--- title: How do I build a listing in the host portal? description: making a listing --- [Skip to content](https://help.bookelevent.com/hosts/how-do-i-built-a-listing-in-the-host-portal#main-content) [![elevent-logo-x10000.png\]](https://help.bookelevent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/elevent-logo-x10000.png?height=40&name=elevent-logo-x10000.png)](https://www.bookelevent.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Go to Host Portal](https://hosts.bookelevent.com/login) [Go to Host Portal](https://hosts.bookelevent.com/login) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Host Knowledge Base](https://help.bookelevent.com/hosts?hsLang=en) 2. [Manage Your Listings](https://help.bookelevent.com/hosts/manage-your-listings?hsLang=en) # How do I build a listing in the host portal? ## Using your host portal you can build a virtual event listing, an in-person event listing, or a gift/product listing. #### Start a New Listing In your host portal, navigate to account \> listings \> new listing (if listings are already created, if not the page will display options to build) Choose your event format: - **Virtual Event** → Guests join remotely - **In-Person Event** → Guests attend at a physical location or you travel to them If you select in-person, you’ll typically be prompted to either: - Add a **hosted location** (your venue or a set address), or - Indicate **travel to guests** (you bring the experience to them) --- #### Basic Event Details Fill out the required fields: - **Title** → Clear and outcome-focused (e.g., *“Ravioli Making Class”*) - **Category** → Cooking, Wellness, Team Building, etc. - **Duration** → Typically 60–90 minutes - **Group Size** → Minimum and maximum guests - **Pricing** → Per person or per group If your experience includes shipped materials, the platform will automatically reflect that when you enable the **“has shipment”** option—no need to include it in the title. --- #### Short Description & Elevator Pitch (What the Experience Is) A short description is a tagline for your event where as the elevator pitch is your main marketing section. Include: - What guests will make, do, or experience - Skill level (beginner-friendly, etc.) - What makes the experience unique or engaging - What’s included (materials, instruction, etc.) For virtual events, clarify the level of participation. For in-person events, describe the atmosphere or setting. --- #### How It Works This section should clearly walk guests through the full experience from booking to completion. **Structure it step-by-step:** ### Before the Event - Book your experience - Receive confirmation and any preparation instructions - If applicable: materials are shipped or provided ### Preparation - Any simple setup or items guests should have ready - For in-person: arrival details or what to expect upon arrival ### Run of Show (Timeline / Agenda) - Welcome and introduction - Overview of materials or tools - Step-by-step guided activity or experience - Final result or outcome - Wrap-up and optional Q&A Keeping the timeline within “How It Works” helps guests easily understand the full flow. --- #### Materials & Logistics ### If You Provide Materials - Clearly list what is included (ingredients, tools, supplies, etc.) - If shipping is enabled, define regions and timing requirements ### What Guests Need List only **common, accessible items**, such as: - Basic tools or equipment - Simple pantry or household items For in-person events, this may be minimal or unnecessary. --- #### Media (Photos & Videos) Upload visuals that show: - The final outcome or product - The experience in action - Materials or setup (if relevant) Strong visuals help guests quickly understand what they’re booking.  \*\*\*Please Note our site can support 5, 3, 2, or 1 image(s)\*\*\* 5, 2, and 1 image will present a horizontal crop 1020x720 pixels and 3 images will create a vertical drop 720x1020 images. Examples of 5 and 3 are shown below:  ![Screenshot 2026-05-06 at 9.38.40 AM](https://help.bookelevent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-05-06%20at%209.38.40%20AM.png?width=670&height=445&name=Screenshot%202026-05-06%20at%209.38.40%20AM.png)   ![Screenshot 2026-05-06 at 9.39.49 AM](https://help.bookelevent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-05-06%20at%209.39.49%20AM.png?width=670&height=441&name=Screenshot%202026-05-06%20at%209.39.49%20AM.png) --- #### Final Review & Publish Before publishing, confirm: - All required fields are complete - Materials and expectations are well defined - Logistics (location or shipping) are accurate - Once you submit your event for review there is a 48 waiting period. You can still edit it but it is not instantaneous. #### Saving (Continue Editing Later) When you click **Save** (sometimes labeled *Save Draft* or *Save & Exit*): - Your progress is stored, even if the listing is incomplete - The listing remains **unpublished and not visible** to customers - You can return at any time to finish or revise sections - Required fields can still be missing Use this when: - You’re still writing descriptions or gathering details - You’re waiting on assets (photos, pricing, schedule, etc.) - You want to review or refine before going live Think of this as **work-in-progress mode**. --- #### Submitting (Ready for Review or Publishing) When you click **Submit**: - All **required fields must be completed** - The listing is sent forward—either to: - A review/approval process, or - Direct publishing (depending on the platform) Use this when: - All details are finalized - Materials, logistics, and instructions are clear - You’re ready for guests to see and book the experience Think of this as **going live (or ready to go live)**. --- ### Key Tip Whether virtual or in-person, your goal is the same: make it immediately clear **what the experience is, what’s included, and what guests need to do** so they can book with confidence. ### How to Submit a Gift Listing Gift listings are product-based experiences (kits, packages, or shipped items), so the focus is on **what gets delivered** and **how pricing is structured**. --- #### 1. Start a New Gift Listing In your host portal, select **“Create New Listing”** and choose **Gift** (or product-based listing). This format is designed for: - Non-live experiences (or add-ons to events) - Physical goods sent directly to recipients --- #### 2. Basic Listing Details Complete the core fields: - **Title** → Clear and descriptive (e.g., *“DIY Cookie Decorating Kit”*) - **Description** → What the gift is, what makes it special, and who it’s for Focus on the **end experience for the recipient**, not just the contents. --- #### 3. What’s Included List everything that comes in the gift: - Physical items (ingredients, tools, materials) - Packaging or presentation details - Instructions or printed materials Be specific—this reduces confusion and increases buyer confidence. --- #### 5. Pricing (Important Distinction) There are **three separate values** you’ll enter: ### Price - This is the **retail price the customer pays** - What appears on the website ### Cost - This is the **amount you (the vendor) are paid** - Think of this as your payout per unit ### Shipping Cost - Entered separately - Covers fulfillment and delivery expenses - Not bundled into the cost or price fields --- ### Example: - Price: $75 → Customer pays $75 - Cost: $50 → You receive $50 - Shipping: $10 → Added separately --- #### 6. Media (Photos) Upload high-quality images showing: - The full gift set - Individual components - Packaging/presentation Strong visuals are especially important since customers aren’t attending live. --- #### 8. Final Review & Submit Before submitting, confirm: - All required fields are complete - Pricing and cost are entered correctly - Shipping details are accurate - Contents are clearly listed When ready, click **Submit** to send the listing for approval or publishing. --- ### Key Tip For gift listings, clarity around **value and expectations** is everything. 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