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How to Get Press Trips Through Your Blog
Discover how to land press trips through your blog with insider tips from City Living Network. Whether you're a new or experienced blogger, we'll show you how to leverage your blog and brand to connect with top travel opportunities. Read success stories from City Living Network members, and find out how you can start turning your blog into a press trip magnet.

Stuck on Your Blog Strategy? Book a One-on-One Call or Join Our Monthly Mentorship
Already have a blog but feel stuck? Work one-on-one with a seasoned blogging expert or join our monthly mentorship call to get unstuck, gain clarity, and grow your platform.
From Dial-Up to Digital: The Story Behind the City Living Network
From humble beginnings on Craigslist to becoming editorial director of a national wellness magazine, learn how Lindsay’s passion for storytelling led to the creation of a nationwide network empowering women to showcase the best of their towns.
How to Work From Vacation (Hi From Kauai!)
Discover the freedom of running a digital publication from anywhere! In this article, Lindsay shares her vacation-working from Kauai, balancing work and play amidst tropical chaos. Learn tips on efficient task management, the benefits of automation, and the power of evergreen content. Whether it's a quick 15-minute work burst or creating viral content, Lindsay shows how you can thrive remotely.

Gratitude and Actually Liking Your Life
In this personal reflection, learn how a morning gratitude practice to appreciate the little things — like healthy teeth and the freedom of a flexible job — can lead to a more fulfilling life. As a 7-year cancer survivor, City Living Network’s founder, Lindsay DeLong, shares her insights on breaking free from the 9-to-5 grind, hosting fun events like fancy dog picnics, and creating a career you love to wake up for.

How to Launch Your Own City Guide with City Living Network
City Living Network helps you launch a ready-to-go city guide in under two weeks — with a built-in audience, done-for-you branding, and monthly support.

Accountability Calls and Monthly Challenges
Dive into City Living Network’s April recap on our Monthly Accountability Call. Highlights include innovative outreach strategies, event planning triumphs, and local engagement successes across cities like Maui, Las Vegas, Newport Beach, and more. Learn how our network's collective expertise fuels creative solutions and hyperlocal content creation, inspiring every editor to elevate their publication.

I Was Featured in the Profitable and Productive Web Designers Bootcamp
Lindsay is featured at the Profitable and Productive Web Designer’s Bootcamp hosted by Paige Brunton where she shares her journey from journalist to web designer to founder of the City Living Network.

Laguna Beach Living Turns Five
Lindsay shares her journey of launching a side blog that evolved into a thriving digital publication in Laguna. From leaving her career as editorial director to becoming the pulse of the local community, her story shows the power of passion-driven journalism. Over 5 years, Laguna Beach Living has published 350 articles, reached over 1.1 million people monthly, and inspired the creation of the City Living Network.
On the First Monday of Every Month We Zoom
The City Living Network provides guidance, shares successful strategies, and motivates each other through monthly Zoom calls and expert sessions, ensuring every editor is equipped to excel.
Make the Next 30 Days Count: A Case For Starting Your Blog NOW
In just 30 days, the City Living Network sets you up with a fully-branded, beautifully designed website and a comprehensive 9-module course tailored to make you a leader in your community. Don't just dream about change — make it happen. Embrace the future now, and in one month, you'll be the proud owner of a thriving local business.

The Power of Having a Network Behind You
Explore the City Living Network where each editor is just one of two steps ahead of each other and is part of a supportive family. From sharing triumphs to exchanging wisdom, the Network empowers our collective experiences, celebrating milestones like Angela's 1-year-anniversary in Las Vegas or Deanna’s launch party in Huntington Beach.
Press Trips, Fire Dancers, and Renee Zellweger
This week, Lindsay received an all-expense-paid press trip invitation and dined at the hottest new restaurant in town, all while managing a successful digital publication. Imagine turning your local passion into a profitable platform, enjoying exclusive events, and spotlighting unique stories in your city.

I Can’t Get No… Procrastination: It’s Time to Bring Your Ideas to Life
End procrastination and embrace action with the City Living Network! Our program is designed to transform your ideas into reality, offering a proven business model that eliminates guesswork and sets you up for success.

For the Girlies Who Want Accountability
Recently interviewed by Her Campus, Lindsay shares her insights on transitioning from traditional media to thriving in the digital age. With print on the decline, digital platforms offer fresh opportunities for young journalists to create impactful content and monetize their passion.
One of My Favorite Perks of the Job are Press Trips
Staying at the most beautiful hotels in your city… while getting wined and dined. Welcome to the world of Press Trips. Here’s how to get an invite!
Why Constantly Learning is the Key to Success
Why you should constantly be learning through online courses, and how being part of a network provides accountability.
From MySpace to Now (Photos Included)
Lindsay explores her journey through social media and explains how online courses paved the way to her success.

What Careers Pair Perfectly with the City Living Network
What career pairs perfectly with a city-specific publication? Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a flight attendant or a photographer, we can guarantee that running a city-specific blog will fit beautifully into your life.

What does it cost to start a blog with the city living network?
Why does it cost so much to launch a business? We’re breaking down the exact costs of launching a city-specific blog and how you can start making money before it’s even launched!