How It Works
Simple steps to start attracting more customers. Follow these steps to create your business account, publish your first deal, and start driving traffic to your store.
Create Your Business Account
Sign up in minutes—no credit card required.
- Quick Registration: Fill out a simple form with your business details
- Email Verification: Confirm your email to activate your account
- Business Profile Setup: Add your business name, logo, and contact information
- Location Details: Set your store location or mark as online-only business
Getting started is completely free. You can explore the platform and publish your first deals without any upfront cost.
Build Your Business Profile
Showcase your brand and make it easy for customers to find you.
- Business Description: Tell customers what makes your business special
- Operating Hours: Let shoppers know when you're open
- Contact Information: Phone, email, and website links
- Photos & Branding: Upload your logo and showcase your store
- Categories & Tags: Help customers discover you through search
- Social Media Links: Connect your social profiles
A complete profile builds trust and helps customers feel confident about visiting your business.
Publish Your First Deal
Create compelling offers that attract ready-to-buy customers.
| Percentage discounts | Dollar amount deals | Special promotions | Time-limited offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| "20% Off All Items" | "$10 Off $50 Purchase" | "Free Shipping on Orders Over $50" | "Flash Sale: Today Only!" |
| "Buy One Get One 50% Off" | "$5 Off Your First Order" | "Free Gift with Purchase" | "Weekend Special" |
| "30% Off for New Customers" | "Save $25 on Services" | "2-for-1 Deals" | "Happy Hour Deals" |
Deal creation process:
- Choose your offer type (coupon, discount, promotion)
- Set the discount amount or special offer details
- Add terms and conditions
- Upload images to make your deal stand out
- Set start and end dates
- Choose redemption method (QR code, promo code, in-store)
- Publish instantly or schedule for later
Reach Ready-to-Buy Shoppers
Your deals automatically appear to customers searching for offers in your area.
Local search
- Shoppers browse deals by location
- Your offers appear in "Near Me" searches
- Location-based notifications alert nearby customers
Category browse
- Customers filter by business type
- Your deals show in relevant categories
- Popular deals get featured placement
Your visibility includes:
- Mobile app exposure to thousands of local shoppers
- Web platform listings with SEO optimization
- Social sharing capabilities for viral reach
- Email notifications to subscribed users
- Featured placement for premium merchants
Track Your Performance
Monitor results and optimize your promotional strategy with our analytics dashboard.
Real-time analytics
- Views: See how many people saw your deal
- Engagement: Track saves, shares, and clicks
- Redemptions: Count actual customer conversions
- Revenue Impact: Estimate sales generated
Customer insights
- Demographics of people viewing your deals
- Peak browsing times
- Popular offer types
- Geographic reach
Need Help?
- Email support: support@mynearstores.com, Mon–Fri, 9AM–6PM EST
- Help center: guides and tutorials
Ready to Get Started?
Join thousands of businesses already growing with MyNearStores.