From First Search to Signed-Up Customer
Whether you're looking for a business or you are one, here's exactly what happens on OpenList247, start to finish.
Businesses Listed
102+
Categories
31+
Cities Reached
29+
For Customers
Five steps from "I need a ___" to a business you can trust.
🔍 Search
Type what you're looking for, or browse by category and location. Search understands both — "plumber in Ikeja" works just as well as browsing Home Services → Lagos.
👁 Discover
Open a profile to see photos, services, products, opening hours, payment methods and everything else a business has shared — not just a name and phone number.
⚖️ Compare
Check the star rating, read genuine reviews, and look for the verified badge. Use Compare Businesses to put two or three options side by side.
📞 Contact
Call, WhatsApp, send a message through the site, or get directions straight from the profile — whichever the business has made available.
⭐ Review
Once you've used the business, leave a rating and a review. It takes two minutes and it's exactly what the next customer will read before they decide.
For Businesses
Six steps from registration to receiving real inquiries.
👤 Register
Create a free account with your name, email and phone number. Takes under a minute, no credit card involved.
📝 Create Your Listing
Add your category, location, description, services or products, photos, hours and contact details from your business dashboard.
📤 Submit for Review
Your listing goes into a moderation queue. Our team checks it isn't spam, duplicate, or missing required information.
✅ Get Approved & Verified
Once approved, your listing goes live and becomes searchable. Optionally, submit documentation to earn a verified badge that builds extra trust.
🔍 Get Discovered
Your business now appears in search results, your category page, your location page, and — if you choose to advertise — featured placements.
💬 Receive Leads
Calls, WhatsApp messages and inquiries start coming in directly. Track and respond to them from your dashboard, and turn reviews into your best marketing.
What Happens Behind the Scenes
Draft
You're still filling in details. Only you can see it.
Pending Review
Submitted and waiting on our moderation team, usually 24-48 hours.
Approved
Live, searchable, and visible to every visitor on the platform.
Verified (optional)
Documentation confirmed manually — the badge customers trust most.
Common Questions
How long does approval take?
Most listings are reviewed within 24-48 hours. You will get an in-app notification and an email as soon as a decision is made.
Do I need to pay to list my business?
No. Creating an account and publishing a basic listing is free. Verification is also free — paid plans only add extra visibility.
What happens if my listing is rejected?
You will see the reason directly on your dashboard, fix the issue, and resubmit — there is no limit on resubmissions.
Can I manage more than one business?
Yes, one account can own and manage multiple business listings from the same dashboard.
More questions? Visit our full FAQ or Help Center.
Ready to Try It?
It takes less time to list your business than it did to read this page.