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Grow Your Business on
Fox Chain O’ Lakes

Join the premier business directory for the Fox Chain O’ Lakes region. Reach thousands of visitors planning lake trips, locals searching for services, and a growing online community — all from one powerful listing.

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See What’s Included

Connected Lakes

10K+

Monthly Visitors

365

Days of Exposure

100%

Self-Service Management

Why List With Us?

Fox Chain O’ Lakes is the go-to destination guide for the region. Here’s why local businesses choose us.

Get Discovered

Your business appears in our searchable directory, activity pages, and lake guides — right where tourists and locals are looking for services like yours.

Engage Customers

Receive direct messages, booking requests, and inquiries right from your listing. Built-in analytics show you exactly how customers are finding and interacting with your business.

Manage Everything

Update your listing, upload photos, create albums, submit events, and run ads — all from your dedicated Business Dashboard. No technical skills needed.

Everything You Need to Succeed

Every Business Member gets the full suite of tools — no hidden tiers, no upsells on basic features.

Full Business Profile — Name, description, hours, services, and contact details displayed beautifully
Photo Gallery & Albums — Showcase your business, products, and location with unlimited uploads
Interactive Map Listing — Customers find your exact location with one click
Direct Messaging — Receive inquiries and messages straight from your listing
Booking Requests — Accept charter bookings, reservations, and appointment requests

Business Analytics Dashboard — Track profile views, phone clicks, website clicks, and map opens
Event Promotion — Submit and promote your own events to the community calendar
Advertising Options — Purchase banner ad placements across the site for maximum exposure
Community Integration — Your business appears in lake guides, activity pages, and search results
Business Dashboard — One central hub to manage your entire online presence

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One membership. Every feature included. Choose monthly flexibility or save with an annual plan.

Monthly

$19^.99/month

Perfect for seasonal businesses or those wanting to try us out. Cancel anytime.

Full business listing
All features included
Analytics dashboard
No long-term commitment

Choose Monthly

Annual Best Value

$199/year

Save over $40 per year compared to monthly. The smart choice for established businesses.

Full business listing
All features included
Analytics dashboard
2 months free vs monthly

Choose Annual & Save

How It Works

Sign Up

Choose your plan and create your Business Member account. It takes less than 2 minutes to get started.

Build Your Listing

Fill out your business details, upload photos, set your hours, and describe your services. Our simple form guides you through every step.

Get Found

Your listing goes live in the directory. Manage everything from your Business Dashboard — update details, view analytics, and connect with customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of businesses can list?

Any business serving the Fox Chain O’ Lakes community is welcome — marinas, restaurants, lodging, fishing charters, boat rentals, shops, services, recreation, and more. If you serve visitors or locals in the area, there’s a category for you.

Can I update my listing after it’s published?

Absolutely. Your Business Dashboard gives you full control to edit your listing details, update hours, swap photos, and manage everything at any time — no support ticket needed.

How quickly will my listing go live?

Most listings are reviewed and published within 24 hours. Once live, your business immediately appears in the directory, search results, and relevant lake and activity pages.

What’s the difference between monthly and annual?

Both plans include the exact same features. The annual plan simply saves you over $40 per year compared to paying monthly — that’s like getting 2 months free.

Can I cancel at any time?

Yes. Monthly members can cancel any time with no penalty. Annual members are billed once per year and can choose not to renew when their term is up.

Do you offer advertising beyond the listing?

Yes! Business Members can purchase banner ad placements across the site for additional visibility. Ad options are available from your Business Dashboard once your membership is active.

Ready to Grow Your Business?

Join the Fox Chain O’ Lakes business community and start reaching more customers today. Setup takes less than 5 minutes.

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