Are You Looking For a Way to Build Your Local Brand and Support Your Local Community?
WhirLocal Is A New Form Of Locally-Owned & Operated Media
Digital Magazine
Business Directory
Local Reviews
Media Services
We Get It. You’re Not Just A Business Owner.
You’re a risk-taker, doer, and a vital part of our community. You understand the critical role that local businesses play as the backbone of our economy. You employ our neighbors, staunchly support other local businesses, and often give to nonprofits until it hurts so that our entire community can thrive.
From The Bottom Of Our Hearts – Thank you!
Let’s face it, small businesses in our community need our support more than ever. The problem is, big box stores and corporate America are constantly trying to squeeze out the little guys.
And, while big tech platforms and corporate media companies suck billions of dollars out of our local communities, they simply don’t care about our local businesses and non-profits.
We Believe Our Community Deserves Better
At WhirLocal, we’re not a big tech or corporate media company. We’re a new form of locally-owned and operated media company that truly cares about the success of our small businesses and non-profits in our community.
Our community-based website
includes a digital magazine, business directory, and a local alternative to review sites like Yelp. Our goal is to be a positive voice in and for our community with local journalism and business-friendly media and marketing tools to help our entire community thrive.
Ready To Grow Your Business?
We Have A Plan For Every Budget
Local Reach Engine
- Local Branding Engine, plus
- Targeted social campaigns on Facebook and Instagram
- Proprietary branding and authority content strategy
- 50k guaranteed social impressions per month
- Industry exclusivity
- Price may vary based on location and industry
Local Branding Engine
- Local Review Engine, plus
- Optimized & Advanced WhirLocal Profile
- Branded Social Posts (3-4x per month)
- Branded Blogging Tools (Local SEO Benefits)
- Neighborhood Sponsorship
- Digital Magazine Branding Ads
- Business Directory Branding Ads
Local Review Engine
- “Remind me later” Automation
- Positive Review Promotion
- Review Engine Personalization Options
- Unlimited Local Recommendations
Free WhirLocal Account
- Free QR Code & Mobile Review Page
- Free Basic Business Profile
- Free Business Directory Listing
- Free Publishing Tools
Local Reach Engine
Includes Local Branding Engine and Local Review Engine
$1497/mo
Do you have a great local business, but you need to reach more people in your community? We can help promote your business to your local neighbors with targeted ads and a guaranteed reach to help you grow your brand.
This package includes:
- Targeted social campaigns on Facebook and Instagram designed to reach more people in your local community
- Proprietary branding and authority content strategy
- Content links are “Sponsored by” your brand and have a built-in lead capture form
- Geographic, age & demo targeting
- 50k guaranteed social impressions per month
What you don’t have to worry about:
- Content planning or finding good creatives to write ads and content
- Trying to learn how to do Facebook and Instagram advertising
- Additional ad agency campaign costs (often $1,000 per month or more)
Local Branding Engine
Includes Local Review Engine
$297/mo or $2970/yr
Optimized & Advanced WhirLocal Profile
Any good branding strategy starts with an optimized online presence. We optimize your brand profile for you using a proven copywriting framework, We also customize how people find you on WhirLocal and even search engines like Google with special settings, making your business easier to discover.
Branded Social Posts
How would you like a social media assistant who can share articles that are relevant to your audience? We post click-worthy articles to your Facebook page and Google Business profiles 3-4x per month. When someone clicks on these articles, they’ll see that the content is “sponsored” by your business, which is a great way to build your brand.
Plus, we have over 300 articles (and growing) in our library that you can share at any time along with your “sponsored by” branding.
(Click for an example)
Branded Blogging Tools (Local SEO Benefits)
There is no doubt that content is still king when it comes to a good branding and local SEO strategy. But, many websites don’t come with an effective blogging tool, and it can be difficult to know what to write about.
With your own branded blog on WhirLocal, you can publish content using our Local SEO framework and AI assisted blog topic generator and blog article assistant (Chat GPT account required).
Plus, you can leverage the popularity of the WhirLocal website to get indexed higher, in many cases, than you would on your own website.
Neighborhood Sponsorship
By becoming a sponsor, your business will not only contribute to the vitality of our community but also gain significant branding benefits. As a recognized sponsor, you will be highlighted as a community business leader, enhancing your reputation and visibility among local customers.
Your sponsorship showcases your commitment to supporting local initiatives, making a lasting impact and building stronger connections with your audience. Your partnership means the world to us and the entire community.
Think of your business’s online presence like a plant. Our Neighborhood Sponsor package is like giving your plant the best spot on the windowsill, where it gets more sunlight that can help it grow.
Digital Magazine: Branded Ads
Imagine your business getting a special shout-out in stories and articles that are all relevant to the audience you’d like to reach. As our audience grows, so does the spotlight on your brand.
Business Directory: Featured Branded Ads
Your business gets featured in our local business directory, positioning your brand prominently above free listings.
Visit Directory
“I’ve seen local business directories come and go, but I’m very excited about WhirLocal. They have come up with a very thoughtful and useful platform with unique features. I will be recommending this to other small business owners.”
~Amy D.
Local Review Engine
$97/mo or $970/yr
Reviews are a proven way to grow revenue. We automate the process of collecting and promoting reviews from Google, Facebook, and on WhirLocal. Think of this as gathering a crowd of your happiest customers, all ready to tell anyone who listens just how great you are.
This package includes:
- Remind me later automation
- Positive review promotion throughout WhirLocal, on your website, Facebook, and more
- Review engine personalization options
- Unlimited recommendations
Did you know? 75% of consumers read online reviews at least regularly before making purchases for local businesses, and 50% of consumers trust online reviews as much as a personal recommendation. Does your business stand out above your competition?
Free WhirLocal Account
Nada. Zero. Zilch.
Ready to grow your business but don’t have a marketing budget yet?
We’re here to help. We love supporting our local small businesses and non-profits as they are growing and scaling.
Our free package includes:
- Free QR code and mobile review page so you can easily generate reviews on WhirLocal and Google
- Free Basic Business Profile
- Free Business Directory Listing
- Free Publishing Tools
We like to say “We’re Local & Proud Of It!” ™
This isn’t just another marketing package that you can buy from anybody. Since the WhirLocal System is 100% proprietary, you can only purchase it from licensed WhirLocal Publishers.
Ready to grow your brand and authority?
Who Is The Neighborhood Sponsorship Designed For?
The Neighborhood Sponsorship is designed for established and growing local businesses and non-profits who want to take a leading role in the local scene, boosting their online presence and visibility, reputation, social proof, and influence in the community, all while lifting others up along the way.
How Do People Find WhirLocal?
Great question. While we are not as well-known as big tech or corporate media platforms, we’re growing our presence in the community using a variety of methods, including:
- Content
- Social media
- Search
- Ads
- Networking
- Events and giveaways
As our brand awareness grows in the community, our Neighborhood Sponsors, Business Supporters, and even free users will all benefit.