Belong CheckIn - Venue Partner Guide
Transform Your Marketing: Pay Only for Verified Customers
Welcome to Belong CheckIn - the revolutionary platform where you only pay when customers actually visit and make purchases. No more wasted advertising spend, no more uncertain ROI.
Why Venues Love Belong CheckIn
1. Performance-Based Marketing
- Pay only for results: Unlike traditional advertising, you only pay when a promoter brings a customer who actually visits and spends money
- 50% lower customer acquisition cost: Compared to traditional digital marketing
- Complete transparency: Track every customer, every visit, every dollar of ROI
2. You Control Your Costs
Set your own two-part reward structure:
- Visit Bounty: Fixed amount per customer (e.g., $2-20)
- Spend Percentage: Additional reward based on bill size (e.g., 5-25%)
Examples by Venue Type:
- Coffee Shop: $2 visit bounty + 8% of bill
- Fast Casual: $5 visit bounty + 10% of bill
- Fine Dining: $15 visit bounty + 20% of bill
- Bar/Nightclub: $8 visit bounty + 15% of bill
Adjust your rewards anytime - increase during slow periods, decrease when busy.
3. Simple Onboarding
- 30-second business verification
- No crypto knowledge required
- Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, USDC, and LONG tokens
- Use familiar payment methods - we handle the technical details
- Instant setup, immediate results
How It Works
Step 1: Create Your Account
- Sign up at Belong.net
- Complete simple business verification
- Receive your unique venue ID
- Set your reward structure
Step 2: Fund Your Account
Deposit funds via credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or bank transfer through our integrated payment providers
Deposit Fee Structure:
- First 2 deposits: 0% deposit fee (pay only $505 to deposit $500)
- After that: 10% deposit fee (pay $555 to deposit $500)
- Can reduce fees by staking LONG tokens: Down to 5% with maximum staking
Step 3: Customers Visit
- Promoters share your venue with their network
- Customers visit and scan QR/tap NFC
- You provide instant perks (free drink, discount, etc.)
- Customer makes purchase
Step 4: Automatic Payments
- System verifies visit and tracks spending
- Calculates reward: Visit Bounty + (Spend % × Bill)
- Automatically pays promoter from your balance
- You see real-time ROI metrics
Fee Structure
Deposit Fees
| Your Status | Deposit Fee | Example: Deposit $500 |
|---|---|---|
| First 2 deposits | 0% + $5 | Pay $505 total |
| Standard | 10% + $5 | Pay $555 total |
| With Staking | 5-9% + $5 | Pay $530-550 total |
Staking Benefits
Stake LONG tokens to reduce your deposit fees:
- Bronze (50K LONG): 9% deposit fee
- Silver (250K LONG): 8% deposit fee
- Gold (500K LONG): 7% deposit fee
- Platinum (1M LONG): 5% deposit fee
Payment Options
Accept All Payment Methods
- Traditional Payments: Credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay through our payment partners
- Cryptocurrency: USDC stablecoin and LONG tokens
- Customer Choice: Let customers pay how they prefer
- You Get Paid: In your preferred currency (USD or crypto)
Accept LONG Tokens for Additional Benefits
- Instant settlement: No 2-3 day bank delays
- Lower processing fees: 2.5% vs 4-5% for credit cards
- 3% customer discount: Drives more LONG payments
- Flexibility: Hold, stake, or convert to USD anytime
- Join the ecosystem: Benefit from network growth
Payment Comparison by Method
LONG Token Payments
- Customer pays: $97 (3% discount on $100 bill)
- Platform adds: $3 subsidy
- You receive: $100 full amount
- Processing fee: 2.5% ($2.50)
- Your net: $97.50
Credit Card Payments
- Processing fee: 4-5% ($4-5 on $100)
- Your net: $95-96
- Settlement: 2-3 days
Result: You earn $0.50-2.50 more per transaction with LONG payments plus instant settlement!
Success Strategies
1. Optimize Your Reward Structure
- High-margin businesses: Offer generous rewards (20-30% total)
- Low-margin businesses: Focus on visit bounty with modest percentage
- Test and adjust: Track ROI and optimize over time
2. Time-Based Promotions
- Happy Hour: Double visit bounties 3-6pm
- Slow Days: Increase percentages on Mondays/Tuesdays
- Special Events: Create limited-time bonus rewards
3. Target Quality Promoters
- Top promoters bring high-value customers
- Build relationships with your best performers
- Consider exclusive deals for platinum-tier promoters
Real ROI Examples
Coffee Shop Case Study
- Average ticket: $15
- Reward structure: $2 visit + 8% of bill = $3.20 per new customer
- Customer lifetime value: $300 (20 visits/year × $15)
- One-time acquisition cost: $3.20
- ROI: 9,275% ($3.20 cost, $300 lifetime value)
Restaurant Case Study
- Average ticket: $80
- Reward structure: $10 visit + 15% of bill = $22 per new customer
- Customer lifetime value: $960 (12 visits/year × $80)
- One-time acquisition cost: $22
- ROI: 4,264% ($22 cost, $960 lifetime value)
Note: You pay the promoter reward only once per unique customer, not for repeat visits. This makes CheckIn a customer acquisition tool with exceptional ROI.
Getting Started
Quick Start Checklist
- ✓ Sign up at Belong.net
- ✓ Set your visit bounty and spend percentage
- ✓ Make your first deposit (no fees for first 2!)
- ✓ Create your welcome offer for new customers
- ✓ Watch customers start arriving
Support Resources
- Dashboard tutorials and guides
- Best practices documentation
- 24/7 customer support
- Community forum for venue partners
FAQs
Q: How do I know customers are real? A: Our verification system confirms physical presence and actual purchases. No fake check-ins or fraud.
Q: Can I change my reward rates? A: Yes! Adjust your visit bounty and spend percentage anytime through your dashboard.
Q: What if I run out of deposited funds? A: You'll get alerts before running low. Simply top up to keep rewards flowing.
Q: How quickly do promoters get paid? A: Instantly after verified visit. This motivates them to keep bringing customers.
Q: Can I limit daily spending? A: Yes, set daily/weekly/monthly caps to control your marketing budget.
Q: Do I need to understand cryptocurrency? A: No! You can deposit with credit cards or Apple/Google Pay and receive payouts in USD. Crypto is optional.
Join the Revolution
Stop wasting money on ads that might work. Start paying only for customers who actually visit. With complete control over your costs and guaranteed ROI, Belong CheckIn is the future of venue marketing.
Ready to get started? Sign up at Belong.net and make your first deposit with zero fees using credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or bank transfer.
Belong CheckIn - Where every marketing dollar delivers real customers