CityBits – How Your Business Benefits

Launching soon in Bremerton, WA as the official pilot city

Introducing – CityBits

CityBits is a mobile-friendly web platform designed to help people discover local businesses, events, and updates through a live, stylized map. Users explore the city as avatars, tap business pins, “spin” logos for XP and rewards, and view a real-time feed of local activity.

CityBits is currently in development, with features rolling out for testing soon. Bremerton will be the first city to pilot the platform, giving local businesses early access to tools that will eventually support a nationwide rollout.

• Exclusive access to the CityBits Beta launch
• Special branded Pins to highlight their listing in the app
• Free ad credits to use during the launch window

Why CityBits Matters

Traditional social media buries local voices under national content and opaque algorithms. CityBits flips that model. Every post is tied to a physical place and comes from a verified business or civic source. The moment someone opens the map, they see real-time updates for the street they’re actually on—no hidden ranking, no ads from national brands.

Local businesses get direct visibility. Residents and visitors get instant, relevant content based on location. It’s a new way to connect a city.

How will customers interact with my business?

• When someone approaches your location, your pin glows
• They spin your logo to check in
• They instantly receive XP and optional digital rewards/coupons
• Spins increase your hot-zone score, boosting visibility
• Users can spin once per hour per location

What can I post, and how often?

You’ll be able to post updates such as flash sales, menus, job listings, and event flyers—right from your phone or computer. Posts appear in a live feed and can be scheduled or set to auto-expire. No more seeing posts 3 days after an event has already happened!

How will listings be managed?

• Edit your listing info and images
• Attach coupons or rewards to spin actions
• Set drop rates, limits, and expiration timers
• View analytics on spins, redemptions, and user interaction
• All from a browser—no software required

What does the service cost?

Free Listing: Basic pin, contact info, limited analytics

Premium Plan: $30/month or $300/year. Includes:

• Unlimited posts
• Full analytics
• Proximity-based rewards
• Push notifications
• Priority support

Optional Boosts: $5–$20 for featured placement
No contracts. Cancel or upgrade anytime.

How will the City of Bremerton use CityBits?

• Post official alerts, closures, and events
• Schedule recurring notices
• Send emergency push notifications
• Approve community event listings for the shared map

What do residents and visitors get?

• Discover what’s nearby – local events, flash deals, civic updates
• Break through the noise – find hidden gems and small businesses
• Create your avatar – earn XP and leave your mark with reviews/photos
• Follow favorites – get alerts for new updates or offers

What kind of analytics will businesses receive?

• Spin (check-in) counts over time
• Coupon views and redemptions
• Follower activity and push notification stats
• Profile views and post engagement

Will it work on every phone?

Yes. CityBits is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works in Safari, Chrome, and other modern browsers. It can also be saved to the home screen for a full-screen, app-like experience with no download needed.

How is privacy handled?

• Only a rough location is briefly stored to validate check-ins
• All content is tied to verified businesses or civic entities
• Emergency alerts are restricted to city staff
• Users control visibility with ghost mode and privacy toggles