Best practices for your retreat center listing

A well-crafted listing helps attract participants and provides the essential details they need to decide whether to join your retreat. Follow these tips to make your retreat center listing stand out:

Retreat Center Name

Your listing title should simply be your retreat center’s name.

Photo Gallery

For retreat center listings, the first 7 photos will be displayed at the top of your listing. Select the strongest photo that best represents your retreat center as the main image. 

NOTE: Please upload the photos in the order that you want them to appear at the top of your listing.

PRO TIP: Use this Canva template as a guide for the correct photo size and cropping. Add your photo to the slide, adjust it until it looks right, then download the finished image and upload it to your listing.

• Natural Surroundings: Highlight the location's beauty..

• Exterior (Hero Shot): Display the entire center.

• Common Areas: Feature communal spaces.

• Activities & Recreation: Show engaging experiences.

• Service: Highlight your personalized services.

• Accommodations: Display guest rooms.

• Food: Emphasize the culinary offerings.

• Testimonials/Guests: Show people enjoying your retreat.

Tip: Choose a strong "main image" (usually the Hero Shot) that will appear in search results. 

Logo Image

Use a square logo icon or a vertical “stacked” version. Avoid using a full logo with text, as this appears next to the Listing Title.

Videos

Upload videos about your retreat center’s philosophy and experience. Use YouTube or Vimeo for hosting.

Basic Information

• Summary Description (250 characters): Write a compelling short description to engage potential visitors.

• Full Description: Provide detailed information about your retreat center.

• Keywords (up to 10): Use relevant keywords like "yoga retreat," "wellness retreat," or "spiritual retreat" to optimize search results.

Pro Tip: To maintain consistent formatting when transferring text from Microsoft Word, please select this option:

Contact Information

Include all essential contact details:

• Email

• Website URL

• Phone (with country code)

• Address, City, State/Province, Country, Zip Code (IMPORTANT: Ensure these details are correct, as they are utilized to synchronize any reviews displayed via the Google Reviews Widget)

Accommodations & Meals

• Accommodations: List room types (e.g., private rooms, dorms, cottages).

• Meals: Mention dietary options and available meal types.

Environment & Activities

• Location: Describe your retreat center’s surroundings.

• Activities & Amenities: Include any notable offerings, such as wellness programs or recreational facilities.

Event Venues & Capacity

• Provide details on event venues and their capacities for hosting programs or events.

• Include a CTA URL linking to booking or more information.

SEO Optimization

Ensure your listing is optimized for search engines by filling out the following:

• SEO Title

• Slug URL

• SEO Keywords

• SEO Description

By following these best practices, your listing will be more attractive, more informative, and easier for potential visitors to find.

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