Are you looking to connect with a highly engaged and local audience that’s searching for businesses just like yours?
This is Raleigh has established itself as a trusted resource for both locals and visitors, attracting over 80,000 monthly website visitors and reaching more than 90,000 followers across social media.
Now, we’re excited to offer local businesses like yours the opportunity to be part of our new online directory of business listings and reach our audience of loyal and engaged Raleigh locals, relocators, and visitors.
Your Spot in Raleigh’s Favorite Local Guide
Our directory offers a unique marketing service. We combine the power of our publishing expertise, our deep authority on Raleigh life, and our influential social media presence to create an all-in-one solution for promoting your business. With a dynamic multimedia platform and an engaged social media community, we’re perfectly positioned to get the word out about your business and attract the right audience.
This is more than just a listing—it’s a comprehensive, high-visibility marketing package designed to elevate your brand.
Boost Your Visibility. Grow Your Business.
Our readers trust us to guide them to the best businesses in the city.
Here’s why you should be listed:
- Reach a Relevant Audience: Unlike other directories, our audience is specifically looking for businesses in Raleigh and surrounding areas. When you list with us, you’re speaking directly to the customers you want.
- Build Credibility: People turn to us because they trust our recommendations. When they see your business listed in our directory, they’ll know they can count on you, too.
- Maximize Your Visibility: Listings are prominently featured on every relevant category page across our website, which readers frequently navigate. Listings can also be found when a user searches for parameters such as “restaurants near me” “women owned” or “coffee shops in Raleigh.” Unlike traditional print magazines that get flicked through or forgotten on a coffee table, our website is a dynamic, constantly updated resource. People actively come to us searching for the services they need. Plus, with every new article we publish, we link relevant directory listings within the content to drive even more traffic your way, and strengthen our site’s SEO value, which all directory clients benefit from.
Powered by SEO Expertise: Our site is recognized as a high-authority platform by search engines, helping your business get seen by more customers. With 14 years of experience in creating online content, we’ve mastered SEO strategies that drive active searchers to our site. When you’re listed with us, you benefit from our expertise in attracting the right audience to your business. - Consistent Promotion: We’ll regularly promote our directory listings through Instagram, Facebook and email newsletters. This continuous promotion helps keep your business top-of-mind for our readers.
- Front of mind for free advertising opportunities. We’re always creating content on our site, our paying clients are always front of mind to be featured and shared within those editorial opportunities, expanding your potential reach to our communities even more.
Be Seen in Multiple Places
Here’s where your business listing will be seen:
- Each business has its own listing page with business details, images, and website links. See example.
- The entire business directory has its own listing page easily found via our our navigation menu.
- The business directory is organized into categories. e.g. A health and wellness listing will feature on the health and wellness category page. Maps with listings pinned will also be on each page.
- Listings will also feature on relevant neighborhood pages. Eg. North Hills, Cary, Wendell …
Here’s an example of the potential visibility across our site with a directory listing. Example: Heirloom Restaurant
- Individual Listing
- Business Directory
- Food + Drink Category Page (top line category page)
- Restaurant Category Page (relevant sub-category)
- Downtown Raleigh (location page)
Plus, we link to directory listings on our site from relevant blog content and articles, extending the reach even further.
Choose your Listing Type
Basic Listing
Start getting found by locals—no fuss.
- 1 Category (no featured image)
- Business shout out on Threads
- Description of business (600 characters)
- 1 x image for individual listing
- Address and Map location
- Business Hours
- Website Link
- Phone number
Premium Listing
More visibility. More clicks. More customers.
- Basic listing inclusions
- Featured listing on Category Page with image
- ISEO optimized description (1,000 characters)
- Up to 10 images
- Links to social channels
- Can include special offers
- Inclusion in our Moving to Raleigh Guide
Premium Listing Benefits
- Stand Out from the Crowd: Be discovered first with a larger display at the top of your category page.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Benefit from minimal competition & maximum exposure with limited featured slots available per category,
- Boosted Credibility: Showcase your business as a top choice within your category – our audience knows that a featured listing means quality.
- Extra Bonuses: Additional exposure given through via our multiple platforms giving your business further reach. See below.
- Front of Mind: Our premium clients always are front of mind when it comes to additional opportunities or relevant editorial features.
Pricing Plans
- Directory Prices are locked in for 12 months As we are a rapidly growing website, we cannot guarantee these prices won’t change, as well as included bonuses below.
- Prices are total for 12 months not per month!
Basic: 12 Months
Let’s Get Started
The steps to get started are easy.
