A web address for your site
We find and register a .com that fits you, like janeformayor.com, and keep it renewed for you.
No registrar accounts or DNS settings.
For council, mayor, school board & every hometown election
Your campaign website. We handle everything.
We design your site, give it its own .com web address, host it, and set up your campaign email. You look it over before it goes live. No tech skills, no software, no headaches, ready in 48 hours.
One price, everything included: from $549 for your first year. See prices
American-owned small business · Real support from a real person
- ✓ Its own .com web address
- ✓ Designed for you
- ✓ Hosting included
- ✓ Campaign email inbox
Why a website?
Voters look you up. Give them something to find.
When neighbors hear your name, the first thing many of them do is search for you online. A simple, professional website tells them who you are, what you care about, and how to help, even after they’ve lost your flyer.
Big campaigns have staff for this. Hometown candidates have us.
What you get
Everything you need, one simple price
Your website, its own .com web address, hosting and a campaign email, all set up for you and kept running. One bill, one person to call.
Your website
Designed around your colors, your photos, and your story, with sign-up forms and voting info built in.
No templates to fight with.
Hosting
Fast, secure, and always online. We keep it running and make your updates for you.
No hosting plans or security certificates.
Campaign email
A real inbox at your new address, like jane@janeformayor.com. Volunteer sign-ups land right there.
No mail servers to set up.
Examples
Pick a look you love
Every site has everything a hometown campaign needs, in the style that fits you: your colors, your photos, your town. Click any example to see it live.
How it works
Four simple steps
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Tell us about you
A short, friendly questionnaire: your story, what you care about, and a few photos. About 15 minutes.
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Choose your package
Pick Campaign Site or Campaign Plus at the end and check out securely online.
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You look it over
We send you a private link to your draft, usually within 48 hours. Ask for any changes you’d like, and we make them.
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You’re live
Your site goes live at its own .com web address, and your campaign email inbox is ready to use.
Who we are
An American small business, here to help hometown candidates
Smart Hometown was started to give local candidates the same kind of polished website big campaigns have, without the big-campaign price. We work with candidates of every party. We don’t take sides; we just help you get your message out.
Smart Hometown is American-owned and run right here in the U.S. When you call or email, you reach a real person who works your hours, speaks your language, and understands how a hometown campaign works. No offshore call centers, no ticket numbers, no runaround.
We’ll walk you through every step, and we answer every message within one business day.
Questions
Common questions
Do I need to know anything about computers?
Not at all. We do all the technical work. You just answer a few questions, send a photo or two, and tell us if you’d like anything changed.
How fast can my site be ready?
Most sites are ready for you to review within 48 hours of receiving your information.
Will my site have its own web address?
Yes. We find and register a .com like yournamefortown.com and keep it renewed for you, so there’s nothing for you to set up or remember. It’s registered in Smart Hometown’s name as part of your plan, so if you ever leave, the address isn’t transferred. We let it expire, and we never sell or reuse an address with a candidate’s name in it.
Do I get an email address too?
Yes. Every plan includes a real email inbox at your new web address, like jane@janeformayor.com. You can read it on your phone or computer, and we’ll help you set it up.
How do volunteer sign-ups reach me?
When someone fills out your sign-up form, their information is emailed straight to you.
Can I make changes later?
Yes. Just email us what you’d like changed, such as new events, a new photo or an endorsement, and we’ll update it for you. Campaign Site includes 2 updates and Campaign Plus includes 10. One update is one round of changes sent together.
What about the “Paid for by” disclaimer?
Most states require one on campaign materials. We add your disclaimer to the bottom of every page. You give us the exact wording your committee uses.
What happens if I win?
Congratulations! We’ll turn your campaign site into an “in-office” site for keeping in touch with residents: your contact info, meeting schedule and updates, on the same web address and email. It’s free with Campaign Plus and $149 with Campaign Site.
What happens after the first year?
Your plan includes one full year. After that it renews automatically at $99/year on the card you paid with, so your site, web address and email keep running. We’ll email you at least 30 days before each renewal, and you can cancel any time before then on our billing page. If you’d rather not renew, we can archive your site in case you run again, or send you a copy of your site files.
I got an email with a draft website. Is it public?
No. Your draft sits on a private, unlisted page that search engines are told to skip, so only people with the link can see it. If you’d rather we take it down, just reply to our email or write to hello@smarthometown.com and we’ll remove it right away.
Who will I be working with?
A real person here in the U.S. Smart Hometown is an American-owned small business, so you’ll get straight answers in plain English during normal business hours, from someone who knows your site and your campaign.
Do you work with candidates from every party?
Yes. We’re nonpartisan and charge everyone the same published prices. We’ll give you an itemized invoice for your campaign-finance reports.
Questions?
Let’s talk about your site
Not sure which package fits, or want to ask something before you buy? Send us a note. A real person will get back to you within one business day.
Rather talk it over? Email hello@smarthometown.com