Works with any router · Free setup

Turn free WiFi into your
best marketing channel

Collect customer emails when they connect. Run promotions, build loyalty.

$15/mo per access point · Free setup · Cancel anytime

Your WiFi is already bringing people in

You're already paying for WiFi. Make it work for your business — capture emails and drive repeat visits.

Build your customer database

Every person who connects to your WiFi shares their email. Build a real customer list without asking at the counter.

Send targeted promotions

Run email campaigns for happy hours, seasonal menus, flash sales, or membership deals — right from the dashboard.

Grow repeat visits

Bring customers back with automated follow-ups, loyalty offers, and personalized emails based on visit frequency.

Set up in minutes, not days

No IT department needed. No hardware to order. Connect your existing router and go.

Connect your router or access point

Step 1

Works with any standard access point — UniFi, TP-Link, Netgear, or your ISP's router. No proprietary hardware, and we set it up for you.

Brand your splash page

Step 2

Add your logo, colors, and a welcome message. Customers see your brand when they connect — professional and clean.

Customers connect and share their email

Step 3

One tap to get online. They enter their email, you build your list. No friction, no app download required.

Send promotions and grow loyalty

Step 4

Use pre-built templates or create custom campaigns. Welcome emails, weekly specials, birthday offers — all automated.

We set it up for you — free

No IT person needed. The access point is a standard device that works with your existing router — and our team gets you live at no extra cost.

Works with any router

Keep your existing internet and router. The access point is a standard, off-the-shelf device — no proprietary hardware lock-in.

We set it up — free

Our team configures your access point and splash page for you at no charge. No IT person required on your end.

Remote or pre-configured

We can set it up remotely, or ship you an access point that's already configured — just plug it in and you're live.

FREE PLAYBOOK

Get the free WiFi Marketing Playbook for local businesses

See how cafés, restaurants, gyms, and shops turn free WiFi into a customer list that drives repeat visits.

  • Splash page designs proven to convert walk-ins
  • Promotion & loyalty email templates that fill slow days
  • How to collect customer emails the compliant way

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Pricing

One plan. Everything included. No tiers, no upsells.

Free setup included · Cancel anytime

Built for every type of business

If you offer free WiFi, you can turn it into a marketing channel.

Cafés & Coffee Shops

Promote new seasonal drinks, loyalty rewards, and morning specials to regulars.

Restaurants & Bars

Fill slow nights with happy hour promos. Send new menu announcements to your email list.

Hotels & B&Bs

Capture guest emails at check-in WiFi. Send post-stay offers and drive direct re-bookings.

Gyms & Studios

Promote classes, membership deals, and referral bonuses to members who use your WiFi.

Co-working Spaces

Build your member database. Promote events, new desk availability, and community updates.

Retail & Services

Collect customer emails during visits. Send sale alerts, new arrivals, and exclusive offers.

Coming soon

More access modes — coming soon

New ways to give customers internet, each designed to unlock revenue. Be first to know when they go live.

Coming soon

Paid WiFi access

Charge customers for premium or extended WiFi and take payment right at the portal — a new revenue stream from your network.

Coming soon

Voucher WiFi access

Hand out single-use or time-limited access codes — ideal for ticketed events, day passes, or staff and contractor access.

Coming soon

Password WiFi access

Offer a simple password-gated network alongside the email splash page for customers who prefer the classic flow.

Get notified when these launch

Drop your email — we'll let you know the moment they're ready.

Questions business owners ask us.

Straight answers. If something isn't covered here, just ask.

What is WiFi marketing for small businesses?
WiFi marketing turns the free WiFi your customers already use into a customer-acquisition channel. When someone connects, they see your branded splash page and enter their email to get online. You build a real customer email list automatically — then send promotions, loyalty offers, and event invites that bring them back more often.
What types of businesses is this for?
Any business that offers free WiFi: cafés and coffee shops, restaurants and bars, hotels and B&Bs, gyms and studios, co-working spaces, salons, and retail stores. If customers connect to your WiFi, you can turn it into a marketing channel.
Do I need special hardware or an IT team?
You need a standard WiFi access point — an off-the-shelf device that works alongside your existing router. There's no proprietary, locked-down hardware, and no technician required: our team configures the access point and your splash page for you, free. We can even ship one pre-configured so you just plug it in.
Is the guest network secure?
Yes. Customers connect to an isolated guest network with client isolation, so devices can't see each other. The captive portal sits in front of internet access, giving every customer a clean, secure session for the time window you set.
Can I match the splash page to my brand?
Absolutely. The Custom SplashScreen editor is drag-and-drop — set your logo, colors, background, headline, and which fields to collect. You can also build a custom HomePage that customers land on after connecting, with menus, offers, booking links, or your social profiles.
Do you really set up the access point for free?
Yes. Setup is on us. Our team configures your access point and your branded splash page for free — we can do it remotely, or ship you an access point that's already set up so you just plug it in. No IT person required on your end.
Is collecting emails over WiFi legal?
Yes, when done with consent. Every splash page includes a configurable consent checkbox and records the consent text, timestamp, and IP. You decide what marketing permission customers agree to, which helps you stay aligned with GDPR and CAN-SPAM requirements.
How much does it cost?
$15 per access point per month, with every feature included — no tiers, no upsells, no setup fees. Most small businesses run a single access point. You can cancel anytime.

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$15/mo per access point · Free setup · Cancel anytime

Turn your WiFi into a marketing channel.

$15/month per access point. All features included. Works with your existing router.

$15/mo per access point · Free setup · Cancel anytime