Question 1

What is a local citation?

Accepted Answer

A citation is any online mention of your business name, address, and phone number, such as a directory listing, a map app, or an industry site. Search engines and AI models use citations to confirm your business is real and where it operates.

Question 2

Why does listing consistency matter?

Accepted Answer

If your details differ across sources, engines are less confident about which information is correct. That uncertainty can hurt local rankings and cause AI tools to show outdated information.

Question 3

I moved. Is that a problem?

Accepted Answer

It is one of the most common causes of inconsistency. Old addresses and numbers linger on dozens of sites. We track them down and correct them so your new details are the only ones engines see.

Question 4

Which directories matter most?

Accepted Answer

The major data sources and maps, like Google, Apple Maps, Bing Places, and key aggregators, plus the directories that are important in your specific industry. Quality and relevance matter more than sheer quantity.

Question 5

How do citations help AI search?

Accepted Answer

AI engines cross check business information across many sources. Consistent, accurate citations make it easier for them to confidently recommend you and describe you correctly.

Question 6

Is this a one time project?

Accepted Answer

The cleanup is front loaded, but listings drift over time as data sources update. Ongoing monitoring keeps them accurate.

Question 7

What is NAP consistency?

Accepted Answer

NAP stands for name, address, and phone number. When these match everywhere your business is listed, search engines and AI tools can confidently confirm who you are. Mismatches create doubt and can split your signals.

Question 8

How long do listing corrections take to show?

Accepted Answer

Some platforms update quickly, others take weeks, and data aggregators can take longer to pass changes along. We track each correction until it sticks.

Question 9

What happens to duplicate listings?

Accepted Answer

Duplicates confuse engines and customers, and can split reviews. We find them and work to merge or remove them through each platform's process.

Question 10

Do we need to keep listing accounts after cleanup?

Accepted Answer

Yes, access matters. Owned, verified listings are harder for others to change and easier to update when your hours or services change.

Listings & Citation Management

What Listings & Citation Management includes.

How it works.

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Who it's for and what we measure.

Who it's for

What we measure

Part of our Local Presence core.

Google Business Profile Optimization

Consistent GBP Posting

Review & Local Ranking Campaigns