on the blogThe CITY GUIDE
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A closer look at how City Living Network works — from building your city guide to what it actually looks like in real life.
Instagram vs. Website for City Guides - Which Makes Money?
Why Instagram alone won't cut it for a city guide. Learn why successful guides have a website, and compare DIY vs. done-for-you setup.
How to Start a Local City Guide
Learn how to start a local city guide. Discover the two paths (DIY vs. fully built platform), timeline, costs, and why most guides stall — plus how to avoid it.
What is City Living Network?
An overview of City Living Network — how each city guide is structured, what editors are building, and how it becomes a recognizable presence within a local community.
How It Works
A clear breakdown of how City Living Network works, what editors do, and how a city guide grows through consistent content and local connection.
What It Actually Looks Like to Run a City Guide
A look at what running a city guide looks like, with real examples from editors across City Living Network.
JOIN THE NETWORKBuild something local, and make it yours
Each City Living Network editor runs her own city guide — creating content, building relationships, and becoming a trusted voice in their city.
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Editors across the country are building their own city guides — hosting events, landing brand partnerships, and being invited on press trips.
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