Our Buy Local Community Projects
Across Australia, thousands of small businesses are the backbone of their local communities – but many of them are hard to find online. Our Buy Local Community Projects are our way of helping to change that.
We design, build and quietly power a growing network of independent “Buy Local” directories that make it easier for locals to discover and support businesses in their own backyard.
Why we created the Buy Local Directory network
After more than 15 years working with small businesses, we kept seeing the same thing:
great operators doing quality work, but almost invisible in Google and on social media.
The Buy Local directories are our answer to that problem.
Each site is locally branded – for example, Buy Local Toowoomba and Buy Local Newcastle – but they all share the same simple goal:
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Help locals find trusted shops, tradies, services and experiences nearby
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Give small businesses a stronger, more visible presence in their own community
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Keep more money circulating locally instead of disappearing into national chains
How the Buy Local directories work
Every Buy Local project:
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Focuses on one town, city or region
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Offers free and premium listings for local businesses
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Builds long-term visibility through local search, links and community awareness
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Keeps the spotlight on the community brand, not on us
Our role at Exposure by Design is to be the digital partner in the background – building the platform, keeping it running smoothly and helping local businesses get the most from it when they’re ready.
Below are some of the Buy Local community directories we’ve created and continue to support.
For local business owners
Being listed on a Buy Local directory is a great first step – it makes you easier to find and clearly positions you as a local option.
If you’d like to go a step further, Exposure by Design can help with:
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Improving how your business shows up in local Google searches
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Setting up or fixing your Google Business Profile
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Updating or rebuilding your website so it actually converts visitors into enquiries
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Putting simple systems in place to collect more reviews and build trust
The directories help put you on the map. Our digital marketing services help turn that visibility into real enquiries and long-term customers.
Want to bring Buy Local to your area?
We’re continuing to roll out new Buy Local community projects across Australia.
If you’d like your town or region to be next – or you’re a local business that wants to stand out in your suburb – get in touch with Exposure by Design and let’s talk about what’s possible.