Blinko
Blinko

Life happens locally.

Technology for thriving communities.

Blinko strengthens the relationships between people and the local businesses, organizations, and events around them.

What we believe

Strong communities are built on strong relationships.

Between the neighbor and the corner café. Between the coach and the families who show up every week. Between the people who live somewhere and the places that make it worth living there. Blinko’s mission is to help communities thrive by strengthening those relationships.

Two apps, one network

Whichever side of the counter you’re on

For community members

Blinko Spots

Never lose a moment.

Save the places and moments you discover, turn them into plans and trips with friends and family, and keep the memories. Free forever on iPhone and Android.

  • Spot Something

    Save something you don’t want to lose.

  • Drop a Beacon

    Leave something for others to discover.

  • Make an Event

    Bring people together around something happening.

Download the Blinko appDiscover what’s happening in your community →

For local businesses

Blinko Business

Turn customers into regulars.

Build relationships that keep customers coming back.

Get booked, get paid, and grow lasting customer relationships: bookings, loyalty, marketing, and payments with a 0% platform fee, in one simple app.

Start freeDownload the Blinko Business app →

Independent professional? See how solo practices run on Blinko →

How it works

How a community thrives on Blinko

1

People capture what they love

A favorite café, a taco truck, a Saturday market. Saved as spots, shared with friends, followed for updates.

2

Businesses know who showed up

Every visit builds a direct relationship, so local businesses can recognize and reward the people who keep them going.

3

Events bring everyone together

Community members organize the gatherings; the whole neighborhood can find them. More moments, more regulars, and the loop grows.

It’s a loop, not a funnel. Every moment makes the next one more likely.

Built like a neighbor, not a landlord

Free forever for community members

Blinko Spots is completely free. Every feature, no paid tier. A thriving community shouldn’t have a cover charge.

0% platform fee for businesses

When a neighbor pays a local business through Blinko, the business keeps it. Growing local businesses is the point, not taxing them.

Direct relationships

When you follow a business, it knows you. There’s no algorithm deciding whether you hear from each other.

Your community is already here.

Find your spots, meet your regulars, and make where you live feel more like home.

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