Built to connect the dots.

Things To Do @ Cedar Creek Lake connects your business with the people who are planning their weekends, booking local stays, and looking for what’s new around the lake.

We’re not a directory—we’re a trusted, locally managed platform built by locals, for locals, new community members and weekenders who want to enjoy lake life.

Here’s why businesses choose to work with us:

🏆 Local Results That Speak for Themselves

Every month, we track what locals are searching, clicking, and planning—and we turn that insight into impact for the businesses we feature.

We Rank Where People Search — On Google

When people search for things to do at Cedar Creek Lake, dog-friendly restaurants, or vacation rentals, we’re showing up—and climbing fast.

  • 40,400+ Google search impressions in the last 90 days

  • Our articles appear in featured snippets and intent-based search results

  • Terms like “affordable adventures,” “weekend at the lake,” and “pet-friendly patios” regularly bring engaged traffic to the site

  • Visitors from Google spend 2–5+ minutes on our pages—2x the national average for local lifestyle content

  • Your business benefits from organic discovery as our content continues to rise in Google search rankings

Facebook Reach That Drives Real Action

Our Facebook presence isn’t just social—it’s strategic. We publish high-performing, locally relevant content that leads to real-world visits and local bookings.

  • Top posts hit 19,000+ views & over 50+ shares each: Most travel brands see 5–15 shares per post—we’re driving 3–5× more action and visibility

  • 241,935 views in 90 days: That’s 6–10× the organic visibility of typical small-market tourism pages (industry avg: 25–40K views/quarter).

  • 83,853 total reach, with 80% from non-followers: Most pages average 30–45% new reach.

  • 4,674 link clicks from Facebook: That’s a 1.9%+ CTR, well above industry standard of 0.9–1.2%.

  • Our most successful formats?

    • Pet-friendly guides

    • Event bundles (dining + live music)

    • Local legends and personality-driven content

“Our posts are still getting clicks and reach up to 10 days after publishing—while most posts flatline in 24–48 hours.”

Advertising Packages

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  • $300 one-time (12 month)

    List your rental property where people are planning their weekends.

    ✔️ Featured on our Vacation Rentals page—a top-viewed category
    ✔️ Includes direct booking link and listing description
    ✔️ Highlighted seasonally in roundups and travel guides
    ✔️ Ideal for Airbnb, VRBO, and privately managed homes

  • $800 one-time
    A professional, search-optimized feature about your business (great as a standalone web page if you do not have a website).

    ✔️Included in the “This Weekend at the Lake” roundups for

    ✔️ Comes with a custom QR code—perfect if you don’t have a full website

    ✔️ Article hosted for 12 months on our platform.

    ✔️ A great solution for new businesses, rebrands, or those without a strong online presence

    🔹 Limited to one business feature per month to ensure quality and exposure

  • $1200 one-time

    Our most powerful package. Everything in the standard article package, plus:

    ✔️ Professional photo shoot

    ✔️ 30-day Facebook ad campaign — written, designed, and managed for you

    ✔️ Placement on the “Things Happening This Weekend” page for 14 days

    ✔️ Priority placement in seasonal roundups and homepage content

    🔹 Limited to one priority feature per quarter to ensure quality and exposure

  • $600/quarter

    Own your space—literally. Be the lead business featured on one of our main category hubs.

    ✔️ Your logo or a professional photo on the front page of a key category

    ✔️ Direct link to your website or listing

    ✔️Included in “Things Happening This Weekend” whenever your category is featured (e.g., wine tastings, brunches, events)

    ✔️ Included in seasonal roundup and blog content

Built on Relationships—Not Algorithms

You’re not just a listing here. You’re part of the lake life we actually live and share.

Built for the Lake Life—Backed by Locals

Trusted by locals & second-homeowners

People don’t just visit our site—they trust it. Because we live here, and it shows.

Featuring only the best of what the lake has to offer

We don’t list everything—just the places worth knowing. If you’re doing something great, we want to feature it.

Growing fast, but staying personal

Thousands visit our site every month—and we know the story behind every business we promote.

Ranking on Google for the keywords that matter

We’re already showing up where your customers are searching. Let us help them find you.

Meet the Team

  • Sandy McDonald Founder

    Digital Strategist | PMP® & DASM Certified Project Manager | Public Speaker | Business Growth Expert

    I have spent over two decades solving big problems for big organizations—now I use that same skill set to help businesses thrive right here at Cedar Creek Lake.

  • Aaron Eagle

    Web Support & Local Lead
    Mabank High School Graduate | Website Developer

    Born and raised in the heart of Cedar Creek Lake, Arron supports the site’s design, updates, and local listings. With a sharp eye for detail and a growing skill set in web development, he helps bring the local voice to life online.