Small Business Owners Looking to Advertise

Spiky Carrot connects small business owners with cost-effective advertising opportunities offered by other businesses. Browse and secure ad spaces, access professional support, and track campaign success—all starting for free!

What is Spiky Carrot to you?

Spiky Carrot was created to help small business owners discover cost-effective ways to promote their businesses, capture valuable leads, and, of course, increase visibility and sales.

How is this possible?

Spiky Carrot is a platform designed to connect small business owners with advertising opportunities offered by other businesses. For example, a coffee shop might offer window space for ads, or an event could offer sponsorship slots.

We provide a platform where you can browse these opportunities, just like you would when searching for a property. By purchasing ad space directly from the owner, you gain direct contact with them, streamlining the process and fostering collaboration.

Get Started

How does it work?

Register

Signing up is simple and free. Create your business profile to get started.

Find Opportunities

Browse and locate ad placements that align with your target audience. Once you’ve found the perfect fit, submit an enquiry.

Approval

The ad owner will review your application and business profile. If approved, you’ll receive a payment request to secure the ad space or sponsorship.

Campaign Creator

Enhance your experience with Spiky Carrot’s Campaign Creator by subscribing for just £20 per month.
Here’s what it includes:

Personalised Alerts

Get notified of ad placements tailored to your audience and business needs, ensuring you don’t miss out on the best opportunities.

Connect with Professionals

Need help creating ad materials? We’ll connect you with vetted professionals, including designers, copywriters, and printers, who can help you craft a compelling ad.

Landing Pages

Use our built-in lead page creator to design custom landing pages that can be linked to your ad via a QR code. Capture customer interest and showcase your services effortlessly.

Measure Success

Track the performance of your ads with detailed analytics. Monitor how many people have scanned your QR codes or visited your landing pages, allowing you to measure the impact of your campaigns.

Buyers Guide FAQs

Who am I paying when purchasing an ad space?

You’re paying the owner of the ad space directly. The amount shown is the owner’s valuation of the space. Spiky Carrot does not take any commission or set the price of the ad space.

Is payment taken straight away?

No, payment is not taken immediately. When you enquire, we’ll create an application for the ad owner to review. If approved, a payment request will be sent, and the transaction will be managed within the portal.

When does my ad space term start?

Unless otherwise specified by the ad owner, your ad term will begin once the owner has received both the ad materials and the payment.

How much does it cost to create the ad material?

The cost of creating ad materials depends on the professional you work with. Use our ‘Connect with Professionals’ feature in the Campaign Creator to find experts who can provide quotes tailored to your needs.

Am I protected if a publisher(owner) does not contact me after a payment?

All our publishers are verified through their linked Stripe account when they sign up to the platform. We have also implemented a system that allows us to track communication between customers and publishers. If you have made a payment and do not receive the expected communication or services from the publisher within the agreed-upon timeframe, you can flag this issue to us and we will get involved.

How do we protect against scammers?

To post an ad listing, sellers must verify their identity through a Stripe account. This ensures they are a legitimate organisation and provides a safeguard for issuing refunds if necessary. Additionally, this process helps prevent bots from creating fake accounts. If anyone asks you to take the transaction offline, we strongly advise against it, as this could expose you to scams.

Can I get a refund if something goes wrong?

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis and depend on the ad owner’s refund policy. However, since all payments are processed securely through Stripe, there are mechanisms in place to help resolve disputes and protect buyers.

How Much Does It Cost?

It’s free to register, browse opportunities and enquire.

For access to the Campaign Creator tools, it’s just £20 per month, with no fixed contract.

This gives you the flexibility to use the service only when your business needs it.

Start for free today and discover how Spiky Carrot can help grow your business – even on a small budget.