Boston's Small Business Visibility Initiative
We help Boston's small and medium-sized businesses turn online visibility into real foot traffic and repeat customers — during the city's biggest events and every day in between. Always free.
About
Boston Boost is an ongoing initiative helping small and medium-sized businesses across Boston get discovered, get visited, and grow — through workshops, one-on-one consultations, and partnerships with Meet Boston, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Boston's Office of Economic Opportunity.
What makes us different: hands-on marketing support paired with a public platform — a business directory, an events and deals hub, and a gamified “Passport” that rewards locals and visitors for exploring Boston's small businesses in person.
Services
A scored, 120-point checklist covering your Google Business Profile, reviews, website, local SEO, event-readiness, and social presence — with a clear rating from "Low Visibility" to "Highly Discoverable" and a prioritized action list.
Hands-on work getting your Google listing — plus matching Apple Business Connect and Bing Places profiles — fully optimized so locals and visitors find you first.
Campaigns tied to Boston's biggest moments: visitor guides and social content, translated fan campaigns for international visitors, watch-party packages, event-day activations, and industry playbooks.
We connect you with hotels, Airbnb hosts, Meet Boston, the Chamber, local BIDs, micro-influencers, and transport providers — and manage your reviews across every platform, since recent reviews count most.
A free listing in our directory and map, a spot in our Events & Deals feed, our gamified neighborhood Passport — plus ongoing workshops (Visibility; Campaigns & Partnerships; Reviews) and one-on-one consultations.
Events & Deals
Events and offers from local businesses, updated by our team. Stop by, say hi, and claim the deal in person.
Featured Businesses
A rotating showcase of Boston Boost businesses. Find them all on the map below.
Food & Drink · Seaport
Neighborhood coffee and pastries steps from the waterfront.
Retail · Back Bay
Locally made clothing and gifts on Newbury Street.
Beauty & Wellness · South Boston
Facials, nails, and self-care from a family-run studio.
Entertainment · Downtown
Small-group walking tours through Boston's history.
Explore
Pricing
FREE
Audits, directory listing, map placement, Events & Deals, the Passport, and workshops — all free for Boston small and medium-sized businesses.
Testimonials
“The free audit showed us exactly why we weren't showing up on Google — and how to fix it in a weekend.”
“Being on the Passport brought in visitors we'd never have reached on our own during Marathon weekend.”
“Their workshop on reviews was practical and friendly. Our rating went up within a month.”
FAQ
Still wondering about something? Reach out and we'll walk you through it.
Nothing. Our audit, directory listing, Passport participation, and workshops are free for Boston small and medium-sized businesses.
Any small or medium-sized business in the Boston area — restaurants, retail, beauty & wellness, home services, professional services, and more.
Just enter your business email below. Our team will reach out, then enter and maintain your hours, description, and deals for you — no dashboard or login needed.
A fun way for locals and visitors to explore Boston: pick a themed path, visit three qualifying businesses, collect stamps, and unlock a reward.
A 120-point checklist of your online visibility with a clear rating and a prioritized list of what to fix first.
Contact
Questions about the audit, workshops, or getting listed? Reach out — we'd love to help your business grow.