Shop Local Augusta is a community focused resource built to help residents discover the best of our locally owned businesses.

We support business owners year round through our online directory, seasonal campaigns, promotions, gift guides, social media features, email newsletters, and community driven events.

Our mission is simple: We connect local shoppers with the small businesses that make the CSRA unique.

When people know where to go, what is available, and what is happening around town, they support local more often.

This creates stronger businesses, a stronger local economy, and a stronger sense of community.

What We Do for Local Businesses

We provide multiple ways for businesses to get in front of thousands of local residents who visit the directory, read our newsletters, follow our social media, and participate in our campaigns.

Businesses can use Shop Local Augusta to:

• Add a listing in the directory so customers can find and contact you

• Upgrade to a Max Visibility plan for top placement and ongoing promotion

• Share promotions, discounts, products, and services on our Savings Page

• Submit events to our community calendar

• Participate in seasonal campaigns like the 5-Day Trivia Giveaway, the Holiday Gift Guide and 12 Days of SLA Giveaways!

• Access recurring visibility through our weekly subscriber newsletter

• Reach the community through our Facebook group

• Build brand awareness with features, articles, and sponsor opportunities

Our goal is to make it easier for local businesses to be discovered, chosen, and remembered.

Three Listing Levels

Choose the One That Matches Your Goals

FREE LISTING

Best for: new businesses, micro-businesses, home-based shops, weekend vendors, or anyone who needs to get listed fast.

Your free listing includes:

• Business name

• Description

• Address

• Phone

• Website link

• Social media profiles

• Business hours

• Logo upload

• Appears in category searches

• Social media welcome spotlight post

What you can’t do with a free listing:

• You do not appear above premium listings

• You cannot submit events to the community calendar

• You cannot post offers or discounts

• You do not get weekly newsletter exposure

• You cannot promote weekly in our Facebook group

• No featured article

Free is perfect if:
You just want visibility and a place locals can find you — with room to grow later.

MAX VISIBILITY — $49/month

Best for: established businesses ready to grow awareness and traffic.

Premium Visibility is designed to help small businesses stay visible every single week, not just during a contest.

Everything in Free, plus:

Boosted Placement

Your listing appears above all free listings, making you more likely to be clicked, called, or visited.

Promotions Access

Submit unlimited:

• Discounts

• Promotions

• Sales

• Limited-time offers

These appear on our Save Local Augusta page and are promoted to the community.

Event Submissions

Promote:

• Classes

• Markets

• Workshops

• Concerts

• Pop-ups

• Holiday events

Your events appear where locals look for things to do.

Newsletter Mentions (13k+ subscribers)

Premium members get ongoing visibility in our weekly email — huge for awareness.

Facebook Group Posting Rights

Post your offers weekly inside our community group without competing with spam or giant algorithm luck.

Support & Promotion

We help boost visibility, answer questions, and make sure your listing stays updated and polished.

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MAX VISIBILITY ANNUAL — $499/year (Save 15%)

Best for: businesses focused on SEO, long-term visibility, and brand presence.

This is our highest-value plan.

You get everything in monthly PLUS:

Full-Length Featured Article (updated yearly)

We write:

• Your story

• What you do

• Why locals love you

• What you offer

• How to hire you

• With SEO keywords + backlinks

These articles rank extremely well and continue to bring traffic month after month.

Priority Visibility

Annual members receive priority for:

• Newsletter features

• Social features

• Calendar listings

• Promotions

• Holiday guide consideration

Best price per month

You save $89 over the year.

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Why Businesses Choose Max Visibility

1. More visibility = more sales

People can’t buy from you if they don’t see you.
Premium puts you at the top of your category, the highest-traffic area.

2. You get discovered in more ways

Not just the directory:

• In our emails

• In the FB group

• In our promotions

• In our events calendar

• In our seasonal campaigns

You get repeated exposure to thousands of locals.

3. Your business stays top of mind

When people need:

• A photographer

• A restaurant

• A service provider

• A boutique

• A gym

• A caterer

• A wellness service

You want them to remember YOU.

4. It’s an affordable marketing system

Most local promotions cost:

• $250 for a single shoutout

• $400–$1,000 for a magazine ad

• $300–$500 for a single event sponsorship

Your Max Visibility membership is just $49/month or $1.36 per day
(and the annual plan pays for itself with a single article backlink).

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How do I list my business for free?

It’s easy!

• Click “Add Listing” on the directory page
• Create an account or log in to your existing account
• Enter your business details (Business name, address, phone, website, hours, social media links, description, etc)
• Click Submit
• Your free listing will be submitted for approval
• Once our team approves the listing, you’ll be notified via email and your listing will appear in the directory

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What if my business is already listed?

Before creating a new listing, please search the directory for your business.

• If your business is listed but unclaimed, click the yellow “Claim Listing” button

• If your business is not listed, follow the instructions to create one.

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How can I claim an existing listing?

To protect businesses, you’ll need to create an account before claiming.

Here’s the process:

• Search for your business in the directory.

• Click “Claim This Listing.”

• Create a free account (name + email).

• Submit your claim details (your role, business email, etc.).

• Our team reviews and verifies your claim to the listing 

• Once approved, the listing is attached to your account and you’ll be notified via email

• Log in and update your listing with all of your important business information (description, contact info, social media links, your website URL)

What’s included in a free listing?

Your free listing includes:

• Business name, address, and phone number

• Business description details
• Your logo

• Website and social links

• Business hours and prices

It’s a great way to get discovered locally at no cost.

What is the Premium Visibility package?

Our Premium Visibility Package gives your business more exposure:

• Featured placement above free listings

• A branded social media welcome post

• Access to submit events to the community calendar

• Ability to add promotions to the Save Local Augusta page and in our Facebook group

• A shoutout in our weekly subscriber email

• Annual plan bonus ($499/year): A full-length featured article with backlinks, updated each year you renew

How much does Premium Visibility cost?

• Monthly: $49/month

• Yearly: $499/year → Save $89 compared to monthly and get a featured article bonus.

Can I upgrade later if I start free?

Yes! Many businesses start with a free listing and later upgrade to Premium for more visibility. You can upgrade anytime from your dashboard by clicking “Upgrade to Premium.”

What happens after I upgrade?

• Your listing moves above free listings.

• You’ll receive a branded social welcome post.

• You can start adding promotions and events right away.

• You’ll appear in weekly subscriber emails.

• If you’re a yearly member, we’ll reach out to schedule your feature article.

How are promotions handled in the Facebook group?

Premium members submit their promotions through their dashboard.

We share these in the Shop Local Augusta Facebook Group so they reach thousands of local followers without clutter or spam.

What if I accidentally create a duplicate listing?

No problem! Our team reviews all submissions and may merge duplicates.

To save time, always search for your business before adding a new listing.

Do you offer refunds if I cancel?

Payments for listing plans are non-refundable, but you can cancel anytime.

Your listing will remain active until the end of your billing cycle, then return to a free listing. 

If you cancel your Premium Visibility plan:

• Your listing’s Feature Business badge will be removed
• You will no longer appear at the top of searches for your business’s category
• You will no longer be able to submit items to our community calendar, the promotions page, or our Facebook group