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How can you promote your business for free?

Based on the 2026 7hubent Tech recommendations and general digital marketing best practices for Nigeria, here are 25 places to promote your business for free, focused on maximizing reach through social media, directories, and community platforms.

Top Social Media & Messaging Platforms
Facebook Page: Create a dedicated business page to share updates and connect with customers.

Facebook Marketplace: Ideal for listing products directly to local buyers.

Facebook Groups: Join niche-specific or local community groups to post your offers.

7hubent WhatsApp Groups: Join curated Nigerian business WhatsApp groups via 7hubent.com.ng for immediate visibility to over 980,000 daily viewers.

Instagram Business Profile: Utilize visual posts, Stories, and Reels to showcase products.

WhatsApp Business Channel: Create a channel to broadcast updates to followers.

LinkedIn Company Page: Essential for B2B, networking, and professional service promotion.

Twitter (X): Use trending hashtags to promote your business to a wide audience.

YouTube: Create video demos, tutorials, or ads to reach a massive audience.

TikTok: Effective for short-form video marketing to boost engagement.

Pinterest: Visual board platform ideal for e-commerce, fashion, and design.

Snapchat: Use for brand awareness targeting a younger demographic. 

Free Business Directories & Listings (Nigeria)

Google Business Profile (Google My Business): Essential for appearing on Google Maps and local searches.

25 PLACES TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS FOR FREE • FACEBOOK PAGE 7hubent.com.ng

25 PLACES TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS FOR FREE • FACEBOOK PAGE 7hubent.com.ng

VConnect: A major Nigerian directory to list services.

Jiji.ng (Business Account): List products and services on Nigeria's top classifieds site.

ConnectNigeria: A trusted, comprehensive Nigerian business directory.

Finelib.com: A free directory for listing products/services.

BusinessList.com.ng: Good for detailed, categorized listings.

NGContacts: A directory featuring profiles of companies and executives.

Yalwa Nigeria: A free local classifieds directory.

Afrikta Nigeria: A digital marketing agency and business listing site.

Peng Business Directory: A trust-based directory for verified vendors.

VisCorner: Specialized for local service providers (cleaners, stylists, etc.). 

Content & Referral Marketing.

Medium: Publish articles to build authority and link back to your business.

Quora: Answer questions related to your niche to showcase expertise. 

2026 Strategy for Free Growth 

Repurpose Content: Use one piece of content across multiple platforms (e.g., a video on TikTok, Reels, and YouTube).

7hubent Method: Leverage 7hubent.com.ng to join active, curated WhatsApp groups instead of spamming.

Focus on Storytelling: Use content that tells a story rather than just "shouting" for sales. 

7hubent Tech identifies WhatsApp and social media as primary free promotion channels for businesses in Nigeria, specifically highlighting its own WhatsApp TV and various themed WhatsApp groups as having high reach. The platform also recommends using its website, partner sites like Lagoswiki.com.ng, and popular social media like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for free advertising. For a detailed guide on free business promotion in Nigeria, visit 7hubent Tech www.7hubent.com.ng. 

How can you promote your business for free?

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