- Purchase your listing package
- Create your Listing
- We’ll review and publish the listing.
All the details you need are outlined on the listing purchase page, so be sure to read through them carefully before getting started. Have your business information and images ready to go!
Need a hand? We’re happy to help! Just complete the form on the purchase page as best you can, leave us a note in the designated field, and proceed with payment. If you’d rather we handle it for you, simply email us at [email protected]—we’ve got you!
Please note: Listings are only published once payment is received.
We’ve designed this to be an affordable option for businesses of all sizes to gain visibility on our trusted site. The SEO value alone is worth far more than the listing cost—and the perks go well beyond that.
We deeply value the businesses that support us through paid listings. They’re always top of mind for editorial features, added exposure, and other promotional opportunities (aka free advertising!).
Be Where Locals Look First
When locals and visitors alike need recommendations, they turn to This is Raleigh. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your business in front of an audience that’s looking for you. Reserve your spot today, and let’s grow your reach together!
Our Numbers
Monthly Readers
Content ranks high on Google and is indexed for life offering the reader the chance to learn more about you AND giving your site valuable link juice.
Demographics
- Raleigh
- Atlanta
- Charlotte
- Ashburn
- New York
Our Reels receive an average of 8K-50K views. In the last 30 days, our account has reached 199K accounts, and 71K interactions on our content.
Demographics
- Raleigh
- Cary
- Durham
- Wake Forest
- Apex
Email subscribers
We send at least two emails a week to our community. They have an average open rate of 50% and click through rate of 4.9% and growing at 15%.
In the last 30 days our account has reached 1 million accounts, with 35K content interactions, and 25K link clicks.
Demographics
- Raleigh
- Cary
- Wake Forest
- Apex
- Durham
Gender: Women 68% | Men 32%
Age Demographics: 1. Ages 25-34 | 2. Ages 35 – 44 | 3. Ages 45 – 54
WHAT OUR CLIENTS WILL TELL YOU ABOUT WORKING WITH US
Since 2010, we have successfully worked as full-time content creators via our successful international travel blog and ThisisRaleigh.com (since 2020). The White House has recognized us twice as being at the top of our field in travel blogging. We have partnered with brands such as American Express, Allianz Travel Insurance, Nextdoor, Canon, Lonely Planet, Qantas, Microsoft, Ford, Nissan, and scores of tourism destinations across the world as well as local Raleigh brands such as Kane Realty, Live it Up Hillsborough, Harris Teeter, Casso Hotel, Budget Blinds, Greystar Apartments and more. Here’s what is commonly said about working with us.
- We’re professional, enthusiastic, communicative, friendly, and easy to work with.
- We create authentic and compelling stories that engage our audience and have a high level of trust, due to our expertise and passion.
- We offer practical and personal insights while positioning your business, brand, or destination with a unique and reflective global perspective.
- Because of our strong SEO knowledge, our content continues to rank high in Google, offering our clients long-term return on investment when most influencer partnerships have stopped producing.
- We’re the gift that keeps on giving. Paying clients are always front of mind to be featured and shared whenever the opportunity presents itself, whether that’s in our own blog content, social media updates, podcast episodes, person to person conversations, interviews on TV and radio, and more.
Bottom line: In a world where the word influencer partnerships have stopped delivering results, we are known for creating authentic stories that deliver consistent and long-term ROI finite results and exposure.
Elevate Your Exposure with Premium Upgrades
Looking for even more ways to maximize your visibility and connect with our engaged audience? In addition to our directory and event listings, we offer powerful upgrade options designed to showcase your business or event with enhanced exposure and a personal touch.
We all know that people need to see your business consistently in order to make it their priority – This is Raleigh has the influence, reach across multiple platforms to help do this for you!
Businesses who purchase a 12-month premium directory listing with us will receive a 20% discount on our standard marketing prices. Reach out to [email protected] to finalize these premium upgrades. We’ll apply the discounted rates once you have the 12-month package in place.
Boost Your Visibility with a Dedicated Feature
Upgrade to a premium listing with a custom article spotlighting your business or event—crafted from our firsthand experience and designed to convert.
✅ Authentic storytelling + 10+ pro photos featuring us engaging with your business ($500 value)
✅ 1,500+ word blog post written with Raleigh-focused SEO on a high-authority site
✅ Indexed on our site + category pages, with long-term discoverability
✅ Promoted across Instagram Stories, Facebook, Pinterest ($750 value)
✅ Featured in our email newsletter to thousands of engaged locals ($75 value)
✅ Bonus exposure through relevant blog links + regular inclusion in roundups
This is more than a listing—it’s powerful, lasting promotion with real local impact.
