{"id":18016,"date":"2025-03-13T14:53:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/?p=18016"},"modified":"2025-06-05T10:13:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T09:13:06","slug":"business-directory-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/business-directory-listings\/business-directory-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to UK Business Directories"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18016\" class=\"elementor elementor-18016\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76a4ae0f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76a4ae0f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d991b56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"7d991b56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-size-default\">Do you have a website for your business?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b15d1e6 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b15d1e6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40bfd632 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"40bfd632\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"drop-button\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/business-directory-listings\/Apply\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas 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elementor-element-6c0753b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c0753b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"main-artcon\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-661aca14 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"661aca14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"7091\" class=\"elementor elementor-7091\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-719a216e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"719a216e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b4e295d elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b4e295d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Ultimate Guide to UK Business Directories<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f59481b elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet title-article elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f59481b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your guide to getting your business noticed by brand new customers. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65e9ae14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"65e9ae14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"7135\" class=\"elementor elementor-7135\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd8505a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cd8505a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c726538 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"c726538\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class='tfli_author_box'><div class='tfli_author_details'><div class='tfli_author_details_content'><img alt='' src='https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/steve-o.png' srcset='https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/steve-o.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo avatar-default' height='60' width='60' \/><a href='https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/authors\/stephen-thompson\/'><h4>Stephen Thompson<\/h4><p>Content Writer<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tfli_author_details'><div class='tfli_author_details_content'><img alt='' src='https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSC08189-1-1-e1749120945402.png' srcset='https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSC08189-1-1-e1749120945402.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo avatar-default' height='60' width='60' \/><div><h4>Adam Jackson-Wright<\/h4><p>Reviewer<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tfli_post_details'><p>Last updated 05\/06\/2025<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7102a867 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7102a867\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13a2d79c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13a2d79c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">If your business isn&#8217;t listed in a directory yet, that needs to change. But <strong>what exactly is a business directory listing<\/strong>? How can it help your operations? And how do you <strong>get your business listed today<\/strong>?\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Well, you&#8217;re in the right place to find out. Stick with us, and we\u2019ll answer all of this and more!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a0614fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a0614fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"article-ititle\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are Business Directory Listings?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a641b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a641b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">If you\u2019re young enough not to suffer from lower back pain because you slept at a weird angle, then you may not remember the Yellow Pages. This massive book would sit next to your phone (landlines only back then) and list all of the businesses in your specific region.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>As the digital age dawned, these books became outdated and appeared online instead. It\u2019s the same concept; you list your business, services, and contact information in one centralised location. Then people looking for what you offer can easily find you and get in touch.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c574450 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c574450\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Business Directories in the UK<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca5fefc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ca5fefc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Not all business directories are the same. Think of them in the same way you would traditional advertising. If you&#8217;re a plumber from Plymouth, advertising in a directory that covers the entire country won&#8217;t be the best choice. Instead, you&#8217;ll want to advertise on a more local directory to target your preferred audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>On the flip side, if you&#8217;re a digital marketing agency that anyone in the UK can benefit from, just advertising in the region your office is based means you&#8217;re missing out on potential customers.