Local Citations

Local Citations are online mentions of a business's Name, Address, and Phone number (NAP) on third-party websites, directories, and platforms. The easiest way to add these details are to write them in clear text in your site's footer. But if you want to be visible Answer Engines we highly recommend to use Schema Markup like this example:

This tells the Answer Engine exactly when and where it should recommend the local business, when they are open how to contact them. While it may look a bit daunting you can simply ask a AI chat to create a schema for your brand, see how we create and publish schemas.

Why It Matters

These mentions are a foundational ranking factor for citation when users ask for local services, as they help search engines like Google verify the accuracy, legitimacy, and physical location of a business.