Get Featured in Buffalo
Join a curated platform highlighting trusted local businesses through editorial features and strategic placement.
Submit your business for review and placement options.
Not all businesses are accepted.
Ways Your Business Can Be Featured
Metropolitan Unlimited features local businesses across the Buffalo hub through curated placement and editorial content.
Here’s how your business can appear on the platform.
Featured Business Listings
Featured listings place your business within relevant category pages across the Buffalo hub, where readers are actively searching for local services.
Each listing includes your business name, a short description, and a direct link to your website or contact page.
Common placements include:
Best Restaurants in Buffalo
Coffee Shops in Buffalo
Buffalo Boutiques
Home Contractors in Buffalo
Things to Do in Buffalo
Buffalo Artists
These placements ensure your business appears where customers are already looking.
Business Spotlight Articles
Spotlight Articles are dedicated editorial features focused entirely on your business.
These articles introduce readers to who you are, what you offer, and what sets your business apart.
Each article may include:
Your business story and background
Products or services you offer
Photos of your location or work
Links to your website and social media
Spotlight articles are designed for long-term, ongoing visibility and may be referenced across multiple relevant pages.
Enhanced Feature (Recommendation Placement)
Some businesses are positioned within curated recommendation sections throughout the platform.
These placements highlight businesses within specific categories and place them alongside other trusted local establishments.
Examples include:
Featured Restaurants
Featured Coffee Shops
Featured Boutiques
Recommended Contractors
Local Artists and Makers
The placement level within these sections is determined by the feature package and availability.
Placement availability and positioning vary by category. Final placement is determined during review. Note: Early Placement Advantage rates still apply in many categories. Review pricing for details.
Who Should Apply
Metropolitan Unlimited is designed for businesses looking to expand their visibility and connect with people actively exploring Buffalo and Western New York.
Being featured can help businesses:
Increase local brand awareness
Gain third-party credibility through editorial exposure
Reach new customers searching for trusted local businesses
Strengthen SEO with quality backlinks
Promote their services in an affordable, targeted way
We highlight businesses that take pride in what they offer and how they serve their customers—especially locally owned companies known for great service, quality craftsmanship, or unique experiences.
If your business contributes to the character of Buffalo and provides an excellent customer experience, we want our readers to discover it.
How the Feature Process Works
Each business is reviewed to ensure quality, relevance, and fit within the platform.
1. Submit Your Business
Provide your business details, services, and location through the feature request form.
2. Review & Evaluation
Each submission is reviewed based on:
• category and availability
• location and service area
• customer ratings and reviews
• overall quality and fit
4. Approval & Scheduling
Once approved, your placement is scheduled and prepared for publication.
5. Publication
Your business is published across the platform according to the selected placement.
3. Placement Recommendation
Available placement opportunities are identified based on your category and positioning.
You will receive a recommendation outlining the most effective way to feature your business.
What We Prioritize
Metropolitan Unlimited features businesses that reflect the quality and character of the Buffalo community.
This includes businesses that:
• maintain strong customer feedback and reputation
• clearly communicate their services and value
• serve their local area consistently
• align with the standards of the platform
Why This Matters
Limiting the number of businesses within each category ensures:
• better visibility for each feature
• a stronger experience for readers
• more meaningful placement for your business
Ready to be considered for placement?
Get Seen Across Western New York
Many businesses serve beyond a single neighborhood. Metropolitan Unlimited is expanding coverage across the Buffalo–Niagara region to reflect how customers actually search and discover local businesses.
Featured businesses may appear across multiple relevant areas of the platform as new city and regional pages are developed.
Amherst
Cheektowaga
Hamburg
Orchard Park
West Seneca
Lancaster
Niagara Falls
Tonawanda
Lockport
This expanded visibility allows your business to reach audiences throughout Western New York—not just within a single location.
Our Editorial Approach
Metropolitan Unlimited highlights businesses that reflect the character, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of Buffalo.
Featured placements are limited to maintain quality and relevance for readers. Each submission is reviewed before acceptance to ensure it aligns with the platform’s focus on local discovery and community-driven businesses.
Submit Your Business
Review the feature options below and submit your business. Review details and pricing below.
Choose Your Editorial Feature
Early Placement Advantage
Businesses featured during Metropolitan Unlimited's launch receive preferred introductory pricing. This early placement opportunity recognizes the businesses helping establish our publication while securing long-term visibility before standard pricing takes effect.
An excellent introduction for businesses looking to establish a professional presence within Metropolitan Unlimited.
Includes
Professional business listing
Placement within one relevant category
Business description
Website link
Phone number
Social media links
SEO optimization
Internal linking from related pages
Editorial formatting
Up to 6 months of placement
Expand your visibility with additional category placement and a more detailed editorial profile.
Everything in Featured Listing, plus:
Placement within up to three relevant categories
Expanded business profile
Additional business photos
Business owner spotlight section
Additional internal linking
Higher placement within category pages
Up to 9 months of placement
Our most comprehensive editorial feature, designed to tell your story while showcasing your business through professionally written content.
Everything in Enhanced Feature, plus:
Dedicated editorial article
Business story
Owner interview
Services overview
Professional SEO optimization
Cross-linking throughout Metropolitan Unlimited
Homepage exposure when appropriate
Social media announcement
Up to 12 months of placement
Questions Before Purchasing?
Not sure if your business is the right fit? We're happy to help. If you have questions about our editorial process, feature packages, or whether your business aligns with our publication, please contact our Editorial Team before making your purchase. editorial@metropolitanunlimited.com
Looking for Even More Visibility in Buffalo?
Some businesses want more than a feature — they want consistent visibility across the Buffalo–Niagara region.
Sponsorship is designed for companies that want to be seen throughout the platform while supporting local business discovery and community growth.
Sponsor Visibility Includes
Featured placement across key pages
City-wide and category-level exposure
Business spotlight features
Visibility within local content and discovery pages
Custom placement opportunities
Limited founding sponsor placements are currently available.