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Add to ALISS

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Welcome to the ALISS guidance videos.

 

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In this video, we will explain how to add to ALISS.

 

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To start adding, you will need to log in to your account.

 

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Type in your username and your password,

 

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and click “Login”.

 

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Now that you are logged in,

 

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click on the “Add to ALISS” button at the top of the page.

 

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Firstly, check if the organisation that you're adding

 

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is not already on here.

 

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If it is not, click on “Add to ALISS”.

 

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This will then take you to the start of the form.

 

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Before you start the form,

 

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we recommend that you have the following

 

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information to hand, if it applies to your service.

 

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These are:

 

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web address,

 

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phone number,

 

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email address,

 

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social media links,

 

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location address,

 

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and service images or videos.

 

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When you are ready, click on “Start the form”.

 

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Step one is: the organisation's details.

 

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Please add the organisation’s information into the fields.

 

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If this is your own organisation, you can claim it on this page.

 

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The description should be clear and simple.

 

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The goal is to provide an informative snapshot

 

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that captures the heart of your organisation.

 

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Lastly, you will need to fill in the organisation's contact details.

 

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You must provide at least one form of contact information.

 

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Step two is: the details of the service.

 

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Please add in the relevant service information.

 

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If this is your own service, you can claim the service on this page

 

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without having to claim the entire organisation.

 

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The service summary should provide a brief overview

 

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of what the service offers.

 

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You can then add more details of the service

 

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in the service description.

 

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A well written summary

 

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and description can help people better understand

 

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what a service is about.

 

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In case the contact details of the service

 

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are different to the organisation’s,

 

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you can fill them in here.

 

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Step three is: where.

 

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Please add the service address or location.

 

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You can add in multiple locations if required.

 

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You will firstly be asked if your service is accessed in person,

 

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online, or both.

 

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If you select virtual,

 

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you will be asked select a region.

 

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If your service is accessed in person,

 

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you will be asked to provide an address.

 

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Step four: categories.

 

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Please select the categories that are relevant

 

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to the service or resource.

 

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We recommend that you use level two

 

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and three categories by clicking the “Show more” button

 

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to help people find results that are more accurate to them.

 

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Step five is: who, which is optional.

 

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Please select the group or community

 

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that the service or resource is aimed at.

 

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We, again, recommend that you use level two

 

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and three categories by clicking the “Show more” button

 

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to help people find results that are more accurate to them.

 

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Please note that if your service is aimed at everyone,

 

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then you do not need to select any specific groups.

 

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Step six is: accessibility,

 

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which is also optional.

 

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This step allows you to provide

 

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information about any features that might support people

 

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while accessing your service.

 

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The options are different for virtual services,

 

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and in person services.

 

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Step seven is: media,

 

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which, again, is optional.

 

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This step allows you to add logos, images,

 

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and video links to your service listing.

 

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Click on “Choose file” and select the document

 

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that you would like to upload to ALISS.

 

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Please note that each media item will be reviewed

 

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by the ALISS team before it is published.

 

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If you would like to upload an image,

 

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you will be asked to provide a gallery image caption

 

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and alt text.

 

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Use around three to six words to caption the image.

 

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An alt text is a bit longer

 

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and provides a basic idea of what the image is about.

 

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Step eight is: the summary.

 

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Once you have completed all the steps,

 

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you will be taken to the summary page of your listing.

 

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Here, you can check the information that you have provided

 

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and make changes, if necessary,

 

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by clicking on “Edit information”.

 

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Once you're happy with your contribution,

 

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click on “Submit for review”.

 

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Your submission will be reviewed by the ALISS team,

 

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and will be published once approved.

 

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For more guidance, please visit the “About ALISS” page.

 

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Last reviewed: May 2025

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