As a new local business, it is important to get your business name and information listed online in directories. These directories range from well-known and widely used to niche and used only by specific industries. There are many directories that are free and provide great benefit to a business’ recognition and appearance in local search results.

Some benefits to listing your business online include boosting your online presence and increasing the awareness of your business or service in your local community. Adding your business information to directories helps customers in your area find you more easily when searching online for a good or service that you may provide. Below are some credible and reliable directories in which you can list your new business online for free.

Free Websites to List Your Business

1. Facebook Business Page
   • As the largest social networking site, Facebook has tremendous reach. Your business page will include your business category, address, contact details, links, photos, videos, and more.
2. Google My Business
   • Google My Business lets you manage your online presence on Google Maps and your business profile that appears in search. As the largest search engine, keeping your information on Google up-to-date is important.
3. LinkedIn Company Page
   • This is similar to Facebook, except it targets businesses instead of customers. It’s a great resource to build credibility in your industry or post job openings.
4. Manta
   • One of the largest online resources dedicated to helping small businesses with its free directory.
5. Bing Places for Business
   • As another popular search engine, all businesses should list and verify their business on Bing. Bing aggregates data off of the internet, so your business may already have a listing. It is important to claim this listing to make sure all the information is accurate and up-to-date.
6. Yelp
   • Yelp used to be popular amongst restaurants, bars, and hotels. Now, they have expanded and to cover a wide variety of industries, and rank highly on search engine results pages when customers search for services.

These are just some of the many free online directories to list your new business. There are even more industry-specific directories where you can list your business to attract customers looking for your specific service. Some of those directories offer both free and paid listings.

When listing your business, always remember to keep your login information handy, in case any details about your business change. Also, be sure to check in on your listings to update information, respond to reviews, or inform your customers of new or interesting services.