EatDrinkPlay Documentation
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🏢 DP Venue Lister

DP Venue Lister Guide

Get your venue listed on EatDrinkPlay - register, verify, subscribe, and start connecting with Sydney and Melbourne's food and entertainment enthusiasts.

Venue Lister Overview

A DP Venue Lister is a venue owner, manager, or operator who creates and manages a business listing on EatDrinkPlay. As a Venue Lister you can:

  • Create a comprehensive venue profile on the EatDrinkPlay directory
  • Upload photos, set opening hours, and add booking links
  • Create promotional offers for EDP members
  • Manage your listing details - keep information current
  • Reach Sydney and Melbourne's food-savvy audience
  • Access a dedicated listing management dashboard
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Activation Takes Time Unlike Reader accounts, Venue Lister accounts require email verification, payment, and admin approval before going live.

Activation Workflow

RegisterCreate account
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Verify EmailCheck inbox
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Pay via StripeSecure checkout
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Admin Review1–3 business days
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ActiveStart listing!

Registration

Location: Main navigation → Join / Members page → Register tab

Venue Lister Registration Form
Registration form with DP Venue Lister role option selected

  1. Go to the Members Page

    Navigate to the Members/Join page and click the Register or Sign Up tab.

  2. Select "DP Venue Lister"

    Choose DP Venue Lister as your account type. This unlocks the venue listing workflow.

  3. Enter Your Details

    Fill in your full name, email address (use your business email), and a secure password.

  4. Submit Registration

    Click Create Account. Your account is created with status email_pending. You'll be prompted to verify your email.

Email Verification

Email Verification Page
Verification prompt with instructions to check your inbox

  1. Check Your Inbox

    After registration, a verification email is sent to your registered email address. Check your inbox (and spam/junk folder).

  2. Click the Verification Link

    Open the email from EatDrinkPlay and click the Verify Email button or link.

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Didn't receive the email? Check your spam or junk folder. If you still don't see it, log in to your account - a prompt on the dashboard will allow you to resend the verification email.

Payment via Stripe

Venue Lister subscriptions are paid securely via Stripe. EatDrinkPlay does not store your card details.

Stripe Payment Form
Secure card entry form powered by Stripe

  1. Enter Card Details

    On the payment page, enter your credit or debit card number, expiry date, and CVV/security code.

  2. Confirm Payment

    Click Pay Now. Stripe processes the payment securely. You may be redirected to complete 3D Secure authentication with your bank.

  3. Payment Confirmation

    On successful payment, you are redirected to the Payment Success page and your account status updates to review_pending.

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Payment Security All payment processing is handled by Stripe. EatDrinkPlay never sees or stores your full card details. Look for the Stripe badge on the payment form.

Admin Approval

After payment, your application enters a review queue. The EatDrinkPlay team will review your application within 1–3 business days.

What Happens During Review

  • The EatDrinkPlay team reviews your business details
  • Verifies the venue is appropriate for the directory
  • Confirms the subscription payment was received
  • Activates your account upon approval

Approval Notification

You will receive an email notification when your account is approved. Your account status changes to active and you can immediately start creating your venue listing.

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Check Your Status Log in to your dashboard at any time to check your current account status. It will show the current stage of your application.

Lister Dashboard

Once approved, your dashboard at /dashboard/ provides access to all listing management features.

Venue Lister Dashboard
Dashboard showing My Listings, Add New Listing, and Profile tabs.

Dashboard Tabs

Tab Contents
My Listings All your venue listings with status, edit, view and delete options
Add Listing Create a new venue listing
Profile Update account details

Create a Venue Listing

Once your account is active, you can create your venue's listing from the dashboard.

New Venue Listing Form
Multi-section form for creating a new venue with all required fields

  1. Go to Add Listing

    In your dashboard, click Add Listing or the + New Venue button.

  2. Enter Venue Name

    Type your venue's full official name in the Venue Name field at the top of the form.

  3. Write a Description

    Write a compelling description of your venue - what makes it special, the atmosphere, signature offerings. This is what EDP readers will see on your venue page.

  4. Fill In Location Details

    Enter your full street address, suburb, city (Sydney or Melbourne), state, and postcode.

  5. Add Contact & Web Details

    Enter your venue's phone number, website URL, and any social media links (Instagram, Facebook).

  6. Set Opening Hours

    Enter your opening hours using the correct format. See Opening Hours for format guidance.

  7. Upload Images

    Upload your venue's photos - at least one hero/banner image is required. See Images & Gallery for guidance.

  8. Submit for Review

    Click Submit Listing. Your venue is created as a draft and sent to the EDP editorial team for review before going live.

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Editorial Review All venue listings are reviewed by the EatDrinkPlay editorial team before being published. This ensures consistent quality across the directory. You'll receive an email when your listing is live.

Edit Your Listing

You can update your venue listing details at any time from your dashboard.

  1. Go to My Listings

    In your dashboard, click the My Listings tab. Your venue cards are displayed here.

  2. Click Edit

    Click the Edit button on the venue you want to update.

  3. Make Your Changes

    Update any field - name, description, hours, photos, links, etc.