\u00a0<\/p><p>Below are the three main types of directories you should be aware of, as well as examples and an overview of their key benefits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ccb731 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"0ccb731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"17831\" class=\"elementor elementor-17831\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5102388f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5102388f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c2f4f03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c2f4f03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">List Your Business for Free<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c6d2cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14c6d2cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70698fdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70698fdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do you have a website for your business?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-750ff0ff e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"750ff0ff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f6d166 elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"56f6d166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"cta-icon-box\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/business-directory-listings\/Apply\" rel=\"nofollow\" 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0h24v24h-24z\" fill=\"none\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/business-directory-listings\/Apply\" rel=\"nofollow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b64fbe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55b64fbe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1237fad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1237fad\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-207a143e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"207a143e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. General Directories<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15de0e61 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"15de0e61\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40db4b96 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"40db4b96\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-207fabf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"207fabf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">General directories list businesses from various industries, providing wider exposure and accessibility to a broad audience. These are ideal for your business if your audience isn&#8217;t limited by geographical location. Examples of these include:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Yell.com:<\/b> <br \/>One of the most popular general directories in the UK, offering free and premium listing options to improve visibility and credibility.<\/p><p><b>Scoot:<\/b> <br \/>Scoot distributes business information to other major directories, increasing your overall reach.<\/p><p><b>Thomson Local: <br \/><\/b>A long-established directory with national coverage offering free and paid listings.<\/p><p><b>Benefits of General Directories<\/b>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Broad reach across industries.<\/li><li>High domain authority improves SEO rankings.<\/li><li>Integration with search engines like Google for enhanced discoverability.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfa6432 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dfa6432\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa0d1cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa0d1cd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ef95cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ef95cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Niche-Specific Directories<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16231d4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16231d4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e7cef0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9e7cef0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f66748 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f66748\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">These directories cater to specific industries or services, making them ideal if you&#8217;re looking to target specialised audiences. Some prominent niche-specific directories include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>FreeIndex:<br \/><\/b>A popular platform for small businesses, allowing detailed profiles and customer reviews to enhance credibility.<\/p><p><b>Construction.co.uk:<br \/><\/b>Focuses on businesses in the construction industry, helping them connect with relevant customers.<\/p><p><b>Hotfrog UK:<br \/><\/b>Targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and improves online visibility through keyword optimisation.<\/p><p><b>Benefits of General Directories<\/b><\/p><ul><li>Targeted exposure to relevant audiences.<\/li><li>Industry-specific customer reviews enhance trust.<\/li><li>Helps businesses stand out within their niche.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7a2054 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c7a2054\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c7446 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14c7446\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ae3215 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ae3215\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. National Directories <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1a5973 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f1a5973\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c4a0f9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c4a0f9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f178922 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f178922\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">The opposite of local directories, these cover the entire UK. They often come with a higher domain authority, which makes them more trusted in the eyes of search engines and appear higher in search results. These include:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Cylex UK:<\/b> Offers both free and premium listings and allows users to leave reviews about products or services.