The way people find local businesses has changed.
Recommendations and reviews still matter. But people are researching more deeply, engaging more with video, comparing expertise, and increasingly asking AI who stands out and why.
We combine trusted local curation with original video interviews and deeper expert profiles, so you can make a more informed choice about who feels right for you.
Built on more than 20 years in local media.
The Best of Local is published by Misty Gibbs, an Austin publisher with more than 20 years of experience in media, editorial, and digital strategy.
For more than a decade, Misty published Haute Finds, a leading Austin Hill Country lifestyle magazine and local guide.
Across 40 issues and more than 300 businesses, Haute Finds earned a reputation for curation readers trusted and stories that sent them through the door.
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We can't wait for you to meet the experts in your community.