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Historic brick storefronts along Austin Street in downtown Jefferson, Texas
StayJefferson Underwriting & Partner Program

Put your business in front of travelers planning a Jefferson stay.

A calm, public-radio-style underwriting model for Jefferson B&Bs, dining, shopping, and tours. Zero interruptive banners or popups. Just authentic, high-visibility placement where weekend travelers actually make their plans.

100%
Jefferson-Bound Intent
0%
Booking Commissions
24/7
AI Concierge Presence
Max 3
Partners Per Category
By the Numbers

Travelers are finding Jefferson through us on Google

Sep 11 – Oct 9, 2026. Real Search Console figures — no estimates, no rounding up.

Google clicks · 28 days
307
Search impressions · 28 days
12,951
Avg. Google position
9.6
Daily clicks since July
≈10×

~1.5/day at position ~25 → ~15/day at position ~9

Last 90 days: 554 clicks and 26,340 impressions. Top pages include /christmas (251 clicks, #1 for “jefferson texas christmas 2026”), /most-haunted-town-in-texas (1,954 impressions) and /events (1,602 impressions).

Google Search Console, last 28 days, as of October 9, 2026. Organic search only — excludes direct, social and AI-assistant traffic.

The Underwriting Advantage

Why local underwriting beats generic online ads

Small town tourism doesn't need Silicon Valley popups. It needs authentic trust, verified hours, and direct recommendations when visitors are standing on Austin Street.

Pure Destination Focus

Every visitor on StayJefferson is researching historic lodging, local dinners, or weekend festival itineraries. We don't bury Jefferson inside a statewide Texas map.

24/7 AI Concierge Recommendations

When guests ask our interactive Concierge "Where should we have drinks tonight?", verified partners surface as natural, honest recommendations with real hours and your special guest perk.

Printable & Offline Presence

Your business is included in our high-resolution downloadable walking tour maps and visitor brochures that guests print or save to their phones prior to arriving downtown.

Live Placement Showcase

See exactly how travelers will experience your business

Interactive previews of the four primary surfaces where your brand earns prominence.

Category Surface Preview • /guide/restaurants

Top-Pinned Featured Partner Card

Max 3 Per Category
Historic dining patio preview
Local Partner
McGarity's Saloon & Restaurant

Historic Downtown • Southern Fare & Cocktails

4.9

Upscale historic tavern dining featuring prime steaks, Gulf seafood, and craft cocktails in a restored 1860s storefront on West Austin Street.

StayJefferson Guest Perk: Complimentary house dessert with any two entrees
208 W Austin St
View Menu →Reserve Table
Clear, Predictable Investment

Choose your partnership package

Priced for small-town tourism businesses. No long-term lock-in, no hidden ad fees. Just dependable, year-round reach.

Local Supporter

Directory Supporter

Ideal for antique shops, coffee bars, gift boutiques, and downtown retail.

$250/year

Save $50 compared to monthly

  • Pinned Top-3 Placement in your guide category
  • Gold Local Partner verification badge
  • Custom Visitor Offer Badge (e.g. 10% off)
  • Direct phone, website & Google Map navigation
  • Monthly reach & click traffic email report
Claim Supporter Spot
Most Popular • High Impact
Heritage Partner

Full Partner Tier

Best for historic B&Bs, full-service dining, wineries, and tour operators.

$750/year

Save $150 (Includes 2 free months)

  • Everything in Supporter tier included
  • AI Concierge Preferred Answer on guest inquiries
  • Printable PDF Guides Feature (Walking Tour & Brochure)
  • Rotating Homepage Spotlight Strip
  • Priority recommendation in Find Your Stay Quiz
Become a Heritage Partner
Seasonal / Event

Festival Underwriter

Headline sponsorship for Pilgrimage, Mardi Gras, Halloween, or Christmas.

$250+/event or season

Tailored per festival scale

  • "Presented By [Your Name]" marquee on /events
  • Top branding on all Event Downloadables & Maps
  • Dedicated Social Shoutouts (Instagram/Facebook)
  • High-intent event concierge prompts for out-of-town guests
  • Limited to 1 Exclusive Presenter per festival
Inquire for Festivals
The Steamboat Inn in historic Jefferson, Texas
Founding Partner

The Steamboat Inn

The Steamboat Inn — our founding partner, operated by the StayJefferson team — is the first listing on the program. We use it to prove out every placement before offering it to other businesses.

  • Featured placement in the StayJefferson lodging directory
  • “Book direct” link straight to its own booking engine — no OTA commission
  • Live room availability pulled from its reservation system

Full disclosure: StayJefferson and The Steamboat Inn share an operator.

Get Started

Claim or upgrade your local placement

Tell us about your business. We will confirm your category placement and have your preview live within 24 hours.

Prefer to talk by phone or text? Call Yves Gardiner directly at (903) 665-2513 or email hello@stayjeffersontexas.com

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We complement local civic efforts rather than compete with them. The Chamber provides an all-inclusive civic registry, while StayJefferson is built for the modern traveler: mobile-first, zero clutter, powered by a 24/7 AI Concierge, and equipped with downloadable walking tour PDFs and deep links into direct booking systems.
Printable Leave-Behind Collateral

Reviewing with your partners or business team?

Open and print our clean 1-page Partner One-Sheet designed for in-person pitches and desk review.

Open Printable 1-Sheet