Thank you so much for reaching out about your business. We are honored that you look to us as a resource in our community to help create awareness for your business.
We’ve created this FAQ to help answer your questions about various promotional opportunities available. Please note that given our limited resources and the expenses required to maintain this community resource, free opportunities are also limited.
If you still need additional assistance or have other questions, please email us.
What is Local Anchor?
Local Anchor is a community platform for parents & family-friendly local businesses. We bring you information on Local Events, Community News, Opportunities to Give Back, What to Do, Eat, Shop & more! Our Facebook group is a place to ask questions and share your ideas and tips on all things local. It takes a village!
Local Anchor offers a variety of advertising opportunities including Facebook group advertising among our 9,000+ members (and growing!); website, social media and email features; digital marketing; and social media services. Read more in the FAQs below. Please email us if you would like a full media kit on advertising or our consulting services here.
You can read more about Local Anchor here.
How can I list my event?
We are happy to list community events on our community calendar, and there are both sponsored and free options available. Please note that unless they are part of a sponsored event package, sales events such as photography sessions and “sales parties” will not be added to our calendar.
Submit your listing here. Please email us for more information on sponsored events.
How can I create a business listing?
We are so glad you asked. Creating a business listing is an easy and inexpensive way to promote your business! Standard listings are FREE and you can promote your listing for just $49/month. Just fill out the form, submit payment and viola! Learn more: https://localanchor.com/local-business-directory-submission/
How can I promote my class, event, business, etc?
We have many different sponsorship opportunities available, starting at $149, and we can also create a custom package for you based on the opportunity you want to promote. Please email us for more information.
How can I promote my business in your Facebook group?
We have many different sponsorship opportunities available, starting at $149, and we can also create a custom package based on your business needs. Please email us for more information.
I don’t see a business category for my business?
No problem, please email us info on the type of business, so we can create a category for you.
I’m a non-profit, how can we promote our organizations event &/or project?
Thank you for your interest! We are passionate about supporting non-profits and would like to learn more about your organization for potential consideration and collaboration.
While we wish we could feature every inquiry, we have limited resources. However, we are committed to doing our utmost to provide support. Kindly email us with important details and critical deadlines regarding upcoming events, drives, or programs.
We look forward to hearing from you!
I’d love to create an event for South Bay Mommies & Daddies, how can we do that?
We have many different sponsorship opportunities available, starting at $149, and we can also create a custom package based on your interests. Please email us for more information.
I’m not selling anything, but want to share this opportunity/resource with this community. How can I do that?
If your opportunity or resource is related to a business in any capacity, even if it pertains to a non-profit, it should be regarded as promotion. This encompasses various aspects, such as endorsing other groups, requesting models, organizing complimentary events or classes, distributing samples, or seeking business advice. Please email us and we can provide you with advertising information.
Who does Local Anchor Reach?
Great question! Check out our advertising page with demographic and analytic information.
Do you have an email list?
Absolutely! We have a fantastic newsletter that you’re more than welcome to join. Normally, we send it out just twice a week, unless there’s something extraordinary happening. We strive to ensure it’s filled with valuable content and keeps you informed. Click here to join our list.
Please email us for details if you’re interested in advertising to our list!
How can I get more involved in your community?
Joining our Facebook group is one of the simplest ways to actively engage with our community! We warmly encourage you to extend invitations to local moms and dads you may know as well. Every new member who becomes a part of our online Facebook community strengthens and enriches the group, making it even more valuable!
You can join/share via this link or click on “invite friends” once you’re a member of the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WhatsHappeningintheSouthBay