<\/p><p><b>The Best Of UK:<\/b> Focuses on promoting local businesses nationally through curated listings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94c319e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"94c319e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfd3d56 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bfd3d56\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42a088d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42a088d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Local Directories\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeb9b02 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eeb9b02\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f4e986 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f4e986\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d971320 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d971320\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-b6c17bc ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Designed for small businesses aiming to attract customers within a specific region. Great for those whose customers are based in geographical regions (local restaurants, shops, tradespeople, etc). Examples include:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Get Surrey Directory:<\/b> A directory associated with the local newspaper that allows businesses to submit free listings.<\/p><p><b>Liverpool Echo Directory:<\/b> A local directory linked with the Liverpool Echo newspaper for regional exposure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92b9da5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92b9da5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Choosing the right type of <a href=\"https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/business-directory-listings\/top-5-business-directories\/\">business directory<\/a> depends on your specific goals. G<strong>eneral directories provide<\/strong> broad exposure, niche-specific ones target specialised audiences, and local and national directories cater to different geographic needs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-194f061 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"194f061\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"article-ititle\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of Being Listed in Business Directories<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b509364 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b509364\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">So now 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26387824 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26387824\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Did you know that 63% of shopping begins online? Consumers use the internet to research products and services before purchasing. This is why a strong online presence is essential in the modern day.<\/span><\/p><p>Listing your business in an online directory can increase your likelihood of a location visit by up to 70%. Appearing in a directory alongside having a website and social media profiles is a great way to increase your online presence and reach more potential customers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7746cd69 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7746cd69\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1843d963 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1843d963\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fdd17b1 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"7fdd17b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"icon-yb\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-miterlimit=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 510 510\"><g><g><g><path d=\"m71.741 307.44h79.502v187.56h-79.502z\" fill=\"#ffe177\"><\/path><path d=\"m136.243 307.44h15v187.56h-15z\" fill=\"#ffd064\"><\/path><\/g><g><path d=\"m215.249 220.228h79.502v274.772h-79.502z\" fill=\"#6cf5c2\"><\/path><path d=\"m279.751 220.228h15v274.772h-15z\" fill=\"#00e499\"><\/path><\/g><g><path d=\"m358.757 117.931h79.502v377.069h-79.502z\" fill=\"#8ac9fe\"><\/path><path d=\"m423.259 117.931h15v377.069h-15z\" fill=\"#60b7ff\"><\/path><\/g><ellipse cx=\"111.492\" cy=\"306.466\" fill=\"#ffd064\" rx=\"39.751\" ry=\"19.762\"><\/ellipse><ellipse cx=\"255\" cy=\"220.228\" fill=\"#00e499\" rx=\"39.751\" ry=\"19.762\"><\/ellipse><ellipse cx=\"398.508\" cy=\"117.931\" fill=\"#60b7ff\" rx=\"39.751\" ry=\"19.762\"><\/ellipse><path d=\"m31.653 503c-4.415 0-8-3.585-8-8s3.585-8 8-8h446.694c4.415 0 8 3.585 8 8s-3.585 8-8 8z\" fill=\"#a79ba7\"><\/path><\/g><g><path d=\"m404.37 35.431c-98.222 83.869-205.703 136.848-307.345 171.092-4.184 1.41-8.726-.843-10.136-5.027s.843-8.726 5.027-10.135c99.5-33.523 204.718-85.273 300.941-167.14l-15.374.819c-4.409.236-8.179-3.153-8.414-7.562-.236-4.409 3.153-8.18 7.562-8.415l38.472-2.052c2.401-.128 4.732.83 6.348 2.61 1.616 1.779 2.347 4.191 1.99 6.568l-5.55 36.933c-.656 4.366-4.733 7.378-9.1 6.722-4.366-.656-7.378-4.733-6.722-9.099z\" fill=\"#a79ba7\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a521594 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a521594\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2282f704 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2282f704\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Improved Local SEO Rankings <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73c1f634 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73c1f634\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">This goes hand in hand with the previous point but deserves its own section. We won\u2019t bore you with the details of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), but