Want to know a secret? You can boost your SEO rankings by listing your business in Directories such as Yellow Pages, True Local, Yelp etc by adding in a citation. For free.
Local SEO citations, are the online equivalent of word-of-mouth recommendations and can be vital in guiding customers to your services. They are essentially the bricks and mortar version of your business guiding Google to your company and adding to your ‘trust factor’.
What Exactly Are Local SEO Citations?
These are mentions of your Name, Address, and Phone number (NAP) across the web.
The Benefits of Local SEO Citations
- Boost Visibility: Business details listed consistently improve search rankings, making you more visible to locals.
- Build Credibility: Appear on established platforms to gain trust with search engines and potential customers alike.
- Stay Current: Keep your business details up-to-date to ensure customers always find relevant information.
- Drive Reviews: Positive customer feedback on platforms like Google My Business bolsters your online reputation.
So, How Do You Make A Citation?
Google Local SEO Directories (or have a look at those listed in the image above) and follow the prompts to make a listing. When adding your NAP information make sure it is the same across all listings as even minor discrepancies can confuse search engines and result in errors. Keep in mind it can take several months for Google to pick these up.
If you need a hand with creating citations then let us know. We offer a very affordable service whereby we can create these for you, as it can be very time consuming.
