{"id":8319,"date":"2017-06-01T10:47:24","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T15:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advicelocal.com\/?p=8319"},"modified":"2017-06-01T10:47:24","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T15:47:24","slug":"amplify-local-business-visibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advicelocal.com\/blog\/amplify-local-business-visibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Amplify Local Business Visibility with Vertical Directories Starting Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Local business listings and citations are a critical component of local presence management! Effective citation building<\/a> isn\u2019t about getting listed everywhere, but in authoritative sources that search engines and consumers trust. So, how do you know which directories are right for the businesses you represent?<\/p>\n

At Advice Local we do the work for you! Our team focuses on identifying the high-quality directories and sources that meet 23 different metrics, including domain authority. These directories are the best of the best, the cream of the crop \u2013\u00a0and where we recommend local businesses should be listed.<\/p>\n

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Advice Local\u2019s Data Amplifier Network<\/h2>\n

Local presence management requires managing business data at every level. That\u2019s why Advice Local\u2019s Data Amplifier Network includes data aggregators<\/strong><\/a> (like Infogroup and Axciom); data accelerators<\/strong> (like Google, Yelp, and Apple Maps); data enhancers<\/strong> like (BubbleLife and Angie\u2019s List); GPS accelerators<\/strong> (like Garmin and Waze); as well as a range of local directories<\/strong> and vertical directories. <\/strong>Here are just a few that make up our network:<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve already shared quite a bit in previous posts about why local citations are critical to boosting online visibility, so today I want to talk with you about the importance of submitting to vertical directories, also often called niche citations.<\/p>\n

The Value of Vertical Directories<\/h2>\n

Vertical directories categorize listings by business niche or industry. High-quality niche citations can increase a business\u2019 visibility, improve placement in search results, and make it easier for potential customers to find the business online.<\/p>\n

Why are vertical citations so powerful? It\u2019s because search engines already know what to expect from authoritative niche directory sites. Since Google\u2019s algorithms understand what a vertical directory is about, it\u2019s easier to categorize the business listings that appear on the site. In brief, the more trust search engines have for a business listing, the more likely they will be to give higher placement in search results.<\/p>\n

Essential Directories for Different Verticals<\/h3>\n

This is exactly why Advice Local created our Local Verticals product, comprised of essential hand-picked industry-specific directories. Any business that is not listed in these directories is missing out on reaching local customers who search these sources specifically for their products and services.<\/p>\n

Advice Local currently offers niche citation sources for these five verticals: Healthcare, Legal, Home Services, Financial Institutions, and Restaurants. Let\u2019s take a look at a few of the essential vertical directories for these industries.<\/p>\n

Healthcare Professionals<\/h3>\n