  4. Save

    Click Save Changes. Changes may be reviewed by the editorial team before going live. Inferred

Venue Details

Field Description Required
Venue Name Full official name of the venue Yes
Description We recommend descriptions between 25 and 35 words for optimal SEO performance. Content that exceeds the preview limit will display a "Read More" option, allowing users to view the full description. Keep content clear, concise, and informative for the best user experience. Yes
Address Street address Yes
Suburb Suburb / area Yes
City Sydney or Melbourne Yes
Postcode Australian postcode Yes
Phone Venue contact number Recommended
Website Official website URL Recommended
Price Range $ to $$$$ price indicator Recommended
Cuisine Cuisine type (for dining venues) Optional
Reservation URL Online booking link (OpenTable, Resy, etc.) Optional
Maps URL Google Maps directions link Optional

Opening Hours

Opening hours are displayed on your venue page with a live open/closed status. Enter them in this specific text format:

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Hours Format:
Use a forward slash / to separate different day groups. Use an en dash – between day ranges and time ranges.

Examples:
Mon–Fri 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm / Sat–Sun 12pm–11pm
Monday–Thursday 5pm–midnight / Fri–Sat 5pm–2am / Sunday Closed
Daily 11am–10pm
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Keep Hours Up to Date Incorrect opening hours lead to frustrated customers. Update your hours immediately when they change, including public holiday hours.

Social & Booking Links

Field Format
Instagram Full URL: https://www.instagram.com/yourvenue
Facebook Full URL: https://www.facebook.com/yourvenue
Reservation URL Full URL to booking platform
Google Maps Full Google Maps URL for your venue

Images & Gallery

High-quality images are essential for an attractive venue listing. EatDrinkPlay supports two types of venue images.

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Image Upload Area
Drag-and-drop image upload panel with existing gallery thumbnails

Image Types

Type Purpose Max Count Recommended Size
Hero/Banner Images Carousel displayed at the top of your venue page 10 1600 × 900px minimum
Feature Image Thumbnail shown on listing cards and search results 1 800 × 600px minimum
Gallery Images Additional photos in the venue gallery 5 1200 × 800px minimum

Uploading Images

  1. Open the Image Upload Area

    In the venue edit form, scroll to the Banner Images or Gallery section.

  2. Upload Images

    Click Add Images or drag and drop image files into the upload area. Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP.

  3. Arrange Order

    Drag images to reorder them. The first image in the banner gallery will be the primary hero image.

  4. Save

    Click Save Changes to apply the new images to your listing.

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Photography Tips Use professional or well-lit photos of your venue's interior, food, drinks, or atmosphere. Avoid blurry, dark, or low-resolution images. Landscape orientation works best for banner images.

Offers & Promotions

Create promotional offers on your venue listing to attract EDP members with exclusive deals.

Venue Offers Panel
Repeating offer fields with image, title, description, and supplier inputs

Adding an Offer

  1. Go to the Offers Section

    In your venue edit form, scroll to the Offers section.

  2. Click Add Offer

    Click the + Add Offer button to add a new offer row.

  3. Fill In Offer Details

    Complete the offer fields: Image (offer thumbnail), Title (e.g., "10% off all cocktails"), Description (terms and how to redeem), and Supplier (your brand name).

  4. Add Promo Code (Optional)

    If the offer uses a promo code, enter it in the Promo Code field. Members will see this code on your venue page.

  5. Save

    Click Save Changes. Offers appear on your venue detail page for EDP members.

Managing Your Listings

Listing Statuses

Status Meaning Visible to Public
Published Live and visible on the EDP directory ✅ Yes
Pending Review Submitted, awaiting editorial approval ❌ No
Rejected Returned by editorial team with notes ❌ No

Deleting a Listing

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Deletion is Permanent Deleting a venue listing cannot be undone. All data, images, and offer information will be permanently removed. Consider unpublishing (saving as Draft) if you only want to temporarily hide the listing.

  1. Go to My Listings

    In your dashboard, go to the My Listings tab.

  2. Click Delete

    Click the Delete button on the listing you want to remove.

  3. Confirm Deletion

    A confirmation prompt will appear. Confirm to permanently delete the listing.

Subscription Management

Your Venue Lister account requires an active subscription to maintain live listings.

Subscription Details

Detail Description
Expiry Date When your current subscription period ends
Status Active, Expired, or Pending
Billing Annual subscription (managed via Stripe)

Subscription Expiry

When your subscription expires, your account status changes to expired. Your venue listings are automatically unpublished until the subscription is renewed.

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Renewal Reminders You will receive email reminders before your subscription expires. Renew before the expiry date to ensure continuous visibility for your venue on the directory.

Renewing Your Subscription

To renew, contact the EatDrinkPlay team or follow the renewal link in your expiry reminder email. Inferred

Profile Management

Manage your account details from your dashboard's Profile tab.

Updating Account Details

  1. Go to Profile Tab

    Log in and navigate to Dashboard → Profile.

  2. Update Details

    Change your name, email address, or password as needed.

  3. Save Changes

    Click Save Changes to apply updates.

Permissions

As a DP Venue Lister, your account has specific capabilities and restrictions:

Action Permission Notes
Create venue listings ✅ Yes Requires active subscription
Edit your own listings ✅ Yes Changes may require review
Delete your own listings ✅ Yes Permanent - cannot be undone
Upload images ✅ Yes To your own venue listings only
Create promotional offers ✅ Yes Up to 6 per venue
Browse the directory ✅ Yes Full member browsing access
Save venues to wishlist ✅ Yes Same as EDP Reader
Edit other venues ❌ No Own venues only
Access WordPress Admin ❌ No Front-end dashboard only
Manage other users ❌ No Admin only
Edit site content/pages ❌ No Admin only
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Your listings are scoped to your account only - you cannot view, edit, or delete other Venue Listers' listings. All listing management is done through the front-end dashboard at /dashboard/.