Guide on How to Get a Premium Business Listing
Upgrade your business listing for enhanced visibility and features.
Benefits of a Premium Business Listing
Premium business listings on Nearby People and Businesses offer significant advantages over standard free listings, helping your business stand out and attract more customers:
Enhanced Visibility
Premium listings appear at the top of search results and category listings and bold.
Additional Media
Upload more photos, videos, and virtual tours to showcase your business.
Special Offers Feature
Highlight promotions, discounts, and special offers directly on your listing.
Enhanced Analytics
Access detailed insights about who's viewing your listing and how they're interacting with it.
Featured in "Recommended" Sections
Your business may be featured in recommendation emails and on the homepage.
Direct Messaging
Allow customers to message you directly through the platform.
How to Upgrade to Premium
Ensure you have an existing business listing
You must first create a standard business listing if you haven't done so already.
Navigate to your business dashboard
Log in to your account and go to "My Businesses" in your dashboard.
Select the business to upgrade
Find the business listing you want to upgrade and click on it to view details.
Find the "Upgrade to Premium" option
Look for the "Upgrade to Premium" button or link, usually found in the business management panel.
Review premium plans
Compare available premium plans and features to choose the one that best suits your business needs.
Complete payment
Enter your payment details and complete the transaction to upgrade your listing.
Enhance your premium listing
After upgrading, you'll have access to additional features. Take time to:
Add more high-quality photos and videos
Create special offers or promotions
Complete any additional information fields
Set up direct messaging preferences
Tips for Maximizing Your Premium Listing
Regularly update your business information, hours, and offerings to keep content fresh.
Respond promptly to messages and reviews to build a positive reputation.
Create seasonal or limited-time offers to encourage repeat visits to your listing.
Use all available media slots with high-quality, professional images and videos.
Monitor your enhanced analytics to understand customer behavior and adjust your strategy.
Share your premium listing on social media and with your existing customers.
Consider bundling your premium listing with event promotions for maximum visibility.