Frequently asked questions

Yes. Xiaohongshu, Dianping and Amap all start from account creation and merchant registration. Some platforms require business documents or local verification, so we tell you exactly what is needed up front.

Yes. A Google Business Profile and the platform listings are enough to begin. That said, if you have a lot of information that doesn't fit in a profile — service details, booking instructions — a simple landing page is worth building alongside.

Yes, and we usually recommend that order. Google is where results show up fastest relative to cost, so proving traffic there before expanding into the Chinese-language platforms is the safer path.

Creator fees vary widely by following and category. They sit outside our agency fee. We present a shortlist with estimated costs first, and nothing is booked until you approve the number.

It depends on the channel. Google Profile work usually shows movement in visibility within a few weeks. Xiaohongshu and Dianping need content and reviews to accumulate, so two to three months is realistic. We give you a per-channel estimate at the initial audit.

There is no lock-in. That said, channels need time to take hold, so we recommend planning for at least three months. Stopping earlier usually means the setup is done but the results were never given a chance to show.