Heads Up, Local Business Owners: Don’t Rely Too Much on Rented Space

This morning, Facebook suspended a lot of large, active groups without warning. Just gone. Whether they’ll come back or not is anyone’s guess. It’s a tough reminder that even the biggest platforms can disappear in a moment.

And it’s not just…

Are You Making the Most of Your Online Reviews?

At WhirLocal Media Group, we love seeing local businesses thrive, and few things shine brighter than a 5-star review from a happy customer. We recently received one from a new member, and it was a great reminder of the power of feedback.

Responding to your reviews isnR…

Are You Suffering from ISD or SPS? (I Totally Made These Up… Kind Of)

This morning at the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, I blurted out something that felt almost impossible to say:

“I’m one of the leading voices for AI and automation for local businesses and nonprofits here in the Willam…

Are You Suffering from ISD or SPS? (I Totally Made These Up… Kind Of)

This morning at the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, I blurted out something that felt almost impossible to say:

“I’m one of the leading voices for AI and automation for local businesses and nonprofits here in the Willam…

Let’s Talk Local: AI, Automation & Starting Simple

I had a great time being interviewed by my good friend Tyler R Lordi on his podcast O My Lordi. We talked about how local businesses and nonprofits are the backbone of our economy, and why it’s important to start exploring tools like AI, automation, and WhirLo…

Helping Local Organizations Harness the Power of AI

At WhirLocal Media Group, we’re passionate about helping businesses and nonprofits scale with the power of AI, automation, and community-based marketing.

Next month, we’re taking that message on the road with speaking engagements lined up for:

1. Oregon State…

WhirLocal isn’t a household name, and quite honestly, we’re not trying to be Yelp or Google.

But here’s the thing: WhirLocal has never just been about WhirLocal. Instead, we help our members use WhirLocal to promote themselves on household names.

For example:

We help them:

• Generate reviews on Google and …