How to Publish Your Guide
Publishing your guide makes it live and accessible to visitors via a unique URL. Learn the step-by-step process from final preview to live guide.
Just-in-time payment
You only pay when you're satisfied with your guide and ready to make it live. No upfront costs or subscription fees.
Before You Publish: Final Preview
Always preview your guide thoroughly before publishing:
Pre-Publishing Checklist
- Location pin is placed correctly
- All photos/video have uploaded successfully
- Captions are clear and helpful
- Step sequence flows logically
- Destination name is accurate
- Optional features (accessible route, CTA, ratings) are configured
The Publishing Process
Step 1: Click "Pay & Publish"
When you're satisfied with your guide preview, click the "Pay & Publish" button to begin the publishing process.
Step 2: Create Account (If Needed)
If you haven't already signed in, you'll be prompted to create a free Navvi account:
- Email address: Used for login and receipts
- Password: Secure your account
- Account verification: Check your email for verification link
Step 3: Choose Guide Duration
Select how long you want your guide to stay live:
Step 4: Complete Payment
Navvi uses LemonSqueezy for secure payment processing:
- Accepted payments: All major credit cards and PayPal
- Security: PCI compliant, bank-level encryption
- Currency: Prices shown in USD
- Receipt: Automatically emailed to your account
Step 5: Guide Generation
Once payment is processed, Navvi automatically:
- 1. Generates a unique, secure URL (e.g., navvi.me/g/x7k9m2p8)
- 2. Creates optimized media files for fast loading
- 3. Publishes your guide to our global delivery network
- 4. Creates an auto-generated QR code for easy sharing
- 5. Enables analytics tracking for your guide
After Publishing: Your Guide is Live
What You'll Receive
Once publishing is complete, you'll get:
📱 Shareable URL
A unique link like navvi.me/g/x7k9m2p8 that you can share with anyone
📱 QR Code
Auto-generated QR code for easy sharing in print materials or signage
📊 Analytics Access
Track views, completion rates, and visitor engagement
✏️ Edit Capability
Continue editing your guide throughout its active duration
Guide Features Include
Every published guide automatically includes:
Core Features
- ✅ Mobile-optimized viewing
- ✅ Interactive map integration
- ✅ Fast global delivery
- ✅ No app required for viewers
- ✅ Cookie consent management
Optional Features
- ✅ Accessible version (if configured)
- ✅ Call-to-action button (if added)
- ✅ Visitor ratings (if enabled)
- ✅ Analytics tracking
- ✅ Social sharing options
After Publishing Management
Making Changes
You can edit your published guide anytime during its active period:
- Edit content: Update captions, reorder photos, change settings
- Instant updates: Changes appear immediately without republishing
- No additional cost: Editing is included in your original payment
Guide Expiration
When your guide duration ends:
- Guide becomes inactive: Visitors see a "guide expired" message
- Content preserved: Your guide content remains in your dashboard
- Republish option: Extend by purchasing a new duration
- New URL: Republished guides receive a new unique URL
Troubleshooting Publishing Issues
Payment Declined
If your payment doesn't go through:
- • Check your card details and billing address
- • Ensure sufficient funds are available
- • Try a different payment method
- • Contact your bank if needed
Publishing Takes Too Long
If publishing seems stuck:
- • Wait up to 5 minutes for large files to process
- • Don't close your browser during publishing
- • Check your internet connection
- • Contact support if it takes more than 10 minutes
Can't Access Published Guide
If your guide URL doesn't work:
- • Wait a few minutes for propagation
- • Check the URL for typos
- • Try accessing in an incognito browser window
- • Verify the guide is still within its duration period
Ready to publish your guide?
With your guide published, you can start sharing it with visitors and tracking how it's being used.