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Reach the people moving to Ocala, before they pick a realtor or a roofer.

Marion County is the number-one fastest-growing US metro two years running. 318 people moved here every week last year. Most spent three to six months researching online before they ever called a local business. Right now, those readers are landing here. We do not pull punches, and they trust the guide. The goal is simple: put your business in front of people while they are still deciding who to trust.

Reader-first local intelligence. Sponsor placements are clearly labeled and never control our editorial opinions, neighborhood guides, school coverage, safety data, or relocation advice.
Founding partner slots: 10 of 10 remaining. Founding Partner is capped at 10 active partners across the entire site, not per category. Once full, the next opening waits for a partner to cancel.

Sponsor packages.

Four tiers. Pick the one that matches what you actually want: a presence, an early-supporter status, an exclusive #1 slot in your category, or sitewide brand presence. Cancel anytime, pro-rata refund on the unused portion of the current month. Two ways to pay on every tier, card or ACH invoice.

Limited sponsor placements are subject to availability. If your selected category or placement level is full, we may offer a waitlist spot, a lower-tier listing, or a custom sponsorship option.

Local Listing

$99 / month

Local indie services, smaller realtors, daycares, restaurants, recurring service businesses.

  • Active listing on the relevant category page while subscribed
  • Logo, two-sentence description, click-tracked links
  • Trusted by Ocala Unfiltered badge
  • One social mention each quarter
  • Quarterly performance report

A backlink and a presence on a relocation site for less than dinner for two. Less than many local ad tests, and it stays live as long as your subscription does.

Pay now, $99 / month

All transactions handled securely through Stripe. Card payment, instant receipt.

Pay annually with ANNUAL, save 17% →
Request an invoice (ACH or check)

For businesses that prefer ACH or check. Branded Stripe invoice, sent after we review your details (usually within 24 hours).

Most popular

Founding Partner

$199 / month

Realtors, mortgage brokers, insurance agencies, title companies. Most likely first sponsor.

  • Everything in Local Listing
  • Founding Partner badge and locked launch pricing while subscribed
  • Bonus launch exposure across the site during the first 12 months
  • Priority consideration when premium category placements open up
  • First right to upgrade into Featured or Category Sponsor before the slot is offered publicly
  • One sponsored social or newsletter mention each month
  • One dedicated mention in a category-relevant article
  • Direct email line to the founder
  • Monthly stats by email

Limited to 10 partners across the whole site. Lock the launch rate while your subscription stays active. We raise prices later. You do not, as long as you stay subscribed.

Check availability for your category →

Limited inventory. We verify your category is open before checkout, and offer a waitlist spot or alternative if it is full.

Or pay now, $199 / month

All transactions handled securely through Stripe. Card payment, instant receipt.

Pay annually with ANNUAL, save 17% →Or prepay 3 months for $499 (saves $98)
Request an invoice (ACH or check)

For businesses that prefer ACH or check. Branded Stripe invoice, sent after we review your details (usually within 24 hours).

Category Sponsor

$499 / month

One realtor, one mortgage company, one insurance agency, one mover, one roofer, one private school. First to lock a category, owns the #1 sponsored slot in it.

  • Everything in Founding Partner
  • Exclusive #1 sponsored placement on the category page
  • Other listings may appear below the #1 slot, but never above
  • "Sponsored by [brand]" header on the category page
  • One sponsored long-form article each quarter
  • Newsletter top-of-fold ad each month
  • Lead-form routing with dedicated tracking
  • Monthly written check-in from the founder

One #1 sponsor per category, by design. Other active listings may appear below your placement, but no other business holds the #1 sponsored position on that category page while your sponsorship is active. Premium inventory is limited so each placement stays meaningful.

Check availability for your category →

Limited inventory. We verify your category is open before checkout, and offer a waitlist spot or alternative if it is full.

Or pay now, $499 / month

All transactions handled securely through Stripe. Card payment, instant receipt.

Pay annually with ANNUAL, save 17% →
Request an invoice (ACH or check)

For businesses that prefer ACH or check. Branded Stripe invoice, sent after we review your details (usually within 24 hours).

