Get seen.
Get supported.
Get involved.
What is Hilltops Connect?
Hilltops Connect is a collaborative online platform designed to help small business owners, creatives, community service providers, and event coordinators across the Hilltops region be seen, supported, and found.
Whether you run a retail shop, a local café, a rural accommodation, a wellness practice, or you’re behind the scenes of a community event — Hilltops Connect gives you a strong, professional presence and puts you in front of locals and visitors looking for what you offer.
A Platform Built on Collaboration
Most small businesses and local initiatives don’t have the time, budget, or energy to run complex marketing campaigns on their own. But when we work together — sharing the platform, sharing the audience, and sharing the momentum — we all get further for less effort and cost.
Hilltops Connect is not about competing for attention. It’s about creating visibility through shared, community-led marketing. Instead of each business running separate ads, we combine forces to run stronger campaigns that drive attention to the region as a whole — and to each of you.
Authenticity Matters More Than Ever
In an online world full of polished ads, fake reviews, and shallow content, people are craving real connection. They want to know the people behind the businesses. They want meaningful experiences. They want local stories they can trust.
That’s where the Hilltops shines. Our towns, our farms, our community spirit — they offer something genuine. Hilltops Connect helps share that authenticity with the world through real stories, real people, and real value. When we lead with who we are, we attract the kind of customers and supporters who want exactly what we have to offer.
Why Isn’t It Free?
Most directories simply list your name and contact details — and then disappear into the internet. Hilltops Connect is different. It’s not just a listing site — it’s a collaborative, community-powered marketing platform designed to give real, ongoing visibility to the people and businesses who make this region special.
We don’t rely on government grants or outside investors — we rely on each other. By charging a small annual or monthly fee, we’re able to:
- ✔️ Run regular paid social media campaigns that promote local stories and listings
- ✔️ Include your business in themed promotions and trails throughout the year
- ✔️ Keep the cost of professional marketing low by sharing it across the community
- ✔️ Invest back into platform improvements and local engagement — not ads for big platforms
This is what keeps Hilltops Connect working — for the long term. When each of us contributes a little, we build something sustainable, visible, and genuinely local. It’s not just about being online — it’s about being part of something bigger than your own business.
Choose a Listing Package That Works for You
🌿 Be Seen – $120/year
A full-featured listing on Hilltops Connect that benefits from our growing local and visitor traffic. It’s a simple, affordable way to make sure your business is showing up when people are looking for what you offer.
🌟 Be Everywhere – $275/year
Everything in the Be Seen package, plus:
- ✔️ A custom-written story about your business, created with your input and final approval
- ✔️ That story is turned into a featured promotion — shared across our social media and boosted with paid ads (at our expense, not yours)
- ✔️ Ongoing shout-outs and automatic inclusion in our monthly themed campaigns
It’s a win–win. Your story helps us grow the platform and promote the Hilltops region — and you benefit from the extra exposure, engagement, and trust it builds.
💳 Prefer monthly payments?
No problem — you can pay just $25/month for the same full benefits.
The easiest next step? Let me know which package feels like the right fit for you, and I’ll send over a secure payment link along with your login details so we can get your listing up and running.
And if you’d prefer a quick chat before deciding, just let me know a time that suits — I’ll happily give you a call.
More Than a Listing — Ongoing Promotion
Businesses on the Be Everywhere package are automatically included in our monthly themed promotions. These campaigns highlight local businesses around a shared seasonal theme — like Cozy Comforts & Clever Buys in June, Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, Hilltops on Sale, or a Wellbeing Trail.
Each theme runs across our social media, newsletters, and paid ads — and drives visitors directly to your story or listing. You don’t need to do a thing — we handle the promotion, and you benefit from the traffic.
It’s one more way Hilltops Connect helps you stay visible and relevant all year round.
What Others Are Saying
“Since joining Hilltops Connect – Your Local Guide, we’ve definitely seen more new customers through the door. But the real surprise was the Google stats: searches up 26%, calls from our Google page up 121%, and directions up 82% — all within just two weeks!”
— Cathy Simpson, Wombat Cottage Café
“What makes Hilltops Connect so special is Sharon’s genuine commitment to supporting local creatives, events, and businesses. It’s not just promotion — it’s real collaboration across the region, and that’s something I deeply value.”
— Heather Ruhl, Young Society of Artists
“The hundreds of visitors we had through our gallery during HOBTRACK has elevated our business beyond belief.”
— Mark & Therese Crowe, Murringo Barracks
FAQs
Do I need a website to join?
No. Your Hilltops Connect listing can act as your main online presence. It includes your images, contact details, story, and links — all in one place.
Can I update my listing anytime?
Yes. You’ll be given your own login and can edit your listing whenever you like — or I can help you make updates if that’s easier.
What if I’m not great with tech?
I’ve made the process simple — and I’m happy to help set everything up for you. You’re not on your own here!
How does the paid advertising work?
For listings on the “Be Everywhere” package, I write a custom story about your business, with your input and approval. That story is then shared on social media and promoted using paid ads — at no extra cost to you. These promotions help grow visibility not just for your business, but for the whole Hilltops region. It’s part of the collaborative, story-first marketing strategy that sets Hilltops Connect apart.
