Foursquare+ The Local Business

Why Should A Local Business Use Foursquare?

Your Customers Are On FoursquareAt the end of 2012, the service had 10.4 million monthly users and surpassed its 3 billionth check-in.

Foursquare Powers Location AppsBy providing venue data to thousands of consumer mobile apps, Foursquare literally puts your business on the map.

Foursquare Connects Local and MobileFoursquare users are nearly 100% mobile-- They are on the go and looking for businesses nearby.

More Than Check-Ins: It's A Local Business

Search Engine

In 2012, Foursquare updated its mobile and desktop apps with a feature called Explore.

This created a new way for users to find local businesses... and for businesses to reach those customers.

How Can You Keep A Great Foursquare

Profile For Your Local Business?

Share What's Happening NowTell customers what's new and give them a reason to come back.

Use the Local Updates feature to share fresh images and news about your business.

Events, sales, new products, and daily specials can help get your customers through the door.

Think VisuallyIncluding photos shows customers what they can expect from your business.

Photos are shown to local users in their Explore search. Including them will help your business stand out.

Images are also shared to the customer's social network when they check in or share a photo to your business.

Reward Your CustomersUse specials for repeat visits and visibility in your customers’ social networks.

Special offers can tell local customers something about your business... And give them a reason to buy.

Foursquare notifies users of nearby specials, so including one on your profile helps your business stand out.

Connect Your Social NetworksIncrease your local visibility by including links to your business profile on Facebook, Twitter and the web.

When connected customers check in, your business is promoted to their social network.

Link your Foursquare profile to your business' Facebook and Twitter accounts to show customers where to find you online.

Find InspirationFind out how businesses like yours and businesses near yours are reaching customers on Foursquare.

Perch is a free mobile app designed for small business owners.

Use it to find, view and create a Watchlist of other business social media in your area.

Get Perch NowVisit perchapp.com.