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No set up costs or hidden fees 💯
Free plan
Are you a brand new business who wants a freebie? Start here.
0M/Month
No credit card required.
Including:
- Business Name
- Cover photo
- Up-to 150 character business tagline
- Up to 2 Business Tags to support searchability on the website
Not Included
- Links or Clicks
- Address
- Contact Information
- Instagram Promotion
1-Month Plan
Testing the waters? Start small and track how your business gets discovered more each month.
2M/Month
Cancel anytime!
Everything in free plan, plus:
- Detailed Business Information with Links & Clicks
- Customize your profile with multiple photo carousels and copy of your choosing
- Writing support from WIV team
- Up to 10 Business Tags to support searchability on our website
- Ability to update your profile when you see fit with new information and content
- Access to your personal Analytics Dashboard
Not Included
- Bonus Content
- Unlimited Tags
- Higher Ranking
- Content Discounts for other channels
12-month plan
Harness the power of the Where in Vietnam community and reap all the benefits.
20M/Year
Everything in 1-month plan, plus:
- Unlimited (appropriate!) business tags to support searchability on our website
- 1 free Instagram Story Campaign (value 3M VND)
- Unlock discounts on PR content packages
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No set up costs or hidden fees 💯
Free Plan
Unlimited
subscription
- Listed Business Name
- 1 Image
- 150 Character Tagline
Basic Plan
Months
subscription
- Your own Business Profile Page
- Backlinks to your webpages
- 5-10 images.
Standard Plan
Months
subscription
- Include all Basic Plan features Plus
- Higher search-ability ranking
- 3-Story Campaign on WhereIn Social Account
Premium Plan
Months
subscription
- Include all Basic Plan features Plus
- First priority Search-ability ranking
- 1 Story Campaign + Carousel Poston Where In Social Account
🎁 Limited Offer: Only 50 spots! Get 2M VND OFF your subscription with code 2MOFF
PackageS Details
| key Features | Free Plan Unlimited time subscription | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Name | ||||
| Business Category | ||||
| Media Uploads (Images, videos) | ||||
| Description of Business | 150 Characters | |||
| Business Profile Page | ||||
| Contact details: Phone, Email, Address. | ||||
| Links to Instagram, Facebook, and Website. | ||||
| Service List/Menu Button | ||||
| Reservation/Booking Button | ||||
| Google Map Link | ||||
| Listing Analytics | ||||
| People’s Picks Award Winner Badge for all 2024 + Winners | ||||
| Support | ||||
| Copywriting Support | ||||
| Access to your profile to request updates | ||||
| Events boosted on Instagram Stories | ||||
| SEO & GEO growth | ||||
| Website click backs for boosted DA (Domain Authority) | ||||
| Search-ability Profile Listing | ||||
| Bonus | ||||
| Events Boosted on Where In Social Accounts | ||||
| One 3-Story campaign on Where In Social account | ||||
| One Reel on Where In Social Account | ||||
| Pricing | 0 VND/mo Choose | |||
| key Features |
Basic Plan
3
Months
subscription
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Name | ||||
| Business Category | ||||
| Media Uploads (Images, videos) | ||||
| Description of Business | Up to 2000 Characters | |||
| Business Profile Page | 5-10 images | |||
| Contact details: Phone, Email, Address. | ||||
| Links to Instagram, Facebook, and Website. | ||||
| Service List/Menu Button | ||||
| Reservation/Booking Button | ||||
| Google Map Link | ||||
| Listing Analytics | ||||
| People’s Picks Award Winner Badge for all 2024 + Winners | ||||
| Support | ||||
| Copywriting Support | ||||
| Access to your profile to request updates | ||||
| Events boosted on Instagram Stories | ||||
| SEO & GEO growth | ||||
| Website click backs for boosted DA (Domain Authority) | ||||
| Search-ability Profile Listing | 1nd tier Priority | |||
| Bonus | ||||
