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List Your Business on the Map & Get More Walk-ins

Customers nearby are searching for what you sell — right now. A complete business listing with photos, products, and a map pin gets you found instantly. 100% free on PlanetPointers.

How the listing works: Place → Items

Place = your business location on the map (name, address, phone, photos of your shop).
Items = each product or service you offer, with its own price, unit, and photo.

Example: Place = "Green Valley Grocery, High Street" → Items: "Organic Rice — 3.50/kg", "Olive Oil — 8.99/bottle", "Home Delivery — 2.00/order"

Step-by-Step: Get Your Business on the Map

Add Your Business as a Place

Create a Place for your business location. The Place is your shop on the map — it holds your business name, contact number, address, and photos of your premises.

Tips:

Use your actual business name — customers search for it by name
Select the right type (e.g. "Grocery", "Restaurant", "Salon") so it appears in category searches
Add a working phone number — customers contact you directly through the app

Pin Your Exact Location on the Map

PlanetPointers is map-first. Customers searching "near me" or within a radius only see businesses with an accurate pin. Drag the pin to your exact shop entrance, not just the area.

Tips:

Use "Pick on Map" to place the pin precisely at your shop
An accurate pin means you appear when customers search within 1–2 km
Customers can tap "Navigate" to get GPS directions straight to you

Set Your Operating Hours

Customers check opening times before visiting. Businesses with operating hours set get higher trust and fewer wasted trips — which means better reviews and repeat visits.

Tips:

Set hours for each day of the week separately
Mark days you are closed clearly
Your business shows "Open Now" or "Closes at 9pm" automatically to customers

Add Your Products or Services as Items

Each product or service you offer is an "item" under your Place. Items are searchable — a customer searching "basmati rice near me" can find your grocery listing directly.

Tips:

Add your most popular or high-margin items first
Include price and unit: "3.50" + "/kg", "25" + "/hour", "12" + "/plate" — use your local currency
Items with photos get significantly more clicks than text-only listings

Upload Photos of Your Shop and Products

Photos build instant trust. Customers who see clean, well-lit photos of your shop and products are far more likely to visit or call. Aim for at least 4 photos.

Tips:

Add a photo of your shop front so customers can identify you easily
Photograph your most popular products on a clean background
Show your interior, seating, or workspace if relevant
Good lighting makes even a simple phone photo look professional

Verify Your Phone & Respond to Leads

Verified businesses get higher visibility and more trust from customers. When a customer sends a message or calls, respond within a few hours — speed of response is the top factor in converting a lead.

Tips:

Verify your phone number with OTP during setup
Enable WhatsApp contact if possible — customers prefer it
Reply to all inquiries even if you can't fulfill them — it builds your reputation

Examples: Place Name & Item Names by Business Type

Business Type	Place Name	Example Items (name — price — unit)
Grocery / General Store	Green Valley Grocery, High Street	"Organic Rice — 3.50/kg", "Olive Oil — 8.99/bottle", "Home Delivery — 2.00/order"
Restaurant / Café	The Corner Café, Market Square	"Breakfast Platter — 12/plate", "Flat White — 4/cup", "Club Sandwich — 9/plate"
Salon / Beauty	Glam Studio, City Centre	"Haircut — 25/job", "Hair Colour — 80/job", "Facial — 50/session"
Tailor / Alterations	Precision Tailors, Main Road	"Shirt Stitch — 35/job", "Trouser Hem — 20/job", "Dress Alteration — 30/job"
Tutoring / Coaching	Bright Minds Tutoring, School Lane	"Maths Tuition (Grade 10) — 150/month", "Science Batch — 120/month"
Repair / Service	QuickFix Electronics, Tech Street	"Phone Screen Repair — 60/job", "Laptop Servicing — 45/job", "Home Visit — 15/visit"

📸 Photos That Make Customers Walk In

Listings with at least 4 photos receive far more clicks. Show what makes your business worth visiting.

Shop Front

Clear daytime shot of your entrance — helps customers recognise and find you.

Products / Dishes

Your best-selling or most photogenic items on a clean surface or plate.

Interior / Workspace

Show seating, display shelves, or your work area — sets customer expectations.

Certificates / Awards

FSSAI, ISO, or awards build immediate trust and differentiate you.

Team / Staff

A smiling team photo humanises your business and builds approachability.

Menu / Price Board

If you have a board or menu, photograph it — customers want prices upfront.

💰 How to Price and List Your Products / Services

Transparent pricing builds trust and reduces the back-and-forth that loses customers.

Always show a price: Listings without a price get far fewer clicks. Even an approximate price ("from ₹200") is better than nothing — it filters serious customers and saves you time.

Use the correct unit: Set the unit that matches how you sell: /kg, /piece, /plate, /hour, /job, /month. This appears next to the price and instantly tells the customer how you charge.

Mark sold-out items promptly: If a product is out of stock or a service is fully booked, mark it Unavailable. This avoids frustrated customers and reduces wasted inquiries.

Add delivery or service charges as separate items: List "Home Delivery" or "Site Visit Charge" as a separate item with its price. This transparency builds trust and reduces haggling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Also listing a property? Read our Property Ads Guide for tips on titles, photos, and pricing for rentals and sales.

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