Make sure you don't skip:
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Yellow Pages — search a bit and find your local Yellow Pages website since it surely already ranks well in Google and you should take advantage of it!
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Foursquare — this is a directory that certainly knows how to make the most of social media! By launching Swarm, two years ago, they increased check—ins and gained tons of new users. Since they did all the hard work, it's up to you just to get listed.
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Yelp — many businesses overlook Yelp because they consider it just a restaurant business directory. But, you can certainly use it for many other niches as well, just make sure you respond to reviews and comments regularly.
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Google My Business — whether you own a local shop or you are doing your business online, ensure your profile on Google My Business is filled in correctly and that readers can easily find all important information.
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Angie's List — you should really take advantage of this directory since it provides reviews of local users. That's why Angie's List is considered very relevant, and this is something to keep in mind!
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Software Advice — if your business is software related then this directory is a perfect promotion channel. Readers of Software Advice are very well informed so you must be sure that your product or business is industry eligible.
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TripAdvisor — if your business is in any way correlated with tourism, this is the place to be! If you are a hotel, hostel, apartment or a restaurant owner, TripAdvisor is a must-have for you.
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Bing Places for Business — although it has a smaller market share than Google My Business , Bing covers a decent amount of searches, so don't skip registering your business for this service.
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GetApp — if you've recently launched a business app, there is not a better place to promote it than the GetApp directory.
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DMOZ — since it is operated by volunteers, it is a well known and very respected directory with probably the largest number of listings. Get your business listed as well.
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DexKnows — this website is getting more and more popular among tourists since it is a good combo of all needed information: from addresses to directions.
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SaaSGenius — since this directory is designed to compare SaaS solutions, you should focus on creating a strong profile on the page. The effort will pay off eventually!
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Manta — this very easy-to-navigate website is ideal for small local businesses. Find a proper category and list your firm!
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Merchant Circle — since it is a review based platform, it is very respected among readers, just make sure the reviews about your business are high ranked.
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BBB — it is one of the oldest review directories and also one of the essential places to list your business.