Site-Wide Exclusive

$999 / month

A 55+ community (OTOW, Stone Creek), a builder, or a deep-pocket brokerage. One active site-wide sponsor at a time. Approval required.

  • Everything in Category Sponsor
  • Logo in site header on every page
  • "Powered by [brand]" footer credit
  • Dedicated /partners/[brand] landing page
  • Monthly featured email send (sponsored takeover)
  • Four sponsored articles per year
  • First-look at all newsletters
  • Co-host credit on any sponsored event or webinar

Sitewide brand presence on the only honest relocation guide for Ocala. Replaces nine smaller sponsors with one. Subject to approval so the site does not feel like a takeover.

Check availability for your category →

Limited inventory. We verify your category is open before checkout, and offer a waitlist spot or alternative if it is full.

Or pay now, $999 / month

All transactions handled securely through Stripe. Card payment, instant receipt.

Pay annually with ANNUAL, save 17% →
Request an invoice (ACH or check)

For businesses that prefer ACH or check. Branded Stripe invoice, sent after we review your details (usually within 24 hours).

Annual commitment discount

Pay annually. Save 17% while you stay subscribed.

Apply code ANNUAL at checkout for 17% off, applied every billing period for as long as your subscription stays active. The easiest 17% you will lock in.

TierWithout ANNUALWith ANNUALSaves / yr
Local Listing$99 / month$82.17 / mo$202
Founding Partner$199 / month$165.17 / mo$406
Category Sponsor$499 / month$414.17 / mo$1,018
Site-Wide Exclusive$999 / month$829.17 / mo$2,038

Type the code at checkout, or click any “save 17% with ANNUAL” button on the tier cards above and the code applies automatically. Discount continues every billing period as long as your subscription stays active.

How availability works.

Premium placement inventory is limited so every sponsor placement stays meaningful. Some caps are global (across the entire site), others are by category. If your category is full at the placement you want, email partners@ocalaunfiltered.com. We track waitlists and offer first refusal when a slot opens.

Global cap

Founding Partner status

10 total active partners across the entire site

Status, locked launch pricing, and priority consideration. Does not by itself guarantee a top-three or #1 placement. When a premium slot opens, Founding Partners get first right to claim it.

Category cap

Featured / top-three placement

3 active sponsors per category

Available as an upgrade for Founding Partners and via custom request. Email us for current availability in your category.

Category cap

Category Sponsor (#1 exclusive)

1 active #1 sponsor per category

No other business holds the #1 sponsored position on that category page while your sponsorship is active. Other listings may appear below your placement.

Global cap

Site-Wide Exclusive

1 active site-wide sponsor

Sitewide brand presence. Approval required. We screen for fit so the site does not feel like a takeover.

Flexible cap

Local Listing

Curated cap per category for fit and quality

More flexible than the limited tiers above. We still vet each business so the directory does not become a Yelp clone.

Custom

Custom Partnership

No fixed cap. Scope-based

Sponsored research, neighborhood-page exclusivity, sponsored series, multi-category packages, newsletter takeovers, co-branded events. See below.

Custom partnerships

Need bigger? Custom partnerships start at $1,500 / month.

The five tiers above cover most local businesses. They are not the ceiling. We work with builders, master-planned communities, regional brokerages, banks, and brands that want their story told over a longer arc and across more of the site. Pricing is scope-based. Send what you have in mind and we will write back within 24 hours with a written proposal.

Sponsored research report

Co-branded long-form report, hosted on the site, distributed to our list. Six- to eight-week build.

Neighborhood-page exclusivity

Single-sponsor placement on a specific neighborhood page (Stone Creek, Marion Oaks, OTOW, Calesa, Golden Ocala, others).

Sponsored guide series

Three to five articles co-developed with your team and published over a quarter, with shared promotion.

Newsletter takeover

Full single-issue brand takeover sent to the relocation list. Subject line, hero, body, and primary CTA all yours.

