Is the Senegal business listing really free?
Yes — the Free plan is genuinely free with no time limit. You get a full business profile, direct WhatsApp, phone, and email contact, customer reviews, up to 3 photos, and Google & AI search visibility at zero cost. There is no catch. Paid Pro and Growth plans exist for businesses that want extra reach and faster activation, but the free listing never expires.
Do I need a credit card to list my Senegalese business?
No. Creating a free listing requires no credit card and no payment details. You sign up with an email address, fill in your business info, and submit. We only collect payment information if you choose to upgrade to a paid plan.
Do Senegalese customers use Google to find local businesses?
Yes — at a fast-growing rate. Senegal has one of the highest smartphone penetration rates in West Africa, with internet access spreading rapidly beyond Dakar into Thiès, Saint-Louis, Touba, Kaolack, and the interior. Urban Senegalese consumers regularly search Google before visiting a restaurant, choosing a clinic, or hiring a service provider. The opportunity gap is that most businesses they search for have no visible online presence.
Which Senegalese cities does Destinali cover?
All 40 cities and towns with live coverage: Dakar, Thiès, Saint-Louis, Touba, Kaolack, Mbour, Saly, Ziguinchor, Rufisque, Pikine, Guédiawaye, Louga, Tambacounda, Diourbel, Mbacké, Tivaouane, and more across all 14 regions of Senegal.
My business is in Saly, Cap Skirring, or Somone — will tourists find me?
Yes. This is one of the highest-value use cases on Destinali for Senegal. International tourists visiting the Petite Côte, Saly, Cap Skirring, and Casamance search in English and French on Google for dive centres, surf camps, restaurants, bungalows, and guided excursions — often months before arrival. A Destinali listing with photos, verified reviews, and a direct WhatsApp button puts you in front of that pre-trip research. Customers book directly, paying no commission to booking platforms.
How long does it take for my listing to appear?
Free listings are reviewed and approved within 2–5 business days. We review every submission manually to keep the directory trustworthy for Senegalese consumers. If you need your listing live immediately, the Pro plan activates instantly with no waiting.
Do I pay commission on leads?
No. Destinali charges zero commission on enquiries. When a customer taps your WhatsApp button, makes a call, or sends an email, the conversation happens directly between you and them. We never take a cut and we never insert ourselves into the transaction.
Can I list in French?
Yes. Your business name, description, hours, and all profile fields can be written in French. Destinali serves Senegal's French-speaking market — your listing will appear correctly in French-language Google searches.