Earn by Growing the Community

Help us build the world's largest backpacker-friendly business database and earn 50% commission on every referral that upgrades.

The Opportunity

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Free Listing

Every business you refer gets a free basic profile. No cost to join, making it easy for you to onboard local partners.

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Premium Upgrades

Earn when businesses choose to stand out with featured badges, videos, and priority search placement.

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Global Network

Become part of a movement that connects genuine travelers with authentic local businesses.

Free Business Profile Features

Every listing includes these essentials at no cost:

  • Business Name & Category
  • Detailed Description
  • Location on the Backpacker Map
  • Direct Contact Details
  • Current Opening Hours
  • Community Reviews
  • Basic Photo Gallery
  • Verified Business Badge
  • Mobile-Friendly View

Premium Promotion Tiers

This is where your commission comes from โ€” businesses pay for these upgrades, and you get half.

Starter
  • Featured business badge
  • Additional photos
  • Social media links
  • Website link
Professional
  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Promotional video
  • Owner introduction video
  • Priority search placement
  • Featured on destination pages
  • Special offers & discounts
Premium
  • Everything in Professional, plus:
  • Homepage promotion
  • Sponsored articles
  • Newsletter & event promotion
  • Top placement on map
  • Business analytics dashboard

50/50 Revenue Sharing

We believe in rewarding our community. When a business you introduce upgrades, the net revenue is split equally.

50%
To the Partner
50%
To the Directory

Commission is paid out via Bank Transfer, Wise, PayPal, or Crypto โ€” tracked manually against your referrals in your dashboard.

Join as a Partner

Free to join. You'll get a personal referral link to share with businesses.

Direct Payments

Businesses always pay the Backpacker Directory directly to ensure security and accurate tracking.

Partner Dashboard

Track your referrals, pending approvals and commission history in your dashboard.

Fraud Protection

Clearly defined roles protect both the business and the partner from unauthorized transactions.