🚀 Want more guests?
Promote your location or event with the Gecko! 🦎
On PhanganLife, you can publish information about your location or event for free — whether it’s a café, bar, hotel, yoga center, or party.
🔥 But if you want greater reach, more guests, and more customers, we offer special promotional opportunities for your business!
We provide effective marketing tools to help you stand out from the competition and attract more attention. Choose the option that suits you best and boost your presence on PhanganLife! 🚀
PhanganLife Audience Reach!
PhanganLife App is the first and only mobile application about Phangan, available on App Store and Google Play!
The launch took place on December 13, 2024 for iOS and January 14, 2025 for Android.
🚀 Growth and Engagement Dynamics
- Over 1,000 installs in just a few months without any advertising — all downloads come purely from recommendations.
- On average, 250 active users per month.
- The entire audience consists of real residents and visitors of Phangan, as well as travelers from Russia, the USA, Germany, Israel, Thailand, and Australia.
- The most popular devices — iPhone (over 90% of downloads), followed by Android smartphones.
- Average usage time — around 15 minutes per user, proving the app’s real practical value.
- App rating — 5.0 on both App Store and Google Play!
🌏 User Geography
PhanganLife App is used all around the world:
— Thailand, Russia, USA, Germany, Israel, Australia — the main installation countries.
— The audience includes expats, travelers, and long-stayers who want to stay updated on island life.
👍 Why Users Choose Our App
- PhanganLife App is always at hand — quick search for places, events, news, and discounts right from your smartphone.
- Modern interface, easy navigation, and regular updates.
- The app becomes an indispensable assistant for both residents and guests of Phangan.
🎯 Advertising in the Mobile App — Your Direct Way to Reach an Active Audience!
Banners in the PhanganLife app are seen by the most active island users.
Ads appear on the main screen and on location and event pages — ensuring maximum exposure to your target audience and attracting new clients and visitors.
samuilifeguide.com — is a vibrant online guide launched in September 2024, which has already gathered an active and truly engaged community. Within its first year, the site has become one of the most notable media platforms on the island.
📈 Key Figures
11,000+ unique users visited samuilifeguide.com in the first six months alone. During the high season, the site attracts up to 3,000 visitors per month, and in the low season — around 2,000.
Most importantly, these are not random visitors but real people living or vacationing on Phangan and Samui, as well as digital nomads, expats, families, and travelers.
🌏 Audience
The audience is truly international:
— 64% of users are from Thailand (Phangan, Samui, Bangkok)
— Strong English-speaking and Russian-speaking segments
— The site is also popular among visitors from the USA, Israel, Australia, and Europe
🤝 Why People Trust PhanganLife
- Most visitors come through organic search — people find our content themselves, not by accident through ads.
- The average time on site is about one minute, and on popular pages — up to one and a half minutes. This shows excellent engagement — users genuinely read the content, not just «scroll through.»
- Up to 40% of the audience returns — PhanganLife has already built its own community interested in new places, events, and announcements.
PhanganLife is not a «showcase,» but a community-driven media platform. Here people seek advice and decide where to go or what to try on the island. If you want to connect with the active, vibrant Phangan audience — you’re in the right place.
🎯 Banner Advertising — Your Way to Stand Out!
A banner on the main page, as well as at the bottom of each location card and information page, will catch the attention of your target audience and bring you new clients and visitors.
🚀 The first thing users see when launching the app or visiting the website!
This banner is the main advertising tool to attract attention to your event or location. Placed in the most visible spot, it ensures high reach and click-through rates.
🔹 Where is it displayed?
• On the homepage of the website and the app
• Shown to all users when opening PhanganLife
🔹 What does it provide?
✅ Instant visibility — the first thing users see
✅ High click-through rate — direct link to your event or location
✅ Maximum audience reach — tourists, locals, and digital nomads
✅ Banner design included — no need to spend time on preparation
💡 Perfect for:
✔️ Promoting major events (parties, festivals, retreats)
✔️ Advertising restaurants, hotels, bars, and other venues
✔️ Special promotions and limited-time offers
🔹 Native advertising right in the search context!
This banner appears at the bottom of each location and event page on the website and in the mobile app. It blends naturally into the user experience, catching attention exactly when people are already exploring interesting places and events.
📍 Where is it displayed?
• On the website — at the bottom of location description pages
• In the app — at the bottom of both location and event description pages
🔹 What does it provide?
✅ Precise targeting — users are already interested in places and events
✅ Seamless integration — advertising within a familiar content environment
✅ High CTR (click-through rate) — visitors are more likely to click on banners in relevant contexts
✅ Banner design included in the price
💡 Perfect for:
✔️ Promoting venues (restaurants, hotels, bars, yoga centers)
✔️ Announcing events (parties, festivals, retreats)
✔️ Special promotions and exclusive offers
📌 Want thousands of users to discover your place? Book your banner now! 🚀
🚀 Be at the very top! Your event or location will always stay in the TOP-3 list, guaranteed to attract maximum user attention.
📍 Where is it displayed?
• In the PhanganLife app, within event or location lists
• Always in the TOP-3, regardless of publication date
🔹 What does it provide?
✅ First position in the list — users see you among the very first
✅ Guaranteed increase in clicks and visits
✅ Maximum visibility without relying on organic promotion
✅ Ideal for recurring events or top-rated venues
💡 Who is it for?
