If you own a business, you know that visibility is everything. You can have the best products or services, but if people can’t find you, they can’t buy from you. That’s where we come in – Shop Local Augusta – the CSRA’s only online directory of locally owned small businesses! When you join the Shop Local Augusta directory, we can put your business in front of more potential customers!
What is the Shop Local Augusta Directory?
Our directory is a go-to resource for people looking for businesses like yours. Whether they’re searching for a local service, a specific type of product, or a trusted professional, our directory makes it easy for them to find what they need.
Visitors can browse by category, search by keywords, and filter results based on location or business type. Whether they’re looking for a restaurant, a wellness provider, a marketing expert, or any other service, they’ll discover businesses that meet their needs—including yours!
5 Reasons Why You Should Join the Shop Local Augusta Directory
A listing in our directory helps your business:
- Your business will appear in user searches –When potential customers browse our directory, adding your business to the appropriate categories can increase your chances of being seen.
- Improve Your SEO – A free listing provides a backlink to your website, which can help improve your Google rankings.
- Boost Brand Awareness – Even if you’re not paying for premium features, your name is out there, making it easier for customers to recognize and trust you.
- Effortless Promotion – A listing acts like a mini-profile for your business, giving customers a quick snapshot of what you offer. Featured listings will be mentioned on our social media page and promoted to our 12k email subscribers!
- No Risk, Only Benefits – We even offer a free listing option, so there’s no reason not to claim your spot!
What’s Included in a Directory Listing?
While paid listings come with more features, all listings include:
✔️ Your business name
✔️ Your category or industry
✔️ A short business description
✔️ Your website link (backlinks are great for SEO!)
✔️ Your contact information
✔️ Important features of your business
✔️ Placement in our searchable directory
How to Sign Up for a Listing – Step-by-Step
Getting started is quick and easy! Just follow these steps:
Step 1: Start the Listing process
Click the ADD A LISTING button from anywhere on the site.
Step 2: Create an Account/Log in
To manage your listing in the future, you’ll need to create an account.
If you have already created an account, you can log in and add a listing from your User Dashboard.
If this is your first visit to the site, enter your name, email, and a secure password, then check your inbox to confirm your email address
Step 3: Select Your Listing Option
You’ll have a choice of a featured or a free listing. The featured listings are available with 2 payment options:
Yearly payments – for business owners who want to secure their featured listing spot for the full year at a significant savings
Monthly payments – for accessibility and flexibility – you can cancel at any time!
Free listings are free forever and never expire.
Step 4: Enter Your Business Information
Once you’ve selected your listing type, fill out the listing form with details about your business, including:
- Your business name
- Your industry or category
- Your website URL (if applicable)
- Your contact details (phone, email, address)
- A short business description (this is your chance to make a great first impression!)
- Your social media links
- Your logo and photos of your products, your staff, or your past work (The number of photos permitted depends on the listing type selected.)
Step 5: Review & Submit
Before hitting submit, double-check all your details. Make sure your website link is correct and your business description clearly explains what you offer. Once you click submit, featured listing forms will prompt you to submit payment. Free listings will be submitted immediately for approval.
Step 6: Verification & Approval
Because we want to maintain a high quality directory, business listing verification is required before your listing may be published.
You will receive an email notifying you of your listing approval or a request for additional information. This can take up 24-48 hours.
Step 7: Share Your Listing!
Once your listing is live, share it on social media, link to it from your website, and encourage customers to check it out! If you’d like to upgrade to a premium listing for more features, you can do that anytime.
We’ll also be announcing your listing to our audience and inviting them to take a look at what you have to offer!
Ready to Join the Shop Local Augusta Directory?
Signing up for a listing takes just a few minutes but can increase your business visibility for months (or even years) to come. It’s an easy, no-risk way to get found by potential customers and boost your online presence.
Don’t wait—Set up your business listing today!
