❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the QC Day Trips FAQ! Below you’ll find answers to common questions about listing, billing, updates, and what we allow on our platform.
📋 What are the listing tiers and what’s included?
We offer three subscription options based on your needs:
🟢 Free Basic Listing
Perfect for small shops or startups just looking to get on the map.
Includes 1 image, a short description, website URL, map location, Youtube video link(if any), category placements, and appropriate Tags for filtering.
Appears in general search results.
Note: No banner or ad placement included with this tier.
🟡 Premium Listing – $19/month
Great for growing businesses who want to stand out and drive more traffic.
Includes everything in Free, plus:
• Additional images and logo
• Extended description for your personal listing page
• Social media links
• Highlighted category placement
• Category banner ad (appears only within your selected categories)
🔴 Featured Listing – $199/month
Ideal for top destinations that want maximum exposure and a professional showcase.
Includes everything in Premium, plus:
• Featured badge (Featured listings will be displayed on the homepage.)
• Sitewide banner ad (visible across homepage and all categories)
• Top listing priority (appears first in search/category results)
• File attachment support (upload menus, brochures, etc.)
• Featured Blog/Article Inclusion
As a Featured Listing subscriber, your business will be included in a special blog-style article on QCDayTrips.com that highlights select destinations in your category or theme.
These articles are designed to boost your exposure through SEO, social media promotion, and homepage features. Examples include titles like “Top Cozy Cabins Near the Quad Cities” or “5 Hidden Gems for a Romantic Day Trip.”
Your listing will be linked and briefly showcased within the article alongside other featured partners. These posts help drive traffic and improve visibility beyond your standard listing placement.
🧾 Do I have to enter payment info for a free listing?
Yes — all listings, including free ones, require payment processing for verification purposes.
Free listings will never be charged, but this helps us prevent spam and ensure the quality of our directory.
✏️ How do I update or edit my listing?
To update your listing, Scroll to the bottom of this page and find the Update Listing Form. Only fill in the fields included with your listing tier — anything beyond your tier won’t be added.
⏳ How long does it take to get my listing approved?
Listings are usually reviewed within 24 hours. You’ll receive an email once it’s live.
❌ Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes! We operate on a month-to-month basis with no contracts.
To cancel, scroll to the bottom of this page and find the Cancel Subscription Form.
💸 What is your refund policy?
We do not offer refunds. If a subscription is not canceled before the next renewal period, it will renew automatically.
However, you can cancel at any time to avoid future charges.
📍 What kinds of listings are allowed?
We welcome any day-trip-worthy destination within 2.5 hours or less of the Quad Cities.
Listings must fit the spirit of our platform — fun, interesting, or unique spots people can enjoy in a single day.
We do not allow:
- Pornographic sites
- MLMs (multi-level marketing)
- Non-local services or irrelevant listings
We may allow adult-only listings if they are artistic, cultural, or fit the spirit of a unique daycation experience.
🔐 Can I manage my listing through an account?
At this time, listing updates are handled manually through our update form at the bottom of this page.
However, you can still log into your account to view your existing listings.
💬 I still have questions — how can I contact you?
No problem! Just scroll to the bottom of this page and send us a message through our Contact Us Form.
We’re here to help!
📄 Terms of Service
Effective Date: July 20, 2025
Welcome to QCDayTrips.com, a curated directory of local attractions, day-trip destinations, and businesses near the Quad Cities area. By using our site, you agree to the following terms:
1. Directory Purpose
QCDayTrips.com is a public, informational platform designed to help users discover fun and family-friendly destinations in Iowa and Illinois. We do not operate or endorse the businesses listed unless explicitly stated.
2. Third-Party Listings
All listings, images, logos, and descriptions are the property of their respective owners. QCDayTrips.com does not claim ownership over this content and provides listings solely for promotional or informational purposes.
3. Accuracy & Availability
We make every effort to keep listings accurate and up to date, but we are not responsible for any incorrect information, business changes, closures, or service interruptions. We recommend verifying details directly with the destination before visiting.
4. User Submissions
If you submit a listing, you confirm you have the legal right to share the content (text, images, etc.). QCDayTrips.com reserves the right to edit, hide, or remove any submission at our discretion.
5. Ownership & Trademarks
QCDayTrips™ is a trademark of Tech Support 4 Small Business, LLC. All other logos and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
6. Limitation of Liability
QCDayTrips.com is not liable for any loss, injury, or damage resulting from the use of information on this site or visits to any listed location.
7. Contact
To request a listing update or removal, use form below.
🔐 Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 20, 2025
We respect your privacy. Here’s how we handle your data on QCDayTrips.com:
1. What We Collect
We do not collect personal information unless you fill out a form, submit a listing, or contact us directly.
Information we may collect includes:
- Name and email (only if you submit a form)
- Business information (if submitting a listing)
- Anonymous analytics (via Google Analytics)
2. Cookies & Analytics
We use standard cookies and Google Analytics to understand how people use our site. This helps us improve content and user experience. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
3. Sharing of Data
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties, ever.
Submitted listings are public by nature but can be edited or removed by request.
4. Embedded Content
Some pages may display images or maps from third-party sources (like Google Maps or other tourism websites). These may track interactions per their own privacy policies.
5. Opt-Out & Data Removal
You may request that your submitted listing be removed at any time. We honor all takedown or correction requests promptly. Please allow 24-48 hours.
6. Contact
To request data removal or ask questions about privacy:
📧 Use form below