{"id":185,"date":"2026-10-23T23:53:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T23:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanhill.directory\/?page_id=185"},"modified":"2026-10-24T03:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T03:26:13","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swanhill.directory\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Swan Hill Directory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your guide to local business in Swan Hill.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swan Hill Directory is a home for the businesses that make our town work. Whether you need a mechanic, a hairdresser, an accountant or somewhere to stay on the Murray, you\u2019ll find local options here, all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we built it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding a good local business shouldn\u2019t mean scrolling through results for places in other towns, or relying on an out-of-date listing. Swan Hill has a lot of excellent businesses, and many don\u2019t have the time or budget to compete with big national platforms online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We built Swan Hill Directory to change that. Every business listed here is based in Swan Hill, so what you find is local, relevant and easy to act on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who\u2019s behind Swan Hill Directory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hi, I\u2019m <a href=\"https:\/\/beauwaddington.com\/\">Beau Waddington<\/a>, a digital marketing specialist working with small businesses in Swan Hill and the surrounding region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I built Swan Hill Directory because local businesses deserve to be easy to find online, and locals shouldn\u2019t have to dig through directories full of businesses that can\u2019t service them. It\u2019s free to use, it only lists businesses based in Swan Hill, and I\u2019ll keep it accurate and up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside the directory, I help small businesses get found and get more done online. That includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SEO and local SEO:<\/strong> helping you show up when locals search for what you offer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Web design:<\/strong> clear, fast websites that turn visitors into customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social media:<\/strong> consistent, on-brand content without the daily scramble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paid media:<\/strong> well-targeted ads that make every dollar count<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI solutions for admin:<\/strong> simple tools that cut the time you spend on emails, quotes, bookings and paperwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like a hand with any of these, or just want to talk through what would help your business most, <a href=\"https:\/\/beauwaddington.com\/contact.html\">get in touch for a no-obligation chat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you\u2019ll find here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses are organised into 18 categories, so you can browse by what you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/accommodation\/\">Accommodation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/agriculture-rural\/\">Agriculture &amp; Rural<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/automotive-marine\/\">Automotive &amp; Marine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/family-education-support\/\">Family, Education &amp; Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/finance-insurance\/\">Finance &amp; Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/fitness-sport-recreation\/\">Fitness, Sport &amp; Recreation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/food-drink\/\">Food &amp; Drink<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/hair-beauty-wellness\/\">Hair, Beauty &amp; Wellness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/health-medical\/\">Health &amp; Medical<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/home-garden\/\">Home &amp; Garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/manufacturing-engineering-equipment\/\">Manufacturing &amp; Equipment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/professional-business-services\/\">Professional &amp; Business Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/property-real-estate\/\">Property &amp; Real Estate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/shopping-retail\/\">Shopping &amp; Retail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/technology-communications\/\">Technology &amp; Communications<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/tourism-arts-entertainment\/\">Tourism, Arts &amp; Entertainment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/trades-construction\/\">Trades &amp; Construction<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/listing-category\/transport-freight-storage\/\">Transport, Freight &amp; Storage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For locals and visitors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you live in Swan Hill, the directory is a quick way to find trusted services close to home and to keep your spending in the community. If you\u2019re visiting, it\u2019s an easy way to find somewhere to eat, stay and explore, with the added bonus of recommendations from people who know the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Swan Hill businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you run a business in Swan Hill, we\u2019d love to have you listed. A listing helps people searching for local services find you, with your details, services and contact information all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To request a listing, email <a href=\"mailto:contact@swanhill.directory\">contact@swanhill.directory<\/a> with your business name, category, address or service area, phone number, website and a short description of what you do. You can also <a href=\"\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> to update or correct an existing listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have a question, a correction or a suggestion? We\u2019d love to hear from you. <a href=\"\/contact\/\">Get in touch<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:contact@swanhill.directory\">contact@swanhill.directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Swan Hill Directory Your guide to local business in Swan Hill. Swan Hill Directory is a home for the businesses that make our town work. Whether you need a mechanic, a hairdresser, an accountant or somewhere to stay on the Murray, you\u2019ll find local options here, all in one place. 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