Launch Your Own Professional Local Newsletter In Under 24 Hours
The complete "business in a box" WordPress system that lets you build, grow, and monetize a local community newsletter — even if you've never published anything before.
Local Newsletters Are A Growing Opportunity In Digital Publishing
While everyone fights over saturated niches, local newsletter publishers are building sustainable businesses with small, highly-engaged audiences.
Local News Is Dying — But Demand Isn't
Over 2,500 local newspapers have closed since 2005. Communities are desperate for local information, and they're turning to newsletters to fill the gap.
Local Businesses NEED To Reach Local Customers
Restaurants, realtors, dentists, gyms — they all need local advertising. Facebook is expensive and complicated. A local newsletter can be their simple, affordable solution.
Small Lists = High Value
You don't need 100,000 subscribers. A newsletter with just 2,000 engaged local readers can be more valuable to a local business than 50,000 random followers.
This Isn't Theory — We Built A Real Newsletter With This Exact System
FromTheSquare.com is our local newsletter for Lawrenceville, Georgia. It's powered by the same plugin and theme you're about to get.
Weekly Newsletters
Curated local events, restaurant spotlights, and community news sent every week
Business Directory
Local businesses pay for featured listings and enhanced profiles
News Curation
AI helps find and summarize local news from multiple sources
Ad Slots
3 premium ad positions in every newsletter for sponsors
Everything You Need To Launch, Grow & Monetize — All In One Box
This isn't just a plugin. It's a complete local newsletter business system with every tool you need to succeed.
LAUNCH
Get up and running fast
- Professional CityPulse theme included
- Pre-built page templates
- Mobile-responsive design
- SEO-optimized architecture
- One-click demo content
- Step-by-step documentation
GROW
Build your audience
- AI content generator (events, restaurants, listings)
- News curator with RSS aggregation
- Subscriber management system
- Email provider integrations
- Facebook marketing plan generator
- Local business directory
MONETIZE
Turn readers into revenue
- 3 newsletter ad slots built-in
- Featured business listings
- Sponsored content sections
- Business claim & upgrade system
- Ad management dashboard
- Revenue tracking
Built By Newsletter Publishers, For Newsletter Publishers
Generate Local Content In Seconds — Not Hours
Stop staring at a blank screen. Our AI content generator creates publish-ready local content with a single click.
💡 Most publishers save 4-6 hours per week using AI content generation
From the Lawrenceville Farmers Market to live music at Aurora Theatre, here's your guide to the best events happening this weekend...
Beautiful Newsletters Without Design Skills
Our visual newsletter builder makes it easy to create professional, branded newsletters that your subscribers will love opening.
Your Built-In Business Directory = Recurring Revenue
The business directory isn't just a feature — it's a profit center. Local businesses pay monthly for featured listings, enhanced profiles, and premium placement.
Curate Local News From Across The Web
Never run out of content. The news curator aggregates local news from multiple sources, letting you quickly curate and share the most relevant stories.
Connects With The Tools You Already Use
City Newsletter integrates with leading AI platforms and email service providers to power your content and reach your audience.
AI Content Generation
Power your content creation with cutting-edge AI technology
Email Service Providers
Send your newsletters through trusted email delivery platforms
Multiple Revenue Streams = Business Stability
City Newsletter includes built-in tools for multiple monetization methods. Here are the revenue streams available to you.
Newsletter Advertising
3 built-in ad slots in every newsletter. Local businesses need affordable ways to reach local customers — your newsletter provides that.
Featured Listings
Businesses can pay for premium directory placement, enhanced profiles, and category features. You set your own pricing.
Sponsored Content
Write featured articles about local businesses — restaurant reviews, grand openings, special promotions. Content blocks make this easy.
Event Promotion
Local venues and organizations need to promote their events. Offer featured event listings and promotional packages.
One City Is Just The Beginning — Build A Portfolio
Here's our long-term vision: once you've mastered one city, the same system can be replicated across multiple markets.