Multi-category package

A brokerage that wants featured presence across realtors, mortgage, insurance, and title pages. Bundled rate.

Event or webinar co-host

Virtual or in-person, co-branded, jointly promoted to the relocation list and the social channels.

Email partners@ocalaunfiltered.com with a paragraph on what you have in mind, your budget range, and the timeline. We respond within 24 hours with a written scope.

Who this is for, and who it isn't.

We curate sponsors so the directory stays useful for readers. If a sponsor would not be useful for someone actually relocating to Ocala, we say no.

Good fit

  • Realtors and brokerages serving Ocala buyers
  • Mortgage and lending professionals
  • Insurance agencies (homeowners, auto, flood, umbrella)
  • Title and closing companies
  • Moving and relocation companies
  • Builders and master-planned communities
  • Home service businesses (HVAC, roofing, pest, lawn, pool)
  • Private schools, tutors, daycare providers
  • Local businesses people search for during a move

Not a fit

  • Businesses with poor reviews or misleading offers
  • Businesses that want editorial control over our coverage
  • Businesses outside Ocala or Marion County, unless highly relevant
  • Lead resellers or pure-play affiliate operators
  • Multi-level marketing or pyramid-style programs
  • Anything that would not actually help someone moving here

Quick answers.

How does payment work?

All payments run through Stripe. You can pay by card instantly via the “Pay now” button on any tier, or click “Request invoice” for a branded Stripe invoice with both ACH and card options. ACH costs you less, around 0.8% versus 2.9% on cards.

How much traffic do you have?

We are a new site, and that is exactly why founding-partner pricing is $199 instead of the $499 we will charge once Founding Partner sells through. You are paying for early-supporter status and locked launch pricing while your subscription stays active. We do not promise traffic, leads, or rankings.

Do you guarantee leads or sales?

No, and you should be skeptical of anyone who does. We guarantee placement at your purchased tier, full click and form tracking, monthly stats, and that no other sponsor will hold the #1 position on your category page while you hold a Category Sponsor or Site-Wide Exclusive slot.

Can multiple Founding Partners be in the same category?

Yes. Founding Partner is global early-supporter status, capped at 10 total across the site, not per category. Featured top-three and Category Sponsor placements are capped separately by category, so a Founding Partner earns priority consideration for those slots when they open, but does not automatically own one.

What does Category Sponsor exclusivity actually mean?

You hold the #1 sponsored position on that category page. No other business holds the #1 slot while you are paying. Other lower-tier sponsors and listings may appear below your placement. If you want a fully exclusive category page, that is a custom partnership, email us.

What if my category is already full?

Email us. We track waitlists per category and tier and offer first refusal when a slot opens. We may also suggest a different placement, a Founding Partner spot if global slots remain, or a custom partnership.

How quickly can I be live?

Most approved sponsors can be live within 48 hours after payment and receiving onboarding materials. We send an onboarding email within 24 hours of payment asking for your logo, phone, URL, and a two-sentence about-us. Your slot goes live within 24 hours of receiving those. If you delay sending materials, your live date moves with you.

Can I cancel?

Anytime. Pro-rata refund on the unused portion of the current month. No long-term commitment. If you cancel, your locked launch pricing ends with the subscription.

What if my category is not on the site yet?

Email us. If we do not have a category page for your business yet, we will build it as part of your onboarding within 14 days.

Do sponsors influence editorial?

No. Sponsor placements are paid placements and are clearly labeled as sponsored, featured, or partner content. Editorial guides, rankings, neighborhood coverage, school grades, safety data, and relocation advice remain independent of sponsorship.

Editorial disclosure

Ocala Unfiltered is independently operated. Sponsor placements help support the site, but they do not control our editorial opinions. Sponsor content is labeled as sponsored, featured, or partner content. Editorial guides, neighborhood coverage, school grades, safety data, and relocation advice remain reader-first and independent of sponsorship.

Ready to lock a slot?

Pick a tier above and click. Or email partners@ocalaunfiltered.com with your questions and we will reply within 24 hours.