The core problem was simple: the best local knowledge here lives in WhatsApp chats, casual recommendations, and scattered tourist pages. Google Maps gives you listings, but not much context. I wanted something more editorial, more opinionated, and more useful if you actually want to know where to eat, surf, work, or spend time in town.
So I built a product that combines:
structured local listings
community reviews
editorial recommendations
business claim flows
better discovery than a generic directory
Early traction has been encouraging. In the first 19 public days, it reached 421 visitors, 1,256 pageviews, 46 five-star reviews, and 118 Instagram referrals.
The community-powered local guide to Ericeira, Portugal. Honest reviews of restaurants, cafes, surf schools, shops, events and local people across Ericeira and
The idea came from a simple frustration: the best local knowledge here lives in WhatsApp chats, casual recommendations, and scattered tourist pages. Google Maps gives you raw listings, but not much context. I wanted something more editorial, more opinionated, and actually useful if you want to know where to eat, surf, work, or spend time in town.
So I built a product that combines:
structured local listings
community reviews
editorial recommendations
business claim flows
a better discovery layer than generic directory sites
Early traction has been encouraging. In the first 19 public days, the site reached 421 visitors, 1,256 pageviews, 46 five-star reviews, and 118 Instagram referrals.
