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How to Use SL Hub

Everything you need to get started — from creating your account to registering your business, posting events, and advertising. Follow the steps below and you'll be up and running in minutes.

1

Create an Account

Sign up with your email or Google account to get started.

2

Browse & Discover

Search for Sri Lankan businesses and events across New Zealand.

3

Register Your Business

List your business for free and reach the Sri Lankan community.

4

Create Events

Promote community events, cultural gatherings, and meetups.

5

Advertise

Boost your business visibility with featured placements.


1Getting Started

Create Your Account

You need an account to register businesses, create events, post reviews, or save your favourite listings. You can sign up using your email or your Google account.

Sign Up with Email

  1. 1Click the "Sign Up" button in the top-right corner of the page.
  2. 2Enter your full name, email address, and choose a password.
  3. 3Click "Continue" to create your account.
  4. 4Check your inbox for a verification email and click the confirmation link.
  5. 5Once verified, you can sign in and start using SL Hub.

Sign Up with Google

  1. 1Click the "Sign Up" button in the top-right corner.
  2. 2Click "Continue with Google" at the top of the sign-up form.
  3. 3Select your Google account or sign in to Google if prompted.
  4. 4You're all set — no email verification needed with Google sign-in.

Tip: Google sign-in is the fastest way to get started. You can also use it to sign in on future visits by clicking "Sign In" and then "Continue with Google".


2Exploring

Browse Businesses & Events

Discover Sri Lankan businesses and community events across New Zealand. You can search, filter by category or city, and switch between list and map views.

Finding Businesses

  1. 1Use the search bar on the homepage to search by name or category.
  2. 2Or click "Categories" in the top menu to browse by business type.
  3. 3On the businesses page, filter by category, city, or sort alphabetically.
  4. 4Click "Show map" to see businesses on an interactive map.
  5. 5Click on any business card to view its full profile, hours, reviews, and contact details.

Finding Events

  1. 1Click "Events" in the top navigation menu.
  2. 2Search by event name, filter by city, or filter by pricing (free or paid).
  3. 3Click "Show map" to see events on an interactive map.
  4. 4Click on any event card for full details including date, time, location, and tickets.

Tip: Save businesses you love by clicking the heart icon on any listing. View your saved businesses from your account page.


3For Business Owners

Register Your Business

Listing your business on SL Hub is free. The registration process is a simple 5-step wizard that guides you through entering your business information, location, contact details, photos, and more.

Getting to the Registration Form

  1. 1Sign in to your SL Hub account.
  2. 2Click the "Add Business" button in the top navigation bar.
  3. 3You'll be taken to a 5-step registration wizard with a progress bar at the top.
Step 1

Business Information

  • Enter your business name
  • Write a short description (shown on listing cards)
  • Add a detailed full description
  • Select the most relevant category for your business
Step 2

Location

  • Start typing your NZ address to use the address autocomplete
  • Select from the suggestions — suburb, city, and postcode fill automatically
  • Drag the map pin to fine-tune your exact location
Step 3

Contact Details

  • Add your phone number
  • Add WhatsApp number (if applicable)
  • Enter your business email
  • Add your website and social media links (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
Step 4

Photos & Hours

  • Upload up to 5 photos (JPG, PNG, or WebP, max 2 MB each)
  • Select which image to use as your cover photo
  • Set your opening hours for each day of the week
  • Mark any days as closed if you don't operate
Step 5

About the Owner

  • Write a short bio about yourself
  • Enter your hometown
  • Upload a profile photo / avatar
  • This section helps customers connect with the person behind the business

After Submitting

Your business listing will be submitted for review. Our team reviews new listings to ensure quality and accuracy. You'll receive a notification once your listing is approved and live on the platform. This usually happens within 24 hours.


4Dashboard

Manage Your Business

Once your business is approved, you have a full dashboard to track performance, edit your listing, and manage your presence on SL Hub.

Your Dashboard

  • View visitor statistics and trends over time
  • See your total reviews and average rating at a glance
  • Read and respond to recent reviews
  • Switch between multiple businesses if you have more than one
  • Access quick links to edit your listing, manage events, and ads

Editing Your Listing

  1. 1Go to your Dashboard and click "Edit" on your business.
  2. 2Update any information — name, description, photos, hours, contact details.
  3. 3Click "Save" to submit your changes.
  4. 4Changes to approved listings go through a quick review before going live.
  5. 5You'll be notified when your updates are approved.

Tip: You can toggle your owner profile visibility in Dashboard > Settings. This controls whether your bio and photo appear on your business page.


5Events

Create & Manage Events

Promote community events, cultural celebrations, and business gatherings. Events can be linked to your business listing for extra visibility.

Creating an Event

  1. 1Go to your Dashboard and click "Events" in the sidebar, then "Create Event".
  2. 2Enter the event title, short description (max 200 characters), and a full description.
  3. 3Select a category (and subcategory if available).
  4. 4Set the event date, start time, and optionally an end time.
  5. 5Choose whether the event is free or paid — if paid, set a price range.
  6. 6Add the event location using the address search (works the same as business registration).
  7. 7Upload a cover image for your event (JPG, PNG, or WebP, max 2 MB).
  8. 8Optionally link the event to one of your approved businesses.
  9. 9Add external links for tickets or more information if needed.
  10. 10Click "Save as Draft" to save for later, or "Submit for Review" to publish.

Tip: Draft events are only visible to you. Submit them for review when you're ready for them to go live on the platform.


6Promotion

Advertise Your Business

Boost your business visibility by purchasing featured placement ads. Ads appear in high-traffic areas like the homepage banner, category pages, and more.

How Advertising Works

  1. 1Navigate to the "Advertise" page (available from the footer or your dashboard).
  2. 2Browse available placements — each shows the location, price, and slots remaining.
  3. 3Click "Get Started" on a placement you're interested in.
  4. 4Select which of your approved businesses to advertise.
  5. 5Upload an ad image in the required dimensions (shown on the page).
  6. 6For category banners, choose which category page your ad should appear on.
  7. 7Complete payment through secure Stripe checkout.
  8. 8Your ad goes live automatically and runs for 30 days.

Available Placements

  • Homepage Banner — large, prominent banner on the homepage
  • Homepage Featured — featured business cards on the homepage
  • Category Top Banner — banner at the top of category pages
  • All Categories Banner — banner on the categories overview page
  • Footer Banner — banner in the site footer across all pages

Tip: You need at least one approved business before you can purchase advertising placements. Introductory discounts may be available — check the Advertise page for current pricing.


+Account

Account & Settings

Manage your personal profile, update your password, and view your saved businesses.

Profile

Update your name, display name, and avatar from the Account page. Click your avatar in the top-right corner and select "Account".

Password

Change your password from the Account section. If you signed up with Google, you can set a password to also enable email-based login.

Saved Businesses

View all businesses you've saved by clicking the heart icon. Access your saved list from the Account dropdown menu.


Need More Help?

If you have questions or run into any issues, our team is here to help.

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