How to List Your Business Online for Free: Step-by-Step Guide

Your Business Deserves to Be Found

Every day, people in your city are searching online for the exact product or service you offer. If your business is not listed in an online directory, those potential customers will find your competitor instead.

The good news is: adding your business to SearchByNear is completely free and takes less than five minutes.

Who Should Create a Business Listing?

You should create a listing if you are a:

Shop owner — grocery, clothing, electronics, pharmacy, or any retail business

Service provider — carpenter, electrician, plumber, mechanic, tailor

Healthcare professional — doctor, dentist, nurse, physiotherapist

Legal professional — lawyer, advocate, notary

Financial service — accountant, insurance agent, money transfer agent

Restaurant or food business — any food or beverage establishment

Government or NGO office — public services, charity organisations

Educational institution — school, coaching centre, training provider

If you serve local customers, you need a local listing.

Step-by-Step: How to Add Your Business

Step 1: Go to Add Profile

Click the "Add Profile" button in the navigation bar. You do not need to create an account first — you can submit a listing as a guest. However, creating a free account lets you manage, update, and claim your profile later.

Step 2: Choose the Profile Type

Select what kind of profile you are creating:

My Own Profile — for individuals (doctor, lawyer, carpenter, freelancer)

For Someone Else / a Business — for businesses, shops, offices, or organisations

Step 3: Fill in the Details

You will be asked for:

Name — your name or business name

Profession / Category — what you do or sell

Contact Number — your primary phone number

Location — your division, district, upazila, village, and address

Description — a short description of your services

Profile Photo — upload from your device or take a photo with the camera

Step 4: Submit the Listing

Click Submit. Your listing is now live and discoverable by anyone searching near your location.

How to Claim and Verify Your Profile

Once your profile is listed, the next step is claiming it. Claiming proves that you are the real owner of this profile and unlocks management features.

To claim: go to your profile page and click "Claim This Profile". Enter the phone number on the profile and verify it with an OTP. After claiming, you can:

Edit all information

Add visiting hours, services, and prices

Upload photos and a cover image

Build your trust score

Why Verification Matters

Verified profiles rank higher in search results and display trust badges that make customers more likely to contact you. There are four levels of verification:

1. Mobile OTP — confirms your phone number (+10 trust points)

2. Email verification — confirms your email address (+10 trust points)

3. KYC verification — upload your NID or passport (+30 trust points)

4. Business verification — upload trade licence and bank certificate (+50 trust points)

A fully verified business with a trust score of 100 stands out clearly in search results.

It Is Completely Free

There is no subscription, no listing fee, and no hidden charges. SearchByNear is built on the belief that every honest business deserves to be found online, regardless of size or budget.

Create your free listing today and start appearing in local searches tomorrow.