Featured standards
Featured Business Standards
Featured businesses must be locally relevant, complete enough for customers to evaluate, and supported by source-labeled reputation signals where available.
What this includes
- Local relevance to the city or category page where the business appears.
- Complete profile details: contact information, website, description, and service area.
- No unverified superlatives or claims in featured copy.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Founder's Featured Listing cost?
The Founder's Featured Listing is $249 for the first year. Standard renewal pricing is $500 per year.
Where does my business appear?
Featured businesses may appear on Buy Local Bay Area's homepage, the San Francisco page, and the most relevant category page after review.
Do you accept every business?
No. Featured businesses are reviewed for local relevance, profile completeness, and public reputation signals before publication.