YellowBot
YellowBot is yet another online directory similar to the yellow pages in a phone book. YellowBot provides basic contact and location information about businesses, and allows online reviews from customers.
Advantages
- Easily sign in with Windowslive, Google, Facebook, Yahoo or Twitter
- Premium Listing opportunity for easy account management
- Ability to add searchable tags to your listing
Manta
Manta is an online directory that receives over 30 million unique visitors per month. According to Inc., it is one of the fastest growing business sites on the Internet.
Advantages
- A fantastic way to increase your website traffic with paid business optimization packages
- Get set up within minutes
- Highlight your products and brands on your business profile
Citysearch
Citysearch is an excellent network for restaurants, bars, spas, hotels, restaurants and more. It’s free to get a listing and easy to update your profile once you’re listed in their search results. Citysearch also offers city guides for the most popular cities in the United States.
Advantages
- Vast partner network including Expedia, Urbanspoon, MerchantCircle and more
- Profile includes a fun welcome message for viewers
- Customers access business listings through popular Citysearch mobile app
MapQuest
MapQuest is a web mapping service to help bring local customers right to your business doorstep. This listing is great for businesses that are trying to get customers to visit a physical location.
Advantages
- Detailed driving directions to your business are available
- One central dashboard to manage business listings across multiple sites (paid service)
Local.com
Local.com is a free business directory powered by Yext.com. Local.com offers searchers detailed information about everything going on in their city, including events, deals and information on popular businesses.
Advantages
- Additional advertising options available
- Add a coupon to attract customers
- Resources available to make sure your business is listed correctly across the web
Foursquare
Not only is Foursquare a popular business directory, it’s a popular social networking site. Customers can check in and comment on your business — ultimately leading more potential customers to your business.
Advantages
- Connect your Twitter handle, so visitors can Tweet you
- Add a map so people can “check-in” to your business
- Popular mobile app available
DexKnows
DexKnows is a popular online directory that not only allows a business listing, but provides a way for you to track how your customers engage with your profile, thus allowing you to track your online reputation.
Advantages
- Identify places where you can advertise both online and in print
- Detailed lead information available through reporting tools
- Monitor your ratings and reviews
The Business Journals
The Business Journals is a local listing that has 4 levels of service options— free, bronze, silver, and gold. Each service option displays your listing in the directory, but the more you pay, the more opportunities you have to receive targeted traffic to your website.
Advantages
- 8 million monthly searchers
- Searchers have an average income of $97K+
- 84% of searchers shop online
Angie’s List
Angie’s List is one of the most well respected online directories for services, and is touted for its ability to provide accurate and reliable reviews for readers. If you’re looking to establish an online reputation through positive reviews, Angie’s list is a must.
Advantages
- Online reputation management services
- Ability to read and respond to reviews
- Access to additional helpful business tools
Hotfrog
Hotfrog is a free online directory whose aim is to help get your website listed in Google’s search results.
Advantages
- Registration takes less than 5 minutes
- Add as much detail to your profile as you would like for free
- Create coupons to incentivize your customers
Kudzu
Kudzu is free and geared toward homeowners that are interested in making renovations. If you offer any type of home improvement services, make sure you list your business on Kudzu.
Advantages
- 93% of Kudzu users are homeowners
- 74% of those homeowners are interested in home renovation projects
- Enhanced profiles come with a dedicated account manager to help you boost your website in search results