Compete with online — and win
Blinko helps brick-and-mortar retailers build direct customer relationships that e-commerce giants can’t replicate.
Sound familiar?
These are the challenges retail stores face every day. Blinko solves all of them.
Showrooming kills margins
Customers browse in-store, then buy online. You need a reason for them to buy now.
Anonymous foot traffic
People walk in and out — you don't know who they are or how to reach them again.
Seasonal peaks and valleys
Holiday rush then January drought. You need consistent traffic year-round.
Hard to stand out locally
Chain stores dominate discovery. You need a direct channel to your community.
2.1x
Average return rate for retail
< 5 min
Setup time
15%
Avg basket size increase
How it works
Get up and running in minutes — no technical skills needed.
Set up your QR code
Create your store profile and generate your unique QR code in under 5 minutes.
Shoppers scan & follow
Display your QR code at checkout or the entrance. Shoppers scan to follow your store and start earning.
Watch loyalty grow
Track visits, reward your best shoppers, and drive consistent foot traffic — all automatically.
Questions, answered.
The things retail stores ask before they sign up.
Do my customers need to download an app?
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No. Blinko is the only loyalty platform where customers follow a business with a single QR scan — no app install, no signup, no email required.
How much does Blinko cost?
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Blinko has a free plan that stays free forever. Paid plans start at $19/month (Indie) with a 30-day free trial — no credit card required.
How long does setup take?
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Most businesses go live in under 10 minutes — print your QR sticker, configure your first stamp card or welcome offer, and you are running.
Will I lose my customers if I switch from Square or Toast?
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No. Blinko sits alongside your existing POS — you keep your payment flow and just add the loyalty layer on top.
What kind of businesses use Blinko?
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Cafes, restaurants, nail salons, barbershops, retail shops, gyms, churches, yoga instructors, food trucks, and any business with repeat customers — including solo professionals without a fixed location.
Can I run a refer-a-friend campaign in Blinko?
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Yes. Blinko’s referral campaigns let your existing followers invite friends with a personalized QR coupon — both the referrer and the new customer earn a reward when the friend makes their first purchase.
Does my customer have to download an app to refer their friend?
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No. Followers share the referral coupon directly via iMessage, WhatsApp, or any messaging app. The friend who receives it sees the offer instantly in the link preview, and only installs Blinko if they want to claim the reward.
Marketing CopilotWorking in the background, so you don't have to.
While you're serving customers, Blinko is watching your visit patterns and quietly doing the marketing work — so your regulars keep coming back without you lifting a finger.
Spots who's drifting away
Blinko automatically identifies customers who haven't visited in a while — before they forget you exist.
Sends the right nudge at the right time
A perfectly timed offer goes out automatically. No scheduling, no copywriting, no thinking required.
Gets smarter with every visit
Every check-in teaches Blinko more about your customers. Over time it fine-tunes who to reach and when — so results keep improving on their own.
Set it up once. Blinko runs it from there.
Ready to grow your store?
Join hundreds of retailers using Blinko to build lasting loyalty.
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