Well This Is Something New

By Chad on Jul 17 2010 new and improved

Go Hyperlocal has been redesigned. We like it and hope you will find it much improved. The new site was designed to offer more information about hyperlocal news sites, and let you get to it faster.

We still offer thumbnails and descriptions of sites submitted to us, along with handy maps you can search to find a site that might interest you. See the directory.

The hardest part was trying to come up with a way to categorize everything. So here's what we came up with for now: 

Neighborhood News Sites

The purest form of hyperlocal news is the neighborhood news site. Resident and Citizen Journalists who publish news and events that matter to them and to their neighbors.

In this section are great examples of community news sites that cover a small and well-defined geographical area.

Browse through the directory and find ideas to help you start your own hyperlocal site today.

City Wide News Sites

While resembling the traditional city newspaper, these sites only focus on news and events taking place locally and are able to pick up on stories that are often overlooked the other local media.

Sites in larger cities can have many contributors, and smaller cities can be covered by a few local experts.

Independent Sites

There are many possible ways to build and run a hyperlocal news site. This section highlights the variety of solutions that independent publishers have found for themselves.

If you are thinking about starting a local news site, this is a great place to start.

Affiliated Sites

As the field of hyperlocal news starts to take off, many publishers are finding ways to work together. They are starting their own affiliation of sites to cover nearby locations, or joining an existing community.

An affiliation can be a great option for someone looking to join this exciting new field.

Enjoy

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