Getting Started with OpenVenue

Welcome to OpenVenue! This guide helps venue teams launch a professional listing page and start collecting booking requests.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

• A business email address you can access right away
• Basic venue details (name, location, and short description)
• A few high-quality photos to publish your listing faster

What is OpenVenue?

OpenVenue helps you turn a venue into a bookable destination with a polished, shareable page. You can:

• **Publish your venue page** with brand-ready photos and messaging
• **Show transparent pricing** with hourly/day/week tiers
• **Capture direct inquiries** and booking requests in one flow
• **Share your listing everywhere** using social links or a custom domain

Creating an Account

To manage listings and bookings, create an account.

Sign Up

1. Click **Sign up** in the navigation bar
2. Enter your first name and last name
3. Enter your email address
4. Create a secure password
5. Confirm your password
6. Click **Create account**

Verify Your Email

After signing up, you'll receive a verification email. Follow the instructions to finish account setup.

If you don't see the email within a few minutes, check your spam folder and search for "OpenVenue".

Logging In

If you already have an account:

1. Click **Sign in** in the navigation bar
2. Enter your email and password
3. Click **Sign In**

Exploring the Homepage

The OpenVenue homepage features:

• **Hero Section**: Core value proposition for venue owners
• **Featured Venue Pages**: A curated showcase of listing examples
• **Launch CTA**: A direct path to start listing your venue

Next Steps

Now that you're set up, continue with:

• [Explore demo listing patterns](/help/browsing-venues)
• [Review venue page details](/help/viewing-venue-details)
• [Walk through the booking flow](/help/making-a-booking)

**Need help?** Contact our support team if you have any questions.