Elgin Valley Tourism — Listing & Advertising Tier Structure (2026)...
Free Listing (Basic Tier)
Includes:
- Business name & category (Accommodation | Food | Experiences | Wineries | Retail etc.)
- One image (logo or photo)
- Contact info and map pin location
- Link to business website
- Listed in search results but below paid listings (Gold & Silver)
Cost: Free (30-day listing, renewal optional)
Optional Upgrades: Banner ads or special placement available
Free Listing (Basic Tier)
Silver Listing (Standard Tier)
Suited for active businesses wanting visibility and engagement.
Includes:
- Everything from Free, plus:
- Up to 5 images + short promo description (150 words)
- Direct WhatsApp message button or contact form
- Featured on category listing pages (top 5 spots)
- One social media share (Facebook & Instagram) per week
- Seasonal highlights (added to homepage carousel for 7 days)
Cost: R 120/month or R1200/year
Gold Listing (Premium Tier)
For top‑tier brands & marketing‑focused businesses that need maximum visibility across the site.
Includes:
- All Silver features plus:
- Unlimited images + extended write‑up (500 words + offers)
- Priority placement on homepage “Featured” carousel (3–5 slots rotating)
- Weekly social media promotion (Facebook, Instagram, Threads)
- Early event listing with calendar promotion for Elgin/Grabouw activities
- Direct Bookings / AI Chat assistant integration (optional addon)
Cost: R 350/month or R3,500/year
Free
Free of charge one standard listing active for 30 days
R0,00
Free features:
- This plan includes 1 listing
- Listings are visible for 30 days
- Opening Hours Module enabled
- Gallery Module enabled
- Maximum 5 images in gallery
Silver
Best ValueOne time fee for one listing, highlighted in the search results
R120,00
Silver features:
- This plan includes 1 listing
- Listings are visible for 30 days
- Reviews Module enabled
- Social Links Module enabled
- Opening Hours Module enabled
- FAQ option enabled
- Pricing Menu Module enabled
- Gallery Module enabled
- Maximum 10 images in gallery
Gold
Monthly subscription for 5 listings and availability
R350,00
Gold features:
- This plan includes 5 listings
- Listings are visible for 30 days
- Booking Module enabled
- Reviews Module enabled
- Social Links Module enabled
- Opening Hours Module enabled
- Video option enabled
- Coupons option enabled
- FAQ option enabled
- Pricing Menu Module enabled
- Gallery Module enabled
- Maximum 15 images in gallery
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Banner Package Options:
Free
Optional upgrades: Banner ads or special placement available.
Silver
| Position | Size (px) | Price / Month | Price / 3 Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidebar (static category listing) | 300 × 250 (Medium Rectangle) | R 250 | R1 200 |
| Footer banner (global site) | 728 × 90 (Leaderboard) | R 350 | R1 200 |
Gold
| Position | Size (px) | Price / Month | Price / 3 Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homepage Hero Banner (top rotating) | 1920 × 600 (Large Feature Slider) | R 800 | R2 000 |
| Category Header Banner (top of directory category) | 728 × 180 (Wide Banner) | R 600 | R1 500 |
| Sidebar Premium Box (ad on every page) | 300 × 600 (Half Page) | R 500 | R1 200 |
Ad Rotation & Duration
Monthly contracts renew automatically.
Multi‑month (3 or 6 months) receive +10 % bonus impression frequency.
Annual contracts include one homepage feature week (valued at R 1 ,000 ) free.
Recommended Implementation Summary
| Tier | Target Audience | Visibility Level | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Local start‑ups & community projects | Listed only in search results | Directory presence without budget |
| Silver | Active businesses | High visibility on category pages + sidebar banner option | SMEs wanting affordable marketing reach |
| Gold | Tourism operators / established brands | Homepage + category dominance with hero banner and social boosts | Maximum exposure across the platform |
Summary Recommendation
- Launched Free, Silver, and Gold levels to match the Elgin Valley demographic mix of local venues and hospitality groups.
- Use homepage hero banner (1920×600, R 800 pm) for top sponsors — guarantees attention and revenue stability.
- Rotate ads through sidebar + category banners for Silver and Gold tiers to keep site balanced and local business‑friendly.