Member passes for loyalty programs on meed will now appear on members' lock screens when they are nearby. Discover how it works and what you need to do to make it work for you.

Tired of your loyalty programme feeling like a tax on your revenue? For service-based businesses, traditional discounts often do more harm than good. In this guide, we explore how to use meed’s multi-reward stamp cards to build a "loyalty journey" that drives upsells and showcases your expertise, without giving away the farm.

Discover how to build a stellar online reputation without the awkwardness. Learn the most effective, subtle strategies to encourage Google reviews from your happiest customers and boost your local SEO.

Is your social media a digital trophy cabinet or a genuine engine for growth? For independent retailers, a "like" doesn't pay the bills—footfall does. In this guide, we break down the shift from vanity metrics to physical visits. Learn how to bridge the gap between the scroll and the stroll by using high-intent "proposals," low-friction calls to action, and meed’s seamless, no-app loyalty links to capture customers the moment they engage with your brand.

Marketing a small business shouldn't break the bank or demand hours of your time. We have put together a guide to the most effective, low cost promotions for a small retailer that are simple to execute and high on impact. From clever local partnerships and tasting sessions to the speed of digital stamp cards, learn how to keep your community engaged and your till ringing month after month.

Choosing the right loyalty programme for a small café is a choice between complexity and conversion. While points and perks have their place, the digital stamp card remains the king of the coffee shop. Discover why simplicity wins, how to avoid "app fatigue," and why meed is the ultimate tool for the modern independent barista.

Too much of the loyalty industry still mistakes low redemption for efficiency. In reality, dormant loyalty destroys engagement, weakens retention, and leaves customer lifetime value unrealised. This article explores why the future of loyalty must shift from retailer-led design to a demand-side model built around consumer access, usage, and value.

75% of your customers won't download your app. Here is how to bypass the App Store and land your brand directly into their Apple or Google Wallet instead

The first 90 days are the "Danger Zone" for any small business. Discover the 3-30-90 model and how to deliver an "Aha!" moment on the very first visit.

Find out how we secure receipt SCAN by meed and what the rules are to ensure the receipt scans successfully and stamps are awarded.

Is your loyalty programme just a race to the bottom? Shift from transactional rewards to emotional attachment using these three psychological secrets.

Learn how coffee shops use meed to speed up queues during rush hour by using tap-and-run stamping with Checkin by meed.

Acquisition costs have risen 222%. Discover why customer retention for independent retailers is the only way to protect your margins in 2026

How Neon Tanning Studios in Hull used meed to launch a digital loyalty program, reach 50 members in 22 hours, and grow to 482 members with ongoing engagement.

Should you replace paper stamp cards with digital loyalty? This data-backed 2026 guide reveals why 39% of paper cards get lost, how digital boosts completion rates from 25% to 75%, and exactly how to migrate in under 5 minutes.

Do loyalty programs actually increase revenue? This 2026 research analysis examines 15+ studies that prove loyalty programs boost repeat purchases by 30-60%, increase revenue by 12-25%, and deliver an average ROI of 4.8x.

Looking for free customer loyalty software? Discover which platforms offer truly free plans, what features you get, and honest comparisons of meed, Square, Yotpo, and Stamp Me in 2026.

When you create your digital stamp card and loyalty program on meed, you can determine which language your customers see when they scan your QR code or tap your NFC card to join.  This tutorial shows you how.

Organisers know how many tickets were sold. POS providers know what each stall rang through the till. But almost nobody can see the story in between: how visitors actually move around the event, which vendors they discover, and what sponsors really get for their money.

Setting up a birthday coupon or special offer for your meed loyalty program is quick and easy. Watch the demo or read to find out how.