Search/Maps
Google Business Profile
Free to create. Google Ads is offered, and it is optional.
For local business owners
Free Business Listings Guide
People call the businesses they can find. When your name, address, and phone show up the same way across the web, Google also has more reason to trust that the business is real. The links below go straight to each site's sign-up page, so you can list yourself without paying a listing company a monthly fee.
Use the exact same name, address, and phone.
Put those three details down the same way on every site. A shortened street, a missing suite, or a second phone number makes it harder for a customer to call the right place, and harder for Google to treat the listings as one business.
Must-have
9 sites
Claim these first. This is where most customers look a business up.
List your business
Maps
Apple Business Connect (Apple Maps)
Free Apple Maps place card. You need an Apple Account.
Search/Maps
Bing Places for Business
Free. You can import the listing from Google. Microsoft Ads credits are optional.
Reviews/Directory
Yelp for Business
Free business page, and you can reply to reviews. Yelp Ads are optional.
Social
Facebook Page
Free business Page. Boosts and ads are optional.
Social/B2B
LinkedIn Company Page
Free company Page. You need a personal LinkedIn profile first.
Reviews/Trust
BBB Business Profile
Free basic profile. Paid accreditation is pushed, and you do not need it to be listed.
Data aggregator/Maps
Foursquare for Business
Free to claim or create. Foursquare data feeds many apps. Verify by phone, email, or postcard.
Local/Neighborhood
Nextdoor Business Page
Free business page neighbors can recommend. Nextdoor Ads are optional.
Recommended
7 sites
Set these up after the must-haves use the same name, address, and phone.
Directory
Yellow Pages (YP.com) - also covers Superpages
Free to claim. One Thryv claim covers Yellow Pages, Superpages, and DexKnows. Expect Thryv sales calls.
Social
Instagram Professional Account
Free. Create an account, then switch to a professional Business account in Settings.
Reviews
Trustpilot Business
Free plan. Paid plans are offered for review invites and widgets.
Maps (open data)
OpenStreetMap
Free. Create an account and add your business as a map point. There is no ownership claim.
Maps (car nav/HERE WeGo)
HERE Map Creator
Free. Sign in, add a new place, and HERE reviews the edit before it publishes.
Data aggregator
Data Axle Local Listings (formerly Express Update/Infogroup)
Free for 1-10 listings. Search, claim, and verify. The enterprise plan is paid.
Maps/Navigation
Waze (Waze Map Editor)
Free. Add your business as a Place in the map editor. Volunteer editors review the change.
Extra reach
14 sites
More directories and home-service sites. Read the note before you create an account.
Home services
Angi (Angi Pros)
The profile is free, but Angi charges per lead.
Directory
ChamberofCommerce.com
Free listing. Premium is paid, and you are signed up for promo emails. This is not your local chamber.
Maps (car nav)
TomTom MapShare Reporter
Free with a TomTom account. Add a point of interest. TomTom reviews it, and you do not own the pin.
Directory
Manta
Free company listing. Paid marketing services are offered alongside it.
Directory
Hotfrog
Free basic listing. You need an account. A paid upgrade is optional.
Local business network
Alignable
Free to sign up. Premium is optional. Useful for local referrals.
Directory
EZlocal
Free listing. Paid listing-sync and AI services are offered as upgrades.
Directory
Brownbook
Free listing. A new business does not need to claim an existing page.
Directory
Cylex
Free. Create a user account, then register the business.
Directory
MerchantCircle
Free tier. Paid plans are shown on the sign-up page.
Home services
Thumbtack
The profile is free, but Thumbtack charges per lead when a customer contacts you.
Home services/remodel
Houzz
Free directory profile. Houzz Pro software is a paid subscription.
Directory
n49
Free to list. No credit card required.
Directory
CitySquares
Free to add your business.
Rather have it done for you
We can handle the online side.
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