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Put your business where your neighbors actually look first — in a curated local directory, not buried under noisy ads.

Helping Locals Support Locals

Why Backed by Local

Visibility

Priority placement where locals browse — not pay-to-win search results.

Community

Every listing reinforces trust and loyalty inside the neighborhoods you serve.

Answer Engine

Curated results driven by relevance and proximity, not ad spend.

Support Local Economy

Features put money back into communities — the way it should be.

Scalable Infrastructure

Clean city identity + consistent standards as the network expands.

LocalSync Stak™

The technology that powers our Answer Engine™

Backed by Local feels simple on purpose. Behind the scenes, the LocalSync Stak™ organizes cities, categories, and businesses into one connected system so residents get clear answers — not a noisy list.

As a pillar, “Answer Engine” is our commitment to accuracy. Inside the Stak, Answer Engine™ is the technology that makes that possible, working alongside Local Core™, LocalSync™, Radar™, LocalGraph™, and LocalAnswer AI™.

LocalSync Stak™
Local Core™
The foundational data layer that holds verified city, category, and business records.
LocalSync™
The synchronization layer that pushes approved changes across cities and categories.
Answer Engine™
The decision layer that transforms structured city data into ranked, clean local answers.
LocalAnswer AI™
The intelligence behind Answer Engine™ — learning patterns and refining what gets surfaced.
LocalGraph™
The structure layer that maps how cities, categories, and businesses relate.
Radar™
The visibility layer that shows what residents see, click, call, and return to.
Grow your Business in these Categories
Home Services – Plumbing, HVAC, Roofing, Painting, Landscaping, Cleaning, Pest Control
Real Estate – Agents, Mortgage Brokers, Inspectors, Stagers, Title Companies
Medical – Dentists, Chiropractors, Botox, IV Treatments, Vitamins, Physical Therapy
Mental Health – Counselors, Rehabs, Transitional Housing, Detox, Alternative Treatments
Personal Services – Spa, Salon, Barber, Tattoos, Yoga Studios, Nail Studios
Professional Services – Accountants, Legal, IT Support, Marketing Consultants, Insurance
Automotive – Mechanics, Detailers, Tire Shops, Auto Glass, Car Washes, Transportation
Wellness – CBD, Dispensary, Vape, Glass, Kava, Kratom

Ready to Put Your Business in Front of Your Neighbors?

Choose the level of presence that matches your goals. Every plan includes a verified profile, directions, contact options, and placement across core categories.

Best for Getting Started

Starter

Plant your flag in one city and start showing up where locals look first.

$99/mo
1 city · 1 primary category · Core visibility
  • Verified business profile with logo, description, and contact info.
  • Listing in one primary category.
  • Map directions link + click-to-call and website buttons.
  • Included in city + category browsing surfaces.
Solo owners New listings Single location
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Month-to-month. Upgrade anytime.
Most Popular

Growth

Own your lane in the city and show up as a recommended local favorite.

$249/mo
1–2 cities · up to 3 categories · Featured placement
  • Priority placement on city + category pages.
  • Up to three category placements.
  • Enhanced profile highlights (offers, specialties, areas served).
  • Monthly visibility recap as Radar™ rolls out.
Growing brands Competitive markets Service leaders
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Best for service businesses that want to be a “go-to”.
For Regional Leaders

Partner

Expand across multiple cities with deeper storytelling and insight.

$499/mo
Up to 5 cities · broad category coverage · Strategy & insights
  • Presence in up to five cities within your region.
  • Placement across relevant categories.
  • Quarterly spotlight / story (editorial calendar dependent).
  • Early access to Radar™ dashboards as they roll out.
Multi location Regional brands Groups
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Ideal for groups and multi-location operators.

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