Setup & optimize your business profiles on the most popular online directories.
Here are a few of the online listings that we might create for your business.
Here’s what you can expect when working with us to setup & optimize your Online Directory Listings
We learn about your business, collect your photos, and outline all of the important details we need to complete your online listings.
We setup & optimize your directory listings then deliver you a summary report. It takes 30-45 days before all of your listings go live.
When someone searches you on Google, there will be plenty of results to find so that it’s clear your business is well-established.
You’ll get a summary report outlining all of the listings we create for you, with links to your listings and login credentials for directories where we setup an account for you.
Absolutely not! Unlike some companies lke Yext, you’re not “renting” your listings from us. We create your listings and they’re yours to own.
If you need to update your listings in the future for any reason, for example you change your phone number or business description, there may be a small fee for us to manually update each profile.
Yes! All of the listings we create are yours to own. If you ever decide to stop working with us, or have someone else handle your marketing, they’ll be able to access the listings we create.
Yes! Even if you don’t expect your customers to find you on any of these Online Directory Listings, we recommend setting them up. There’s a few reasons why:
Reason #1: Directory listings are an easy & affordable way to strengthen your online presence to show Google you’re well-established.
Reason #2: When someone searches your business name on Google, there will be plenty of results to show in addition to your website, showing potential customers that you’re well-established.
Reason #3: If you don’t claim your profile, there’s a chance someone else may do so fraudulently. There have been many documented examples with people setup online profiles in the name of a business they don’t own, and add their own phone number so potential customers call them, instead of you. If this happens, not only are they stealing your customers, but also damaging your reputation.
Typically, you do not need to actively manage most of the Online Directory Listings that we create.
Websites like Yellowpages only display basic business details, and only need to be updated if your business details change.
For other directory listings such as Yelp & NextDoor, it can be helpful to periodically make posts and add new photos of your work. However, there is no requirement to do so.
If you have limited time and a limited budget, focus on actively managing your Google Business Profile.
If you’re on one of our Local SEO monthly plans, they may include management of some of your Online Directory Listings.
There are some Online Directory Listings that every business should have such as Yelp, Bing Places, and NextDoor. These are platforms where customers might be searching for businesses like yours. They’re also highly valued by Google – meaning when Google sees your business on these websites, it helps build your credibility.
There are also (10) additional directory listings that we create for you. We’ll select these listings based on the industry that you’re in. For example, for a local contractor, we might add you to GuildQuality, Houzz or Angi. If you’re an attorney we might add you to Avvo or FindLaw.
Online data aggregators like Neustar, DataAxle, and Yellowpages are companies that collect, verify, and distribute business information across hundreds of online directories, search engines, mapping services, and apps. These platforms act as central sources for business data, ensuring that information such as your business name, address, phone number (NAP), and services appear accurately across the web.
Why Local Businesses Should Ensure Accuracy
It is helpful to have reviews on multiple websites. Typically we recommend businesses focus on growing only your Google Business Profile reviews until you have at least 30 reviews.
After that, you can begin to ask customers to leave reviews on other profiles. However, it’s not required.
We also recommend monitoring your reviews on all directories so that you are aware of, and can respond to negative reviews if you get them.
If you already have some of the listings we create setup, we’ll work with you to grant us access so that we can optimize your listing. If your listing is already optimized, we’ll select a replacement directory.
Not all of the listings allow you to create profiles with login credentials. For the sites that do such as Yelp, we’ll provie you with login credentials.
If you need to update your profiles after they’re setup, there may be an additional charge.
Updates are included at no extra cost if you’re on one of the following monthly marketing plans – the Local SEO Basic Plan, the Local SEO Premium Plan or the Local SEO Elite Plan.
For all other clients, there is a one time charge of $297 for us to manually update your business listings with new information. A few examples of reasons why you might need to update your listings are if you change your phone number, move your address, or update your business logo.
There are several reasons why we recommend creating your Online Directory Listings. They’re fast and affordable to setup, and require minimum ongoing management. Here are a few benefits:
Benefit #1: Directory listings are an easy & affordable way to strengthen your online presence to show Google you’re well-established.
Benefit #2: When someone searches your business name on Google, there will be plenty of results to show in addition to your website, showing potential customers that you’re well-established.
Benefit #3: These directories can be a direct source of new customers.
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