---
title: "Foursquare For Business App"
date: 2013-02-04
author: "Courtney Robertson"
categories:
  - name: "Mobile Marketing"
    url: "/category/mobile.md"
tags:
  - name: "Android"
    url: "/tag/android.md"
  - name: "App Store"
    url: "/tag/app-store.md"
  - name: "business"
    url: "/tag/business.md"
  - name: "Facebook"
    url: "/tag/facebook.md"
  - name: "Foursquare"
    url: "/tag/foursquare.md"
  - name: "iOS"
    url: "/tag/ios.md"
  - name: "twitter"
    url: "/tag/twitter.md"
---

# Foursquare For Business App

Foursquare can be a powerful tool for local businesses to be discovered by their community and now has a stand-alone [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/foursquare-for-business/id582686438?mt=8 "Foursquare for Business App iOS") and Android app for business owners. It’s important to [claim your local listing](https://courtneyr.dev/2011/05/30/why-claim-your-business-listing/ "Why claim your business listing") on Foursquare before using the app. Open the app to view the venues you manage. In to top left you can switch to see a different venue.

[![20130203-183234.jpg](https://courtneyr.dev/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Foursquare for Business app screenshot)](<https://courtneyr.dev/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Foursquare for Business app screenshot>)Select the appropriate location:

[![20130203-183251.jpg](https://courtneyr.dev/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130203-183251.jpg) \[JPG, 42.23 KB\]](https://courtneyr.dev/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130203-183251.jpg)Once you are viewing your venue, you can compose a status update and upload photos.

[![20130203-183310.jpg](https://courtneyr.dev/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130203-183310.jpg) \[JPG, 55.08 KB\]](https://courtneyr.dev/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130203-183310.jpg)Managing your specials can be done easily from the app as well. However, you’ll need to create your specials from a computer browser. Specials can include discounts on purchases for repeat visitors or the “mayor” – your most frequent Foursquare user.

[![20130203-183325.jpg](https://courtneyr.dev/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130203-183325.jpg) \[JPG, 152.08 KB\]](https://courtneyr.dev/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130203-183325.jpg)You’ll be able to see the stats of your visitors by visiting the Analytics section of the app. This can be important insight into who and how frequently customers are visiting.

[![20130203-183333.jpg](https://courtneyr.dev/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130203-183333.jpg) \[JPG, 136.51 KB\]](https://courtneyr.dev/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130203-183333.jpg)Foursquare for Business can be helpful for local business owners. Even if your region isn’t very tech-savvy, visitors to your area are likely already hunting for services you offer. By having a presence, you’ll be helping mobile customers discover your business.