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The Most Commonly Asked Questions from Local Businesses About Nextdoor

October 8, 2019
Written by Nextdoor Editorial Team
October 8, 2019 | Written by Nextdoor Editorial Team

Local Deals provides a new opportunity for local businesses to use Nextdoor to reach their goals by connecting with nearby customers to drive them into their stores or to use their services.

Here are some of the top questions local businesses have about Nextdoor:

How do you put an ad on Nextdoor?

The first step to advertising on Nextdoor is to create a free Nextdoor Business Page.

Nextdoor advertising is available for businesses that are truly local, including neighbors for hire, like babysitters, as well as businesses in the food and drink, home services, pet services, retail, professional services, health and fitness, and beauty categories. These businesses can learn more about how to run Nextdoor ads through Local Deals.

Real estate agents, real estate brokers, insurance agents, mortgage brokers, home builders, general contractors, rental agents, property managers, vacation rental managers, and roofers can participate in Nextdoor advertising as a Neighborhood Sponsor.

 

Can businesses use Nextdoor?

Businesses play an important role in communities and can claim or create a free Nextdoor Business Page to engage with neighbors, build their local reputation, and explore their options for Nextdoor advertising. 

 

How much does it cost to advertise on Nextdoor?

Nextdoor advertising costs vary based on your selected ad products and the number of members who can see your Nextdoor ads, and for how long. Prices for Local Deals start as low as $1 with neighborhood targeting. Learn more about your options for Nextdoor advertising here.

 

How do I create a Business Page on Nextdoor?

Any local business may create a free Nextdoor Business Page to engage with neighbors, build their local reputation, and explore their options for Nextdoor advertising, like Local Deals. Get started by claiming or creating your Nextdoor Business Page.

 

I accidentally created multiple Business Pages for the same business. Help!

If you have created duplicate Business Pages, contact our support team for assistance in combining them.

 

My business has multiple locations. Do I need multiple Business Pages?

Businesses with multiple locations should claim or create a Business Page for each location. Manage up to ten locations under the same account. 

 

How do I gain insights about my performance on Nextdoor?

Your Insights Dashboard is your go-to guide for everything related to your performance on Nextdoor. Find insights on your Local Deals including views, clicks, saves, redeems, and a list of your most engaged neighborhoods. Break down the performance of your Posts including views, clicks, reactions, and replies. Coming soon, find high-level information about your overall Business Page performance, as well as tips for how to increase engagement on your Local Deals and Posts. 

 

What are Business Posts, and how can I use them?

Businesses who have claimed a Nextdoor Business Page may post to their community's news feed up to two times per calendar month. Businesses can target their posts to specific neighborhoods, or can post to all of the members who live within 2 miles of their business.

 

How much does it cost to make a Business Post?

At this time, there is no fee to make a Business Post.

 


Claim your free Business Page to get started on Nextdoor. For resources on how to use Nextdoor to stay connected with your local customers, pertinent news affecting business, and more, follow us at @nextdoorbusiness on Facebook

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