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ShowMeLocal
What ShowMeLocal is
ShowMeLocal is a web-based business directory and growth toolkit connecting consumers with small-to-medium businesses. Businesses can submit or claim local listings, and profiles can show reviews and verified status. Every listing includes a free Contact Hub with one link and up to four buttons for calls, directions, a website, and contact. Reputation tools monitor reviews, alert businesses to new feedback, and suggest AI-generated replies; listed sources include Google Business Profile, Facebook, Foursquare, ShowMeLocal, and Tripadvisor. Live Posts publishes updates and events from one place, with destinations depending on the plan: Free posts only on ShowMeLocal, Basic includes one external platform, Deluxe two, and Platinum all supported platforms. The free plan costs nothing. Paid plans are $49.99 a month for Basic, $79.99 a month for Deluxe, and $119.99 a month for Platinum. ShowMeLocal says it was established in 2006 and is based in New York City. Some business solutions beyond the directory may be available only in the United States. Support is by email during listed weekday hours, and claimed-listing requests must come from the business owner's email.
Who it suits
It suits local businesses seeking a directory listing, review monitoring, or tools to publish updates across supported destinations. Consumers can use its directory to find small-to-medium businesses.
What it does well
- Free listing and Contact Hub
- Businesses can create or claim listings
- Review monitoring with alerts and reply suggestions
- Live Posts supports multiple destinations on paid plans
What to know first
- Free Live Posts publish only on ShowMeLocal
- Support is email-only
- Some business solutions may be US-only
Limits
The Free plan costs nothing and limits Live Posts to ShowMeLocal; it includes one photo or video, one coupon, one event, five blog posts, and no file uploads. Basic includes one external Live Posts platform, Deluxe two, and Platinum all supported platforms.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ShowMeLocal listing · Live Posts on ShowMeLocal only · distribution to ShowMeLocal listing · 1 photo/video, 1 coupon, 1 event, 5 blog posts · 0 file uploads · AutoInspire 5 calls/mo | Free |
| Platinum | Live Posts on all platforms · distribution to 28+ platforms · SML Agent full access · unlimited photos/videos, coupons, events, blog posts, file uploads and AutoInspire | $119.99 a month |
| Basic | 1 Live Posts platform · Google + Facebook distribution · SML Agent 14-day preview · 10 photos/videos, coupons and events · unlimited blog posts and AutoInspire · 5 file uploads | $49.99 a month |
| Deluxe | 2 Live Posts platforms · distribution to 28+ platforms · SML Agent 14-day preview · unlimited photos/videos, coupons, events, blog posts, file uploads and AutoInspire | $79.99 a month |
As showmelocal.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the ShowMeLocal website.
- Submit a free listing or claim an existing business listing.
- Use the free Contact Hub included with the listing.
- Choose a plan based on the Live Posts destinations and listing allowances you need.
- Publish updates and events to the destinations included in your plan.
Verdict
ShowMeLocal pairs local listings with review tools and plan-dependent publishing features. Businesses should check which destinations and tools are included in the plan they need.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing, and listing submission is free.
What do the paid plans cost?
Basic costs $49.99 a month, Deluxe costs $79.99 a month, and Platinum costs $119.99 a month.
Where can Live Posts publish?
Supported destinations include Google Business Profile, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and a business website. Free listings publish on ShowMeLocal only; Basic includes one external platform, Deluxe two, and Platinum all supported platforms.
What does the free Contact Hub include?
Each listing includes one link and up to four buttons for calls, directions, a website, and contact.
Which review sources do the reputation tools display?
The displayed sources are Google Business Profile, Facebook, Foursquare, ShowMeLocal, and Tripadvisor.
How can I contact support?
Support is by email, Monday through Friday, 8am–6pm EST (US). Requests for already claimed listings must come from the business owner's email.
Facts from ShowMeLocal's own pages
- API and partnerships
- ShowMeLocal invites high-volume data providers to inquire about its API solution and says its advertising feed offers integration and customizable units. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Business listings
- Businesses can create or claim a listing to appear in local searches. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Company history
- ShowMeLocal says it was established in 2006 and is a privately owned company based in New York City. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Contact Hub
- Every listing includes a free Contact Hub with one link and up to four buttons for calls, directions, website, and contact. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2006 · showmelocal.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Geographic availability
- Business solutions beyond the directory may be available in the United States only, and Listing Audit and Lead Generation are provided by third-party partners. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States · showmelocal.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Live Posts
- Live Posts lets businesses publish updates and events from one place to Google Business Profile, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and their website. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Posting limits
- Free listings publish on ShowMeLocal only; Basic includes one external platform, Deluxe two, and Platinum all supported platforms. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Premium Contact Hub
- Premium Contact Hub adds unlimited action buttons, custom links, WhatsApp, Telegram, quote requests, custom colors, Google review button, after-hours actions, and click tracking. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ShowMeLocal describes itself as a global business directory and growth toolkit connecting consumers with small-to-medium businesses. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Review monitoring
- The reputation tools monitor reviews, send alerts about new feedback, and offer AI-generated reply suggestions. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Review sources
- The reputation page displays Google Business Profile, Facebook, Foursquare, ShowMeLocal, and Tripadvisor as review sources. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is email-only, with listed hours Monday through Friday, 8am–6pm EST (US). · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Support restrictions
- For already claimed listings, support requests must come from the business owner's email; generic or agency emails and on-behalf requests are not supported. · showmelocal.com, 4 Oct 2026
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