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Merchant-Best-Practices.md

@ -6,17 +6,15 @@ Unfortunately, many bitcoiners don't know about BTC Map, and some of them may be
Going all in is fun, but if it's not your cup of tea, ![a modest sticker](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/src/branch/main/wiki-images/best-practices-1.png) wont hurt.
You can access a collection of "Bitcoin Accepted Here" logos for your website, social media, and newsletters through [this link](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/src/commit/25600af579488efcadedb4c9fb24f17531a9337e/wiki-images/bitcoin-accepted/Bitcoin%20accepted.zip). Just like putting a sticker at your entrance helps attract offline customers, having these logos online ensures your digital visitors are equally informed about your acceptance of Bitcoin.
## Mention Bitcoin Acceptance on Your Website or Socials
Make sure your online visitors get the same treatment as the offline ones. People want to know how they can pay you, so it's a good place to mention Bitcoin. It also makes it easier for others to verify your business and update your entry on BTC Map.
[Here you can access a collection of "Bitcoin Accepted Here" logos](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/src/commit/25600af579488efcadedb4c9fb24f17531a9337e/wiki-images/bitcoin-accepted/Bitcoin%20accepted.zip).
## Consider Discounts for Bitcoiners
Everyone likes discounts, and bitcoiners are no exception. Offering a little discount may also help you convert a few locals, and it's always a good idea to expand our movement, which is critical for its success.
![](https://github.com/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/blob/main/wiki-images/best-practices-3.png)
Everyone likes discounts, and bitcoiners are no exception. ![Offering a little discount](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/src/branch/main/wiki-images/best-practices-3.png) may also help you convert a few locals, and it's always a good idea to expand our movement, which is critical for its success.
## Train Your Staff
@ -24,4 +22,4 @@ Don't forget to notify your staff that you started accepting bitcoins. Many merc
## Check Your Records at Least Once a Year
If you followed the rest of the tips, you probably won't need to update your business details by yourself, it will be done automatically by your happy customers. You can always see the "last checked date" of your place on BTC Map. Make sure that date is no more than one year old. [Here is a guide](Outdated) on keeping your listing up-to-date.
If you followed the rest of the tips, you probably won't need to update your business details by yourself, it will be done automatically by your happy customers. You can always see the "last checked date" of your place on BTC Map. Make sure that date is no more than one year old. Here is a guide (***available soon***) on keeping your listing up-to-date.