About – Build A Local Newsletter

Our Story

Build A Local was created by SitePlot Media, a digital solutions company based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. We specialize in building tools that help entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed online.

The idea for Build A Local came from a simple observation: local communities are hungry for connection, but most local news sources are disappearing. Meanwhile, newsletter publishing has exploded, with creators building sustainable businesses around engaged audiences.

We asked ourselves: "What if anyone could start a professional local newsletter without needing to be a developer, designer, or marketing expert?"

Why We Built This

We built KnowTheSquare.com as our own local newsletter for Lawrenceville, GA. Through that process, we developed the tools and workflows that eventually became Build A Local.

We experienced firsthand the challenges of:

Creating consistent, engaging local content
Building and managing a business directory
Growing an email subscriber list from scratch
Monetizing through local advertising
Managing all the technical pieces of a newsletter platform

After solving these challenges for ourselves, we realized others could benefit from the same solutions. Build A Local packages everything we learned into a turnkey WordPress plugin that anyone can use.

Our Mission

We believe every community deserves a dedicated local newsletter — a place where neighbors can discover local events, support local businesses, and stay connected to what's happening around them.

Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs, local publishers, and community advocates to build sustainable newsletter businesses that serve and strengthen their communities.

About SitePlot Media

SitePlot Media is a digital product company focused on building tools for content creators, publishers, and small businesses. Our products include:

Build A Local — The local newsletter platform you're looking at right now
SitePlot Automator — WordPress content automation with AI and SEO optimization
Custom WordPress Solutions — Bespoke plugins and themes for specific use cases

We're a small, bootstrapped team that believes in building practical tools that solve real problems. We use our own products daily, which keeps us focused on creating solutions that actually work.

Our Commitment

When you purchase Build A Local, you're not just buying software — you're joining a community of local publishers. We're committed to:

Continuous Improvement: Regular updates with new features and optimizations
Real Support: Actual humans who respond to your questions within 24-48 hours
Transparent Pricing: One-time payments with no hidden fees or recurring charges
Listening to Users: Your feedback directly influences our roadmap

Get In Touch

Have questions about Build A Local or want to learn more about SitePlot Media? We'd love to hear from you.

Email: hello@buildalocal.com