Your neighborhood needs a voice

Become a Hood Guide

You know your neighborhood better than anyone. Share the tips, the hidden gems, the honest truth about what it’s like to live there. Help people find their perfect place.

Share Local Knowledge

Add tips about hidden gems, new businesses, neighborhood changes. Your insights help our AI create richer, more authentic neighborhood pages.

Get Verified

Verified Hood Guides get a badge on their profile, priority placement, and their contributions carry more weight in how pages are built.

Build Your Reputation

Your public profile showcases your expertise. Real estate agents get professional visibility. Locals become the trusted voice for their community.

Example profiles

What a Hood Guide profile looks like

These are sample profiles to show what your Hood Guide page could look like. Real guides will appear here as applications are approved.

Marcus Rivera

Verified

Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix, Arcadia

Born and raised in Phoenix. Downtown is my backyard — from Roosevelt Row murals to the best late-night tacos. I write about the real Phoenix that tourists never see.

Sarah Chen

Verified

Scottsdale, Old Town Scottsdale, North Scottsdale

Scottsdale resident for 12 years. I know every gallery in Old Town and every hiking trail in North Scottsdale. As a luxury real estate agent, I help families find their perfect desert home.

Jennifer Park

Verified

Tempe

ASU grad who never left Tempe. Now raising two kids here. I know every playground, every family-friendly restaurant, and every shortcut to avoid Mill Ave traffic on game days.

David Okafor

Verified

Chandler

Tech professional who relocated from the Bay Area to Chandler in 2022. I document the tech scene growth, the best coworking spots, and the surprisingly great food scene.

Apply to be a Hood Guide

Tell us about yourself and the neighborhood you know best. We’ll review your application and get back to you.