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How to claim or add your business on Smith Lake NOW

Most Smith Lake businesses are already in the directory. If yours is listed, you can claim it to manage its hours, photos and details; if it is not, you can add it. A basic listing is free. Claims are reviewed before access is granted, and approval never starts a paid plan.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Sign in with a free account and finish your profile (your name and home lake area). Claiming needs both.
  2. Step 2: Search the directory for your business and open its page. If it is unclaimed you will see “Claim this business”.
  3. Step 3: If your business is not listed, open “Add your business” instead. Enter the name and category; the lake area, phone, website, address and description are optional. Choose “Create listing” and it goes live on the free plan at once.
  4. Step 4: On the claim page fill in your name, your role (Owner, Manager, Employee, or Authorized agent / marketing), and optionally a phone and email.
  5. Step 5: Add anything that helps us verify you, such as a business email domain or a state business record. Real estate businesses must also enter their Alabama real estate license number.
  6. Step 6: Choose “Submit claim”. The page tells you it is pending review. You can withdraw the claim while it is pending.
  7. Step 7: Wait for the decision. You are notified when your claim is approved or when it is not approved and why, and you can submit a new claim with more detail.
  8. Step 8: After approval choose “Manage listing” to edit your logo, tagline, description, services, contact details, location, weekly hours and photos. Save with “Save listing”; changes publish immediately.
  9. Step 9: A listing that had no owner and is approved on a claim receives a complimentary Pro trial. It needs no card and returns to the free plan afterwards unless you choose a paid plan.

Questions people ask

Does claiming my business cost anything?

No. The claim page says approval never starts a paid plan. A basic listing is free.

How long does a claim take to approve?

Every claim is reviewed by Smith Lake NOW before access is granted, and we may call or email to confirm you represent the business. No review time is promised.

Why does a real estate claim ask for a license number?

An administrator checks the Alabama license number by hand before the Verified realtor badge appears.

Can someone else’s claim take my listing?

A listing that is already managed cannot be claimed. If you believe that is wrong, contact Smith Lake NOW and we will look into it.

Can an employee or marketing agency claim for the owner?

Yes, choose Employee or Authorized agent / marketing as your role. An administrator confirms you represent the business.

How many photos can a basic listing show?

A basic listing shows up to 12 photos. Business Pro shows up to 50.

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Last updated November 9, 2026. Still stuck? Visit the Help Center or contact us. Back to all of Discover.