Attract Customers Right on Their Phones
The Block Island App Has Landed
Jump on board the #1 Rated mobile guide for Block Island.
Based on 3rd party analytics data from July 4 – September 31, 2018
List Your Business
on the Block Island App
Get in front of everyone on the Block from day-trippers to islanders right on their phones. Our Basic Listing option includes the following feature:
Promote Your Business
Let visitors know what is unique about your business with a 100-word description. Change your description at any time.
Show Off Your Business
A picture is worth a thousand words. Use a couple photos to motivate customers to come in and try your products and/or services.
Find Your Location on a Map
Clearly show where your business is located on our map of Block Island and give customers automated directions to your location.
Basic Listing example .
Be Easy to Contact
One touch Action Buttons that make it easy for people to call your business, email you, or visit your website right from their phone.
Navigate to Your Business
Not only list your address but include a geo-tag on our digital map that allows customers to quickly find and navigate to your business.
How Far Away?
Display in real time the distance to your business from a visitor’s location so they know how far away they are and how to find you.
Juice Your Listing with
Enhanced/Premium Features
Upgrade your listing to attract new customers and encourage repeat business.
Our Enhanced/Premium features follow.
Make a Bigger Splash
Attract more customers by adding additional photos and more information to your listing. Use additional images and an enhanced description of your products and services to pilot more customers into your place of business.
Incentivize with Smart Coupons
Go beyond simple print coupons with Smart Coupons. Get creative with how you give customers discounts. Example ideas include:
- Give 25% off your first meal during the summer
- First 10 customers get 30% off the next two weeks
- Come in between noon and 4pm and get 15% off
Get Your Events Highlighted
Get your key events included in the BI app calendar. Your announcement will appear on the app home screen on the day of the event as well as in the upcoming event listings.
The net results will be more people coming to your special event!
Add Menus, Band Schedules, Brochures, and More
Include links to all your business PDFs. Make it easy for visitors to get more useful info right on their phone. Link to menus, schedules, brochures or any other printed materials you have.
Build Your Community
Add a discussion board to your listing to bring your content to life, fuel colorful discussions, efficiently moderate comments, and build engaged communities.
Appear in More Categories
Add multiple subcategories to your listing so visitors can find you easier. For example if you are a restaurant that serves American, Seafood and Italian cuisine you will appear in all related categories. In addition, it makes it easier for you to be found via the apps search functions.
Block Island App Pricing
Select the listing option best suited to your business.
Basic Listing
- 100-word business description
- Up to two images
- Address & geo location tag on map
- Action buttons – one touch to call and email
- Listing in one subcategory
About a sandwich & drink at the the BIG.
Enhanced Listing
- 200-word business description
- Up to three images
- Address & geo location tag on map
- Action buttons - one touch to call and email
- Listing in up to three subcategories
- PDF inclusion
- One live Smart Coupon
- Three event calendar listings
- Live commenting
About a round trip ferry ticket & a coffee.
Premium Listing
- Unlimited description & advanced formatting
- Up to five images
- Address & geo location tag on map
- Actions buttons - one touch to call and email
- Listing in up to five subcategories
- Multiple PDF inclusions
- Up to 3 live Smart Coupons
- Coupon analytic reports
- Ten event calendar listings
- Live commenting
- Social media links
About a dinner & a drink out...probably less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions we get about the Block Island App.
How do I add my text and images?
After you sign up, you will be linked to an electronic form where you can write your business description, add images, links and other information. You will get a chance to edit your review once it's live as well.
What type of business can I list?
Restaurants, shops, grocery stores, bars, real estate agencies or whatever service or product you sell. Our goal is to give the Block Island App users access to as many businesses as possible.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards - Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover. If you would like to pay by check, just let us know and we will make it possible.
I have an off island business can I list it?
Yes, as long as you provide a product or service that anyone on Block Island needs, then absolutely you can list it. Feel free to send us an email with any questions. Send inquiries to: [email protected]
Do you have sample listings?
Yes we do. Just download the app. Next select the menu on top left of screen. Scroll down to the bottom and select "List My Business". Here you will see example listings for Basic, Enhanced and Premium options. In addition, you can see all live listings.
Do you offer free listings?
We only offer free basic listings for local government and non-profit organizations. We gave many Block Island businesses free listings for our first year but now have to charge to keep the app live and updated. Please contact us if you have more questions.
What phones and devices does it work on?
The app is optimized to work on all Apple and Android phones. In addition, it will work on any device via a browser, just go to m.theblockislandapp.com. For use on Block Island we recommend using the mobile app for the best experience.
How long is my listing in the app?
All paid listings are for the calendar year. The app is live 24 X 7 and 365 days a year. So even during the winter your listing is still active. You can update your description if you are off island so people are aware but you stay present on peoples' phones year round.
Great User Feedback
“Love the Block Island App. Knowing when to go fishing has never been easier with the tide chart and weather right on my phone.”
John Gasner
Year Round Islander
“Love instant access to taxi numbers and boat schedules. Just find a restaurant and bam I can call them for a reservation."
Steph Fletcher
Summer Visitor
“The App keeps me up to date with all the local news and all the local events on the Block! Super convenient and easy to use wherever you are on the Island. Love the continual updates.”
Erin King
Summer Worker
“All I can say is wow! This App is the best thing to come to Block Island in a long time. Finally the Block has embraced the power of technology and this App has made my trip to BI easy and relaxing.”
Victor Ron
Day Tripper
Mission and Founders
Paper guides, paper maps, paper phone books, slow web sites, poor internet connectivity…welcome to Block Island. That was until Rob and his nephew Will came up with a better solution. The Block Island App the definitive app for the Island. Everything right on your phone even with spotty connectivity.
Our mission is to give visitors and islander alike easy access to ferry schedules, restaurants and shopping information, outdoor activities, weather and tide schedules, upcoming events, Island services, BI Times news and more right on their phone. In addition, we give Island stores, restaurants and service providers new ways to reach and promote their place of business.
We hope you like it and tell your friends about us!
Rob Lucier
CoFounder
Rob has worked in a variety of internet startups and e-commerce companies. He has been coming to the island since 1984, worked as a Joe at the BIG, and has a family summer home on the island.
Will Gasner
CoFounder
Will grew up on Block Island and is also a 12th generation Islander. He currently runs a web development company and a social media marketing agency in Providence, RI. He still spends the summer season living on the Island.