directly. You'd need to cancel your current plan and start a new one. Contact [email protected] for assistance.

Q: What payment methods are accepted? A: We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

Q: Can I use different cards for different sponsor listings? A: Yes. Each sponsor subscription can use a different payment method if needed.