Choose the areas you cover
Pick the neighborhoods you travel to, or a whole city, state or all of India. Areas are needed before you publish.
- In the business app
- On business.zinola.in
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The areas you cover decide where your business shows up for customers. Pick the neighborhoods you actually travel to, or a whole city, state or all of India.
Open Areas covered
On the website, go to Listing › Areas covered. In the app, go to More › Edit the listing › Areas you cover.Choose how far you cover
Pick one: Selected areas, Entire followed by your city, All of followed by your state, or All India.If you chose Selected areas, add them
Search for each area and add it. In the app, tap + Area. Each area shows its city, so you can tell apart places with the same name, like the Anna Nagars in different cities.Choose Save changes
You'll start showing up for people in those areas.
Which option to pick
| Option | Good for |
|---|---|
| Selected areas | Most local trades: electricians, plumbers, tailors, tutors. |
| Entire your city | Businesses that travel anywhere in the city, such as movers or caterers. |
| All of your state | Businesses that serve the whole state. |
| All India | Businesses that deliver or work online across the country. |
When you pick a city, state or All India, the page says “You show up for people anywhere in” that place.
Why it matters
- Areas are one of the four things a draft needs before it can be published.
- Setting them ticks Areas covered on the listing health checklist.
- Customers see businesses that cover where they are. See How “nearby” works.
Common questions
How do I change the areas my business covers on Zinola?
Open Listing › Areas covered on business.zinola.in, or More › Edit the listing › Areas you cover in the app. Choose an option or add areas, then choose Save changes.
Can I cover a whole city on Zinola?
Yes. Choose Entire followed by your city's name, and you show up for people anywhere in that city.
Why does an area show a city name next to it?
Some areas share a name across cities. The city tells you which one you're adding.
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- Publish your business pageA draft needs a description, 3 photos, a priced service and the areas you cover. Then the owner publishes it.
- How does “nearby” work on Zinola?Zinola app · Your area first, then places within about 5 km, then your city and state. Why Newest ignores distance, and posts from people you follow.