Top Ten Websites for Advertising Online in Swindon
Article updated November 2023.
Whatever you might be looking for the chances are you are looking locally, and connecting with local customers is key for most businesses too, which is why advertising online in Swindon is so important.
With a wealthy economy, Swindon has more than it’s fair share of online news websites and directories offering a online advertising opportunities:
Evening Advertiser
Largest local newspaper in Swindon, offering local news since 1854, owned by Newsquest, UK subsidiary of US based Gannett, which in turn is owned by Japanese multinational Softbank.
Swindon Link Magazine
Established in 1978, now Swindon’s largest free news publication, in print and online. Part of Positive Media Group Ltd.
The Swindonian
An independent local website with news, events, features and a dedicated focus on the local community with cultural happenings, and community initiatives.
The Business Exchange
Leading, independent local business publication.
OpenSwindon.co.uk
Offers free weblinks and banner advertising from just £20 per year. Owned by Rubber Dragon Limited, who also own this website.
Swindon Web
Local independent website online since 1997, with blue and yellow branding.
Total Swindon
A complete guide to Swindon with lot’s of advertising space, owned by Total Guide to Ltd, who manage lot’s of similar websites across the country.
Swindon.co.uk
A local directory, owned by Orchard Digital Ltd registered in Kent.
The Best of Swindon
A local magazine, with similar magazines across the UK, owned by N5 Limited registered in Birmingham.
Touch Local Swindon
Another nationwide website with a focus on local search.
National Directories with Local Coverage
Gumtree Swindon, probably the best place for local classifieds, and is also handy for link building.
How Much Traffic do These Websites Get?
Traffic data estimates can be unreliable, but you may want to try ahref traffic checker and Neil Patel traffic checker.
Local Swindon Publications No Longer Available
The Swindon Directory at theswindondirectory.co.uk offered free listings. Checked 2018 closed.
Swindon.Online (no longer available), added 09.2018, local directory, no contact information on who’s behind it.
Swindon Business News, targets business users in particular. Website generated a security alert when last checked 2023.
How to Advertise Online
Before you start Advertising Online in Swindon, check to compare what you’re getting for your money. Prepare your website details and your message. Oh, and you may want to improve your website with our website revamp service!
Photo at the top features features the Old Town Hall and Library in Swindon centre.
It’s also worth remembering that the big search engines, Google, Yahoo, and Bing all display local search results and allow website managers to add listings for free.