Welcome to Shop Local Augusta, the CSRA’s only online directory dedicated to promoting locally owned small businesses! If you’re a business owner looking to attract more customers, boost visibility, and grow your business, you’re in the right place.
We offer 5 ways to feature your business and stand out in the community.
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1. Featured Listings – Stand Out from the Rest
On the directory, we offer 2 types of listings: free and featured. Choosing the Featured listing option ensures that your business gets prime placement in search results, category pages, and on our homepage. This increases visibility and helps customers find you faster. We offer 2 types of listings
Why Upgrade to a Featured Listing?
- Get priority placement in your category.
- List your business in additional categories and subcategories
- Increase clicks and inquiries from potential customers.
- Share multiple photos to showcase your products and services
- Happy customers can leave you a positive review or rating to tell others about their great experience
How to Get Started
→ Learn More About Featured Listings
How to Manage Your Listing
→ Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Listing
2. FREE Listings for Small Business Budget Accessibility
Starting a small business can be financially challenging, we understand that. Which is why we offer a free listing option to help you grow your business and build visibility. So even if you’re not quite ready to pay for a featured listing, having a free listing on our directory is still a smart move.
Here’s why:
- No Cost, All Benefit – There’s zero risk, and once you see the value, upgrading to a paid listing becomes an easy decision.
- Get Found by Potential Customers – A free listing ensures your business shows up in search results, increasing your visibility.
- Build Brand Awareness – Even with basic details, customers can discover and recognize your business.
3. Save Local Augusta – Share Your Best Deals
Our Specials & Promos Page is where locals come to find exclusive discounts, seasonal offers, and limited-time promotions from businesses like yours.
Why List Your specials and upcoming Promotions?
- Promote special events, sales, or new products/services
- Drive more new customer traffic to your business
- Attract customers who are actively looking for deals.
- Remind past customers why they love shopping with you
4. Featured Blog Posts – Tell Your Story & Build Authority
Our Featured Blog Post option allows you to be highlighted on our blog, giving you an opportunity to grow your business and share your story and expertise with a wider audience.
Why Be Featured in a Blog Post?
- Build trust with potential customers.
- Improve your SEO and online presence with a backlink to your website
- Get social media attention when we share your post.
**Currently Featured Blog Posts – or Shop Local Augusta Small Business Spotlight articles are available for businesses with Featured Listings
5. Best of SLA Contest – Get Recognized as a Local Favorite
Every year, we host the Best of SLA Contest, where the community votes for their favorite businesses in multiple categories. Winning or being nominated gives your business major visibility and credibility.
Why Participate in the Best of SLA Contest?
- Boost your business’s reputation as a top local favorite.
- Get featured on our website, social media, and newsletter.
- Attract new customers looking for the best businesses in town.
How to Get Nominated & Win
→ Learn more about the Annual Best of Shop Local Augusta Contest
How to Promote Your Nomination
→ Tips for Contest Nominees
Ready to Get Started?
We’re here to help you grow your business! If you have questions or need assistance, contact us anytime.
