Local Citation Building Services

Citation building is the process of submitting your business information — specifically your Name, Address, and Phone number (NAP) — to a variety of trusted business directories. These directories act as digital references to your business and help establish credibility online. Search engines like Google use citations as a ranking signal for local search. When your business appears consistently across well-known directories (like Yelp, Foursquare, or HotFrog), Google sees your business as more trustworthy — helping you show up in local search results, maps, and "near me" queries.

Search engines value consistency and trust. Local citation building improves SEO by: • Creating more opportunities for Google to associate your business with a specific location • Reinforcing that your contact details are valid and verified • Helping users discover your business across multiple platforms • Boosting relevance for geo-targeted keywords The more accurate and consistent your business information is across the web, the more likely Google is to show your business in local results — especially in Google Maps and Local 3-Pack listings.

NAP stands for Name, Address, and Phone number — the core identifying information used in all your local business listings. NAP consistency refers to how identical these details are across different directories. Inconsistent NAP data can confuse search engines and hurt your visibility. For example, if one listing says "123 Main St." and another says "123 Main Street, Suite B," Google may see those as two different businesses. Our service ensures your NAP data is accurate, consistent, and optimized, helping boost your local SEO performance.

To start your campaign, we'll need: • Business Name • Full Address (including suite/unit numbers) • Business Phone Number • Website URL • Short business description • Primary business category • Logo (optional, but recommended) • Social media URLs (optional) The more complete your information, the stronger and more trustworthy your citations will be.

Yes — every submission we make includes your full NAP information as provided. We take special care to submit these details exactly as written, helping maintain consistency and avoid conflicting entries online.

We check each directory manually before submission to avoid duplicates. If we find an existing listing: • If the information is correct: we skip it • If the listing is outdated: we create a new citation using your updated info This ensures we're only submitting fresh, accurate listings that add value.

Yes — full transparency is part of our process. You'll receive: • A submission report listing every directory we submitted to • Live URLs for any citations that were instantly approved • Login details for directories that require account creation

Not instantly. Based on historical averages: • Around 25% of submissions go live right away • The remaining 75% enter a review process which may involve: - Phone call verification - Email verification - Postal mail confirmation (in some rare cases) Note: Some directories require the business owner to verify their listing. If you're notified via phone or email, it's usually a quick step to confirm your business details.

Yes. We provide login details for every directory that requires account creation, so you can log in and update your business information whenever needed. We don't currently offer an ongoing citation management service, but everything you need to access and modify your listings is provided in your final report.

We currently build local citations in the following countries: • United States • United Kingdom • Canada • Australia Each campaign focuses exclusively on country-specific directories for maximum local relevance.

Some directories will instantly publish your listing, while others require manual verification. This could involve: • A phone call to your business number • An email confirmation to the provided address • In rare cases, a physical postcard sent to your address This is standard across most high-quality directories and helps ensure accurate, trustworthy listings. We recommend letting your receptionist or team know that verification calls may occur shortly after submission.

Not all — less than half of directories allow website links, and many that do apply nofollow attributes (which don't pass SEO value directly). However, the main goal of citation building is not link-building — it's to provide consistent, trusted business information across the web. That's what improves your local rankings and presence in search results.

Yes — every single citation is manually created. We don't use automated software or bots. If a submission doesn't result in an immediate live link, we may include a screenshot to confirm that it was submitted correctly.

We focus on high-quality, search-indexed directories such as: • Yelp • Foursquare • HotFrog • Brownbook • Scoot ...and dozens of others tailored to your region and business type. We don't submit to spammy or low-value sites. All directories are vetted for credibility and indexing health.

Yes — but it takes time. • On average, 25% of listings are indexed within two weeks • Additional listings will continue to index naturally over time • We only submit to directories known for strong indexing patterns You can also help accelerate indexing by linking to your citation report from your website.