Sponsor the Albany Neighborhood

Are You Looking For a Way to Build Your Local Brand and Support Your Local Community?

WhirLocal is a positive, community-based media network and a champion for all things local.

Digital Magazine

Business Directory

Local
Reviews

Local Marketing

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!

Tim & Pam Fahndrich Co-founders, WhirLocal Media Group
Small Business Owners

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.

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"I have told my story many times over, and no one has done the job like WhirLocal in retelling my story! AMAZING! Thank you from the bottom of my heart"
~ Michelle Ashley, Michelle Ashley Custom Cakes

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.

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"The article you wrote is one of the nicest, most articulated articles that has been written about Acres of Hope. Thank you so much for your time and generosity putting this together."
~ Justin Arana, Acres of Hope Youth Ranch

Ready To Grow Your Business?

We Have A Plan For Every Budget

Neighborhood Sponsor Member

$297/mo

Local Review Engine, plus
Neighborhood Sponsorship
Optimized & Advanced WhirLocal Profile
Branded Social Posts (3-4x per month)
Branded Media Center (Posts, Press Releases, etc)
Digital Magazine Branding Ads
Business Directory Branding Ads

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Local Review Engine Member

$97/mo

Review Aggregation (Google, Facebook, and WhirLocal)
“Remind me later” and Bulk Review Invite Automation
Review Graphics
Positive Review Promotion
Review Engine Personalization Options
Unlimited Local Recommendations

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Or, Get Started With Our Free Account

Free QR Code & Mobile Review Page

Basic Business Profile

Business Directory Listing

Quick Posts

Neighborhood Sponsor Member

Includes Local Review Engine
$297/mo or $2970/yr

Neighborhood Sponsorship

Sponsoring your community is a powerful way to show your commitment while gaining valuable branding benefits. As a Neighborhood Sponsor, your business is highlighted as a community leader, giving you more visibility and credibility. You’re not just another business—you’re a trusted supporter of local initiatives. This level of recognition helps you build stronger relationships with customers and stand out as a key player in the community.

Optimized & Advanced WhirLocal Profile

Your online presence is crucial to building brand trust and attracting local customers. We take the guesswork out of it by optimizing your WhirLocal profile with proven copywriting techniques designed to engage your audience and make your business easier to discover. Not only do we fine-tune your profile on WhirLocal, but we also ensure it’s set up to perform well on search engines like Google, driving more traffic to your business.

Branded Social Posts

Building a consistent presence on social media is key to staying top-of-mind with your audience. With our Branded Social Posts, you get the benefit of having relevant, click-worthy content shared on your Facebook page and Google Business profile 3-4 times a month. Each post includes “sponsored by” branding, positioning your business as a trusted resource in your community. Plus, with a growing library of over 300 articles, you’ll always have engaging content to share without lifting a finger.

Branded Media Center

Content is the cornerstone of a successful local SEO strategy. Our Branded Media Center makes it easy for you to create, publish, and distribute multi-media blog posts, press releases, and more. Your content is automatically shared across WhirLocal, Facebook, and Google Business profiles, helping to create strong local SEO signals. With our AI-assisted blog topic generator and writer, you’ll never have to worry about writer’s block. Over time, your consistent content efforts will boost your search engine rankings and attract more local customers.

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 featured in articles and stories that are directly relevant to your ideal customers. As part of our Digital Magazine, we spotlight your brand as a sponsor in relevant content, giving you maximum exposure to the audience that matters most. Your business will be seen by a growing community of engaged readers, helping to build your brand’s reputation while delivering valuable local content.

Business Directory: Featured Branded Ads

Stand out in the local business directory with a premium listing that puts your brand front and center. Unlike free listings, your business will always appear in a prominent, featured position, making it easy for customers to find and choose you. This added visibility helps establish your brand as a top choice in the community, ensuring you don’t get lost in the crowd.

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"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
Bulk review invite automation
Review graphics
Positive review promotion throughout WhirLocal, on your website, Facebook, and more
Review engine personalization options
Unlimited recommendations

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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 Quick Posts

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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.

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How Do People Find WhirLocal?

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: