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Serving EDH, Palo Alto & Folsom

Your business, everywhere locals look.

The hyperlocal media company that puts your brand in the newsletter, on the feed, and on the only curated shortlist your community trusts.

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Newsletter Readers
500+
EDH homeowners, weekly
Monthly IG Views
30K+
Real local reach
3 Cities
500+ Newsletter Subscribers
30K+ Monthly IG Views
Weekly Issues Published
7 LocalShortlist Categories
El Dorado Hills Flagship City
3 Cities
500+ Newsletter Subscribers
30K+ Monthly IG Views
Weekly Issues Published
7 LocalShortlist Categories
El Dorado Hills Flagship City
Communities

Your city. Your stories.

Community news, events, and the businesses your neighbors actually recommend.

Flagship
El Dorado Hills
Weekly newsletter + daily Instagram
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Bay Area
Palo Alto
Coming soon
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Sacramento Area
Folsom
Coming soon
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For Local Businesses

Everything your business needs to own your city.

Media distribution, AI-powered content, and curated placement — making your business the name locals recognize.

Newsletter Features
Featured in the weekly Lil City newsletter. Sponsor blocks, spotlight stories, and ongoing mentions to 500+ engaged local subscribers.
Social Media
Instagram reels, shoutouts, and features across our city accounts. 30K+ monthly views from actual neighbors.
LocalShortlist
The only curated recommendation list your community trusts. 3-5 businesses per category. Invite-only.
Website Build
Fast, modern website for your business. Built in days. Mobile-first, SEO-ready, designed to convert.
Local Ads
Targeted Meta ads reaching homeowners in your service area. We manage, optimize, and report.
Lead Generation
Inquiries driven through newsletter, social, LocalShortlist, and targeted ads. You get leads, we do the work.
LocalShortlist

Not a directory.
A recommendation.

We don't list 50 plumbers. We recommend 3-5 per category — vetted, featured, and backed by our distribution.

  • Limited to 3-5 businesses per category
  • City-specific — EDH, Palo Alto, Folsom
  • "Lil City Recommended" badge
  • Backed by newsletter & social distribution
  • Category exclusivity available
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Preview — El Dorado Hills
1
Home Services
3 of 5 slots filled
Limited
2
Beauty & Wellness
2 of 5 slots filled
Limited
3
Real Estate
1 of 3 slots filled
Limited
4
Kids & Activities
0 of 5 slots
Open
5
Food & Dining
0 of 5 slots
Open
Packages

Simple packages. Real results.

Every package includes LocalShortlist placement.

Starter
$99/mo
Get visible. Get listed.
  • LocalShortlist placement
  • Monthly newsletter mention
  • 1 Instagram feature per month
  • Business profile on our site
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Most Popular
Growth
$299/mo
Be the name they remember.
  • Everything in Starter
  • Weekly newsletter sponsor block
  • 4 Instagram posts/reels per month
  • Quarterly spotlight feature
  • Category exclusivity
  • Social media content creation
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Founding Sponsor
$2,499 one-time
Lock in your category. Forever.
  • Everything in Growth for 18-24 months
  • Logo in every newsletter header
  • Permanent category exclusivity
  • Website build included
  • Meta Ads setup + first campaign
  • Priority lead referrals
  • Founding rate locked forever
Become a Founding Sponsor

All packages require 3-month minimum. Founding Sponsor is one-time.

How It Works

Four steps to local recognition.

1
We learn your business
Quick call or form. We understand what you do, who you serve, and what makes you the right choice.
2
We build your presence
Website, LocalShortlist listing, newsletter copy, social content — we create everything. You approve it.
3
Your neighbors see you everywhere
Newsletter, Instagram, LocalShortlist, Facebook groups — your business becomes the name people recognize.
4
Leads come to you
When someone needs what you offer, they already know your name. That's consistent local presence at work.

We don't sell ads.
We sell recognition.

EDH homeowners don't remember the business they saw once. They call the name they recognize.

You're not buying an ad. You're becoming one of the few businesses we recommend to the entire community.

The Newsletter

500+ subscribers who actually read it.

Every Friday, Lil City lands in inboxes of engaged EDH homeowners. Local news, events, business spotlights — stories they can't get anywhere else.

This isn't a coupon mailer. It's the community newsletter people look forward to.

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Every Issue Includes
01
Feature Story
Local spotlight on a person, business, or event
02
Weekend Picks
What's happening this weekend in your city
03
Deals & Discoveries
Sponsor offers and local business features
04
Tales & Trails
Parks, pets, and outdoor adventures
05
Community Corner
Advice column and reader contributions
Lil City Leaders

Start your own Lil City.

High school students run their own local media chapter — cover their community, land real sponsors, and build a college resume that admissions officers actually remember.

  • ✓ Run your city's media company
  • ✓ Secure local sponsors — you keep the revenue
  • ✓ Real metrics for college apps: subscribers, revenue, impact
  • ✓ Full support from HQ — training, tools, templates
Learn More →
12-Week Launch Roadmap
Wk 1
Setup & First Issue
Beehiiv account, training, intro newsletter
Wk 4
50-100 Subscribers
FB groups, Nextdoor, personal invites
Wk 8
First Sponsor
Using HQ outreach scripts + support
Wk 12
Portfolio Ready
Screenshots, metrics, stories for college apps
Get Listed

Ready to be the name your city knows?

Tell us about your business. We'll show you exactly how we'd put you in front of every neighbor that matters.

No commitment. We'll reach out within 24 hours.