Top 10 Asheville Based Link Sources

Asheville Blogs and Media Sources

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Asheville.com

“Your guide to all things Asheville, NC,” Asheville.com is a user-friendly site with useful information for locals and visitors to the area. As the most heavily trafficked community guide website in WNC, Asheville.com features helpful articles on life in Asheville, attractions, accommodations, shopping, events, entertainment, real estate, education and more.

Advertise with Asheville.com

Advertising options with Asheville.com include Business Listings starting at $30 per month and Banner Advertisements ranging from $75 to $575 per month. More information and their contact page can be found here. You can also call Asheville.com at (828) 253-2880 for specific questions about advertising with their publication.

Asheville Blog

Featured in major news publications such as USA Today, The Huffington Post, and Cosmopolitan, AshevilleBlog.com was ranked Best Local Blog in 2015 by the Mountain Xpress Best of WNC Guide. Updated regularly with helpful news and information on entertainment, events, beer, food, music, nightlife and more, this site is a valuable resource for locals and visitors alike.

Article Submissions and Advertising with AshevilleBlog.com

Operating since 2012 with a largely unpaid staff, Asheville Blog accepts guest article submissions here. They offer several affordable pricing plans for businesses wishing to advertise on AshevilleBlog.com. For further advertising information and questions, send an email to [email protected].

Asheville Grit

Operating under the tagline, “Bold. Smart. Local. Now,” Asheville Grit is a local online collective of independent writers in the area with a focus on arts and entertainment, culture, food and drink, design and fashion, and citywide issues. The site is updated regularly with insightful articles on life in Asheville, local current events, and life in general.

Article Submissions and Advertising with AshevilleGrit.com

AshevilleGrit.com gladly accepts guest article submissions and applications to become a recurring contributor. To send in ideas or request more information, email [email protected].

With a combined traffic of 250K+ monthly visitors, Asheville Grit is teamed up with sister publication Ashvegas for advertising. For additional info on advertising with Asheville Grit and Ashvegas, email [email protected] or call (828) 210-5030.

Asheville Now

From local weather to breaking news, this site is “Your Home for Everything Asheville!” With a comprehensive guide to the City of Asheville and Western North Carolina, AshevilleNow.com provides valuable resources for locals and visitors, with event listings, photography, real estate, jobs and employment guide, and much more.

Article Submissions and Advertising with AshevilleNow.com

Guests are encouraged to create an account to submit articles, videos, photos, blogs, and add events to the Calendar. AshevilleNow.com offers four types of advertising packages, with rates ranging from $250 per year to $480 per month. Contact Justin Belleme at [email protected] for more info.

Ask Asheville

If you have a question about Asheville, this is the place to get answers. Their community team helps visitors find great places to stay, eat, and experience the local culture in Asheville. The AskAsheville Blog provides updates on emerging businesses in the area, local news, and the best restaurants in town.

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AskAsheville.com has advertising packages available ranging from $240 to $1,800 per year, with options for business listings, featured pages, and strategic marketing assistance from their team. For additional info on advertising, Contact AskAsheville.

Ashvegas

Ashvegas is a local news source for and by the people of Asheville. This independent news blog provides up-to- date information on new developments in the city, local concerts and events, and

Asheville food and drink. It’s a valuable resource to get an inside look on what makes Asheville tick.

Advertise with Ashvegas.com

Ashvegas has teamed up with Asheville Grit (a local online platform for sharing opinions on art, music, food and events) to offer combined traffic and visibility of 250K + monthly visitors to advertisers. For additional info on advertising with Ashvegas and Asheville Grit, email [email protected] or call (828) 210-5030.

Carolina Mountain Dog

This dogcentric blog is intended for dog owners in Western North Carolina and visitors to the area looking for ways to enjoy the beautiful mountains of WNC and South Carolina Upstate with their pets. Since 2009, Carolina Mountain Dog has been offering news and information on what to do and where to go with dogs in and around Asheville, and they are actively involved in the animal welfare community.

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Advertisers are carefully selected to appeal to dog lovers. For information on how to advertise with Carolina Mountain Dog, email writer and owner Barry Silverstein at [email protected]

Citizen-Times

Part of the USA Today Network, The Citizen-Times was formed in 1991 with the merger of the morning Asheville Citizen and the afternoon Asheville Times newspapers. The Citizen-Times is available for subscription in print and digital, and features articles on current events, local news, business, food and drink, outdoors, jobs, and letters to the editor.

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Reaching more readers in Western North Carolina than any other local news source, this publication engages more than 250K adults each week through the daily Asheville Citizen-Times and Citizen-Times.com. For additional information on Advertising Rates and Terms for Print and Online, click here. You can also subscribe to their email list for advertisers here.

Explore Asheville

Explore Asheville is the official travel site for Asheville, NC. Geared toward tourists, this site is chockfull of helpful information about the city, including things to do in Asheville, the best restaurants in town, and places to stay. Their Blog section offers more of an insider’s guide to the city, and they welcome submissions from writers and photographers.

Advertise with ExploreAsheville.com

Information on advertising with Explore Asheville is available here. Visitor-oriented businesses and others that qualify for advertising on the site can contact Lia Wik at

[email protected] or call (520) 989-8071 to schedule an initial consultation.

Mountain Xpress

Since 1994, Mountain Xpress has served Asheville and WNC as a valuable source of community news and coverage on local arts and culture. This local and independent newspaper offers useful information on everything Asheville, from movie and restaurant reviews to their annual Best of

WNC Guide featuring favorite destinations and businesses rated by local readers.

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Information on advertising with Mountain Xpress, Media Kit and Rate Cards can be found here.

You can also contact their Advertising Department by email at [email protected], or by

phone at (828) 251-1333 ext. 320.

Romantic Asheville

Not just for romantic couples on holiday, this traveler’s guide to Asheville and the North Carolina Mountains is updated daily with insider tips for the perfect WNC getaway. Started in 2003, this locally owned and operated site features more than 800 pages and 3,000 photos of things to do in and around Asheville, including waterfall hikes, touring the Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, museums and attractions.

Advertise with Romantic Asheville.com

RomanticAsheville.com offers sponsorship and advertising investment opportunities to reach millions of locals and tourists on a regular basis. As one of the most popular tourism sites in the state, they receive 5 million visits each year. For more info, Contact owner Mark File.