Be Found Where Visitors Are Looking

Every partnership begins with visibility - With more than 2.1 million annual visits and hundreds of thousands of outbound clicks to partner websites, this is the single most effective way to ensure travelers can easily find you as they plan their trip.

Partner Website Listing

Your business listing on SHORESandISLANDS.com is the cornerstone of your partnership visibility.  Think of your partner listing as your digital storefront within Shores & Islands Ohio — always open, always accessible, and always working to connect visitors with your business.

Your listing includes:

• Dedicated business page with contact details, description, and imagery

• Direct links to your website and booking channels to drive conversions

• Category placement in Things to Do, Places to Stay, Dining, and more

• Searchable events and offers tied to your listing for added exposure

As a core benefit, every partner receives this listing — but it’s much more than just a directory. It’s a powerful SEO-optimized platform that positions your business in front of travelers actively searching for what you provide.

Why it matters:

• Visitors often use SHORESandISLANDS.com as their first stop in planning.

• Listings receive ongoing traffic from both organic search and referral links.

• It builds trust — travelers know your business is part of the official destination network.

Your business can appear front and center across our high-traffic site and digital channels. 

Digital Advertising Opportunities

Destination Travel Network (DTN)

Want to stand out to visitors at the exact moment they’re planning their trip? Shores & Islands Ohio partners can take advantage of Destination Travel Network (DTN) placements, which seamlessly blend into the look and feel of SHORESandISLANDS.com. These placements aren’t just ads — they’re content with purpose, designed to inspire and guide visitors while showcasing your business.

Why DTN works:

• Right place, right time: Your message appears directly on pages where visitors are searching for lodging, dining, attractions, and events.

• Native style: Placements match the site’s editorial tone and design, creating a trusted, non-disruptive experience.

• Targeted reach: Choose page-specific placements for niche audiences, or run-of-site placements for broad exposure across nearly every page.

• Flexible options: From header images and premium page sponsorships to featured listings and mobile placements, there’s an option for every budget and goal.

Examples of available opportunities:

• Header Images on high-traffic pages like Events, Places to Stay, and Things to Do

• Premium Page Sponsors that secure prime space on key sections

• Featured Listings that push your business higher in category results

• Run-of-Site Placements for maximum visibility across the website

With over 2.1 million visits annually and more than 359,000 outbound clicks to partner websites, DTN placements are a proven way to drive qualified traffic straight to your business.

Threshold 360

Bring your business to life online with an interactive Threshold 360 (T360) virtual tour. These immersive, 360° experiences allow visitors to explore your space from any device — building confidence, increasing engagement, and driving in-person visits.

• Enhanced Listings: Your T360 tour can be embedded directly within your Shores & Islands Ohio listing, creating a dynamic first impression.

• Extended Reach: T360 tours are shareable and easily embedded across websites, social media, and Google Business Profiles.

• Partner Benefits: Participate through Shores & Islands Ohio to ensure professional capture, consistent branding, and seamless integration.

Virtual tours help potential visitors see themselves here — turning curiosity into action.

Why It Works

At Shores & Islands Ohio, everything we do is built around one goal: connecting your business with visitors who are ready to engage. Our marketing channels reach millions of travelers each year, and as a partner, your business becomes part of that story.

Here’s why the partnership delivers real results:

• Massive Audience Reach: SHORESandISLANDS.com welcomes more than 2.1 million visitors annually, driving over 359,000 outbound clicks to partner websites. That’s qualified traffic from people actively planning their trips.

• Integrated Marketing Power: From digital campaigns and social media to print guides, podcasts, and trade shows, your business is featured across multiple touchpoints — increasing the chance visitors see and choose you.

• Trust & Credibility: Travelers recognize Shores & Islands Ohio as the official destination resource. Being listed signals that your business is vetted, reliable, and part of the community.

• Scalable Opportunities: Whether you’re starting small or looking for maximum exposure, the tiered levels and add-on options give you control over how you want to grow.

• Continuous Support: Our team isn’t just promoting the region — we’re here to help your business succeed through one-on-one consultations, training, and networking opportunities.

When you combine broad exposure with trusted positioning and local expertise, you create something powerful: a marketing partnership that works harder than any single ad buy.

Want your business featured across ShoresandIslands.com?

Contact Nick to learn more about listings and digital ad placements.