For boaters:
Q: On mobile, how do I get back to my last page?
A: when you click a link, it opens a new browser tab. To get back to the prior page, open up your browser tabs and select the kaplanboating.com tab.
Q: why do I need to be a member or register?
A: Members can upload pictures and videos and post content in the discussion forums.
Q: how do I navigate around the site on mobile
A: The main pages (Chain o' Lakes, Lake Michigan, Gallery, Forum, etc) are listed under the hamburger icon (3 horizontal lines) in the upper right.
The kaplanboating logo takes you back to the home page.
Q: where is the map and how does it work?
A: The map is on the homepage: www.kaplanboating.com
On mobile, the right side near the map has space to move up and down. Pinch and zoom inside the map. It's a worldwide map. There's a distance marker in it and water depths. As it's a web application, it does not tie into your phone's location service.
For businesses:
Q: how do I get my business listed on kaplanboating.
A: Inquires can be sent to kaplanboating@gmail.com or fill out the form on the bottom of any page under "Let's work together" or message us on Social Media (Facebook & Twitter @kaplanboating or Instagram @kaplan_boating)
Q: How do I advertise on kaplanboating?
A: fill out the form on the bottom of any page on kaplanboating.com with your type of business, advertising goals, pages(s) you want to be featured or spotlighted on or message us on Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
Q: What does advertising include?
A: There are 2 types of standard ads available or we can work together to customize a plan.
1. Spotlight Plan: Highlights your business listing + social media promotion + a brief business write up on the relevant page. What's a relevant page: If you're a restaurant on Lake Michigan, it would be on Lake Michigan restaurants. A Chain o' Lakes Marina would be highlighted on the Chain o' Lakes Marina, page, etc.
2. Featured listings include all highlighted + a detailed business write up + business video interview or business overview + sponsorship of general boating videos and weather forecasts uploaded to this site, YouTube, Facebook & Instagram.
Q: what’s the difference between being featured and spotlighted.
A: “featured” is the premier listing with the largest business image display, detailed write-up and includes active promotion, sponsorship and a video interview.
A: “spotlighted” includes your business image, brief description, contact info and social media promotion.