Platform licensing for creators

Use the Surflocal platform to run your own local marketing business.

The Surflocal Creator Licensing Program is for people who want to build something of their own, but do not want to create all the technology from scratch. You license our platform and tools, then use them to serve local businesses in your area. You set your pricing, manage your clients, and keep the income from the accounts you build, after your licensing costs.

Your business using our technology, systems, and brand.
Recurring income from local business accounts you sign.
Support and training so you are not starting alone.
How the Creator Licensing Program works
Simple to understand, with clear ways for you to earn and grow over time.

What you do as a creator

As a licensed creator, you act as a local marketing operator. You use Surflocal as your engine to help businesses reach nearby customers.

  • Reach out to local businesses online or in person.
  • Show how Surflocal ads, coupons, QR codes, and pages work.
  • Offer simple monthly or seasonal packages you control.
  • Set up their offers and content inside the Surflocal system.
  • Renew accounts and add new businesses as you grow.
You are the local face of the program. We provide the tools and backbone. You focus on relationships, service, and results.

How you earn

This is not an hourly job. It is a small business you run using our platform. You pay a licensing fee and keep what you earn from your clients beyond that.

  • You charge businesses for marketing packages you design.
  • You keep the revenue from those accounts after your Surflocal licensing costs.
  • The more active clients you support, the more your monthly income can grow.
  • You can work part-time at first and expand as you are ready.
  • You can focus on one city or, over time, multiple nearby areas.
You are building something that belongs to you: your client list, your relationships, and your monthly income, supported by our technology.
Tools and access included with licensing
You get more than just a login. You get a toolbox designed for running a local marketing operation.

Core Surflocal platform tools

These are the tools you use every day to deliver value to your clients.

  • Ad builder for local offers, announcements, and campaigns.
  • Coupon and deal generator with tracking for redemptions.
  • QR code generator that links to your pages and offers.
  • Landing page tools for each business or promotion.
  • Reporting and activity views to show results over time.
You can show live examples during a meeting and switch quickly from “here is the idea” to “here is your campaign ready to go.”

Back office and communication tools

To help you manage and grow your client list, you also receive access to selected back-office tools.

  • Single email and text tools for one-to-one business communication.
  • Limited bulk email and text options for announcements and reminders.
  • Video chat and screen share for running online meetings and demos.
  • Basic HR-style templates if you later build your own small team.
  • Support materials, checklists, and simple operating guides.
Our goal is to give you enough structure so you feel supported, while still leaving you free to shape your business in a way that fits your style and your city.
What happens when you reach out
We walk through fit, expectations, and next steps before you make any commitments.

Creator licensing discovery flow

Surflocal Creator Licensing Flow You submit your information | v We review your location, goals, and background | v We schedule a call to walk through how licensing works | v You ask questions and decide if this is right for you | v If both sides agree, we move into licensing and onboarding | v You receive access, training, and starter materials | v You begin reaching out to local businesses with a clear plan

We want this to be a good fit on both sides. The first step is a simple conversation, not a hard sell. You should feel clear and comfortable about how everything works.

Tell us about yourself and your goals

Surflocal Creator Licensing Program

If you are interested in building your own local marketing business using the Surflocal platform, share a few details below. Your message goes directly to Surflocal Media so we can review and follow up.