The Hammer Business Directory

Put Your Business in Front of Hamilton

Join the directory trusted by the community behind Hamilton’s largest local Facebook page. Whether you’re a one-person shop or an established brand, there’s a plan for you.

60,000+ Facebook Followers
Millions Monthly Views
Thousands Newsletter Subscribers
Directory Plans

Simple Plans. Real Results.

Every Hamilton business deserves to be found. Start with a free listing and upgrade when you’re ready to grow.

Free
Basic Listing
Get on the map — no strings attached.
$0 / forever
  • Business name & tagline
  • Address & basic contact info
  • Service category & price range
  • One photo
  • Listed in directory search results

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Perfect for any Hamilton business that wants to be found online in a trusted local directory.
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Starter
Verified Listing
Stand out with a full profile and real promotion.
$12 / month $97/year — save 33%
  • Everything in Free, plus:
  • Full business profile with multiple photos
  • Shoutout on The Hammer’s Facebook page
  • Subscriber-exclusive deals section
  • Verified business badge
  • Enhanced search placement

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Great for small businesses and sole proprietors ready to reach new customers across Hamilton.
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Featured
Trusted Partner
The full Hammer treatment — we come to you.
$125 / month $997/year — save 34%
  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Video feature on your profile
  • Newsletter feature & spotlight
  • Additional Facebook promotion (Live, Reels)
  • In-person visit with photos & owner interview
  • Quote request forms on your profile
  • Trusted Partner website badge & sticker
  • Contest & giveaway eligibility

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Ideal for established businesses that want ongoing visibility, content, and direct lead generation.
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Flagship
Landmark Sponsor
Be the name Hamilton associates with your industry.
$1,000+ / month
  • Everything in Featured, plus:
  • Pinned post on Facebook (timed exclusivity)
  • Cross-promotion on all partner pages
  • Custom social content creation
  • Homepage feature placement
  • Newsletter section sponsorship
  • Vetted business badge & sticker (licences, insurance verified)
  • Priority on all contests & events

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Built for high-value businesses — real estate, legal, dental, automotive — that want to own their category in Hamilton.
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🎪 Promote Your Event

Free calendar listing for any Hamilton event. Want the full spotlight? We’ll feature you across everything.

Calendar Listing
Free
Full Promotion
From $250

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Why The Hammer

This Isn’t a Generic Directory

We’re not a faceless listings site. We’re the community page Hamilton already trusts — now with a directory built to send real customers your way.

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Built-In Audience

Your listing doesn’t sit in a vacuum. It’s backed by a 60,000+ follower Facebook community, a growing newsletter, and millions of monthly views.

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Hyper-Local

We’re not trying to be Yelp. We exclusively cover Hamilton and the surrounding area — which means every visitor is a potential customer.

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Community Trust

When The Hammer recommends a business, people listen. Our audience is engaged, loyal, and actively looking for local spots to support.

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More Than a Listing

Paid plans include real promotion — Facebook posts, newsletter features, in-person visits, video content. We don’t just list you. We spotlight you.

FAQ

Common Questions

Absolutely. Every business can start with a free listing to get on the map. When you’re ready for more visibility and promotion, upgrading is seamless — your existing profile and reviews carry over.
Any legitimate Hamilton-area business — restaurants, retail, services, trades, health & wellness, professional services, and more. If you serve the Hamilton community, you belong here.
Those are passive directories — people find you only if they’re already searching. The Hammer actively promotes your business through our newsletter, social media, and community. It’s the difference between having a sign and having a friend who tells the whole neighbourhood about you.
Flagship partners go through a vetting process where we verify business licences, insurance, and other relevant credentials. The Certified badge signals to customers that your business has been verified and meets a higher standard of trust.
Free and Starter listings are commitment-free — cancel anytime. Featured and Flagship plans are billed monthly but we recommend giving it at least 3 months to see full results. Annual billing is available at a significant discount.
Any event organiser can submit events for free — they’ll appear in our calendar and on the site. For full promotion including Facebook posts, newsletter mentions, and a featured event page, packages start at $250.
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Ready to Reach Hamilton?

Claim your free listing in minutes, or get in touch to learn more about our paid plans. We’d love to have you in the directory.

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