Setting up your local business storefront on Rambla takes about 15 minutes. Once your profile is live, locals near you can discover your business in the Discover tab, follow you to get updates, and start earning rewards through your loyalty program — all in one place, no separate apps required.
Key Takeaways
- You'll need a logo and a cover image before you start — everything else can be filled in as you go
- The setup wizard has four steps: business info, branding, hours, and go live
- Everything can be updated after launch, so don't let perfection slow you down
- Once live, your next step is setting up a loyalty program or posting your first update
Before you start
Have these ready before you open the setup wizard — it'll save you switching back and forth:
- Business name and address
- Logo — square format, PNG or JPG, 400×400px or larger
- Cover image — landscape, 1200×480px or larger, PNG or JPG
None of these are permanent. You can update all of them later from your dashboard, so don't let perfection block you from getting started.
Step 1: Business info
Fill in your business name, category, and a short description.
Category determines where your business appears in the Discover tab — choose the one that fits best. If nothing quite fits, pick the closest match; you can always reach out to us to suggest a new category.
Description appears on your storefront page and in search results — this is part of how locals find your business on Rambla. Keep it to 2–3 sentences. Write it for a local who's never heard of you: what do you do, what makes you different, and why should they follow you? Avoid generic phrases like "quality products and great service" — they don't tell anyone anything.
Step 2: Branding
Upload your logo and cover image, then choose a brand color.
Your brand color gets applied to your storefront header, your loyalty card, and your follow button. If you're not sure what to use, we'll suggest one based on your logo. You can change it any time — updates apply immediately across your whole profile.
Cover image tips: Use a photo that shows your space or your product at its best. Natural light, clean backgrounds, and a bit of personality go a long way. This is the first visual impression most locals will have of your business.
Step 3: Hours
Set your regular weekly opening hours. Locals see these on your profile — it saves them a Google search and builds trust that your listing is being maintained.
If you're just getting started and your hours aren't fully settled yet, set something reasonable for now. You can update them any time from your dashboard, and changes go live immediately.
Step 4: Go live
Hit Publish to make your profile visible to locals. Your storefront will appear in the Discover tab for people near your location. See the full storefront feature overview if you want to understand everything your profile can do.
What to do right after going live:
- Set up a loyalty program — customers who follow you immediately see your loyalty card in their Rewards tab. Even a simple punch card gives them a reason to come back. Set up your loyalty program →
- Post your first update — locals who follow you will get a notification. Introduce yourself, share what's on, or just say hello. Learn about updates and promotions →
- Share your profile link — your storefront has a unique URL you can share anywhere: on receipts, on your window, on Instagram. The more followers you have from day one, the more reach your first post gets.
Your profile is live — you're ready to start building a local following. If you want to understand everything Rambla can do for your business, see the full feature overview.