onlinedirectories

Business listing sites are very useful for branding and backlinking. These sites have a huge traffic on a daily basis and it can be beneficial for your business.

You need to submit your business information to related directories. This can be a great source of leads, consumer reviews and referral websites. And, it is also important to engage and advertise your consumers where they want to be.

As an additional bonus, listing your small business on these sites can have a positive effect on your place in search engine results.

To ensure your business is established, here are the top 13 places it should mark its presence on:

#1 Google My Business

google my business

Google My Business is the local directory of the world’s most common search engine.

It allows you to add basic details like your business name, location and hours so customers see that information when they Google your business. It also lets small businesses post photos, discount offers and answer clients’ feedback.

One of the ultimate benefits of Google My Business is its listing of your business’s exact location on a mobile-friendly map.

#2 Bing Places for Business

bing places

Bing created Bing Places for Business as a way to help small businesses get found on Microsoft’s search engine.

You can add multiple business locations, photos, videos and a variety of different ways clients can contact you. It also features map locations, photos and customer reviews from Yelp.

#3 Yahoo Local

yahoo local

Yahoo Local allows business owners to list their businesses for free, but charges extra for premium services and cross-listing across Yahoo’s network.

It is the third next to Google and Bing, Yahoo’s service draws millions of searches daily.

As an extra bonus, the directory offers easy-to-use tools for tracking impressions and measuring overall search performance.

#4 MerchantCircle

merchant circle

MerchantCircle is the largest social network for local business owners.  It lets you add some basic information about your business, respond to business reviews.

It also allows business owners to advertise and boost their business listings with coupons, newsletters, photos, event postings and videos. The more active they are online, the more local publicity they gain.

#5 Foursquare

foursquare

Foursquare is a combination of directory and location-based social networking site allows you to add the basic information about your business so that clients can find you.

It lets users check in when they visit businesses and even comment on their experiences via their Twitter accounts. And, you can use the mobile app to connect and target with your customers and attract them with offers or promotions.

#6 Angie’s List

angie list

You can build your free business profile with your basic information on Angie’s List.

It is a great place for primarily service-based businesses to showcase their offerings. Users can leave reviews about your business and you can even communicate with consumers using the platform.

#7 Yellow Pages

yellowpages

Yellow pages is a well-organized online version, lets you add your business name, location, category and other details so that consumers can find the right service providers and other businesses for their needs.  It offers advertising, lead generation, and detailed ad performance data.

#8 Sulekha

sulekha

Sulekha is one of India’s largest and fastest-growing digital networks for local service need fulfillment in over 40 cities, connecting 10+ millions of users and local businesses in 800+ need categories like computer training, serviced apartments, wooden flooring, party catering, babysitting, kitchen renovation, wedding photography, pest control, event planning and auto repair.

#9 LinkedIn

linkedin

LinkedIn is a business and employment-oriented social networking platform that operates via websites and mobile apps. It lets you add all of the basic information about your business. You can also post jobs, company updates and even full blog posts.

#10 Whitepages

whitepages

Whitepages is a platform that people can use to look up phone numbers, individuals, addresses and businesses.  It is the largest and most trusted online directory with contact information and public records.

You can use this to add your business name and contact details so that customers can simply get in touch with you.

#11 Citysearch

citysearch

Citysearch is an online city guide that provides information about businesses in the categories of dining, entertainment, retail, travel, and professional services in cities.  It also creates local guides and “best of” lists to help customers make decisions.

#12  Crunchbase

crunchbase

Crunchbase is the leading platform to discover innovative companies and the people behind them.

It might not be what you’d conventionally think of as a business directory. It is a crowdsourced platform that offers users opportunities to update information about various businesses, startups and entrepreneurs.

#13 TripAdvisor

tripadvisor

TripAdvisor can be a good method for businesses like hotels and restaurants to connect with customers, who can also use the platform to leave reviews.

It offers a flat subscription rate for any business related to the hospitality or entertainment industries in 48 markets worldwide.

DSIM Team
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