Frequently Asked Questions

You are welcome to contact us if you have any questions. If you cannot find what you are looking for in the FAQ below please write us an email at partner@youplanet.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

  1. What is the YouPlanet Partner program?
  2. Why should you be a YouPlanet Partner?
  3. Can anyone become a YouPlanet Partner?
  4. How do you become a YouPlanet Partner?
  5. How does it work to be a YouPlanet Partner?
  6. What will I get if I become a YouPlanet Partner?
  7. What will the URL of my YouPlanet website be?
  8. Do I need YouPlanet if I have a website already?
  9. How can I trust that the Ambassador I am meeting really is from YouPlanet?
  10. Will I increase my revenues if I become a YouPlanet Partner?
  11. Do I have any commitments or obligations being a YouPlanet partner?
  12. How much does it cost to be a YouPlanet partner?
  13. Is it secure to make a payment online through YouPlanet?
  14. Is there any binding period being a YouPlanet partner?
  15. What’s the best way of encouraging my customers to review me on YouPlanet?
  16. Who should I contact for more information about YouPlanet?
  17. This sounds great, how do I join?

What is the YouPlanet Partner program?

YouPlanet Partner program is an opportunity for hotel-, restaurant-, nightlife- and experience providers to be part of a worldwide travel guide and community. As a partner you will get a complete professional venue page in the travel guide with all details you need, your own website with your own web address with a real-time interface enabling you to write news, upload photos and much more, SEO power behind your venue page and website that will bring you to the top of search engines, an online reputation management tool to handle your customers reviews, community features where you can invite new and old customers, and let them spread the word about you, and website analytics to know where your customers come from and what they are looking for.

Through YouPlanet partner program partners can communicate with travelers when they are planning their trip, and tell them directly, not through guide books or travel sites, why they should visit you.

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Why should you be a YouPlanet Partner?

YouPlanet offers a new and unique concept which will enable you to increase your customer base and revenues. It has never been easier and more cost efficient to get your own website and access to a wide base of travelers before they arrive to your destination. It also enables you to give updated information and offers to your potential customers, they do no longer have to rely on travel guide information that has not been updated for years. In addition to this YouPlanet is constantly adding new features that will maximize the return and possibilities for you as a partner. Becoming a YouPlanet partner is the best marketing investment you can make.

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Can anyone become a YouPlanet Partner?

Yes, as long as you follow YouPlanet Partner terms and are not involved in any illegal or abusive activities.

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How do you become a YouPlanet Partner?

It is very easy to become a partner. Just click here or go the partner section of the site and register through clicking on “Register now” button and follow a few quick steps. After that you are up and running and can enjoy the benefits of being a part of YouPlanet.

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How does it work to be a YouPlanet Partner?

You decide yourself how much you want to get involved in YouPlanet. You can decide to just put basic profile information online which will make it possible for travelers to find and contact you. However, YouPlanet recommend that you spend a little bit of time with updating your profile with accurate information and take advantage of the marketing tools, feedback and statistics that are provided. This will increase your number of visitors to your site, your real customers and your revenue.

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What will I get if I become a YouPlanet Partner?

As a partner you will get a complete professional venue page in the travel guide with all details you need, your own website with your own web address with a real-time interface enabling you to write news, upload photos and much more, SEO power behind your venue page and website that will bring you to the top of search engines, an online reputation management tool to handle your customers reviews, community features where you can invite new and old customers, and let them spread the word about you, and website analytics to know where your customers come from and what they are looking for.

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What will the URL of my YouPlanet website be?

The address of your YouPlanet website will be www.YOURNAME.youplanet.com.

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Do I need YouPlanet if I have a website already?

Having a website is great but through YouPlanet you will actually enable people finding you and your website. Moreover, being part of a global travel community will give your site much more credibility and also the power of viral marketing. One single review can be sent out to thousands of potential customers throughout the network - putting you in contact with people that you have never been able to reach before.

You can link to your other website through your YouPlanet profile and you will quickly notice that the traffic and visitors on your old website will be much higher than you had before. In addition to this there are several other features integrated with the YouPlanet website making it very different from a regular website service.

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How can I trust that the Ambassador I am meeting really is from YouPlanet?

No payments are made directly to the Ambassador. The Ambassador is there to inform about YouPlanet and answer your questions directly face to face. If you have any doubts regarding something you can always contact YouPlanet and double check information on the website.

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Will I increase my revenues if I become a YouPlanet Partner?

YouPlanet will put you in contact with possible customers and give you a lot of useful tools that will increase your revenues if you use them correctly. Online reputation management, search engine listings and website statistics are all proven to be very powerful marketing tools.

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Do I have any commitments or obligations being a YouPlanet partner?

No, you yourself decide your level of involvement. The only commitment you have is to follow the partner terms and not put up any illegal or abusive content.

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How much does it cost to be a YouPlanet partner?

You pay a small yearly fee which currently is 150 USD/year. This means that it will give you a return on your investment with just a few new customers; it is very well spent money. The YouPlanet travel community grows quickly and for the small annual fee you will be able to reach a very big target group.

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Is it secure to make a payment online through YouPlanet?

Yes, YouPlanet is cooperating with the e-wallet supplier Skrill (Moneybookers) which is one of the biggest and most respected actors in the online payment industry. Every payment is encrypted and handled with maximum security.

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Is there any binding period being a YouPlanet partner?

The payment you make is for one year. You can at any time decide to inactive your venue.

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What’s the best way of encouraging my customers to review me on YouPlanet?

In the Partner panel, you have an option to “Invite your customers”. That link takes you through to a quick and easy tool that you can use to help generate reviews from existing customers.

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Who should I contact for more information about YouPlanet?

For more information you can email partner@youplanet.com with your questions.

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This sounds great, how do I join?

Creating a Partner account only takes a few minutes. And after you have created it you can login and edit it however you want, whenever you want. Just go to www.partner.youplanet.com/register and follow the instructions!

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