Long Island Guide Recognition Badges
Displaying a Long Island Guide™ badge can help visitors quickly identify your connection to our regional guide. Whether your organization has been listed, spotlighted, or recognized as a useful Long Island resource, these badges make that association easy to understand at a glance.
If your business, service, attraction, nonprofit, or organization is currently listed on LongIslandGuide.com, you are welcome to use any of the badges below.
Please note: Inclusion on LongIslandGuide.com cannot be purchased.
Listings are editorial, independent, and based on merit, community relevance, or documented authority on Long Island. These badges acknowledge that your organization appears on our platform; they do not represent government certification, formal accreditation, or a paid endorsement.
To use a badge, right-click to save it on desktop, or press and hold to save it on mobile. Then add it to your website and link it back to either the LongIslandGuide.com homepage or, preferably, the specific page where your organization is referenced.
For accuracy, use a badge only in connection with a current listing or feature on LongIslandGuide.com.
How to Make the Most of Your Recognition on Long Island
Long Island is a highly competitive regional marketplace. Whether you run a local shop, a service company, a destination business, or a community organization, standing out requires trust, clarity, and a consistent public presence.
Below are practical ways to use your LongIslandGuide.com Recognition Badge and strengthen the value of your listing.
Display Your Badge Prominently
Your badge signals that your organization is listed, featured, or otherwise recognized on LongIslandGuide.com.
Place it where visitors are most likely to notice it:
- Your website homepage
- Your About page
- Your website footer
- Email signature
- Social media profiles or posts
- Printed materials such as menus, brochures, or storefront signage
Tip: When possible, link your badge directly to your listing or feature on LongIslandGuide.com so visitors can verify the context.
Promote Your Listing
Share your recognition through the channels you already use.
- Post your badge on social media
- Mention your listing in newsletters
- Add “Proudly listed on LongIslandGuide.com” to marketing materials
- Include the badge in announcements or press materials
Even a simple mention can help reinforce trust and increase awareness.
Keep Your Information Current
A badge works best when your own website and public profiles are up to date. Make sure your contact details, business hours, service area, booking information, and core offerings are current so visitors have a smooth experience after clicking through.
Use Recognition Accurately
Your badge should reflect your actual relationship with LongIslandGuide.com. Use wording that accurately describes your listing or feature, and avoid phrasing that suggests government approval, formal certification, or paid sponsorship when that is not the case.
Deliver a Great Customer Experience
Badges can help build confidence, but the visitor experience matters most. Responsive communication, professional service, and reliable information are what turn first-time visitors into repeat customers and long-term advocates.