when carried out properly, it makes you appear higher in search engine rankings. The higher your ranking, the more likely you are for a customer to click on your site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>The top three sites on Google receive the following percentage of clicks:\u00a0<\/p><p><b>1st:<\/b> 39.8%<\/p><p><b>2nd:<\/b> 18.7%<\/p><p><b>3rd:<\/b> 10.2%<\/p><p>If your business appears on directories that have a high domain authority (a score based on how reputable the site is), this can help boost your SEO for local searches. Because they list your information, search engines recognise you as a local business, making you more relevant to the searcher. So if someone types in \u201cplumber near me\u201d, you\u2019re more likely to appear if they\u2019re in your area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b81ee33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b81ee33\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b83e56d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b83e56d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d72f4b elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"5d72f4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" width=\"512\"><g id=\"Icons\"><path d=\"m59 9v31a6 6 0 0 1 -6 6h-17.96a7.159 7.159 0 0 0 3 7h2.96a2.006 2.006 0 0 1 2 2 2.015 2.015 0 0 1 -2 2h-22a2.006 2.006 0 0 1 -2-2 2.015 2.015 0 0 1 2-2h2.96a7.159 7.159 0 0 0 3-7h-17.96a6 6 0 0 1 -6-6v-31a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h46a6 6 0 0 1 6 6z\" fill=\"#b0d3f0\"><\/path><path d=\"m59 16.38v23.62a6 6 0 0 1 -6 6h-31.86a33 33 0 0 1 37.86-29.62z\" fill=\"#90bae1\"><\/path><path d=\"m38.04 53h-16.08a7.159 7.159 0 0 0 3-7h10.08a7.159 7.159 0 0 0 3 7z\" fill=\"#3f5c6c\"><\/path><rect fill=\"#547580\" height=\"4\" rx=\"2\" width=\"26\" x=\"17\" y=\"53\"><\/rect><path d=\"m47.88 38.54-1.53 1.02a8.518 8.518 0 0 1 -8.33.58c-3.15-1.64-8.03-3.76-10.94-5.02a1.925 1.925 0 0 1 -.7-3.02 1.869 1.869 0 0 1 1.84-.64l4.76.95-8.1-12.14a2.039 2.039 0 0 1 .94-3.02 2.118 2.118 0 0 1 2.46.91l5.46 8.18a2 2 0 1 1 3.32-2.22 1.94 1.94 0 0 1 -.33-1.1 2 2 0 0 1 3.66-1.12l1.11 1.66a1.94 1.94 0 0 1 -.33-1.1 2 2 0 0 1 3.66-1.12l1.66 2.5.67 1 2.66 3.99a6.994 6.994 0 0 1 -1.94 9.71z\" fill=\"#fdd7ad\"><\/path><g fill=\"#285680\"><path d=\"m23 25.2a1 1 0 0 1 -.5-.134 7 7 0 1 1 10.1-8.4 1 1 0 0 1 -1.887.666 5 5 0 1 0 -7.214 6 1 1 0 0 1 -.499 1.868z\"><\/path><path d=\"m21.41 30a.989.989 0 0 1 -.417-.092 12 12 0 1 1 16.555-14.18 1 1 0 1 1 -1.924.544 10 10 0 1 0 -13.8 11.82 1 1 0 0 1 -.414 1.908z\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25d1f98 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"25d1f98\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2766feb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2766feb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Increased Web Traffic and Potential Customers <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-058ce40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"058ce40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">An increased online presence and better SEO due to being listed in a directory will naturally come with increased web traffic. And the more people visiting your site, the higher the likelihood they become paying customers. Well, providing you have a properly optimised website, but that&#8217;s a chat for another time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Directories act as referral sources as they include key information such as links to your website, phone number, and email address. This makes it easier for prospective customers to connect with your business. Some can even integrate directly with search engines like Google, expanding your reach even further!<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f48ece e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f48ece\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2191ebf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2191ebf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93ab01b elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"93ab01b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 485 485\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 485 485;\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path style=\"fill:#FFD15C;\" d=\"M445.9,88.2v135.5c0,123.4-83.8,231-203.5,261.3C122.9,454.8,39.1,347.1,39.1,223.7V88.2 C133.2,77.6,186.5,41.8,242.5,0C298.5,41.8,351.8,77.6,445.9,88.2z\"><\/path><path style=\"fill:#F8B64C;\" d=\"M242.5,431.5c-90.1-28.6-152-112.2-152-207.8v-91.8c63.3-13.8,109.8-39.3,152-68.4 c43.1,29.9,88.7,54.9,152,68.5v91.8C394.5,319.3,332.6,402.9,242.5,431.5z\"><\/path><polygon style=\"fill:#FFFFFF;\" points=\"208.8,325.4 158.7,275.3 184.1,249.8 208.8,274.4 300.9,182.4 326.3,207.8 \"><\/polygon><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-087c317 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"087c317\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06cb913 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06cb913\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Build Credibility and Trust<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-022cfe1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"022cfe1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); color: var( --e-global-color-b6c17bc );\">The credibility of your business can go a long way when it comes to making a sale, so much so that 83% of consumers say that they won&#8217;t deal with a business they don&#8217;t trust. Luckily, online directories are the perfect way to build credibility with new customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Larger platforms like Yell and Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) verify businesses before listing them. 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elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6dc8a86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Access to Customer Reviews and Feedback<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af2e092 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af2e092\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); color: var( --e-global-color-b6c17bc );\">On the subject of credibility, customer reviews are one of the best ways to build yours. According to one recent study, 99.5% of people check out customer reviews to research online purchases. Think about it: when was the last time you bought something online and didn&#8217;t read the reviews, both good and bad, first?