Our System
Building the Future of Local Media — One City at a Time
OnMetro is a rapidly expanding network of media-class digital publishing platforms — professional, community-driven websites serving local markets across the United States, with plans to expand worldwide.
A service of ON Digital Publishing, founded in 2009, OnMetro has been developing and field-testing its Digital City technology for more than a decade. The result is a proven, scalable model that combines local content, community engagement, and revenue generation under one powerful network.
What Makes a “Media-Class” Digital City
Each OnMetro Digital City is much more than just a website — it’s a complete local media business, designed to compete directly with traditional outlets like newspapers, radio, TV, and tourism organizations.
Every site is engineered to quickly grow:
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Strong search engine visibility and rankings
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Active social media engagement
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Steady traffic and repeat readership
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Multiple revenue streams from ads, listings, sponsorships, and partnerships
These cities aren’t test projects — they’re operational, self-sustaining digital media hubs designed to thrive in any market.
A Perfect System of Integrated Tools and Software
Our platform is built on a foundation of proprietary tools, custom-designed WordPress plugins, and purpose-built themes that together power every Digital City. This is not simply a website template — it’s a complete publishing ecosystem, engineered for scalability, flexibility, and local market dominance.
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Tailored WordPress Plugins & Extensions — We’ve developed a suite of tools that go beyond off-the-shelf plugins: from advanced SEO and directory engines, to engagement modules, monetization features, and complete publishing tool set for managing users, articles, podcasts, and more!
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Custom Themes with Local Flair — Every city site runs on themes designed for performance, intuitive content management, and a distinct local identity. The themes are optimized for search, social sharing, and mobile responsiveness from day one.
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Unified Platform Architecture — All sites work from a shared infrastructure, yet each remains autonomous in its branding and local content. That means centrally managed efficiency combined with maximum local customization and community impact.
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Scalable and Future-Ready — Because the system is built on WordPress (used by nearly one-third of all websites) with our layered custom tools, you get the best of both worlds: a trusted CMS ecosystem with bespoke enhancements designed for our network’s unique needs.
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Plug-and-Play Launch Model — With themes, plugins, training materials and support in place, a new city site can be launched quickly and efficiently. Local partners focus on content, sales and community building — while we provide the tech backbone.
Thanks to this integrated system, each Digital City is positioned not just as a local website — but as a fully geared digital media business. From SEO to user engagement to revenue generation, the tools, themes and infrastructure have been refined to deliver results.
Experience and Proven Results
Unlike new local media startups still testing their ideas, OnMetro’s Digital Cities are built on over 20 years of real-world publishing experience and measurable success.
The technology, structure, and revenue model are already refined, repeatable, and scalable. Dozens of OnMetro sites are already live and operating successfully with local teams and partners. This is not a concept — it’s a working system expanding at full speed.
A Growing Nationwide Network
With over 400 U.S. city domains already secured, OnMetro’s national rollout is well underway. Each domain follows our recognizable and memorable format — ONCity.com — such as:
These premium domain assets alone represent years of strategic planning and investment, giving each city a competitive digital identity from day one.
All Digital Cities are connected through the broader OnMetro network, featured collectively on, OnMetro.com, OnDigitalCities.com, and soon at OnUnitedStates.com, which will serve as the nationwide hub for the entire system.
Opportunities to Get Involved
OnMetro is actively building local teams and partnerships in select markets.
We’re looking for:
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Local Partners / Operators to manage and grow their city sites
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Writers, Photographers, and Videographers to create engaging local content
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Sales Representatives and Advertisers seeking targeted visibility across cities or nationwide
Cities with confirmed partners move up our development queue, so now is the time to get involved.
