Local citation service built by hand

A local citation is an online mention of a business's name, address and phone number, usually on a directory, business listing platform, map service or review site. Most citations also include a website link, category and description.

Citation building is the process of creating accurate business listings on relevant directories and platforms, using the same business details on each one.

A local citation service researches suitable directories, prepares consistent business data, submits the listings, tracks their status and reports the results, so the business owner doesn't have to.

Citations help customers find and contact a business, and give search engines more sources to confirm a business's name, location and category. They are one part of local SEO, alongside a Google Business Profile, reviews and a good website.

NAP consistency means your business name, address and phone number appear in exactly the same form everywhere online. Mismatched details confuse customers and can make it harder for search engines to trust which details are correct.

There is no fixed number. It depends on your industry, location and competitors. A smaller set of relevant local and industry listings is usually more useful than a large number of unrelated directories.

Citations can support local SEO by reinforcing accurate business information and local relevance. They don't guarantee rankings, and their impact varies by market and competition.

Some do. Many platforms include a website link, often nofollow, and some include no link at all. Citation building is not a link-building service, so we don't promise a backlink from every listing.

Yes. Every listing is submitted by a person on the StartupSubmit team. We don't use bots or bulk submission software.

Your business name, address or service area, main phone number, website, category, services and a short description. A logo, opening hours and social profiles are helpful but optional.

We complete submissions within 5–7 days. Some platforms publish instantly, while others review listings for days or weeks, or require owner verification. Those timelines are set by each platform.

Yes. You receive a completion report showing every platform we submitted to and the status of each listing, including any that need your action.

That depends on each directory, so no provider can promise a number. Some publish quickly, others moderate listings or confirm details with the business owner first. We submit every citation in your plan and prove each one with a screenshot.

Yes. For service-area businesses we hide the street address where platforms allow it. For multiple locations, each location is built with its own details. Each location is a separate order.

We check each directory before submitting. If your business is already there, we skip it so you don't end up with a duplicate listing, and use another relevant directory where one is available.

Yes. Your report includes the login details for every directory account we create, so you can update or manage those listings yourself later.

We build citations for businesses in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, using directories that serve the business's own country and area.

Yes. Agencies and SEO consultants can order for client businesses. Ask for an unbranded report and you can share it with your client as your own.

Our plans are $79 for 50 citations, $109 for 100 and $259 for 300, paid once per business location. That works out at $0.86 to $1.58 per citation, depending on the plan.

Our plans build new citations. Correcting or removing existing listings isn't included by default, but tell us about them during onboarding and we'll say what we can do. Fixing or removing an existing listing usually requires access to the account that controls it, so it isn't always possible.

No. We don't guarantee Google Maps rankings, Local Pack placement, organic rankings, traffic or leads. Anyone who does is promising something they can't control.