Local SEO Resource
Directory Listings & Backlink Guide
Get listed where it counts. Here are 25 directories to submit to and 10 ways to earn quality backlinks for your website.
What to Submit to Every Directory
Your Standard Listing Package:
- Business name (exact match — consistent everywhere)
- Phone number
- Website URL
- Street address or service area
- Business description (150–300 words)
- Primary category and sub-categories
- Logo (square format, high resolution)
- Cover photo or hero image
- Services list
- Business hours
⚠️ Keep your Name, Address, and Phone (NAP) identical across all listings. Inconsistencies hurt your local SEO.
| Directory | Priority |
|---|---|
| Google Business Profile | Must-do |
| Yelp for Business | Must-do |
| Bing Places | Must-do |
| Apple Business Connect | Must-do |
| Facebook Business Page | Must-do |
| LinkedIn Company Page | Recommended |
| Clutch | Recommended |
| UpCity | Recommended |
| BBB (Better Business Bureau) | Recommended |
| Trustpilot | Recommended |
| Foursquare for Business | Nice to have |
| MapQuest | Nice to have |
| Angi (formerly Angie's List) | Recommended |
| Thumbtack | Nice to have |
| Bark.com | Nice to have |
| Houzz (for design/renovation) | Niche |
| DesignRush | Niche |
| GoodFirms | Niche |
| G2 | Niche |
| Chamber of Commerce (Local) | Must-do |
| Bay Area News Group / Local Press | Nice to have |
| Whitepages | Nice to have |
| Manta | Nice to have |
| Superpages | Nice to have |
| CityLocal Pro | Nice to have |
10 Easy Backlink Ideas
1Partner with complementary businesses (photographers, branding agencies, copywriters) and exchange website links
2Write a guest blog post for a local Bay Area business publication or blog
3Get listed in your local Chamber of Commerce member directory
4Sponsor a local event, nonprofit, or community initiative — they often list sponsors on their website
5Submit your business to 'Best of [City]' roundup articles and local press
6Reach out to local bloggers and offer to be featured as a local business resource
7Create a free tool or checklist (like this one) that other websites may link to
8Ask past clients to mention you in a case study or blog post on their own website
9List your services on platforms like Product Hunt, Indie Hackers, or similar communities
10Comment thoughtfully on local business forums, groups, and communities with your website linked in your profile
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