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How to Acquire, Engage & Retain Customers with Foursquare

4,931 views · Published 4 January 2011 · 2:15 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: Howcast · 2011 · Howto & Style

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Step 1: Claim your business
Sign up for a free user account at "foursquare.com":http://foursquare.com/. Then, search for your business and, if you’re the manager, click the claim button to get started. 

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If your business is not listed, add it at foursquare.com/addvenue.

Step 2: Create specials
Foursquare specials are a great way to attract new customers and reward your most loyal ones. Use the easy tools on foursquare.com to set up promotions to match your goal of acquisition or retention -- or both! Once approved, specials are indicated in the places list, when someone checks in nearby, and every time a user checks in at your location. 

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You can easily manage specials across multiple locations by claiming more than one venue.

Step 3: Analytics
Click on Venue Stats to see check-in data from your customers, including popular days and times and which visitors are most loyal. Use the information provided by foursquare to help tailor specials and grow your customer base.

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Use the timeline toolbar at the top of the page to dig deeper into the data.

Step 4: Refine over time
Measure the success of your specials with foursquare's free stats and analytics. Track brand perception and find out what customers are saying via the built-in Tips. Then, use what you've learned to adjust specials, highlight favorite dishes, reward your loyal customers, and help drive more people through your doors.

Step 5: Get creative
Find creative ways to interact with both new and repeat customers. Set up exclusive promotions, campaigns, and events, like swarm parties and joint specials with other local retailers.

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Link your current rewards programs to foursquare, making it easy to connect check-ins to loyalty card swipes. 

Step 6: Connect with your customers
Provide value and connect with your customers with Foursquare. Questions? Visit "support.foursquare.com":http://support.foursquare.com/home to learn more.

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