For Merchants
Your neighbors are already looking for you.
LocalGem connects local businesses with the community members who actually care. Claim your free listing, create coupons, and let the people who love your business bring in the people who will.
Why merchants choose LocalGem
No ads, no commissions, no algorithms. Just authentic community engagement.
Free verified listing
Your business gets a dedicated page in the directory with your name, address, hours, and category — verified by phone so customers know it's real.
Tap-to-redeem coupons
Create exclusive offers that customers redeem in-store with a live countdown screen. No paper, no codes — just a tap on their phone while they're at your counter.
Real engagement data
See who's redeeming your coupons and how your community engagement grows. No vanity metrics — just real foot traffic from real neighbors.
Getting Started
Claim your listing in three steps
The whole process takes about two minutes.
- 1
Create your merchant account
Head to the merchant portal and sign up with your email and a password. This is your admin account for managing your listing and coupons.
- 2
Find and claim your business
Search for your business by name. When you find it, we'll call the phone number on file with a verification code. Enter the code to prove you're the owner — that's it.
- 3
Start creating coupons
Once verified, you can update your listing details and create tap-to-redeem coupons. Set your own discount, write the terms, and choose whether redemptions auto-complete or require your confirmation.
Coupons
Redemptions that happen at your counter, not on a screen
When a customer claims your coupon, they get a 5-minute countdown screen with a unique verification code. They show it to you at checkout — no printing, no screenshots, no forwarding to friends.
You choose how redemptions work. In self-serve mode, the coupon completes automatically when the timer runs out — perfect for simple discounts. In confirmation mode, the redemption stays pending until you tap “Confirm” on your redemptions dashboard — ideal for higher-value offers where you want to verify the purchase first.
Every redemption is tracked. You'll see who redeemed, when, and which coupons are driving the most foot traffic.
Ready to connect with your community?
Claim your free listing and start creating coupons today. No credit card, no contracts, no catch.