| Events Boosted on Where In Social Accounts | ||||
| One 3-Story campaign on Where In Social account | ||||
| One Reel on Where In Social Account | ||||
| Pricing | 2 Million VND/mo Choose | |||
| key Features |
Standard Plan
6
Months
subscription
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Name | ||||
| Business Category | ||||
| Media Uploads (Images, videos) | ||||
| Description of Business | Up to 2000 Characters | |||
| Business Profile Page | 5-10 images | |||
| Contact details: Phone, Email, Address. | ||||
| Links to Instagram, Facebook, and Website. | ||||
| Service List/Menu Button | ||||
| Reservation/Booking Button | ||||
| Google Map Link | ||||
| Listing Analytics | ||||
| People’s Picks Award Winner Badge for all 2024 + Winners | ||||
| Support | ||||
| Copywriting Support | ||||
| Access to your profile to request updates | ||||
| Events boosted on Instagram Stories | ||||
| SEO & GEO growth | ||||
| Website click backs for boosted DA (Domain Authority) | ||||
| Search-ability Profile Listing | 2nd tier Priority | |||
| Bonus | ||||
| Events Boosted on Where In Social Accounts | ||||
| One 3-Story campaign on Where In Social account | ||||
| One Reel on Where In Social Account | ||||
| Pricing | 2 Million VND/mo Choose | |||
| key Features |
Premium Plan
12
Months
subscription
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Name | ||||
| Business Category | ||||
| Media Uploads (Images, videos) | ||||
| Description of Business | Up to 2000 Characters | |||
| Business Profile Page | 5-10 images | |||
| Contact details: Phone, Email, Address. | ||||
| Links to Instagram, Facebook, and Website. | ||||
| Service List/Menu Button | ||||
| Reservation/Booking Button | ||||
| Google Map Link | ||||
| Listing Analytics | ||||
| People’s Picks Award Winner Badge for all 2024 + Winners | ||||
| Support | ||||
| Copywriting Support | ||||
| Access to your profile to request updates | ||||
| Events boosted on Instagram Stories | ||||
| SEO & GEO growth | ||||
| Website click backs for boosted DA (Domain Authority) | ||||
| Search-ability Profile Listing | 2nd tier Priority | |||
| Bonus | ||||
| Events Boosted on Where In Social Accounts | ||||
| One 3-Story campaign on Where In Social account | ||||
| One Reel on Where In Social Account | ||||
| Pricing | 1.66 Million VND/mo Choose | |||
Why
In a country where it’s nearly impossible to find what you’re looking for – where the best alternatives are Facebook (bleck) or Trip Advisor (do you really trust it?) – where it’s easy to forget what you saw posted on social media yesterday let alone last week – we are creating the first searchable, credible resource for everyone interested in Vietnam: travelers, locals, foreigners, anyone who is looking for inspiration and guidance from people in-the-know that they can trust.
The best parts: we’ll handle driving traffic to WHEREINVIETNAM.COM, you control your profile and update it whenever it’s relevant to your business. From hidden street food gems to luxury destinations, our curated listings will be a go-to resource for discovering the best the country has to offer.
Explore Vietnam like never before – all in one place!
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Frequently asked questions
Everything You Need to Know About Joining The Directory
1. What is The Directory, exactly?
di·rec·to·ry
/dəˈrekt(ə)rē,dīˈrekt(ə)rē/
noun
a listing of individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and contact information
The Where in Directory is a curated, searchable platform built by Where in Vietnam to connect quality lifestyle, travel, and hospitality businesses with people actively looking for what they offer — all in one trusted place.
2. Who is it for?
If you own or manage a café, bar, boutique, tour company, wellness studio, hotel, or any lifestyle-focused business in Vietnam — this is for you. Whether you’re new or established, we help people find you.
