My purpose for creating Locally Made is to encourage people to shop locally and to promote Canadian-made products of all kinds. I will be doing this by blogging about interesting products and the businesses that support them.

This includes not only makers, but shops that specialize in local goods, farmers markets, pop-up markets and artisan fairs.

How do I get featured on your blog?

Shoot me an email that includes:

  • A link to your website, Instagram account, Etsy shop or whatever you have
  • A few photos that show your work or tell your story
  • A short bio or some basic info about you and your business – I want to know your story.
  • If you’re a shop, pop-up market, farmers market or artisan fair, include the dates and locations of operation

You don’t want my money. Really?

Yeah, I get this a lot. It doesn’t cost you anything. I don’t want your money. It’s hard enough to make a living as a maker or small business owner.

Eventually, I hope to have enough followers to make some money from advertising. There are organizations that want to reach a Canadian audience who might end up advertising here (think BC Tourism or Broadway Across Canada). I like this idea – I can make a few extra dollars promoting worthwhile enterprises without making them pay for it.

What good does a one-time blog post do me?

If that was all that it was, I dunno. Probably not much.

But each blog post will also appear on pages where people looking for your kind of product or in your location. Let’s say you make jewelry in Newfoundland and also sell online. Your product would appear on the Jewelry page, the Newfoundland page, and the Online Shops page.

Once you’re featured on the blog, you’ll remain on the site indefinitely.

Down the road – an online map and locator app

Because I want to make it easier for people to shop locally, I thought an app would be a good idea. That way, wherever you are in Canada, you can find places to shop for locally made goods. Hoping to have that available in about a year.

Questions?

Feel free to contact me via email at cin@locallymade.ca.