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Submit to top 5 directories (Google, Yelp, Bing, Apple, BBB)

2-3 hrImpact: criticalEffort: medium

Submitting to the top 5 foundational directories — Google, Yelp, Bing, Apple, and BBB — covers the most consequential, highest-traffic citation sources before moving to more specialized ones.

These 5 carry disproportionate weight compared to smaller directories — getting them right first establishes your strongest foundation.

How to do it

  1. 1
    Use your NAP data sheet for every submission
    Exact consistency from the start.
  2. 2
    Claim and complete each of the 5
    Full profiles, not just basic listings.
  3. 3
    Verify each is live and accurate
    Some require a delay or verification step before publishing.

Common mistakes

How you will know it is done

Complete, accurate profiles exist on all 5 foundational directories.

Related missions

Create a NAP data sheet for submissionSubmit to 10 industry-specific directoriesSubmit to 5 local/city directories

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