Get found by Markham locals
looking for businesses like yours.
MarkhamBusiness.com is the local business directory and news source for Markham and Richmond Hill. Free to list, simple to manage, designed to convert local searches into customers walking through your door.
1,031
Businesses listed
14
Plazas covered
84
Editorial articles
2
Cities served
Why list your business with us
Built specifically for the Markham and Richmond Hill local market — not a giant national directory that buries you at page 17.
Optimized for local search
Every listing page is server-rendered, structured for Google's Local Pack, and tagged for AI engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude — so when someone searches for your category in Markham, you show up.
Hyperlocal audience
Our editorial focus is exclusively Markham and Richmond Hill. The people on this site are looking for businesses in your neighbourhood, not browsing GTA-wide.
Editorial that drives traffic
We publish ~12 articles a month covering local food, news, and guides. Featured listings get woven into the relevant ones — that's referral traffic you can't buy on Google.
Real owner controls
Claim your listing, edit details, upload photos, manage hours. No agency middlemen, no monthly meetings — just a self-serve dashboard built for busy owners.
Trust signals built in
Verified badges, Google rating display, JSON-LD structured data, and quarterly editorial reviews give customers confidence before they call you.
AI-engine ready
We've engineered the site to be cited by AI search engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.). When customers ask AI 'best dim sum in Markham,' our listings get pulled.
Pricing that scales with you
Start free. Upgrade when you see results.
Free
- Claim and manage your listing
- Name, address, phone, hours, website
- Up to 3 photos
- Listed on browse + category pages
- Google Maps embed + directions link
Premium
or $375/year (save ~20%)
- Everything in Free, plus:
- ✓ Verified badge on your listing
- ★ Top of category page
- Up to 3 active promotions (deals, specials, events)
- Lead capture form on your listing
- Call & click tracking — see who contacts you
- Unlimited photos + video embed
- Quarterly editorial review
VIP
or $949/year (save ~20%)
- Everything in Premium, plus:
- 🌟 Featured slot on the homepage
- 🎁 Your deals shown in homepage "Local Deals" rail
- Up to 6 active promotions, schedulable in advance
- Detailed analytics dashboard
- AI-engine priority (curated for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude search)
- Up to 3 business locations
- Quarterly newsletter mention + social media spotlight
- Priority email support (24hr)
All prices in CAD. Cancel anytime, no long-term contracts. Volume discounts available for multi-location operators — contact us.
A-la-carte
Pro photography
$199 one-time
A-la-carte
Listing copywriting
$99 one-time
A-la-carte
New business launch
$299 one-time
How it works
Claim or submit
Search for your business. If we already list you, claim it. If not, submit it in 60 seconds.
Verify ownership
Quick email + business document check. Most claims approved within 1 business day.
Upgrade if you want
Stay free or upgrade to Verified or Featured for more visibility.
Manage your listing
Edit details, photos, hours, and offers anytime from your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is the free listing really free, forever?
Yes — and there's no time limit, no trial, no credit card required. You can run a free listing as long as you like, and upgrade if and when it makes sense for your business.
How many people actually visit MarkhamBusiness.com?
We're in active growth and publish detailed monthly traffic reports to active subscribers. Contact us and we'll share the current month's numbers — including category-specific traffic — so you can decide if the audience matches yours.
What's the difference between Verified and Featured?
Verified is a yearly trust badge that shows we have confirmed your business is real and we update your details quarterly. Featured is a paid promotional placement that pushes your listing to the top of category pages and the homepage.
Do you write paid editorial?
We write sponsored content separately from our editorial, and it's always clearly labelled. Our regular editorial roundups remain merit-based — paying for a Featured listing does not buy positive coverage.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. All paid plans are month-to-month or annual. Cancel anytime from your dashboard; we will not charge you again.
What if I have multiple locations?
Each physical location gets its own listing. We offer volume discounts for 3+ locations — get in touch.
Ready to be discovered?
Start with a free listing in 60 seconds. Upgrade when you're ready.