Standard pricing starts at $1,500
Bring Your Business to Life with Video
Upgrade your listing with a high-impact Instagram Reel featuring our firsthand experience at your business or event.
🎥 On-site video + personal voiceover commentary for authentic storytelling
📱 Shared across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts for maximum reach
🚀 Extra footage supports any related blog content for extended visibility
📍Optional embed in your premium directory listing to boost engagement
This is your chance to show, not just tell—and connect with our audience in a way that sticks.
Standard pricing starts at $950
Reach Our Engaged Readers with Email Advertising
Get your business directly in front of thousands of Raleigh locals who actively read our twice-weekly email newsletter for trusted recommendations, events, and insider tips.
📩 Advertising Options Include:
- Mini Feature Article
- Up to 75 words, 2 links, and 1 image
- Editorial-style placement with a personal tone
- Email Header Banner
- Eye-catching image placement at the top of the email
- Perfect for promotions, launches, or brand awareness
- Text Ad
- Short and impactful (up to 50 words + 1 link)
- Great for limited-time offers or quick updates
We offer long term email advertisting packages as well to maximize visibility.
Want something custom made? We can offer bundles and packages to best suit your needs and to help give you maximum exposure to our community. Contact us with details on your objectives, your deliverability interests, and your budget!
Questions?
Reach out to our team via email [email protected] or fill out the form below with any questions. We’re here to help you make the most of this exciting opportunity!
Client Testimonials
“We were very pleased with our marketing campaign with This is Raleigh. Craig is great to work with – creative, a good communicator and always professional. Their content is top notch across the board and we were very happy with the engagement and impressions we received on social media thanks to their creativity and thoughtfulness in putting together an impressive and well-rounded 48 Hour Guide to North Hills. We look forward to working with their team again in the future!”
Hannah Smith
Marketing Manager, Kane Realty Corporation, North Hills
“In December of 2021, the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority had the great pleasure of working on with This Is Raleigh. We hosted Caroline, Craig and their children for a 3-day winter vacation and the results were just beautiful. Although winter can be a difficult time to promote a beach destination, Carolina and Craig handled the assignment with flying colors. Their stunning photography, expansive coverage and diverse exploration of our area was above and beyond. They truly captured how special our area can be at any time of the year and we couldn’t be happier with the results“
“Caroline and Craig are extremely professional, personable, and incredibly easy to work with. They also continued to talk about our destination through various other mediums long after the assignment had concluded. I personally recommend this duo for capturing any story and know they will exceed your expectations.”
Karen Gould
Director of Digital and Event Marketing, The Crystal Coast
“This is Raleigh is a credible organization, utilizing Craig’s passion in bringing the best of Raleigh to the community. Craig is a professional blogger, who not only shares experiences of your business to a community, he provides real life thought to how it benefits his audience. Craig is professional, thorough, and an incredible photographer and videographer. He created a video of his stay and restaurant experience at The StateView that displayed skills and value. He far exceeded our expectations. He is worth the participation to get your message out!”
Karris Deis
Director of Sales & Marketing, The StateView Hotel
We’ve worked with This is Raleigh for the last two years to promote our Annual Lebanese Festival in Raleigh- they’re so easy to work with, super responsive, and their audience is always super engaged (they show up and show out)! We love working with them & use their page for all of our bucket-list items and experiences in the area.
Triangle Lebanese-American Center, North Carolina
“I have much enjoyed working with This is Raleigh! Our campaign has created all the buzz with our client and within our submarket and gave us the organic social boost we needed in the market that we sit in. Their professionalism is top notch, and we loved how quick and responsive Craig and Caroline were! Would 10/10 recommend!“
Kerrington Keyes
Marketing, Greystar
“We recently had the pleasure of working with the Makepeace family on a multi-day project for Visit Idaho. From the first time we met with them for film planning to them arriving on location for the shoot, they brought enthusiasm, ideas, and professionalism. Whether it was skiing and snow tubing for the first time or experiencing an indoor waterpark as a family, their commitment to the quality of the project and the added exposure they delivered through their social channels are sure to have a lasting impact on Visit Idaho as a brand.”
Addy Coleman
VP, Account Director Madden Media | VISIT IDAHO
““The Outer Banks has realized strategic benefit from our different content and brand partnerships with the Makepeace family. No matter the marketing objective, their unique brand of storytelling has engaged their audiences and elevated our destination messaging.”
Aaron Tuell
Public Relations & Social Media Manager | Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
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