Introducing the Shane Business Console: Empowering Safer, More Visible LGBTQ+ Spaces
We’re so excited to announce the launch of the Shane Business Console — a new home for businesses, organisations, and venues that want to build trust, manage their profiles, and connect meaningfully with the LGBTQ+ community.
This is more than just a management tool — it’s part of how we’re building a safer, more transparent ecosystem where queer people and allies can find and support spaces that genuinely care.
🌈 What the Business Console Does
The new console gives verified businesses and organizations the tools to manage how they appear on Shane and engage more directly with our community.
Here’s what’s live right now:
Claim your locations — If your business or organization appears on Shane, you can now claim your listing and take control of your information, photos, and content.
Request Shane Certification — Apply to become Shane Certified and track your progress through the review process right from your dashboard.
Monitor your status — Certified entities will receive full details about their new accounts shortly — so if you’ve already been approved, keep an eye on your inbox!
🚀 Coming Soon: Smart Advertising (That Respects Privacy)
We’re also introducing pay-per-click advertising, designed from the ground up to be ethical, transparent, and respectful of user privacy.
That means no tracking, no creepy targeting, and no buying your way into someone’s feed. Just clear, consent-based visibility for businesses that want to reach queer audiences the right way.
💡 Why We Built It
Shane exists to make the world safer, kinder, and more affirming for LGBTQ+ people — and that includes how queer-friendly businesses show up online.
We know that authenticity and accountability matter. The Business Console helps ensure that when someone sees a Shane Certified badge, they can trust that it means something — that this is a space where they’re welcome, safe, and respected.
It’s also a way for us to support businesses that are doing the work — by giving them real tools to grow, connect, and make a difference.
🧩 What’s Next
This is just the beginning! Over the coming months, we’ll be adding more features, more insights, and yes, more fun stuff, to the console. Think smarter analytics, community engagement tools, and new ways for Certified partners to collaborate and celebrate progress together.
Because when businesses thrive, communities thrive.
💬 Ready to Get Started?
If you’re a business, venue, or organization listed on Shane, you can now head to the Business Console to claim your location and start managing your presence.
Already Certified? We’ll be reaching out with everything you need to know about your new account soon.
Together, we’re building a world where queer safety, visibility, and trust come standard.
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Explore the console: https://console.getshane.io
Learn about Certification: https://getshane.io/get-shane-certified