\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Most directories will allow customers to leave reviews, making you a more credible and attractive option to potential customers.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72df007 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72df007\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-811f8ab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"811f8ab\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7ff55 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"5a7ff55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div 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They&#8217;re already optimised for mobile users, and some will already be integrated with mapping apps like Google Maps and Apple Maps for added convenience.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3adedbf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3adedbf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8284a6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8284a6f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-992a324 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"992a324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 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When customers compare businesses online, if yours has a comprehensive directory profile and your competitor doesn&#8217;t, then there will only be one winner.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-525c1054 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"525c1054\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"17831\" class=\"elementor elementor-17831\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5102388f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5102388f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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href=\"https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/business-directory-listings\/Apply\" rel=\"nofollow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9f4e80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9f4e80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"article-ititle\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose the Right Directory For You<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f58eacb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f58eacb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Not all directories are created equal, with some being more suited to your needs than others. Below are four hot tips from the team at Commercial Experts to help you decide which is best for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3>Domain Authority and Reputation\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3><p>Domain authority is the score given to websites that search engines use to determine how trustworthy and reputable they are. The score is ranked out of 100, is determined by various factors, and allows websites to rank higher in search engines.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you have a website, that too will have a score and can make all the difference in edging out your competitors. So take the examples below:\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Trustpilot.com:<\/b> DA 93<\/p><p><b>Globalcatalog.com:<\/b> DA 50<\/p><p>Trustpilot has a near-perfect score of 93, while GlobalCatalog is only at 50.\u00a0<\/p><p>50 isn\u2019t anything to sniff at, but when Trustpilot offers a score of almost double, it makes sense to go with them. They\u2019re more reputable, so customers there are more likely to trust you (especially if you have great reviews), and because their domain score is higher, they are more likely to find you than on GlobalCatalog.\u00a0<\/p><p>You will also get something called a backlink. This is a link from one website that is pointing at yours. The higher the domain authority of the site that sends the link, the more valuable it is. This then boosts your website\u2019s domain authority, which, as discussed, is integral to any website\u2019s success.\u00a0<\/p><h3>Industry Experience\u00a0 \u00a0<\/h3><p>We spoke earlier about general and then more industry-specific directories. This could be the perfect choice if you opt for a directory that is more related to your industry (especially if it\u2019s a niche one).<\/p><p>Appearing alongside reputable directories known within your industry will fill any potential customers with confidence about your reliability. They can also help those who know about your niche find you more easily. They will be aware of trusted industry-specific directories and will head there when looking for whatever you have on offer.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you\u2019re a newer business, this could be a great stepping stone in establishing your business and moving it to your target market.<\/p><p>Just to make things clear, we\u2019re not saying that you should avoid more general directories. But using them alongside more industry-specific ones can help you reach a larger and more targeted audience for not a huge amount of effort.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><h3>Your Audience Demographics\u00a0<\/h3><p>While more general and extensive directories will have a much broader reach, advertising in local directories can be beneficial if you\u2019re a regionally based business. Whether you run a restaurant, dental practice, or locksmith service, if your target audience is within a smaller geographic area, then local directories are absolutely essential.\u00a0<\/p><p>This way, you will target your perfect audience. But make sure you choose the correct directory that advertises specifically in the region you want to target. If you\u2019re a barber from Bournemouth, then there\u2019s no point in advertising in the Liverpool Echo because nobody is travelling that far for a trim, no matter how good you are.