YOUR CITY’S TRUSTED GUIDE; POWERED BY YOU, BUILT BY US.
A professionally built city guide — shaped by your perspective.
THE FOUNDATION
What’s in place when you step into a City Living Network guide.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
YOU’VE DREAMED OF CREATING SOMETHING MEANINGFUL IN YOUR TOWN…
BUT TURNING THAT IDEA INTO SOMETHING REAL REQUIRES STRUCTURE.
At City Living Network, the groundwork is already handled — from branding and editorial foundations to the systems that support growth over time.
You step into something built with intention, not urgency.
The role itself is where the work becomes personal.
Curating the places that define your city
Becoming a trusted local voice
Building thoughtful partnerships
Accessing opportunities that come from visibility and credibility
I’m LINDSAY,
FOUNDER OF CITY LIVING NETWORK
City Living Network began as a single city guide — built to be credible, community-rooted, and commercially viable without relying on trends or scale.
That original guide became the framework for what exists today: two dozen independently run city guides across the U.S., each owned and operated by a local editor using the same proven foundation.
CLN isn’t about building the biggest platform.
It’s about building the right one — designed to hold value, attract real partnerships, and grow with the city it represents.
THE PROCESS
A straightforward build, guided from start to launch.
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ONBOARDING
ALIGNMENT + DIRECTION
We begin by getting clear on your city, your perspective, and how you want your guide to feel.
This includes style, voice, goals, and the role you want the guide to play in your life and community.
Everything is built from that foundation.
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DESIGN
BUILD + BRAND
We design and build your city guide from the ground up — branding, website, newsletter, and launch content — so it feels established, intentional, and ready from day one.
Nothing generic. Everything tailored to your city.
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GUIDANCE
TOOLS + FRAMEWORK
You’re given a clear framework for running your guide confidently — from publishing and outreach to partnerships and growth.
No tech overwhelm. No guessing what to do next.
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SUPPORT
ONGOING STEWARDSHIP
Once your guide is live, support continues.
We handle hosting and backend updates, and you’ll have access to ongoing guidance and monthly touchpoints inside the network.
You focus on the city.
We keep everything else running smoothly.
A RECENT LAUNCH
“We’re so pleased with how everything turned out — the branding, the website, the IG feed. It all feels aligned and ready to grow.”
– Amy Cummins & Gemma Shields, NaplesDays.com
IMAGINE BEING DAYS AWAY FROM LAUNCHING SOMETHING REAL…
NO ENDLESS TECH SETUP. NO GUESSING WHAT TO POST. NO DIY OVERWHELM.
Your site, brand, and first articles are built.
Your newsletter is set up and ready to send.
Your Instagram has a clear visual direction.
Everything is designed with strategy behind it, so you can focus on growing something that lasts.
We build you the platform — you bring it to life in your city.
NO MORE PIECING IT TOGETHER
Your site, brand, and launch content are built with intention.
No late-night Googling. No guessing what to post next.
You start with a clear foundation and a plan you can actually follow.
A CITY GUIDE THAT FEELS LIKE YOU
We take your vision and turn it into a polished, city-ready platform.
The voice is yours. The perspective is yours.
We just help shape it faster — and with far less friction.
BUILT TO GROW FROM DAY ONE
You launch with strategy, support, and a structure designed to scale.
Visibility, partnerships, and monetization aren’t afterthoughts — you’re given the right tools to grow from the start.
APPLY TO BRING A CITY GUIDE TO YOUR TOWN
This is an application-based opportunity.
City Living Network is designed for people who want to build a thoughtfully positioned city guide — one that’s grown intentionally over time.
If you’re exploring the idea of becoming the go-to guide in your city and want a strong foundation already in place — branding, site, strategy, and ongoing support — this application helps us see if there’s a mutual fit.
If it looks aligned, schedule a call to talk through your city, vision, and next steps.
WHAT EDITORS BUILD OVER TIME
“What started as a city blog grew into real connections, long-term partnerships, and a business I actually enjoy running. It’s become far more than I expected.”
– Angela Christine, LasVegasParentsClub.com
FAQ
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A city guide is a long-term platform — not a one-off project. It gives you visibility, credibility, and access in your community, while allowing you to build something that can grow and evolve over time. It’s part content, part media brand, part relationship builder.
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Yes. Most editors don’t come in with technical, design, or publishing experience. The structure is built so you can focus on the city, the relationships, and the voice — while the platform, strategy, and systems are already handled.
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Absolutely. Your site, branding, layout, and launch content are built for you. You’ll also have templates and training so you know how to update and grow things moving forward — without needing to be “techy.”
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This is not a limited-time course. You’ll have ongoing access to your platform, training resources, templates, and community support as part of your license. You’re building something meant to last.
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City guides monetize in several ways, including brand partnerships, sponsored content, advertising, events, and collaborations.
Some editors treat it as a meaningful income stream, while others value the access, visibility, and opportunities it creates. There’s flexibility depending on your goals.
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Yes. You own your city guide outright — including the site, brand, content, and revenue. Each city is sold to one owner only. As long as the guide remains active, exclusivity is protected.
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Yes. You’ll be part of a network of editors across different cities who share ideas, wins, and strategies. There are monthly calls and ongoing connection — but participation is optional and flexible.
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Local platforms are outperforming broad, national content. People trust real voices in their communities — especially as social media becomes noisier. This model works best when you want to build something intentional, positioned, and sustainable rather than chasing trends.