✔️ Organizers of parties, retreats, festivals, and concerts
✔️ Owners of restaurants, bars, hotels, and other popular places
✔️ Any business that wants to stay visible every day
📌 Want to be at the TOP? Pin your event or location and get more clients! 🚀
👀 Stand out brighter than your competitors! Your event or location will receive special highlighting that instantly grabs users’ attention in the feed.
📍 Where is it displayed?
• In the event and location lists on the website and in the app
• Highlighted with color, a «Recommended» badge, or another visual accent
🔹 What does it provide?
✅ You stand out in the feed — attract more views and clicks
✅ You’re easier to remember — increasing the chance users will choose you
✅ Works for any place or event — great for both new and established venues
💡 Who is it for?
✔️ New venues and events that need to gain popularity quickly
✔️ Popular places wanting to stand out among competitors
✔️ Organizers of recurring events who want to maintain attention
📌 Want to be noticed? Highlight your location or event right now! 🚀
🚀 When the Gecko recommends — users pay attention!
This promotion format makes your event or location especially appealing:
• In the event and location lists within the app — a playful Gecko icon appears on the card, immediately catching users’ eyes.
• On the main page (website + app) — a special «Gecko’s Recommendations» block featuring the best places and events.
• Additional section on the website «Top Events» — a dedicated area highlighting the most interesting activities selected by the Gecko.
🔹 What does it provide?
✅ More trust — users perceive recommended events and locations as the best of the best
✅ Extra visibility — a unique format that instantly draws attention
✅ Additional exposure in the «Top Events» block — an extra touchpoint with your audience
💡 Who is it for?
✔️ Organizers of bright, large-scale, and popular events
✔️ Venue owners who want to emphasize their «must-visit» status
✔️ Those who want to instantly increase their recognition among the PhanganLife audience
📌 Want the Gecko to recommend you? Get the «Recommended by Gecko» status and attract maximum guests! 🚀
🚀 We’ll add your location or event directly to PhanganLife users’ ToDo-list
The PhanganLife app includes a convenient ToDo-list feature. We can add a personalized task for users such as «Visit this recommended location» or «Attend this event.»
The task will appear in their personal to-do list and gently remind them about you at the right moment.
🧭 How it works
• We create a task with a clear title and a short description
• From the task, users can go directly to your location or event page in the app, where they’ll find all the additional details
• A date/time can be set (if there’s a deadline or event start time)
🎉 If it’s an event
📢 Task: «Attend the event»
• Event start date and time
• Location and map
• Buttons for booking/contact
🏝️ If it’s a location
📌 Task: «Visit the location»
• Short description and key highlights
• Address and map
• Contacts and links (menu, website, social media)
📌 What it gives
✅ Constant reminder — you «live» in the user’s to-do list
✅ More targeted visits and bookings
✅ Frictionless path: task → your app page → action
✅ Native presentation without aggressive advertising
💡 Additional benefits
• «Recommended by PhanganLife» label increases trust
• Perfect for promotions, limited offers, special menus, or workshops
📌 Want to be added to your audience’s ToDo-list? We’ll create a task about your location or event!
📢 Ready to attract more guests and customers?
Choose your promotion option and make your business stand out on PhanganLife! 🚀
🚀 Advertising Packages with Placement on the PhanganLife Website and App
- ✅ Pinning at the Top of the List ℹ️
- ✅ Visual Highlighting in the List ℹ️
- ✅ Gecko’s Recommendations ℹ️
- ✅ Pinning at the Top of the List ℹ️
- ✅ Visual Highlighting in the List ℹ️
- ✅ Gecko’s Recommendations ℹ️
- ✅ Banner at the Bottom of the Page Description ℹ️
- ✅ Pinning at the Top of the List ℹ️
- ✅ Visual Highlighting in the List ℹ️
- ✅ Gecko’s Recommendations ℹ️
- ✅ Banner at the Bottom of the Page Description ℹ️
- ✅ Banner on the Homepage ℹ️
- ✅ Task in ToDoList ℹ️
🔥 Want even more attention for your place or event?
Add exclusive advertising formats that will help you stand out from the rest!
📢 We’ll take your brand to the next level!
We’ll create an in-depth, professional feature about your venue or event space.
This isn’t just advertising — it’s a story that stays forever.
📌 What’s included?
✅ A full article with an engaging story about your location
✅ An interview with the owner or manager — highlighting your philosophy and uniqueness
✅ A professional photo shoot — high-quality photos of your place, dishes, and interior
✅ Optional video shoot — a short promotional video can be added
✅ Permanently published in the blog — your venue or event will always stay available to users
💰 Price: 6,000 ฿ (one-time payment, permanently on the website and in the app)
📌 Who is it for?
✔️ Owners of unique venues who want to tell their story
✔️ Event organizers seeking powerful PR exposure
✔️ New places that want to quickly gain trust and popularity
We’re open to collaboration and always happy to join exciting partnerships.
PhanganLife is not just a website and an app — it’s a living community uniting those who love Phangan and make it brighter.
If you’d like to share your project, run a joint campaign, or suggest mutual promotion — we’ll be glad to hear your idea.
We believe in the power of partnership and are ready to support those who move in resonance with the island.