Documentation Business Directory

Business Directory

💼 What is the Bottoms Up Business Directory?

The Business Directory is a free, public listing of Pubs, Bars, Restaurants, and other similar establishments globally. It helps customers discover local businesses and connects them with quality suppliers.

Why List Your Business?

  • Free Exposure: All subscription tiers include directory listing
  • Local SEO: Improve your visibility in local search results
  • Customer Discovery: Customers actively searching for businesses like yours
  • Build Trust: Professional presence on an established platform
  • Direct Contact: Customers can easily find your contact information

100% Free: Directory listing is included with all plans, including the free tier. No hidden costs.

How the Directory Works

For Businesses (You)

  1. Create Account: Register on Bottoms Up
  2. Complete Profile: Fill in all your business information
  3. Mark Complete: Check "Profile Completed" when ready
  4. Go Live: Your listing appears in the public directory
  5. Get Found: Customers discover and contact you

For Customers (Public Users)

Customers can browse the directory and:

  • Search by business name or category
  • Filter by county or region
  • View business profiles with full details
  • See location on Google Maps (if you've added it)
  • Contact businesses directly via phone, email, or website

Directory Search & Filtering

The directory includes powerful search features:

  • Text Search: Search by business name or description keywords
  • Category Filter: Filter by Pub, Bar, Restaurant, etc.
  • County Filter: Find businesses in specific counties
  • View Options: Switch between grid and list view
  • Pagination: Choose to show 20, 40, 60, 80, or 100 businesses per page

Your Directory Listing

Your public listing shows:

  • Business name and logo
  • Business category
  • Full address and location
  • Business description
  • Contact information (phone, email, website)
  • Google Maps location (if added)
  • Subscription badge (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)

Onboarded vs Not Onboarded Badge

Directory listings show one of two statuses:

  • Onboarded (Green Badge): Business has completed profile and is actively using Bottoms Up
  • Not Yet Onboarded (Gray Badge): Business is listed but hasn't completed registration

Pro Tip: Complete your profile fully to get the "Onboarded" badge. This increases trust and makes customers more likely to contact you.

Premium Features by Subscription

All Plans (Including Free)

  • Directory listing
  • Basic business information
  • Contact details
  • Category assignment

Bronze & Silver Plans

  • All Free features
  • Priority placement in search results
  • Profile view statistics
  • Enhanced listing display

Gold & Platinum Plans

  • All Bronze/Silver features
  • Top tier placement
  • Featured business badge
  • Advanced analytics
  • Priority support

Optimizing Your Directory Presence

To maximize visibility and customer engagement:

  • Complete Your Profile: 100% completion ranks higher in searches
  • Use Keywords: Include terms customers search for
  • Add Photos: Listings with logos get more clicks
  • Update Regularly: Keep information current (hours, offerings)
  • Add Google Maps: Help customers find your physical location
  • Write Compelling Description: Tell your story, highlight what makes you unique

Viewing Your Public Listing

To see how your business appears to customers:

  1. Log in to your dashboard
  2. Click "View Directory Listing" in Quick Actions
  3. Or visit the public directory and search for your business

Updating Your Listing

Changes to your business profile automatically update your directory listing. Simply:

  1. Go to your Business Profile page
  2. Make your changes
  3. Save
  4. Changes appear instantly in the directory