Boosting Engagement with Simple In-Store Reminders

At Marqa, we’re all about helping local businesses build stronger connections with their customers. And while the app itself does a lot of the heavy lifting, sending the right message at the right place and time, sometimes the simplest, most traditional tools can make the biggest difference in engagement.

That’s where a little poster or POS card comes in.

Think about it: when your customer is in your store, café, or salon, they’re already in the mindset of connecting with your brand. A small visual reminder at the counter, on the wall, or even on a table is an “in-the-moment” nudge. It’s not pushy, it’s just a helpful prompt that reminds them the Marqa app is there to give them more. More offers, more updates, more reasons to stay connected with you.

It’s easy to assume that people will just find and use the app on their own, but the reality is that attention is a scarce resource. Your customers are busy, distracted, and moving quickly through their day. A simple poster or POS card bridges that gap, turning a passing customer into a connected customer.

And once they’re on the app, that’s when the real magic happens. Notifications at the right time. Offers that feel personal. Updates that keep your business top of mind.

We like to think of posters and POS cards as the handshake that starts the conversation. They create awareness, build curiosity, and invite customers to take that extra step. It’s a small move for you as a business owner, but the payoff in engagement can be huge.

So if you’re using Marqa already, don’t overlook this little addition. Pop a poster near your point of sale, add a card to the table setting, or slip one into a shopping bag. It’s quick, simple, and effective.

At the end of the day, Marqa is designed to make engagement effortless. And sometimes, all it takes to get the ball rolling is that one little reminder right when your customer is ready to see it.