\u00a0<\/p><p>It also sends all the right signals to search engines for them to understand that you\u2019re a local business. So when someone Googles \u201cbarber near me\u201d in your area, you\u2019re more likely to appear on their screens.\u00a0<\/p><h3>Free vs. Paid Listings\u00a0<\/h3><p>Like most things in life, with directories, you get what you pay for. Opting for paid listings grants you a range of extra benefits, including enhanced visibility, increased control over the content and appearance of your listing, priority placement and lead generation tools for better sales.\u00a0<\/p><p>Now, there\u2019s nothing wrong with free listings, especially if you\u2019re on a budget. They still give you that credibility that comes with directories and make it easier for customers to find you. But a paid listing can offer you so much more if you can afford it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-292d6d77 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"292d6d77\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d98fb25 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d98fb25\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17c11159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17c11159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Want to Explore the Top 5 Directory Listings for Your Business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cb1746e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7cb1746e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e6ba2df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e6ba2df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re reading this guide and thinking &#8216;Great, but which is the best directory listing for my business?&#8217; we&#8217;ve got the article for you.<\/p><p>Follow the link here to read our round-up of the top 5 business directories in the UK.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab06d44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab06d44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"article-ititle\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step Guide to Listing Your Business<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a911a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a911a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Ok, so you\u2019ve chosen your directory, and now it\u2019s time to list your business. 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var(--text-align);\">First things first, get all the essential information about your business. What do you want prospective customers to know about you? Below are a few ideas to get together before setting up your profile.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">1. Business Name, Address, and Phone Number (NAP)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>This might be obvious, but this is where you need to start. Ensure all your t&#8217;s are crossed and i&#8217;s are dotted because you don&#8217;t want to have an incorrect business name. How unprofessional would that look if you couldn&#8217;t even spell your business name?\u00a0<\/p><p>Equally, if you have the wrong phone number, how can anyone contact you? What a waste of time (and money if you&#8217;re on a paid listing) this exercise will be.\u00a0<\/p><p>Keeping this consistent across your website, social media profiles, and directories also helps SEO. If search engines see consistency among a few different sources, they&#8217;re more likely to recognise this as true and help your overall ranking. If there&#8217;s contrasting information, then it can confuse the search engine and send your website plummeting down the rankings.\u00a0<\/p><p>If your name, location or contact information changes, make sure you change it on every website and profile you&#8217;re available on, or you risk damaging your website&#8217;s performance.<\/p><p><strong>2. Website URL<\/strong><\/p><p>Again, this might seem obvious, but you can never be too careful: List your correct website URL. If it&#8217;s false and someone clicks on it, they&#8217;ll be taken to a broken link or an incorrect website. If this happens, you can bet your bottom dollar that they won\u2019t try to look for you a second time and will choose a direct competitor instead.\u00a0<\/p><p>Double-check. Triple-check. Quadruple-check if you have to.\u00a0<\/p><p>Oh, and make sure it contains the http:\/\/ or https:\/\/.<\/p><p><strong>3. Business Description and Categories<\/strong><\/p><p>This is where you channel your inner Don Draper and let the world know what you&#8217;re all about. Make it clear and concise, and select the correct categories and relevant keywords. If you&#8217;re a regional business, highlight this as well.\u00a0<\/p><p>&#8220;We are an Italian restaurant that really likes to cook food from Rome, the capital of the country, and we love our wine selection because we have a load of bottles from the region and&#8230;&#8221; blah, blah, blah. Don&#8217;t harp on it; people will quickly lose interest and go elsewhere.\u00a0<\/p><p>&#8220;We are an Italian restaurant specialising in Roman cuisine with an extensive regional wine list.&#8221; See how much better that is? Less is often more when it comes to this sort of thing.<\/p><p>Also, it may be tempting to use ChatGPT or whatever fancy new AI is out this week. And yeah, you could, but it will just churn out bland, generic rubbish, and do you really want that to be a customer&#8217;s first impression of your business?<\/p><p><strong>4. Operating Hours<\/strong><\/p><p>When are your hours of operation? If you&#8217;re an emergency plumber available 24\/7, make sure you mention this so people know they can call you at 2 am when their kitchen sink has exploded. If you close early on Saturday and aren&#8217;t open on a Sunday, make it very clear, or you&#8217;ll have a bunch of bad reviews saying they showed up for a Sunday roast and nobody was there!\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>5. High-Quality Images and Logos<\/strong><\/p><p>If you use poor-quality images with fewer pixels than one of those pictures of Bigfoot from the 90s, then people will hit that \u2018back\u2019 button in record time. Be proud of your work. 