Get Your Business Online Without Building a Website
You don't need to build a full website just to give customers a professional place
to find your business online. Create a free BCITiny Business Profile with the
information and actions customers need most.
Free forever • No credit card required • No website required
Your Business Name
Plumbing and drain repair for homes and small offices.
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Address: 123 Main St, Your City
Call NowSend EmailGet DirectionsSave to Contacts
Find Us Online
Google Business ProfileFacebook
What does my business actually need online?
Start with the questions customers ask before they call or visit. A BCITiny Business Profile answers each one on a single page.
What does this business do?Your business description
When are they open?Your business hours
How do I call them?Call Now button
How do I email them?Send Email button
Where are they?Your address
How do I get there?Get Directions button
Are they on Google?Google Business Profile link
Are they on Facebook?Facebook link
How do I save their number?Save to Contacts button
What customers see
One mobile-friendly page, hosted by BCITiny.
Call NowOne tap calls your business phone.
Send EmailOpens a new email to your business address.
Get DirectionsOpens your address in their maps app, when you list one.
Visit WebsiteAppears if you add a website, now or later.
Save to ContactsDownloads a contact card with your business details.
Google Business Profile & FacebookLinks to your Google listing and your Facebook page.
Description & hoursTell customers what you do and when you are open.
Buttons appear for the details you add, so customers only see what applies to your business.
How it works
Three steps from sign-up to a live Business Profile.
1
Create your free account
Sign up in a few fields. No credit card required.
2
Add your business information
Setup walks you through your name, description, phone, email, address, hours and links.
3
Publish and share
Publishing makes your profile live and creates its QR code. Share the link or QR code anywhere.
Do I need a website for my small business?
It depends on what your customers need from you online. Here is an honest way to decide.
A full website is worth it if you need
An online store or payments (ecommerce)
Lots of content, such as articles or portfolios
Complex forms, bookings or workflows
A large catalog of services or products
Integrations with other software
Full control over design and content
A Business Profile may be enough to start if customers mainly need
Who you are and what you do
When you are open
How to call or email you
Where you are and how to get there
Your Google Business Profile and Facebook page
Many local and service businesses start with a simple online destination and add a website when they need more.
If you build a website later, add its address to your BCITiny profile and customers get a Visit Website button.
Your profile link and QR code keep working either way.
Whatever you choose, keep your Google Business Profile accurate. It is managed separately in your Google account
and is often where customers find you first.
A good fit for
Businesses whose customers mainly need contact details, a location and hours.
Contractors
Plumbers
Electricians
HVAC technicians
Roofers
Handymen
Real estate professionals
Food trucks
Local service businesses
Churches & community organizations
BCITiny vs. a traditional website
Different tools for different needs. Many businesses use both.
BCITiny Business Profile compared with a traditional website
Feature
BCITiny Business Profile
Traditional website
Setup
Fill in a simple profile form
Build and configure pages yourself or with a designer
Common questions about getting your business online with BCITiny.
Can my business be online without a website?
Yes. A BCITiny Business Profile is a hosted, mobile-friendly page with your business name, description, hours and contact buttons. You can share its link and QR code with customers. It does not replace listings such as your Google Business Profile, and it can link to them.
Do I need a website for my small business?
It depends on what your customers need. If you sell online, publish a lot of content or need bookings, complex forms or integrations, a full website is usually worth it. If customers mainly need to know what you do, when you are open, where you are and how to reach you, a Business Profile can be enough to start, and you can add a website later.
Is the BCITiny Business Profile really free?
Yes. The Free plan includes one Business Profile page and one QR code with no monthly fee. Free profiles show BCITiny branding and ads.
Does the free profile expire?
No. The Free plan does not expire, and you do not need to upgrade to keep your profile live.
Do I need a credit card?
No. You can sign up for the Free plan without a credit card. Payment details are only needed if you choose to upgrade to a paid plan.
Can I add a website later?
Yes. Add your website address to your profile at any time and customers will see a Visit Website button. Your profile link and QR code stay the same.
Does BCITiny replace my Google Business Profile?
No. Your Google Business Profile is managed in your Google account, and BCITiny does not change it. Add its link to your BCITiny profile so customers can open your Google listing from there.
Can I link my Facebook page?
Yes. The Free plan includes a Facebook link and a Google Business Profile link. Starter adds more social and action links.
Do I get a QR code for my business?
Yes. When you publish your profile, BCITiny creates its QR code. Download it from your dashboard for business cards, flyers and signs. Starter adds up to 3 QR codes.
Can customers save my contact information?
Yes. The Save to Contacts button downloads a contact card (vCard) with your business details, which most smartphones can add to their contacts.
Can I change my business information later?
Yes. Edit your profile in the dashboard anytime. Changes show on your profile right away, and your profile link and QR code keep working.
What is the difference between BCITiny and a traditional website?
A BCITiny Business Profile is a single hosted page with your contact buttons, hours and links, set up by filling in a form. A traditional website gives you more pages, design control and features such as online stores, but it needs to be built and hosted. Many businesses start with a profile and link a website later.
