If you ask someone in Stone for a recommendation, chances are the conversation will end up online.
A café to try.
A plumber who actually turns up.
An event worth going to this weekend.
A Little Bit of Stone sits right in the middle of those conversations. And like many of the businesses we feature, we are a local operation too, based here, focused on Stone, and working year round to keep people informed.
In 2026, there are a few different ways local businesses can work with us, from low cost, long term visibility to more focused promotional campaigns.
Where people in Stone actually look
Our audience is not passive. People comment, share, ask questions and regularly tag businesses when others are looking for recommendations.
That means being visible on ALBOS is not just about being seen, it is about being easy to find when someone is actively looking for what you offer. Everything is online, clickable and live around the clock, with no waiting for a publication date or print deadline.
Whether someone is scrolling on their phone in the evening or searching for a business recommendation on a Saturday morning, your information is there when it matters.
A simple starting point through the business directory
For many businesses, the directory is the easiest way to get started. https://directory.alittlebitofstone.com (or click the Directory link on our website header menu).
Listings are designed to be clear, useful and long lasting, rather than campaign based.
Bronze listings start at £45 per year and provide a basic presence, ideal for sole traders or businesses that simply want to be findable.
Silver listings allow for more detail, with additional photos, tags and space to properly explain what you do. This option also includes a tailored standalone social media post introducing your business to our Facebook and Instagram audience.
Gold listings build on this further, adding a full article on our website, shared across social media and included in our weekly email newsletter. This works particularly well for businesses that want to tell their story in a bit more depth.
Whenever we get a question about a recommendation – our directory is always the first place we signpost people to.
Advertising and campaign led promotion
For businesses with specific goals, such as promoting an event, launching something new or driving enquiries during a key period, we also offer advertising options.
These include website banner advertising, sponsored content, inclusion in our What’s On guide and email newsletter features. Banner advertising includes supporting editorial content for each month you advertise, helping to add context rather than just a logo on a page.
Even with longer term bookings, campaigns are not static. Adverts can be refreshed and adjusted to reflect seasonal changes, new offers or shifting priorities, keeping things relevant over time.
We also work with businesses on bespoke packages, particularly where a standard option does not quite fit what you are trying to achieve.
Advertising and editorial, kept separate
We continue to report on business news in Stone as part of our normal coverage.
Advertising and sponsored content are clearly labelled, while genuine business news that is not a sales pitch can still be submitted through our contact form for editorial consideration. That distinction matters to readers, and it helps maintain trust on both sides.
A flexible approach that starts with a conversation
While we do have rate cards, we have found that most businesses do not fit neatly into predefined boxes.
A café, a trades business, a hotel and a festival organiser all have very different needs. A short conversation about what you are trying to achieve usually leads to a more effective and better value solution.
If you are thinking about your visibility in 2026, the easiest first step is simply to contact us and outline your goals. Prices start from £45 per year, and we will help shape something that makes sense for your business and for Stone.