City #1
Your home base
Start hereCity #2
Nearby market
ExpandCity #3
Regional expansion
GrowPortfolio
Multiple cities
ScaleProven Playbook
Use your first city to develop systems, templates, and processes you can replicate.
AI Does The Heavy Lifting
With AI content generation, managing multiple newsletters becomes more feasible.
Hire Local Writers
Find local contributors in each city — they know the community, you own the platform.
Target Adjacent Markets
Start with your hometown, expand to neighboring cities, build a regional network.
This is the business model we're building ourselves with FromTheSquare.com...
A portfolio of local newsletters that serve communities while building a sustainable business.
Everything Included For One Low Price
City Newsletter Plugin
The complete newsletter management system with AI content generation, subscriber management, news curation, and monetization tools.
Value: $197CityPulse Professional Theme
Beautiful, mobile-responsive theme designed specifically for local newsletters. Includes homepage, directory pages, subscription forms, and more.
Value: $97Plus These Bonuses:
AI Content Generator
Generate local events, restaurant features, and more with OpenAI integration
Value: $97Facebook Marketing Plan Generator
AI creates a custom marketing strategy for your specific city
Value: $47Complete Documentation
Step-by-step guides for setup, content creation, and monetization
Value: $47Lifetime Updates
All future updates and new features included at no extra cost
Value: PricelessWhat Beta Users Are Saying
*These are experiences from beta testers. Individual results vary based on market, effort, and execution.
"I launched my local newsletter three months ago. Already have 800 subscribers and businesses are reaching out about advertising. The AI content generation alone saves me hours every week."
"The business directory is valuable. Local restaurants and shops actually reach out asking how to get featured. I'm building a real asset in my community."
"I was skeptical about the AI features, but wow. I can create a week's worth of local content in 30 minutes. The events generator is especially impressive."
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need technical skills to use this?
If you can install a WordPress plugin, you can use City Newsletter. The interface is designed for non-technical users, and our documentation walks you through everything step-by-step. The AI features do the heavy lifting for content creation.
What do I need to get started?
You'll need: (1) WordPress hosting (we recommend SiteGround or Bluehost), (2) a domain name for your newsletter, and (3) an OpenAI API key for AI features (costs about $5-10/month for typical usage). That's it!
Can I use this for any city or location?
Absolutely! The system works for any location — cities, towns, neighborhoods, suburbs, or even specific communities like "Atlanta Foodies" or "Denver Dog Owners." You define your focus.
How do I actually make money with this?
Multiple ways: (1) Sell ad slots in your newsletter to local businesses, (2) Charge for featured listings in your business directory, (3) Offer sponsored content and business features, (4) Promote local events for a fee. The plugin includes all the tools for each revenue stream.
What email providers does it work with?
City Newsletter integrates with GetResponse, SendGrid, Mailgun, Amazon SES, and SMTP.com. We recommend GetResponse for beginners — they have a free plan for up to 500 subscribers.
Is support included?
Yes! You get email support and access to our complete documentation. We typically respond within 24-48 hours. We're here to help you succeed.
What if it doesn't work for me?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied for any reason, just email us and we'll refund your purchase. No questions asked.
How is this different from Substack or Beehiiv?
Those platforms are great for personal newsletters, but they're not built for local publishing. City Newsletter gives you: a local business directory (revenue stream), AI content specific to local topics, SEO-optimized website (not just email), and you own everything — no platform fees or restrictions.
Ready To Launch Your Local Newsletter Business?
Join the local newsletter movement and build a business that serves your community.
You're Getting:
- ✓ City Newsletter Plugin ($197 value)
- ✓ CityPulse Theme ($97 value)
- ✓ AI Content Generator ($97 value)
- ✓ FB Marketing Plan Generator ($47 value)
- ✓ Complete Documentation ($47 value)
- ✓ Lifetime Updates (Priceless)
⚡ Launch Pricing: This introductory price won't last forever. Lock in your access today before the price increases.
Still on the fence? Remember: every day you wait is another day your city goes without a dedicated local newsletter. Someone is going to serve your local market — why not you?
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