Free Local Citation Finder
Find every directory your business is and is not listed on. Our free local citation finder scans 100+ US business directories in about 60 seconds, then shows you exactly which listings you are missing so you can fix them and climb the local rankings.
- See where you are listed and where you are missing
- Covers 100+ US directories, profile sites and listing sites
- Free report emailed to you, no signup or credit card
We check your listings across all of these and more
What is a local citation finder?
A local citation is any place online that lists your business name, address and phone number, usually a directory like Yelp, Yellow Pages or the Better Business Bureau. A local citation finder is the tool that scans those directories and tells you two things at once: where your business already appears, and where it is missing.
That second part is where the value is. Most tools only confirm what you already have. Our finder surfaces the gaps, the directories your competitors are on and you are not, so you know exactly where to build next.
What the finder checks
- Major directories such as Yelp and Yellow Pages
- Local and niche US business directories
- Brand and profile sites that pass authority
- Free listing sites that still send signals
What you get back
- A list of every directory you are listed on
- A list of every directory you are missing
- Direct links to build the missing ones
- A free report emailed straight to you
Find the citations you are missing
Three steps, about a minute. Enter your business, let the finder scan, then read your missing list as a ready made build checklist.
- 1
Search your business
Start typing your business name. We pull your city and state from Google automatically so you only add your service type and email.
- 2
We scan 100+ directories
In about 60 seconds the finder checks every directory and sorts them into found and missing.
- 3
Fix what is missing
Build the missing listings yourself with our links, or have us build them for you from $5 each.
How your business should appear
Real examples of the listings we check for, pulled from live directories.
The 100+ US directories we check
Our finder looks across four groups of sites. Together they cover the listings that matter most for local search, from the big names to the niche directories most tools ignore.
Core business directories
41- Better Business Bureau
- Manta
- Merchant Circle
- MapQuest
- Chamber of Commerce
- CitySquares
- Tupalo
- iBegin
- Brownbook
- Eventective
- ProvenExpert
- Storeboard
- Call Up Contact
- US Info
- Link Centre
- City Local Pro
- Free Listing USA
- A-Z Business Finder
- Formative
- Locable
- Supply Autonomy
- Trueen
- TrustLink
- Dealer Baba
- Hotfrog
- A Greater Town
- AniBookmark
- Cybo
- Opendi
- CityOf
- AdFreePosting
- Tuugo
- EZLocal
- LocalBook
- AdsThumb
- AnimeAd
- AskMap
- Yelp
- Dun & Bradstreet
- Datanyze
- Traders Union
Local business directories
25- Yellow Pages
- Superpages
- Foursquare
- Citysearch
- Local.com
- Cylex USA
- n49
- 2FindLocal
- Yellowbot
- ShowMeLocal
- eLocal
- GoLocal247
- Bizapedia
- Buzzfile
- Fyple
- Bunity
- iGlobal
- Express Business Directory
- Find-Us-Here
- Where2Go
- Lacartes
- EnrollBusiness
- CityFos
- Yalwa
- Judy's Book
Brand & profile sites
22- About.me
- Gravatar
- Crunchbase
- F6S
- Linktree
- Carrd
- Behance
- Medium
- WordPress.com
- Blogger
- Tumblr
- Weebly
- GitHub
- Product Hunt
- Wellfound (AngelList)
- Flickr
- Issuu
- SlideShare
- Pinterest Business
- Quora Profile
- Diigo
- Disqus
Free listing sites
12- ClassifiedAds.com
- Oodle
- Geebo
- Hoobly
- AdlandPro
- USFreeads
- SaleSpider
- Adpost
- ClassifiedsGiant
- FinderMaster
- Pennysaver USA
- Citynews Classifieds
Plus the four you should always claim yourself
These need owner verification by phone or postcard, so you claim them directly. They are the foundation every local business needs first.
- Google Business Profile
- Bing Places
- Apple Business Connect
- Facebook Business Page
Build them yourself, or have us do it
Once your free scan shows what is missing, you choose how to fix it. Both paths start from the same report.
Do it yourself
Free. Use the direct submit links in your report and add each listing on your own time.
- Direct links to every missing directory
- Your exact business details to copy
- Keep your name, address and phone consistent
Done for you, from $5 each
Short on time? We build the missing listings for you, accurately and consistently.
- Pick the directories you want built
- Consistent details across every listing
- Or build every missing one in a single batch
Why local citations matter
Search engines treat citations as votes of confidence. When your business shows up consistently across many trusted directories, Google trusts that you are real, established and worth ranking. When listings are missing or inconsistent, that trust erodes and your competitors move ahead.
- Better local rankings. More accurate citations strengthen your position in local and map results.
- Consistent NAP. Matching name, address and phone everywhere removes the confusion that holds rankings back.
- More ways to be found. Each new listing is another path for customers to discover and contact you.
- Stronger trust signals. Presence on directories like the Better Business Bureau builds credibility with both customers and search engines.
Local citation finder FAQ
Q. What is a local citation finder?
A local citation finder is a tool that scans business directories and tells you where your company is already listed and, just as importantly, where it is missing. Each listing of your name, address and phone number on a directory is called a citation. Our finder checks 100+ US directories at once so you get a complete picture in about a minute.
Q. Is the citation finder really free?
Yes. The scan is completely free and there is no signup or credit card. You enter your business and email, and we email you the full report showing every directory you are listed on and every one you are missing.
Q. What is the difference between finding and building citations?
Finding citations means discovering which directories you are on and which you are not. Building citations means actually creating the missing listings. Our finder does the first for free. For the missing ones, you can build them yourself using the links we provide, or have us build them for you from $5 each.
Q. How many directories do you check?
We check 100+ US business directories, brand and profile sites, and free listing sites. This includes the major directories like Yelp, Yellow Pages and the Better Business Bureau, plus dozens of smaller niche directories that still pass valuable local signals.
Q. Why do local citations matter for ranking?
Search engines use citations to confirm your business is real and consistent. The more accurate, matching listings you have across trusted directories, the more confident Google is in showing you in local and map results. Missing or inconsistent citations hold your rankings back.
Q. How much does done for you citation building cost?
Built listings start from $5 each. After your free scan you can pick exactly which missing directories you want us to build, or have us complete every missing one in a single batch.
Find every citation you are missing
Free scan, 100+ directories, results in about 60 seconds.
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