Should you list free or go for a paid launch?
Pick the right launch option for your opening—free takes patience, paid gets you live straight away.
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When you open a new local business, New Biz Launches gives you two ways to get known in your neighbourhood.
Start free, or launch now
A free listing puts you on our map with a basic profile. People can see what you're opening and follow along as you get ready. However, some of the richer bits—your founder story, milestones, screenshots, demo video and comparisons—stay locked until you upgrade. We'll need our badge on your website before we publish, and you'll go into a queue: expect to be live about 6-8 weeks out. You'll get a nofollow link, so search engines won't pick you up yet.
A paid launch costs $5 and flips the script. Go live now, or pick the exact week you want to open. No badge needed. Your whole profile unlocks straight away, and we give you a dofollow link that search engines will index, so locals can find you online.
Make it yours with add-ons
Choosing your launch week is included in a paid launch. If you are on a free listing and do not want to wait in the free queue, Skip the queue costs $9 and lets you pick your week. Get a labelled Featured slot on the homepage for $19. Add extra categories or bundle options for more reach. You can tweak these anytime.
Change your mind anytime
Start free and thinking bigger? Upgrade to paid whenever you're ready, right from /account/listings. No rush—it's your opening, your way.
Questions people ask
- How long until my free listing goes live?
- About 6-8 weeks. With a paid launch, you choose the week, or go live straight away.
- What's the difference in what people see?
- Free listings show your basics, but lock founder story, milestones, videos and comparisons. Paid unlocks everything, and search engines can find you.
- Can I upgrade later?
- Yes. Start free and upgrade to paid from /account/listings whenever you're ready.