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A free business listing is a page about your business in an online directory. It shows your business name, address, phone number, opening hours, photos and services, so people searching for what you sell can find and contact you. OnlineHai lists 16,100+ businesses across India, and a listing on the Basic plan is free for one year.
What a business listing usually includes
- Name, address and map location, so customers can find you and get directions.
- Phone number and contact details, so they can call before visiting.
- Business hours, so they know when you are open.
- Photos of your shop, products or work.
- A menu or services list and FAQs that answer common questions.
Why a listing helps a local business
- People search before they visit. Many customers look up a shop, clinic or service on their phone, often with the words “near me”, before they decide where to go.
- It gives you one reliable page with correct details that you can share on WhatsApp, on visiting cards or in advertisements.
- It adds another place where you can be found, in addition to your Google Business Profile, social media or your own website.
- It is low cost. A free listing needs only your time to fill in the details.
What a free listing cannot do
A listing does not guarantee customers or a particular rank in search results. Results depend on how complete and accurate your page is, how people search, and your competition. Treat it as a way to be found and trusted, along with good service, and not as a promise of sales.
Free and paid plans at a glance
| Feature | BasicFree for 1 year | Standard Business Plan₹499 / year | Premium Business Pro Plan₹799 / yearMost features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photos | Up to 20 | Up to 50 | Up to 100 |
| Address and map location | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phone and contact details | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business hours | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Menu / services list | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FAQs on your page | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tagline | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website link | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social media links | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customer enquiry (lead) form | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price range | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keywords / tags | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deals and offers | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Events | — | — | ✓ |
| Announcements | — | — | ✓ |
| Ad campaigns to promote your listing | — | — | ✓ |
| No Google ads on your listing page | — | — | ✓ |
Compare plans and list your business →
How to list your business: 5 steps
- Go to the Submit Listing page and create an account.
- Choose a plan (the Basic plan is free).
- Enter your exact business name, category, address, phone number and hours.
- Add clear photos and a short, honest description of what you do.
- Submit, then check the live page on your phone and share the link.
Our What is OnlineHai guide explains the platform in more detail.
Frequently asked questions
Is a business listing on OnlineHai really free?
Yes. The Basic plan is free for one year and includes your address and map, phone number, business hours, photos, a menu or services list and FAQs. Paid plans add more features.
Will a listing get me customers?
A listing helps people find and contact you, but it cannot guarantee customers. A complete, accurate page with good photos and a working phone number gives you the best chance.
Which businesses can be listed?
Any genuine local business or service, such as shops, clinics, schools, restaurants, repair services and professionals.
How many businesses are listed on OnlineHai?
Right now 16,100+ businesses are listed, and the number updates automatically.
Questions? Write to info@onlinehai.in or call +91 99170 02082. Ready to start? Add your business free.
