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Hyperlocal Events Calendar Site
Build a neighborhood or town events calendar website that becomes the go-to source for local happenings. Combine a solid tech stack with community sourcing and light monetization to make it sustainable.


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3 Hours
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500 Subscribers

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Build the Site
Use WordPress with The Events Calendar plugin or a no-code tool like Glide or Softr. Host on shared hosting for under $10 a month. Keep it fast and mobile-first.

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Source the Content
Contact town hall, schools, churches, libraries, and local Facebook groups. Create a public submission form so organizers add their own events.

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Grow the Audience
Publish a weekly email digest of upcoming events. Post to local Facebook groups and Nextdoor. Partner with the local paper for a calendar exchange.

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Launch Checklist
[ ] Register a .com or .town domain with the neighborhood name
[ ] Install The Events Calendar or set up Glide database
[ ] Create event submission form with Typeform or Google Forms
[ ] Add email signup with Mailchimp or ConvertKit
[ ] Seed the calendar with 30 events before launch
[ ] Submit site to Google Search Console
[ ] Announce in local Facebook groups and Nextdoor

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Monetization options include featured event listings at $10 to $25 each, a sponsored newsletter spot for local businesses, and an annual community business directory add-on.


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https://theeventscalendar.com
The Events Calendar WordPress Plugin