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Search for your business in the directory. It may already exist, especially if you&#8217;ve been around for a while; if it does, claim it. If you don&#8217;t exist, then create a new profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f30e1a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f30e1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13eaba07 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13eaba07\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa7e938 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4fa7e938\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-473b01b8 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"473b01b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Icons\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" width=\"512\"><circle cx=\"30\" cy=\"30\" fill=\"#5edd60\" r=\"29\"><\/circle><path d=\"m24.262 42.07-6.8-6.642a1.534 1.534 0 0 1 0-2.2l2.255-2.2a1.621 1.621 0 0 1 2.256 0l4.048 3.957 11.353-17.26a1.617 1.617 0 0 1 2.2-.468l2.684 1.686a1.537 1.537 0 0 1 .479 2.154l-13.443 20.444a3.3 3.3 0 0 1 -5.032.529z\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71bcf993 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71bcf993\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54cae53b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54cae53b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10626376 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10626376\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Verifying Your Listing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72279586 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72279586\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Each directory will have its process, but you will need to verify that you are indeed the business you claim to be. Well, you can&#8217;t just have anyone claiming to be a local business and then completely tarnishing their online reputation, can you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39285452 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39285452\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-166ed094 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"166ed094\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34aa5730 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34aa5730\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8659c52 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"8659c52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-miterlimit=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 510 510\"><g><g><g><path d=\"m71.741 307.44h79.502v187.56h-79.502z\" fill=\"#ffe177\"><\/path><path d=\"m136.243 307.44h15v187.56h-15z\" fill=\"#ffd064\"><\/path><\/g><g><path d=\"m215.249 220.228h79.502v274.772h-79.502z\" fill=\"#6cf5c2\"><\/path><path d=\"m279.751 220.228h15v274.772h-15z\" fill=\"#00e499\"><\/path><\/g><g><path d=\"m358.757 117.931h79.502v377.069h-79.502z\" fill=\"#8ac9fe\"><\/path><path d=\"m423.259 117.931h15v377.069h-15z\" fill=\"#60b7ff\"><\/path><\/g><ellipse cx=\"111.492\" cy=\"306.466\" fill=\"#ffd064\" rx=\"39.751\" ry=\"19.762\"><\/ellipse><ellipse cx=\"255\" cy=\"220.228\" fill=\"#00e499\" rx=\"39.751\" ry=\"19.762\"><\/ellipse><ellipse cx=\"398.508\" cy=\"117.931\" fill=\"#60b7ff\" rx=\"39.751\" ry=\"19.762\"><\/ellipse><path d=\"m31.653 503c-4.415 0-8-3.585-8-8s3.585-8 8-8h446.694c4.415 0 8 3.585 8 8s-3.585 8-8 8z\" fill=\"#a79ba7\"><\/path><\/g><g><path d=\"m404.37 35.431c-98.222 83.869-205.703 136.848-307.345 171.092-4.184 1.41-8.726-.843-10.136-5.027s.843-8.726 5.027-10.135c99.5-33.523 204.718-85.273 300.941-167.14l-15.374.819c-4.409.236-8.179-3.153-8.414-7.562-.236-4.409 3.153-8.18 7.562-8.415l38.472-2.052c2.401-.128 4.732.83 6.348 2.61 1.616 1.779 2.347 4.191 1.99 6.568l-5.55 36.933c-.656 4.366-4.733 7.378-9.1 6.722-4.366-.656-7.378-4.733-6.722-9.099z\" fill=\"#a79ba7\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e0a324d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e0a324d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-181e2354 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"181e2354\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f61d2b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f61d2b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Optimise Your Profile for Maximum Impact<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-154cf21c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"154cf21c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Now, it&#8217;s time to tweak everything to make sure it&#8217;s perfect. Here are a few things to look out for:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>1. <\/b>Enhance User Experience: Include calls to action and confirm that all your information is correct and current.\u00a0<\/p><p><b>2.<\/b> Structured Data Markup (Schema): This is a bit technical, but including schema markup helps search engines better understand your business information.<\/p><p><b>3. <\/b>Encourage Reviews: Ask customers to leave reviews and ratings on your directory listing. Responding to them quickly and addressing any concerns can help build your credibility in the eyes of the customer.\u00a0<\/p><p><b>4. <\/b>Use Keywords Strategically: Incorporate relevant keywords in your business description and services list to enhance visibility in local searches.<\/p><p><b>5.<\/b> Maintain Consistency Across Platforms: Ensure your business information is consistent across all online platforms, including your website, social media profiles, and other directories.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9f8394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9f8394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Can I Get Listed in a Directory?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33272e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33272e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Right then, that\u2019s you all clued up on directories, and now there\u2019s only one thing left to answer: how can you get listed on one? Well, at Commercial Experts, we\u2019ve made it our mission to make this process as simple as possible for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>All you have to do is answer the question below and answer a few simple questions about your business. Then, based on these responses, we\u2019ll send a range of quotes from the UK\u2019s leading directories, each of which will be tailored to your specific needs. Then it\u2019s all down to you to decide which one to go with.