When a local shopper finds a local business, the whole community wins.
Alberta’s Best exists to make that connection and a
Featured Spotlight makes sure they find you first.
Every time a shopper chooses a local business, that dollar stays in Alberta.
It pays local wages, funds local projects, and strengthens the communities we live in.
Local businesses that show up for their community are the ones neighborhoods show up to support too.
A Featured Spotlight isn’t an ad – it’s your trust point at the community table.
Local Communities
Local shoppers want to buy local too. Make it easy for them to find you.
Neighbourhoods
When you’re visible, you’re accessible. That’s how community trust gets built.
City By City
We connect shoppers with the best local businesses in their own cities.
Every Spotlight rotates into our four featured zones — automatically, all year long.
No managing campaigns. No daily budgets. Just consistent visibility across the places Alberta shoppers look.
Our Homepage
Your business center stage. Province wide brand awareness before customers start a search.
Brand Awareness
City Pages
Local exposure the exact moment someone visits your city page. The right audience, at the right moment.
Local Reach
Category Pages
In front of high-intent shoppers browsing your specific industry. Buyers who know what they want.
Target Audience
Search Results
Priority placement right when buyers are ready to convert. No bidding, just consistent top placement.
High Intent Leads
Featured sections refresh several times per hour – every Spotlight gets it’s turn at the top.
Most online platforms reward big budgets. Alberta's Best rewards locally owned. Every Featured Spotlight gets their turn at the top.
Bid To Win
X Daily budgets that drain fast
X Bid wars with big budget competition
X Visibility drops the moment you pause
X Complex campaign management
X Big brands always win
Equal Exposure
One annual low flat rate
No bidding, no daily budgets, no guesswork
Consistent site-wide visibility all year long
Spotlights automatically refresh several times per hour
Every Featured Spotlight Wins
Every Alberta business is eligible for a complimentary basic listing.
Upgrade to a Featured Spotlight and move to the front of the line — homepage, city pages, category pages, and search results.
Free Forever
Basic Complimentary
$0 / year
No credit card required
Your business appears in search and category results after all Featured Spotlights.
✓ Included on Alberta’s Best
X No Featured Placement
X No Homepage Appearances
X No City Page Appearances
X No Priority in Category or Search
Most Popular
Local Spotlight
Reg. $599/Year
Now Only $299 / Year / 1 Location
Less than $25 / Month
One new customer likely covers the cost of tour one year Spotlight.
✓ Homepage Appearances
✓ Appearances On Your City Page
✓ Category Page Priority
✓ Top Search Result Placements
✓ Featured Badge
Spotlight Enhancements Include:
Full image gallery, video option, social links, business hours, events, amenities, highlighted services section.
Up to 5 Locations
Provincial Spotlight
Reg. $1.199 / Year
Now Only $599 / Year / 5 Locations
Less than $10 / Month / Location
Add five locations for the price of two Local Spotlights
✓ Homepage Appearances
✓ Appearances On Up To 5 City Pages
✓ Category Page Priority
✓ Top Search Result Placements
✓ Featured Badge
Spotlight Enhancements Include:
Full image gallery, video option, social links, business hours, events, amenities, highlighted services section.
Every Alberta business is eligible for a complimentary basic page.
A Featured Spotlight takes you to the front of the line everywhere that matters.
| Visibility & Benefits |
Basic
Free
|
⭐ Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Business Appears On Alberta's Best | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority Placement In Your City and Category | ✕ | ✓ |
| Priority Placement In Search Results | ✕ | ✓ |
| Homepage Featured Rotation | ✕ | ✓ |
| City Page Featured Rotation | ✕ | ✓ |
| Category Page Featured Rotation | ✕ | ✓ |
| Featured Badge On Your Business Card | ✕ | ✓ |
| Increased Visibility All Across Alberta's Best | ✕ | ✓ |
| Advanced Features. Image gallery, video option, social links, business hours, events, amenities, dedicated services section. |
✕ | ✓ |
What happens after 365 days?
Your spotlight renews annually. We’ll remind you well before renewal — no surprises, no automatic billing.
If you decide not to renew – your page will return to our basic complimentary option.
Can I upgrade from basic to featured later?
Yes — upgrade anytime. Your basic listing stays live on Alberta’s Best while you decide. There’s no pressure and no deadline.
How does the fair rotation work?
Featured sections dynamically refresh several times per hour. Every Spotlight business gets equal time at the top — no bidding, no getting bumped by bigger budgets. Just fair, consistent visibility.
I have more than 5 locations. What are my options?
Get in touch and we’ll find the right fit. Call Dave at (403) 350-4243
or reach out via connect(a)albertasbest.ca