Membership Options

EDGE in Action - what people are saying!

Understanding EDGE
EDGE stands for empowered, data-driven growth & engagement.
By data-driven, we mean we can see what our readers engage with and click on, and by empowered we mean that information helps you make better marketing decisions... in real time.
Megan Miller Marketing + Media
"You can customise [your feature] quite a bit... your images, text, links and video that acts as sort of a mini website so it will show up in Google results as well."
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Anvil Engineers
"Supporting local is something [they] do so well. From the early days Ailsa and Cara have worked together so it was a no brainer to support their most recent venture; Waitaki App."
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Compare EDGE & EDGE PLUS

Both membership options include advanced search optimisation, enhanced local profile and massive discounts on all additional advertising and promotions you might need.

Join Waitaki's fastest growing community platform and ensure you have the EDGE today.

Use the table below to see what's included in our EDGE and EDGE PLUS memberships.

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	Feature	EDGE	EDGE PLUS
	Custom Business Feature Your story, fully optimised for search +	✓	✓
Custom Business Feature Your own dedicated profile with unlimited text, links, and images. Helps locals find you fast in the app — and boosts your profile in search. More visibility. More clicks. More business.
	Tap-to-Contact Smart Links Instantly let customers call, click or connect +	✓	✓
Tap-to-Contact Make it easy for people to reach you — no digging, no typing. With one tap they can call, email, or visit your site or socials. Zero friction, instant connection.
	In-App Navigation (optional) Literally guide customers to your door +	✓	✓
In-App Navigation Have a physical location? We’ll link your profile to in-app navigation. Makes it easy for customers to find and visit you in real life (optional).
	Text-Link Ad in News Stories Clickable link promotions in local news stories +	✓	✓
Text-Link Promo We place your name and link in the stories locals are already reading. Helps build brand awareness and traffic at the same time.
	20% off Advertising Always on member discount +	✓	✓
Member Discounts on Ads You’ll always get at least 20% off additional ads and promos — because we back the locals who back us. Whether you want a big push or just a boost, we’ve got you.
	Banner Ads for Enhanced Profile More impact in our most-read section +	—	✓
Banner Advertising Reach locals where they’re already paying attention — the news. Your banner appears in our highest-traffic section. Value: $125/month ($29/week).
	Bonus Ad Exposure (subject to avail) Free ads utilising our spare inventory +	—	✓
Bonus Ads When we’ve got spare inventory, we use it to feature you. Extra views, extra value — at no extra cost.
	Free Job Vacancy Listings Worth $49 per listing +	—	✓
Free Job Listings Post unlimited job vacancies — for free, whenever you need. Normally $49 per listing, but always included with your plan.
	Edit Your Ads Anytime 24/7 creative control +	—	✓
Creative Control Need to update your ad message or swap out a banner? Log in anytime, no wait time or middle steps - your promotions stay timely and relevant 24/7.