The Local Touch: The Unique Value of BeLocal Magazine

As a small business owner looking to connect with new customers, you don’t have to wait for them to find you—you can meet them when they arrive.
In a world overflowing with options, BeLocal delivers something timely and powerful: a personal welcome to new residents and homeowners in your community.
At BeLocal, we highlight trusted local recommendations for shopping, dining, services, and things to do—curated by those who already call your area home. It’s a guide that helps people settle in, discover hidden gems, and find businesses they’ll come to rely on.
What Makes BeLocal So Unique?
BeLocal is a market-specific magazine created for people who are new to town. It’s packed with helpful information, vetted local picks, and stories that help new movers feel at home—fast.
We deliver:
- Curated local recommendations and guides from real residents
- Community stories and tips are designed to ease the transition
- Timely delivery to your area’s newest homeowners every month
- A digital issue that is always at the fingertips of new homeowners and long-time locals alike
Why Timing Is Everything
Reaching people during a move is a marketing sweet spot—when habits shift and buying decisions reset. BeLocal gives you early, repeated visibility with people actively building new routines.
Who’s Reading BeLocal?
- New homeowners
- Relocated families and professionals
- People unfamiliar with the area
- Consumers eager to find go-to local favorites
Building First-Impression Power
When your business is introduced by a trusted source—like a neighbor, a welcome guide, or a highly regarded local publication—it doesn’t feel like advertising. It feels like a helpful suggestion.
The Benefits:
- Early visibility during a buyer’s most impressionable phase
- Referrals wrapped in storytelling and community credibility
- A trusted presence in a resource readers return to again and again
A Missing Piece in Your Marketing Strategy
BeLocal isn’t here to replace your digital marketing. It amplifies it. When people see your brand in multiple places—online, by referral, and in a respected print guide—it creates a sense of familiarity that drives action.
Combine With:
- SEO and Google search (people will Google you after seeing your ad)
- Social media (Instagram and Facebook feel more relevant with local context.
- Email or direct outreach (your name rings a bell before you ever hit send)
Be Helpful. Be Found. BeLocal.
New residents aren’t just looking for a service—they’re looking for their “new favorite.” Partnering with BeLocal makes your business part of their welcome story, which builds trust, loyalty, and long-term customer relationships.
✔️ Checklist: Is BeLocal Right for You?
- You serve customers in a specific town, county, or region
- You want to be known by name to new homeowners
- You value word-of-mouth, referrals, and local reputation
- You want to be a go-to resource for people who are new in town
Final Thought: Don’t Wait to Be Discovered
You don’t need to reach everyone—just the right people, at the right moment. With BeLocal, you’re in front of new homeowners before they know what to Google. That’s influence from day one.