Free Local Marketing Starter Checklist

1. Claim and complete your Google Business Profile. Add hours, photos, services, and your phone number at google.com/business.
2. Ask every happy customer for a review. Keep a short link or QR code at the counter and reply to every review, good or bad.
3. Keep your name, address, and phone identical everywhere: website, Google, Facebook, Yelp, and directories.
4. Join your local chamber's directory. It's an easy local listing and a way to meet other owners nearby.
5. Make your website mobile-friendly with a tap-to-call button and clear directions.
6. Post weekly on one social channel your customers already use. Use real photos of your place and people.
7. Make one clear offer per month (a seasonal special, a bundle, a "mention this ad" deal) so you can see what works.
8. Ask new customers "How did you hear about us?" and keep a simple tally.
9. Partner with a nearby business for cross-promotion: shared flyers, referrals, or a joint event.
10. Collect emails or texts (with permission) and send a short monthly note to bring regulars back.