\u00a0<\/p><p>This is a completely free service with no strings attached. Don\u2019t like what you see? No worries, walk away without spending a penny.\u00a0<\/p><p>So what are you waiting for? Tap the button below and get comparing now!\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08e1628 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"08e1628\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"17831\" class=\"elementor elementor-17831\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5102388f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5102388f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c2f4f03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c2f4f03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">List Your Business for Free<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c6d2cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14c6d2cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70698fdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70698fdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do you have a website for your business?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-750ff0ff e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"750ff0ff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f6d166 elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"56f6d166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"cta-icon-box\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/business-directory-listings\/Apply\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"elementor-icon\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"Yes\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Icons\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" width=\"512\"><circle cx=\"30\" cy=\"30\" fill=\"#5edd60\" r=\"29\"><\/circle><path d=\"m24.262 42.07-6.8-6.642a1.534 1.534 0 0 1 0-2.2l2.255-2.2a1.621 1.621 0 0 1 2.256 0l4.048 3.957 11.353-17.26a1.617 1.617 0 0 1 2.2-.468l2.684 1.686a1.537 1.537 0 0 1 .479 2.154l-13.443 20.444a3.3 3.3 0 0 1 -5.032.529z\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/business-directory-listings\/Apply\" rel=\"nofollow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c595782 elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"7c595782\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"cta-icon-box\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/business-directory-listings\/Apply\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"elementor-icon\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"No\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g id=\"Layer_2\" data-name=\"Layer 2\"><g id=\"Layer_1-2\" data-name=\"Layer 1\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" fill=\"#cf1f25\" r=\"11\"><\/circle><path d=\"m13.42 12 3.23-3.23a1 1 0 1 0 -1.41-1.41l-3.24 3.23-3.22-3.23a1 1 0 1 0 -1.42 1.41l3.23 3.23-3.23 3.23a1 1 0 1 0 1.41 1.41l3.23-3.22 3.23 3.23a1 1 0 0 0 1.41-1.41z\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><path d=\"m0 0h24v24h-24z\" fill=\"none\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/commercialexperts.com\/uk\/business-directory-listings\/Apply\" rel=\"nofollow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78822eb5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"78822eb5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54f9138a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54f9138a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"article-ititle\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cb832bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"3cb832bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"faq-box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;multiple&quot;,&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1010\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1010\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are free business directory listings worth it? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1010\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45cd2673 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45cd2673\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52cc8480 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52cc8480\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Yes! Free listings still boost online visibility, SEO, and credibility. While paid options offer enhanced visibility and lead generation, a well-optimised free listing can still drive customers to your business.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1011\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1011\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I choose the right business directory? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1011\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-283ee46c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"283ee46c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4826091d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4826091d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Consider your industry, target audience, and directory reputation. If you\u2019re a local business, prioritise local directories. If you serve a wider audience, general or niche-specific directories will provide better exposure.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1012\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1012\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do business directories help with SEO? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1012\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-634d985 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"634d985\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec2b39c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec2b39c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Absolutely. 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