How are the directories assigned to advertisers?
At registration we do allow advertisers to self-assign themselves to appropriate categories for their businesses. However we review the categories frequently and reserve the right to remove advertisers from categories we deem inappropriate.
Due to continuing problems with self-assignment to inappropriate directories, we are no longer providing the automatic edit tool for category re-assignment.
Keeping the directories "clean" is important to the integrity of the Web site. The Web site is not useful to brides if they can't find what they are looking for. They should not have to wade through inappropriate listings to find the services they need. And quite frankly, when brides see businesses listed in obviously inappropriate categories it only turns them off to those services.
Again, we constantly audit ALL advertiser classifications and may move vendors from inappropriate directories per the advertising agreement.
If you need to change your Directories, please email us with a complete list of the directories you believe you should be listed in and why. Please note that there may be an additional charge to be added to additional categories.
Problem Directories and Our Definitions For Them:
Following are the Directories where we most frequently find inappropriate listings. Please do not request to be placed in a directory if you do not fit our definition for that directory.
For ALL Directories you must actually PROVIDE the service. We all have vendors in other categories that we refer business to. But having someone to send business to and providing the service yourself are two different things. You must provide the service yourself to be included in a directory and your Web site or marketing materials must explicitly describe the service and pricing and/or packages for that service.
The "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette Party" directories are ONLY for services that cater specifically to these events. If you are a limousine company, a disc jockey company, or a wedding consultant you should NOT be in either of these categories. If someone needs a limousine, disc jockey or wedding planner for their bachelorette or bachelor party, they will look in the appropriate directories for your services.
The "Consultants and Planners" directory is ONLY for advertisers whose primary business is wedding consulting. We all consult from time to time but this directory is reserved for those whose primary business is in fact wedding consulting.
The "Invitations and Accessories" directory is ONLY for advertisers whose primary business is stationery. Many wedding consultants and other wedding professionals have gotten into the business of selling invitations as an additional service. However, to be fair, this directory is reserved for those whose primary business is in fact wedding invitations.
The "Photographers" directory is ONLY for photographers. If you have a video business but you do not provide photography services, you should not be in the Photographers Directory.
The "Reception Sites" directory is ONLY for actual event facilities. If you are not the facility you should not be in this category. This is also true for Ceremony Sites and other event facility categories.
The "Unique Services" directory is NOT for everyone. Most advertisers have some unique aspects to their businesses however this directory is reserved for those businesses that don't fit neatly into any other directories.
The "Videographers" directory is ONLY for wedding video services. If you have a photography business but you do not provide video services, you should not be in the Videographers Directory.
The "Wedding Web Sites" directory is for businesses that create wedding web sites for engaged couples.
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