At a Glance

Merchant Circle in Short

Best ForSmall local businesses wanting a free page

CostThe Basic listing is free. The page shows a Premium listing with two prices, 480 dollars a year and 360 dollars a year, and does not say clearly which is which. Hero Ads start at 19.95 dollars a month and are optional.

AccountA free merchant account with email and password

How It Checks YouEmail verification, and card verification if you buy something

Before You Start

What to Have Ready

Business name, address and phone
Business description
Email address
Zip code

Step by Step

Set Up Your Listing

Go to the Merchant Circle signup page.
Choose I am a merchant.
Enter your first name, last name, email, password, password again and zip code.
Enter your business name and phone number and say whether you own it or are claiming for someone else.
If your business already shows up in the matches, claim it.
If it does not, add the business name, street address, phone number and a description. Website is optional.
Choose the Basic plan to stay free.
Skip the Hero Ad step unless you want to pay.
Accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and finish.
Open the email from Merchant Circle and verify your account. Check spam if it does not arrive.

Sites move their buttons around. If a screen looks different, look for words like add, claim or list your business.

Good to Know

Tips for This Site

Look at the matches first so you claim an existing page instead of making a duplicate.
Pick Basic if you do not want to pay.
Use Resend Verification Email if the first one never shows up.

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