Monetization model
Turn local discovery into measurable visibility.
Free inclusion builds trust and inventory. Premium profiles, sponsorship and later transaction tools create recurring revenue.
Community
$0 / year
- Basic business profile
- Category and town inclusion
- Website/social link after verification
- Claimable owner profile
Best value
Local Plus
$149 / year
- Expanded SEO profile
- Photo gallery
- Products and seasonal updates
- Offer/coupon block
- Priority category placement
- Outbound click reporting
Valley Featured
$349 / year
- Everything in Local Plus
- Featured badge
- Homepage rotation
- Featured category placement
- Quarterly seasonal spotlight
- One labeled sponsored guide placement
Additional revenue
Category Sponsor
$99–$199/month
Limited sponsorship on a high-intent category.
Guide Sponsor
$75–$250/guide
Clearly labeled sponsor slot in an evergreen or seasonal guide.
Newsletter Sponsor
$50–$125/send at launch
One primary sponsor as subscriber count develops.
Seasonal Spotlight
$99–$249
CSA signup, berry season, pumpkins, gifts or holidays.
Future phase: qualified leads ($10–$30) and marketplace/ticketing commissions (8–12%) only after traffic and merchant demand justify transaction infrastructure.