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Webinar: Small Business Spring Cleaning

Danielle Styskal — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:37:16 GMT

Just as the heart of winter passes and the sunshine starts to peek through, neighbours start thinking about spring cleaning. Conversations on Nextdoor related to spring cleaning topics see an uptick beginning in mid-February as neighbours seek recommendations for local service providers, discuss home maintenance and improvement projects, and begin planning to declutter and clean.

5 Small business marketing ideas to ring in the new year

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:30:03 GMT

The end of each year presents many opportunities for small business owners to drive sales and grow their businesses. But the end-of-year push doesn’t have to stop with holiday marketing. Get your customers excited about visiting your business in the future by developing a strong new year marketing plan.

Webinar: How to invest in your reputation with Nextdoor

Carla Morla — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:49:18 GMT

The new year brings a fresh start and the opportunity to re-evaluate parts of your business, including your marketing strategy and brand awareness. Given the uncertain economic climate, it's more important than ever to keep your small business top of mind among customers. Investing in your local reputation is key to helping your business thrive in the new year.

4 Ways to Use Local Deals to Boost Christmas Sales

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:26:14 GMT

This article was updated on November 2, 2022

How to get more recommendations to grow brand awareness this Christmas

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:33:09 GMT

Recommendations are vital when it comes to building trust with existing and potential customers. In fact, 93% of consumers say online reviews influence their purchasing decisions. For all businesses, recommendations are an effective and free way to help customers get to know your products or services, while also acting as social proof to boost your business’s reputation.

How to engage neighbours with free festive Business Posts

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:23:22 GMT

Not only can small businesses have a presence on Nextdoor with a free Business Page that makes them more discoverable, but verified businesses have the opportunity to engage with neighbours through Business Posts.

Turn neighbours into customers with a dazzling Business Page this festive season

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:07:31 GMT

As a small business owner, claiming your free Nextdoor Business Page is the first step in engaging with your closest customers, your neighbours. It’s where you add all of the important details that customers need to know, like your location or how to reach you, as well your business hours. It’s also the place to add the details that set you apart, like your business story and photos of your business, employees, customers, and offerings. And, it’s where recommendations from delighted customers or clients live.

Top festive trends of 2022 you need to know to boost sales

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:05:11 GMT

Top 10 festive trends of 2022 you need to know to boost sales

Consumer preferences and behaviours change quickly, especially in uncertain times. With the pandemic almost in the rear view mirror and inflationary pressures ramping up, this festive season looks to be different than the last few years.

How to easily reach new customers on Nextdoor with a Christmas marketing calendar

Nextdoor Editorial Team — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:59:19 GMT

As the year winds down, holiday planning and shopping ramp up. Nextdoor neighbours are early shoppers, with conversations on the app around holiday planning ticking up 3.2x beginning in October*. These conversations mark the start of neighbours’ holiday buying journey.

5 Business Post Ideas for the Holidays

Carla Morla — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:35:54 GMT

Whether you’re looking to maximise your local business’s peak season or simply looking to spread some festive cheer, the holidays provide plenty of opportunities to utilise your two free Business Posts. These highly visible posts are displayed where neighbours spend the most time on Nextdoor and provide an easy way for you to engage and connect with your local customers.