What Is City Living Network? A Smarter Way to Launch and Monetize a City Blog
So… what is City Living Network, exactly?
Great question — especially if you’ve been eyeing the idea of starting a blog, building influence in your town, or finding a creative way to turn your love of local life into income.
Let’s break it down:
What is City Living Network?
City Living Network is a platform that helps individuals launch fully branded, beautifully designed, and professionally written digital city guides.
Each guide is exclusive to one person per city — which means we’ll only make ONE blog in your city.
ONCE YOUR CITY IS SOLD, IT’S OFF THE TABLE.
We provide the full setup — from the website, branding, and hosting to the launch content, media kit, and newsletter automation — so you can focus on growing, connecting, and monetizing.
How It Works
When you join City Living Network, we create:
✔ A fully built website on Squarespace — mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly
✔ A premium domain name (or we use yours if you already have one)
✔ A wordmark logo, curated color palette, and font styling
✔ 10 fully written launch articles, optimized for SEO
✔ A media kit, press pitch templates, and ad pricing strategy
✔ Social media graphics for Instagram
✔ A newsletter setup, complete with a lead magnet and automation
✔ Ongoing support, coaching calls, and plug-and-play monthly content
✔ A 9-module course that teaches you the tips and tricks we’ve learned running city guides ourselves
You’re not handed a blank template — you’re given a real, live city guide that will be launched in under two weeks.
Who Is It For?
City Living Network is perfect for:
Real estate professionals who want to stand out as the go-to local expert
Moms and community connectors looking for purpose and flexible income
Writers, photographers, and influencers who already share local content
Entrepreneurial creatives who love their city and want to build something of their own
We’ve helped editors in towns like Laguna Beach, Las Vegas, Maui, Prescott, Naples, Boone, Boulder, and more grow their guides into real businesses — some replacing their full time careers.
What Makes It Different?
We’re not a “how to blog” course. We’re not a franchise. We’re a licensing model — which means you get:
Exclusive rights to your city
A turnkey setup that actually launches fast
Ongoing strategy support
A network of editors across the country sharing ideas, press trip tips, ad strategies, and inspiration
You’re not doing this alone. You have a team behind you and a community cheering you on.
How Do Editors Make Money?
Great question. Our editors monetize in a few key ways:
Selling ads and sponsored content to local businesses (we teach you how!)
Landing press trips and trades (hotels, restaurants, salons, etc.)
Running local events, markets, or workshops
Collaborating with real estate agents or chambers
Offering consulting, media services, or influencer campaigns
The guide becomes the ultimate visibility tool — one that opens doors, grows income, and builds influence in your town.
Real Results, Real Fast
We’ve seen editors get their first paid ad within a week of launching. One got a $15K month in her first year. Another turned her guide into a mini ad agency for local businesses.
You don’t have to wait to grow. You just have to launch.
Ready to Become the Go-To Guide in Your City?
If you’ve been thinking about starting a city blog or local publication — but you’re overwhelmed by the tech, design, or content side of things — we’ve got you.
City Living Network gives you the structure, support, and systems to finally launch with confidence.
👉 Learn more about how to join City Living Network or book a free call at the button below.
