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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.
JOIN THE NETWORKBuild something local, and make it yours
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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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