Youplanet Partner

FAQ Partner

Thank you for your interest in becoming a YouPlanet partner. This is a unique and great opportunity for you to increase your exposure worldwide and through access to marketing tools and feedback increase your revenues going forward. To learn more about the Partner opportunities have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below. It is very easy to get started, register in a few easy steps here and then you can start benefiting from being a YouPlanet partner.

What is the YouPlanet Partner program?

YouPlanet Partner program is an opportunity for hotel-, restaurant-, nightlife- and experience providers to be a part of a new unique worldwide travel guide and community. As a partner you will get your own profile on YouPlanet, as a kind of expanded “MySpace” service for enterprises which could also work as your own website if you currently have not got one. In addition to this you will receive marketing tools, travel statistics and feed back of your services from the YouPlanet community. 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 come. YouPlanet service also includes an advanced customized Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and presence in the YouPlanet travel guide.

Why should you be a YouPlanet Partner?

YouPlanet is offering a new and unique concept which will enable you to increase your customer base and revenues. It has never been easier and cheaper 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.

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.

How do you become a YouPlanet Partner?

It is very easy to become a partner. Just click here to register in a few easy steps and then you are up and running and can enjoy the benefits of being a part of YouPlanet.

How does it work to be a YouPlanet Partner?

You decide by 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 and make the overall offering better. YouPlanet give you a set of tools and the result will depend on how you use it.

What will I get if I become a YouPlanet Partner?

YouPlanet will give you your own website, marketing tools, access to forum and statistics. Going forward a lot of add-on features will be added to maximize your return and experience.

What will the address of my YouPlanet website be?

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

Do I need YouPlanet if I have a website already?

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.

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 possible partners about the upsides with YouPlanet and answer questions you might have directly face to face. If you have any doubts regarding something you can always contact YouPlanet and double check information on the homepage.

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 are likely to increase your revenues. It is however an open forum and if you are delivering a service that is insufficient this will show in your ratings and reviews. It will give you feedback and letting you know within which areas you need to improve.

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

No, you 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.

How much does it cost to be a YouPlanet partner?

You pay a small yearly fee which currently is a temporary introduction price of 120 Euro (only 10 Euro per month). 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.

YouPlanet is based on Cyprus so the following VAT rules apply: i) Companies on Cyprus have to pay 15% VAT (total yearly sum 138 Euro incl VAT) ii) Companies within EU but outside Cyprus will pay 0% VAT if they have a VAT code. The VAT is paid but repaid by YouPlanet when we have received the VAT code. If the company do not have a VAT code 15% VAT has to be paid (total yearly sum 138 Euro incl VAT) iii) Companies outside EU do not pay any VAT (total yearly sum of 120 Eur).

Is it secure to make a payment online through YouPlanet?

Yes, YouPlanet has a co-operation with the eWallet supplier Moneybooker which is one of the biggest and most respected actors in the online payment industry. Every payment is encrypted and handled with maximum security.

Is there any binding period being a YouPlanet partner?

The payment you make is for one year. You can at any time decide to remove your profile but the partner fee is not refundable.