Sponsor Zippy Guide: Be the One Local Pro Parents See
Last updated: November 2, 2026 · Published by Zippy Guide
How Zippy Guide sponsorship works: Zippy Guide offers one sponsor spot per profession in each city, so there's one pediatric dentist, one family photographer and one real estate agent. Your business is clearly labeled "Sponsor" and shown on the pages parents use to plan family life. You're also featured in one email to our parent list every month.
Why sponsor Zippy Guide?
Parents come to Zippy Guide with a job to do. They want something fun this weekend, a birthday party spot, a camp before it fills up, or help with a big life change like a new baby or a move. That's exactly when they're also looking for a pediatrician, a photographer or a tutor they can trust.
- Right audience, right moment. Local parents planning real family life, not random scrollers.
- No competitors next to you. Only one sponsor per profession in each city. When a parent sees a pediatric dentist on Zippy Guide, it's you.
- Trusted, not pushy. Our listings are free and editorial, and nobody pays to get into them. That's why parents trust the guide, and why a clearly labeled sponsor spot here means something.
- Simple to run. You send us a logo, a photo, a short blurb and a link. We handle the rest and send you a monthly report.
How it works
- Apply. Fill out the short form below with your business, your profession and your city.
- Pick your profession. Choose the category that fits you best, like pediatric dentist, family photographer or tutor. Not sure where you fit? We'll help.
- We confirm it's open. We check that no one else holds that profession in your city, then confirm your term and price. If it's taken, we'll add you to the waitlist and let you know when it opens.
- Your placement goes live. Send your logo, photo, blurb and link. We'll build your sponsor spot, show you a preview and publish it, labeled "Sponsor".
- Monthly email feature and report. Once a month we feature you in an email to our parent list. Each month you get a short report on sponsor card views, clicks and email clicks.
Where your sponsorship appears
All placements below are proposed and depend on your profession and city.
| Placement | What parents see | Exists today? |
|---|---|---|
| Profession-matched pages | Your sponsor card on the pages that fit your work. For example, a pediatrician or family photographer on "Expecting or just had a baby", a real estate agent on "Just moved to Austin", a pediatric therapist on "Special needs or developmental concerns", a tutor on "Starting school or kindergarten" and "School breaks & camps", and a party photographer on "Birthday party spots". | Yes, the pages exist (Life moments, School breaks & camps, Birthday parties). The sponsor slot is new. |
| Home page sponsor strip | A small "Our sponsors" row on the city home page. | Home page exists. The strip is new. |
| Articles and guides | A sponsor card on related articles, seasonal guides and day plans. | Yes, the Articles, Seasonal guides and Day plans pages exist. The slot is new. |
| This weekend page | One labeled sponsor card on the weekend list. | Yes, /this-weekend and /free-this-weekend exist. The slot is new. |
| Monthly email feature | One dedicated sponsor feature per month: your name, photo, short blurb and link. | Partly. A weekly Thursday newsletter exists. A monthly sponsor feature is new. |
| Sponsors page | You're listed on this page. | New (this page). |
We never place a sponsor inside an editorial listing, ranking or "best of" pick.
One sponsor per profession
Each profession has exactly one sponsor spot in each city. If you're our pediatric dentist sponsor in Austin, no other pediatric dentist can sponsor Zippy Guide in Austin while your term is active. Some professions that work well:
- Pediatric dentist
- Pediatrician / family medicine
- Pediatric therapist (speech, OT, PT)
- Orthodontist
- Family and newborn photographer
- Real estate agent
- Tutor / enrichment
- Insurance agent
- Other family-focused businesses (ask us)
Current sponsors can renew first before a spot opens to the waitlist.
What's included
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Profession exclusivity | One sponsor per profession, per city, for your full term |
| Sponsor card on matched pages | Logo, photo, 1–2 sentence blurb and link, labeled "Sponsor" |
| Home page sponsor strip | Your logo and link in the "Our sponsors" row |
| Articles, guides and This weekend | Sponsor card on related pages |
| Monthly email feature | 1 feature per month in our email to local parents |
| Listing on /sponsors | Name, profession and link |
| Monthly report | sponsor card views, clicks and email clicks |
| Creative updates | Update your photo, blurb or link once a month |
| Price and term | $95 per month, one month minimum |
How we keep it honest
- Every sponsor is clearly labeled "Sponsor".
- Editorial listings are never paid. Listing an event, place or business on Zippy Guide is always free, and sponsorship doesn't affect what we list, rank or recommend.
- Sponsors don't review or approve our editorial content.
- We only accept businesses that serve families, and we may decline any application. Sponsors must be licensed or insured where their profession requires it.
Frequently asked questions
Is my sponsorship really exclusive?
Yes. We accept one sponsor per profession in each city. While your term is active, no competitor in your profession can sponsor Zippy Guide in Austin. Free editorial listings stay open to everyone, because they're how we keep the guide useful for parents.
How long does a sponsorship last?
Sponsorships run for one month and renew month to month. Current sponsors can renew before a spot opens to the waitlist.
What's in the monthly email feature?
Once a month we feature you in an email to our local parent list: your business name, a photo, a short blurb (about 40 words) and a tracked link to your site. It's clearly labeled "Sponsor".
Can I change my photo, blurb or link?
Yes. Send us new creative once a month and we'll update your sponsor spots and your next email feature. We review all creative to keep it family-friendly and accurate.
How do I apply?
Fill out the form below or email hey@zippy.guide. We'll check whether your profession is open in your city and reply within two business days.
Apply to sponsor
Ready to be the one parents see?
Spots are limited to one per profession per city. Claim yours before someone in your field does.
Zippy Guide is an independent guide. Sponsors are labeled "Sponsor". Editorial listings are free and never paid.