COMPARISONS

Guide vs List: which to choose?

Hesitating between creating a guide or a list? Here are the pros and cons of each format.

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Guide and list comparison
Guide and list are two different formats that meet different needs. Here's how to choose. Also learn to estimate a guide's price or a list's price.

The Guide: for itineraries

Pros

  • Higher selling price ($10-25)
  • More complete and structured content
  • Perceived as more professional
  • Ideal for city-trips and road-trips

Cons

  • Takes longer to create
  • Requires more planning
  • More complex updates

The List: for themes

Pros

  • Quick to create
  • Easy to update
  • Higher sales volume
  • Perfect for niches (brunch, rooftops...)

Cons

  • Lower selling price ($3-10)
  • Less content depth
  • Stronger competition

Our recommendation

Start with a list to familiarize yourself with Spotli.st, then create a guide to increase your average revenue per sale. Ideally, have both!

Guide

High price, structured itinerary

List

Quick to create, high volume

Our advice

Offer both!

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