Walterboro Shines keeps ordinary community access useful and free while offering paid ways for local businesses and organizations to reach more people.
Our rule: businesses may pay for more visibility, richer presentation and clearly labeled promotion. Payment does not buy a favorable story, rating, recommendation or editorial endorsement.
Pay online with PayPal. Fixed-price advertising can now be purchased through secure PayPal checkout. Monthly rates below purchase one 30-day placement at a time and do not automatically renew. All paid placements remain subject to the Advertising Terms and Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Eligible local businesses and organizations can appear in the directory without paying Walterboro Shines.
A richer profile for businesses that want to tell customers more.
Prominent placement within the appropriate Find Local category.
| Product | Launch Rate | What It Includes | Pay / Inquire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category Sponsor | $200/month | Clearly labeled sponsorship of an appropriate Find Local category, with sponsor recognition near that category. | Buy 30 Days |
| Sponsored Business Spotlight | $150 | One clearly labeled promotional feature about the business, service, product or community offer. Sponsored content is identified as paid. | Buy with PayPal |
| Job / Hiring Promotion | $30 | Promoted hiring or opportunity listing for up to 30 days, subject to verification and site guidelines. | Buy with PayPal |
| Commercial Event Boost | $25 | Extra visibility for an eligible commercial event. Ordinary community-event submissions remain free. | Buy with PayPal |
| Homepage Sponsor | Starting at $250/month | Limited premium sponsorship placement on the Walterboro Shines homepage. Availability is intentionally limited. | Request Quote |
| Seasonal Guide Sponsor | Starting at $150 | Sponsorship of an eligible seasonal or community guide, clearly labeled and priced according to scope. | Request Quote |
Need something different? Walterboro Shines may build custom packages for businesses that want multiple placements, seasonal promotion or a longer-term sponsorship. We will keep the deliverables and paid relationship clear before anything runs.
Ordinary community information, eligible basic business listings, normal event submissions, community resources and editorial consideration are not for sale. A business does not have to advertise in order to be included in ordinary community coverage.
