Support local. Be discovered. Proudly show you’re part of the LocalRoots community.
Add a small badge or logo to your website, email signature, or social profiles to show you’re a verified local business.
It helps customers trust you, and it helps more people discover your listing on LocalRoots.
- Build trust — show customers you’re rooted in the Sauk Valley.
- Boost visibility — links back to LocalRoots help your listing stand out in Google.
- Get noticed — members who use the badge get priority for features and spotlights.
Choose Your Badge
Pick the version that fits your website or email style. Both badges use the official LocalRoots logo and colors.
Light badge (for light backgrounds)
Recommended for: most websites & About pages.
Dark badge (for dark backgrounds)
Recommended for: dark footers & hero sections.
Why It Matters
When you add the LocalRoots badge to your website, you’re doing two powerful things:
- Reassuring customers that you’re a real, local business they can trust.
- Helping search engines understand that your business is part of a verified local network.
Over time, this helps more neighbors discover you when they search for services in the Sauk Valley.
Where to Use It
- Your website footer or sidebar
- Your About or Contact page
- Your email signature
- Social media graphics and posts
How to Add the Badge to Your Website
Once you upload the badge image to your website, you can use this copy-and-paste code to link back to LocalRoots.
<!-- LocalRoots Member Badge -->
<a href="https://localrootsdirectory.com" target="_blank"
rel="noopener sponsored nofollow"
aria-label="Proud Member of LocalRoots Directory">
<img src="YOUR_BADGE_IMAGE_URL"
alt="Proud Member of LocalRoots Directory"
style="max-width:220px;height:auto;border:0;display:inline-block;">
</a>
Replace YOUR_BADGE_IMAGE_URL with the URL of your uploaded badge image.
WordPress (Gutenberg)
- Add a Custom HTML block to your footer, sidebar, or page.
- Paste the code above.
- Update the
srcattribute with your badge image URL. - Save and preview.
Other site builders (Squarespace, Wix, etc.)
Look for an “embed” or “HTML” block, paste the same code, and update the image URL.
How to Add the Badge to Your Email Signature
Keep the badge small and clean so it looks great in every email. Here’s an example
you can share with your web or IT person:
<a href="https://localrootsdirectory.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"
style="text-decoration:none;">
<img src="https://localrootsdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/LRDMemberBadge_light_150x150.png"
alt="Proud Member of LocalRoots Directory"
width="150" style="display:inline-block;border:0;">
</a>
Or simply insert the 150px badge image into your signature and link it to
https://localrootsdirectory.com.
FAQ
Do I have to be a paid member to use the badge?
No. Verified local businesses listed on LocalRoots are welcome to use the badge.
Will this help my SEO?
Yes. When you link back to LocalRoots, it helps search engines understand that your business
is part of a trusted local network. That can improve visibility over time.
Can I change the wording or colors?
Please keep the logo and colors as-is. You can choose the light or dark version,
but don’t stretch or recolor the logo.
Can I use the badge in print?
Yes. Use the 900px print PNG, or reach out if you need a different size.