Directories Overview

Increase visibility by listing your business on directories.

Why Directories Matter

• Discovery: Customers find you on popular sites
• SEO: Citations improve local rankings
• Trust: Listed businesses seem more legitimate
• Information: Keep details consistent

Key Directories

Essential (All Businesses)

• Google Business Profile
• Yelp
• Facebook
• Bing Places
• Apple Maps

Industry-Specific

Home Services:

• HomeAdvisor
• Angi (Angie's List)
• Thumbtack
• Houzz

Professional Services:

• LinkedIn
• Avvo (lawyers)
• Healthgrades (medical)

Restaurants/Hospitality:

• TripAdvisor
• OpenTable
• Zomato

The Directories Dashboard

View all your listings:

• Status (claimed, unclaimed)
• Accuracy
• Reviews
• Last updated

Managing Listings

Claim Existing Listings

If your business is already listed:

1. Find the listing
2. Click "Claim"
3. Verify ownership
4. Update information

Create New Listings

For directories where you're not listed:

1. Go to the directory
2. Search for your category
3. Submit business info
4. Wait for approval