BUSINESS LISTINGS BUILDER PRO
Modern search has changed the way customers find businesses online. Are you showing up in search engine MAPS listings or modern GPS systems?
BUSINESS LISTINGS SUBMISSION
Are you showing up as a point of interest in modern GPS systems? Mobile apps? Are voice assistants like Siri and Alexa giving their customers the right information?
Missing or incorrect data can result in unhappy customers, lost revenue, and a drop in local search ranking.
There are four main data aggregators and they share your business information with a network of directories that power search engines, navigation systems, voice search, mobile apps, and more—and create accurate listings customers can count on.
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH BUSINESS LISTINGS BUILDER PRO?
Get found on an established network of search engines, social networks, business directories and navigation systems!
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We update and edit business information to sync across sources.
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Provide the best format for your listing information to the directories.
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Submit your business data sync to the four major data aggregators.
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Provide you a report on the syndication of your businesses data and proof of performance in citations.
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Protect your data from changes by competitors, data aggregators, and other third parties. from third-party changes.
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Make updates in real-time - Holiday hours, address changes, new payment methods - so your customers will always find the most up-to-date information.
BIG SEO & MARKETING BENEFITS!
Showcase your brand with photos and highlighting products and services.
Offer more information like hours of operation and payment methods.
Enhancing online listings will make customers more likely to buy.
Build your online presence, drive customers to your door, and boost your SEO.
The correctness, quality, and amount of citations a business has all contribute to local search rankings.
BUSINESS LISTINGS F.A.Q.'S
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is a data aggregator?
Data aggregators gather consumer and business data and provide it to hundreds of listing directories, review sites, search engines, and more.
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How often can I make changes to my business profile?
You can update your business profile as much as you like while your Listing Distribution subscription is active. There’s no limit on the number of changes you can make.
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How often are listings sent to the data aggregators?
When a listing is created or modified in our system, the information is sent within 24 hours. The data aggregators receive this data and provide us with confirmation within 6-8 weeks. We also refresh your listing data once every week to ensure that aggregators always have the most accurate version of your listing.
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How long does listing distribution take?
As soon as we enter your business information, we push it to the data aggregators. It can take 6-8 weeks for them to receive the information and ensure it is correct in their own databases.
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Does Business Listings Builder Pro support service area businesses?
Yes, it does support service area businesses; however, GPS sources will not be synced as there is no physical location for the business.
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What business information does Business Listings Builder Pro update?
Business Listings Builder Pro syncs the following information to each site:
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Company Name
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Address
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Phone Number
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Website
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Payment methods
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Services
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Brands
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Hours of Operation
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Holiday Hours - Notes
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Media Library
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How long will it take for my listings to update?
The majority of listing sites will update instantaneously (15 minutes to an hour). This excludes Shopping-time Network (48-72 hrs), Nokia Here (60-90 days) and the various GPS systems (60-90 days). We are still working with Instagram, Hotfrog and Manta to determine an expected time frame.
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How many and which business listing sites do you update?
Business Listings Builder Pro syncs to over 40 listing sites across the web, including Facebook, Google Maps, and Google My Business. To see the extensive list, see this pdf file!
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Why is a strong presence important for local businesses?
A strong presence is the first step toward success. With our Listing Builder, you are getting the most essential set of tools you need to start building your online reputation.
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Why is it important for local businesses to have a mobile optimized listing?
For SEO, priority is given to good customer experience on mobile devices. Consumers will use mobile devices to find desired goods or services and will generally begin these searches with a category or brand search.
For example, a brand search is “Joe’s Pizza in Des Moines” and a category search is “Pizza in Des Moines”. (Note: On a mobile device the “in Des Moines” often does not need to be explicit.) In the case of a category search, the user has intent to purchase something in a category but has not decided or does not care about the brand. In these searches, the user’s intent is generally heavily skewed toward proximity and location. So search engines generally deliver the closest locations and it is therefore important that location information is crawl-able, is displayed on each page, and is in meta-data and keywords.