3. How is this different from Google Maps, Facebook, or TripAdvisor?
Those platforms rely on cluttered reviews from people you do not know and may have only experienced a business once. These review come from a variety of perspectives and opinions and rarely take the full perspective into consideration. The Where In Directory is curated, beautiful, and built by a team with deep local insight and trusted by our 60k+ engaged followers. We’re a trusted voice — not just a listing engine.
4. Is there a free listing option?
Yes — we offer a basic free listing for eligible businesses. It includes your business name, location, and one category tag. However, it does not include direct links to your services, images, descriptions, contact info, or bonus visibility on our channels.
5. Why upgrade from a free listing to a paid one?
Free listings are just the tip of the iceberg. Paid listings give you a customizable profile, images, links, SEO benefits, and exposure through our high-traffic blogs, Instagram features, and newsletters. If you want to stand out — and be found — a paid listing is worth it.
6. How much does it cost?
Our plans are simple and affordable:
- 1 month: 2M
- 12 months: 20M
Set as an automated subscription and offer VAT services. We include SEO-ready listings + add-ons like content creation and social features are available, too.
7. What do I get when I join?
A customizable profile (images, map, links, tags), admin access to update your info anytime, and exposure via our website, Instagram, blog, and email newsletter. Think of it like a mini-website powered by our reach.
8. Can I update my listing whenever I need to?
Yes! You’ll get your own login to update text, photos, opening hours, promos, or links whenever things change. No tech team required. Updates will be submitted to our admin before going live.
9. Do you make the content or do I?
You submit your basic info and we guide you with tips on how to optimize your profile. If you’d like help with visuals or video, we offer content creation packages made by our team. Otherwise it’s all you!
10. Will people actually see my listing?
Yes — our site is actively promoted through social media, blogs, SEO, and the Where in Vietnam platform. We also push featured listings across Instagram and newsletters.
11. Who’s the audience for The Directory?
Foreigners, travelers, Viet Kieu, locals. Our audience is predominately aged 25–45, lifestyle-savvy, and looking for reliable recommendations for where to eat, shop, stay, and explore in Vietnam.
12. Is this just for businesses in HCMC and Hanoi?
For right now, yes. We will welcome listings across Vietnam — from Bao Loc to Da Nang to Con Dao and everywhere in between…under the ALL VIETNAM tab. It takes time to build a platform like this from scratch, but we look forward to the expansion.
13. Can I be part of The Directory and also be promoted on your Instagram?
Yes — we offer content bundles that include Instagram features, Reels, or photography sessions. Directory members get discounted rates and priority.
14. Is this a pay-to-play award thing?
Yes — we offer content bundles that include Instagram features, Reels, or photography sessions. Directory members get discounted rates and priority.
15. Is it curated? Will every business be accepted?
We review every submission. We care deeply about quality and consistency, so not every application is accepted. This helps keep the platform valuable and trustworthy.
16. How do I know if it’s working?
We’ll provide you with insights on profile traffic which will be accessible on your dashboard.
17. What if I need help or get stuck?
Our onboarding process includes a guide, tips, and support. If you hit a snag, our team is always available to help you get the most out of your listing.
18. What if I want to pause or cancel?
Plans are non-refundable, but if you experience a business disruption, we’re happy to work with you to pause your listing and reactivate when you’re ready.
19. Can I promote events through The Directory?
Yes! Paid directory members can list events for free on our event calendar — another way we help drive traffic to your business.
20. Can I be featured in your seasonal campaigns like People’s Picks Awards?
Yes — being a Directory member gives you a head start. While People’s Picks is community-driven, paid members get visibility and additional exposure across our platforms.
21. What if I don’t have great photos yet?
No problem. Our content team offers professional shoots (photo and video) at preferred partner rates. You can upgrade or update your photos at any time. There’s nothing wrong with uploading canva graphics either!
22. How do I get started?
Easy. Head to whereinvietnam.com/directory, choose your plan, and complete your profile. We’ll guide you through the rest.
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this fall 2025
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