For Businesses
Your Professional Online Presence, Simplified
Focus on What You Do Best
Running a business is demanding enough without worrying about websites, compliance requirements, and digital marketing. AroundManchester.com® gives you a complete, credible online presence for one straightforward annual fee – so you can focus on your customers.
● Early-adopter positions are filling. The sooner you join, the lower your join number and the stronger your long-term discount.
What You Get
Your listing is more than a directory entry – it’s a complete business profile that showcases your premises, services, and unique offerings to customers across Greater Manchester and beyond.
360 Degree Virtual Tours
Professional immersive photography that lets customers explore your premises before they visit. Builds confidence and drives footfall.
Photo Galleries
High-quality imagery showcasing your products, services, and atmosphere – no separate photographer required.
Comprehensive Business Profile
Contact details, opening hours, description – everything customers need, presented consistently and professionally.
Accessibility Information
Detailed access information helps customers with mobility requirements plan their visit, expanding your potential customer base.
The Hook
Your exclusive customer incentive displayed prominently – a powerful tool for building loyalty and encouraging repeat visits.
Hosting Included
Your listing, imagery, and virtual tours hosted on our infrastructure. No separate costs, no technical maintenance, no domain renewals.
The Hook: Turn Discovery into Loyalty
The Hook is your built-in incentive for customers who find you through AroundManchester.com®. A simple, controlled offer that turns directory browsers into paying customers – without sacrificing your margins.
Why It Works
- Sets you apart from nearby competitors with a clear, low-effort incentive
- Encourages repeat visits by rewarding customers who return with your listing
- Simple for staff to honour – no codes or third-party systems needed
- Fully under your control: you choose the offer, spend threshold, and renewal timing
How to Set Your Hook
- Pick a margin-friendly offer – a free add-on, small upgrade, or next-visit bonus works best.
- Define the trigger – set a clear spend level or action (e.g., “show your listing and spend £25”).
- Brief your team – let staff know what qualifies and how to redeem it quickly.
- Refresh when needed – update your Hook at renewal or anytime you want to test a new incentive.
Example Hooks Businesses Use
Cafés & Coffee Shops
Spend £10 and include a complimentary pastry or upgrade to a larger drink.
Local Shops & Mini Marts
Spend £25 and add an everyday essential (milk, bread, or similar) at no extra cost.
Restaurants & Takeaways
Spend £30 per person and offer a dessert, side, or drink upgrade as a thank you.
Hair Salons & Barbers
Book the next appointment on the spot and apply 10% off or a complimentary add-on.
Your listing displays The Hook so customers know exactly how to claim it. We never take commission or interfere with pricing – you keep full control.
Compliance Made Simple
Operating a business online in the UK comes with regulatory responsibilities. AroundManchester.com® is built with UK governance requirements in mind – so your business appears on a platform that takes accessibility, privacy, and proper data handling seriously.
We’ve Done the Hard Work
You benefit from our investment in doing things properly, without the cost of building and maintaining your own compliant website.
What This Means for You
- Accessibility Standards: Our site is designed to meet accessibility guidelines, meaning your listing works for everyone
- Privacy by Design: We don’t use tracking cookies or invasive analytics – your customers browse with confidence
- Clear Legal Framework: Proper terms of service, privacy policy, and cookie policy already in place
- Professional Presentation: Your business appears alongside others in a well-maintained, reputable directory
Connect Everything in One Place
Your AroundManchester.com® listing becomes a central hub connecting all your channels – social media, ordering platforms, e-commerce, booking systems.
Social Media
Link to your Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and other social profiles
Online Ordering
Connect to Deliveroo, Just Eat, Uber Eats, or your own ordering system
E-Commerce
Link to your Etsy shop, eBay store, Amazon storefront, or website
Booking Systems
Direct customers to your appointment booking or reservation platform
Maps
Direct link to your location for easy navigation and directions
Contact Options
Phone, email, and any other ways customers can reach you
One Link That Answers Everything
When customers ask about your layout, accessibility, opening hours, or services – share your listing link. One link answers everything and gives them the confidence to visit.
Honest, Transparent Pricing
Straightforward pricing with no hidden fees. You know exactly what you’re paying for – and early joiners save significantly for years to come.
Current Annual Service Fee
All early-adopter discounts apply to the prevailing service fee at each renewal. Lock in your position now – these rates will not be available once positions fill.
- Joins 1–100: 50% off for life (£125 + VAT)
- Joins 101–500: 50% off for six years, then 20% off for life
- Joins 501–1000: 25% off for first ten years
Why Join Numbers Are Prestigious
Your join number rewards early commitment. Numbers below 1,001 lock their discount tier for as long as your membership never lapses, and that continuity keeps your default listing position fixed in district and regional search results.
Listings display in join-number order by default. Renew on time and your earned position stays as the first view customers see. Lapse and you lose both the discount and that default placement – so continuity pays off.
Why Annual?
One predictable cost you can budget for. It also includes time to refresh your imagery and content at renewal – keeping your listing current year after year.
Launch Timing and Membership Start Date
Your first-year membership starts when the service officially launches – not when you sign. If your listing goes live ahead of full launch, you benefit from that extra exposure time at no additional charge. First-year members may receive more than a full year of visibility for their initial membership period.
What’s Included vs Optional
Transparency matters. Here’s exactly what the Service Fee covers, and what costs extra if you want it.
Included in Service Fee
- Full business profile and listing
- Core 360 degree virtual tour imagery
- Photo gallery (standard package)
- Accessibility information capture
- All hosting and delivery
- Links to your social media and e-stores
- Google Maps integration
- The Hook display
- Annual content refresh at renewal
- Platform updates and improvements
Optional Extras (Separate Pricing)
- Additional 360 scenes beyond standard package
- Additional gallery images beyond standard
- Embed licensing (for your own website)
- Bespoke photography packages
- Priority scheduling
All optional extras are clearly itemised on our Service Fees page, and bespoke work is quoted before any commitment. You always know the total cost before approving.
Ready to Join Manchester’s Premier Business Directory?
The sooner you join, the better your position and the more you save. Early-adopter discounts are available now – but only until those positions are gone.
Positions are filling. Early numbers mean locked-in savings – for life.
Questions?
We’re happy to discuss how AroundManchester.com® can work for your business:
- Contact Us – Get in touch with our team
- How It Works – Detailed explanation of our system
- Service Fees – Complete pricing information