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How to Get Your Accrington Market Hall Stall Online
Accrington Market Hall is reopening after its renovation. Here is a simple plan for stallholders to get found on Google, sell more and keep customers coming back.
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Accrington’s Victorian Market Hall is due to reopen in mid-November 2026 after a major renovation, according to Hyndburn Borough Council. A reopening is the best chance in years to bring people back, and the stallholders who are easy to find online will feel the benefit first.
You don’t need a big budget to get an Accrington market stall online. Here is a simple plan, in the order we would do it. It works just as well for traders on markets in Burnley, Blackburn, Clitheroe and across East Lancashire.
1. Check whether your stall can have its own Google Business Profile
A Google Business Profile is what puts a business on Google Maps. Google’s guidelines say a business must make in-person contact with customers during its stated hours. A permanent stall that is staffed on set trading days may qualify, while pop-ups and occasional stalls usually don’t. If you’re unsure, check Google’s guidelines before you apply.
If you qualify, set it up properly:
- Use your real trading name, the Market Hall address and your stall number if you have one.
- Set your hours to match your actual trading days.
- Choose the most accurate category, such as butcher, baker or florist.
- Add photos of your stall and what you sell.
Our Business Profile setup checklist goes through each step.
2. Show what you sell, every week
Market customers want to know what’s in today. A quick photo of this week’s stock on Facebook, Instagram and your Google profile does more than any advert:
- New stock, seasonal produce or specials
- Your trading days and any changes, such as early closing
- Short videos of you at work, which people trust more than polished photos
3. Make it easy to order before people visit
Many customers would happily order ahead and collect. You don’t need a full online shop to start:
- Take orders by message on Facebook or WhatsApp.
- Use a simple order form on a one-page website.
- Move to a proper online shop when it’s worth it.
4. Ask regulars for Google reviews
Regulars are your biggest asset. Ask them to leave a Google review with a QR code on the stall, and ask everyone, not just your favourites, as Google requires. Our guide to getting more Google reviews explains the rules.
5. Keep in touch between visits
A simple email or WhatsApp broadcast list lets you tell regulars about new stock, offers and event days. Only add people who have asked to hear from you, and give them an easy way to stop.
6. Work with the other traders
When the market does well, everyone does. Share each other’s posts, and promote market events together so the whole hall feels busy online.
Frequently asked questions
Does a market stall need a website?
Not at first. A Google Business Profile and an active social media page will do most of the work. A simple website becomes worth it when you want to take orders online or show your full range.
How much does it cost to get a stall online?
A Google Business Profile and social media pages are free to set up. If you want help, our websites start from £500 and we can set up your Google profile as part of a local SEO package.
What should I post if I don’t have time?
One photo of what’s on your stall this week, and your trading days. Doing that every week beats a burst of posts followed by silence.
