Local Citation Building: How BrightSEO Ensures Consistency

What Are Local Citations?

Citations are mentions of your business’s name, address, and phone number (NAP) on various online directories. Consistent citations help search engines verify your business’s legitimacy.

BrightSEO’s Citation Tools

• Citation Tracker: Audit your existing citations and identify inconsistencies.

• Citation Builder: Submit your business to high-authority local directories.

• Duplicate Suppression: Remove outdated or duplicate listings that may hurt rankings.

How to Optimize Citations

• Keep NAP details identical across all platforms.

• List your business in relevant industry directories.

• Update old listings whenever your business information changes.