For Bowie businesses
Get found by people in Bowie.
List your business free. Go Verified and we check it with the state and by phone, so neighbors know you're the real thing.
Free listing: no card needed. Verified: cancel any time.
How it works
Three steps to get listed
Claim or add your listing
Search for your business. If it's already here, claim it. If not, add it. Free for any business with a Bowie address.
Confirm it's yours
We call the number on your listing with a code. Enter the code and the listing is yours to edit.
Go Verified when you're ready
We check your business with the Maryland business registry, then the badge, photos and quote form switch on.
Plans
Free, or Verified
Start free. Upgrade when you want more.
Free
$0forever
- Name, phone, address, hours and map
- Short description (250 characters)
- 1 photo
- Reply to reviews and questions
- Show up in search and your category
- No Verified badge
- No website link or quote form
Verified
$19/mo
Locked in while you stay. After the first 25: $29/mo or $290/yr.
- Everything in Free
- Verified badge, after our state and phone check
- Listed first in your category
- Full description, logo and up to 20 photos
- Website and social links
- Quote request form, sent to your email
- Your own FAQ (up to 6 questions)
- Monthly views, calls and website clicks
Prices in US dollars. Paid monthly by card. No contract: cancel any time and your listing stays up as a free listing.
The badge
What “Verified” means here
Paying doesn't earn the badge. Passing the check does.
Maryland business registry
We look your business up in the state's business records and match the name and address.
A phone call to your business
We call the number on your listing to confirm it's answered by your business.
A Bowie address
Your business has a Bowie mailing address: 20715, 20716, 20720 or 20721.
Most checks are done within 2 business days.
What paying doesn't buy
- You can't remove or hide reviews. You can reply to any review and report one that breaks our guidelines. We decide, not the business.
- You can't pay to rank above other Verified businesses. Among Verified businesses, the order comes from ratings.
- No ads on your page. Other businesses can't advertise on your listing.
Your dashboard
See what your listing does for you
Verified businesses get a simple monthly count.Example numbers
- New 5-star review from a neighborReply
- New question: “Do you work Saturdays?”Answer
- New quote requestSent to your email
Compare
How it compares
Keep your free Google listing. This is one more place Bowie residents find you.
| Option | Monthly price | Who sees it | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie Local Verified | $19/mo founding, then $29/mo | People searching in Bowie | None |
| Yelp Upgrade Package | $180 | Nationwide audience | See Yelp's terms |
| Patch Business Pro | $79 per community | Patch readers | See Patch's terms |
| Google Business Profile | Free | Google Search and Maps | None |
Prices from each company's published pricing pages, checked September 2026. They may change.
Questions from business owners
Is there a contract?
No. Verified is month to month. Cancel from your dashboard any time.
What happens if I cancel Verified?
Your listing stays up as a free listing. The badge, extra photos, website link and quote form switch off at the end of the month you've paid for. There are no partial refunds.
What is the founding member price?
The first 25 businesses to go Verified pay $19/mo, and keep that price for as long as they stay subscribed. After that, Verified is $29/mo or $290/yr.
Who can list?
Any business with a Bowie mailing address (ZIP 20715, 20716, 20720 or 20721). Home-based businesses can hide their street address.
Can I remove a bad review?
No, and neither can anyone else who pays. You can reply publicly, and you can report a review that breaks our review guidelines.
Do I need a website?
No. Your listing works as a simple page for your business, with your hours, photos and a way to call or request a quote.
How do I pay?
By card, through our secure checkout. You'll get a receipt by email each month.
