*** Here Is A List Of Some Of The Best Domain Name Resources Available ***Local citations are still very important for search engine optimization when it comes to validating your businesses existence and landing you in Google local listing packs on the top of search results. Citations are ‘mentions’ of your business name and address on other webpages including links to your business on those pages. An example of a citation might be an online yellow pages directory or better business bureau listing where your business is listed. Below are the 50 best websites which contribute to the number of local citations which match your business.
50 Best Online Local Business Directories for Local Citations
- Bing
- Yahoo!
- Yelp
- Better Business Bureau
- Angie’s List
- Merchant Circle
- YP.com
- Whitepages
- Superpages.com
- Yellowbook
- CitySearch
- MapQuest/Yext
- Local.com
- Foursquare
- CitySlick
- USDirectory.com
- Dex Media
- BizJournals.com
- TeleAtlas
- Discover Our Town
- EZ Local
- Kudzu
- CityVoter
- Manta
- UsCity
- Advice Local
- InfoUSA
- Infignos
- Get Fave
- My Huckleberry
- Yellowee
- MojoPages
- Brownbook
- Magic Yellow
- Yellow Pages Directory
- CitySquares
- Map Creator
- Judy’s Book
- TripAdvisor
- Thumbtack
- Home Advisor
- ShowMeLocal
- ChamberofCommerce.com
- Yellowbot
- Hotfrog
- Brownbook
- InsiderPages
About The Author: John Colascione is Chief Executive Officer of SEARCHEN NETWORKS®. He specializes in Website Monetization, is a Google AdWords Certified Professional, authored a how-to book called ”Mastering Your Website‘, and is a key player in several online businesses.