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Local listings are more important than ever. Here’s how to get your business listed in the major local search engines.
Google’s local search results can be seen at http://maps.google.com. You can submit a free listing to Google Places (formerly the Local Business Center) by logging in, but first you’ll need a Google Account.
To claim an existing Google Places listing, navigate to your business page and click on “I own this business.”
Yahoo!
Yahoo!’s local search results are available at http://local.yahoo.com. Local listings are free, but listing enhancements can be purchased for $9.95/month. You can submit your local listing here: http://listings.local.yahoo.com/ (you’ll need a Yahoo acount).
Bing
- View Bing Live Search Maps: http://www.bing.com/maps/
- Add a new listing at the Bing Local Listing Center (click on “Add a Listing” at the bottom).
- UK Businesses – Local search is fed by 118 Information; add a listing here: http://www.bingforbusiness.com/
- To claim your business if it already has a Bing Local listing, navigate to your business listing and click on “Change your business listing.”
Ask
Ask’s local listings (available at http://www.ask.com/local) are partnered with Citysearch.com. See below for information on how to add your business to Citysearch.
Citysearch
If your business already has a page on Citysearch, navigate to your business’s page and click on the “Own this Business?” link to claim the business. You can manage profile details for free, or add premium features for a fee.If your business does not have a page on Citysearch, go here to add a listing:
http://national.citysearch.com/profile/add_business.
(you will need to create an account on Citysearch, or log in using Facebook).
Yelp
Yelp is an online city guide made up of user-generated reviews. A listing here is most appropriate for consumer-oriented brick-and-mortar businesses, but could be used for any business.
- Read the Yelp business owners guide
- To add a listing, first perform a search for your business name & location. If no results come up, you will see a large, red “Add Business” button on the page. You will need to sign up for a free Yelp account.
- To claim your business listing, navigate to your business page and click on “Edit Business Info.”
YellowPages.com
Yellowpages.com does offer a free listing. Follow the instructions to add your listing here: http://listings.yellowpages.com/.
Infogroup/InfoUSA
Infogroup/InfoUSA has a database with millions of local businesses, and is used by many other search engines to fill out their listings. You can submit your business at www.expressupdateusa.com. You will need to be verified with a phone call at your business number to confirm.
Localeze
Similar to Infogroup/InfoUSA, Localeze lists local businesses in an extensive database. Add or claim your business listing at www.localeze.com.
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Hi,
Greetings!!
You post is right.. We need to submit our website in search engines. I am waiting for your next post for related to another topic.
Thanks & Regards
Prince Chawla
Great tutorial! In regards to citysearch, it changed a little bit. For example, if you have a professional service business you will need to use the premium listing. But any other business such as carpet cleaning etc. are available to add their listings for free.
Can you tell me whether or not I lose my link structure SEO benefits if the links in the footer are called into the html with a php include tag?
How can i add my business to Ask.com local listings for Canada.
Hi Bridal Planner,
I don’t think that would be a problem as long as page is completely assembled by the time it reaches the client (ie, the browser or the search engine robot). Just to be sure, I’d recommend signing up for Google Webmaster Tools and running the “Fetch as Googlebot” test, in order to see what Googlebot sees on your site.
-Gradiva
HI,
Very Nice Local listing article.but let me know about how to add yahoo Canada local business listing in yahoo local.pls give me some suggestion how to add Yahoo Canada listing.
Thanks
singh03
I added my business to a bunch – Some didnt let me add because I have a canadian company
How do i add my free local business listing in yahoo and bing in local cities of India?
Very informative article. I truly value what the left and right brain make the voice say through the fingers. Thanks. I will keep coming back.
Have you used UBL.
It is paid but it really knocks alot of these out and more.
About $30
HI,
Grate article…
My businees is located in London. I tried to add my businnes in yahoo local business listing. But found out that they are allowing only to US. Is this true. Isnt there any option to list my business for Free in yahoo.
Except Google , It’s working only for USA.
Don’t bother if you are outside USA!
I searched all over Google but could not find how to add my Canadian based company in Yahoo and Bing. It seems that there is no easy and free listing from them. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Citysearch for ask.com doesnt seem to work in UK? there must be another route?
Nice Post! I have found it helpful to add your business listing to Acxiom as well as Localeze and Infogroup. I created a step by step post to help business or SEO submit their clients business. I hope this is helpful for all of you. http://www.milkmen.com/blog/2011/11/how-to-guide-for-acxiom/