National Directories
High-authority national platforms — Yelp, BBB, Yellow Pages, Foursquare and more.
High DA
Anchor
Foundation
Layer
Hyper-local citation service
Hyper-Local Citations for Agencies.
Offer clients a clearly scoped hyper-local citation service without building another delivery function in-house. See exactly what is included, what it costs, what we need from you and when the completed work is expected.
Citation build · Tier stack
Manual submission
Yelp
BBB
Yellow Pages
Foursquare
Tier 01 — National directories
Tier 02 — Niche-specific directories
Tier 03 — Geo-targeted local
Tier 04 — Rich-media submissions
50–200
Live citations
87%
Approval rate
5–7 days
Delivery
Geo-targeted sources, one city at a time
Chamber of Commerce, city directories & regional press for hyper-local relevance.
Austin Chamber
Austin360
Statesman
CityVoter
CultureMap
DoStuff
Where the citations come from
Four tiers of sources—two of them niche and geo only.
A hyper-local build is not just a bigger list. Tier 02 is chosen from your competitors’ citation footprints in the client’s industry, and Tier 03 is chosen from the client’s own city.
Niche-Specific Directories
Industry-only platforms reverse-engineered from your competitors’ citation footprints.
Niche-only
Sources
Competitor
Mined
Geo-Targeted Local
Chamber of Commerce, city directories & regional press for hyper-local relevance.
Local-only
Geo-relevance
Signal
Rich-Media Submissions
Logos, photos, hours & unique descriptions on every listing for an 87% approval rate.
87%
Approval
Full profile
Per site
The tier stack at a glance.
| Tier | Source pool | How sources are chosen | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 01 — National Directories | Yelp, BBB, Yellow Pages, Foursquare and more | High-authority national platforms | High DA · foundation layer |
| Tier 02 — Niche-Specific Directories | Industry-only platforms | Reverse-engineered from your competitors’ citation footprints | Niche-only sources |
| Tier 03 — Geo-Targeted Local | Chamber of Commerce, city directories & regional press | Local-only, for hyper-local relevance | Geo-relevance signal |
| Tier 04 — Rich-Media Submissions | Every listing we build | Logos, photos, hours & unique descriptions | 87% approval rate |
The brutal reality
Citation building takes 20+ hours per client & mistakes tank rankings.
You need to contact 70-80 directories just to secure 50 live citations. That’s 25+ hours of spreadsheet management per client.
DIY Is a Time Sink
Researching directories, 50+ fields per form, image uploads, and email verification. 20–25 hours of tedious manual work per client.
Fast
Slow
Automation Risks
Automated tools create duplicate listings, NAP inconsistencies, and spam footprints (identical content) — exactly the patterns Google penalises.
Duplicate risk
Spam footprint
Hiring Is Expensive
A specialist costs $40k–55k/year. Full-service agencies charge thousands with 6-month contracts. It doesn’t scale across a client roster.
$40k+/yr
6-mo lock
Comparison.
DIY or automation
- 20–25 hours of manual work per client
- Duplicate listings & NAP inconsistencies
- Spam footprints from identical content
- $40k–55k/year for a specialist
The citation system
- 100% done for you by a 20+ person team
- 100+ directories checked for duplicates
- Manual submission — 87% approval rate
- White-label report with every login
The citation system
The complete citation system.
From audit to delivery—100% done for you by a 20+ person manual submission team.
Comprehensive Audit
We check 100+ directories for existing listings, duplicates, and NAP inconsistencies — preventing the duplicate entries that confuse Google.
100+ dirsAudit
Fix Inconsistencies
We identify every NAP variation and choose the canonical format based on your GBP — so every citation matches exactly across the web.
NAPExact
Competitor Analysis
We reverse-engineer your competitors’ citation profiles to find the niche-specific, high-value directories they’re using — and you’re not.
#1 – #5Vs comp
Prepare Master List
A custom list combining high-authority national sites, niche directories, and geo-targeted local platforms — ranked by relevance and authority.
Master list1.5K+
Manual Submission
Our team manually submits with rich media (photos, unique descriptions) for an 87% approval rate. No automation, no spam footprint.
Manual87% approved
Reporting & Access
We verify live links and deliver a white-label Excel report — with complete login credentials for every single citation. You own the listings forever.
Your logoLoginsWhite-label
Deliverables
Detailed deliverables.
White-Label Reporting
Professional Excel/Google Sheets report with zero branding.
- Login Email & Password included
- Direct live URLs
- Rebrandable for your agency
.XLSX
Rich Media Optimized
Complete profiles, not just NAP.
Logos
Photos
Hours
Unique Desc.
Full Credentials
You get the keys. Login access to every citation we build so the client owns the asset forever.
LoginsClient owns it
Comprehensive Audit Report
Detailed analysis of existing profile, duplicates found, and competitor opportunities.
Prevents Duplicates
Geo-Targeted Local
Sources chosen from the client’s own city
Chamber of Commerce, city directories & regional press for hyper-local relevance.
Niche-Specific
Directories your competitors already use
Industry-only platforms reverse-engineered from your competitors’ citation footprints.
Why agencies use us
Grow from 5 to 20 local clients without adding headcount.
Scale Without Hiring
Order for 5 clients simultaneously. Zero hours from your team. Delivered in 5-7 days. Avoid the $40k salary cost.
Tangible Deliverable
Clients who see a list of 100 live citations and an audit report are 40% less likely to churn in the first 6 months.
One-time citation building
One-time build. Durable authority signals.
No monthly fees. We build them once, and they stay live.
01
Basic
Small markets (<30k pop) or supplementing existing profile.
$50
one-time
Included
- 50 Live Citations
- Full Audit Included
- 5 Day Delivery
02
Most Popular
Pro
Best value. For most businesses in medium markets.
$80
one-time
Included
- 100 Live Citations
- Niche & Geo Sources
- Full Audit & Analysis
03
Advanced
Major metro areas (500k+) and competitive niches.
$150
one-time
Included
- 200 Live Citations
- Maximum Authority Push
Case studies
Real results & expectations.
Based on 5,000+ citation campaigns since 2017.
0%
See ranking improvement within 60 days
0
Average position improvement
0%
Enter Map Pack within 90 days
Plumbing
Small Town
Start:
#9
Day 30:
#2 (Map Pack)
Basic Package. Phone calls increased 34%.
Injury Lawyer
Metro
Start:
#17
Day 120:
#3 (Map Pack)
Advanced Package + Content. Organic traffic up 127%.
Dental
Mid-Size City
Start:
#12
Day 45:
#6
Pro Package. Fixed NAP inconsistencies.
HVAC (Multi)
5 Locations
Start:
Avg #11
Day 60:
Avg #5
Pro Package per loc. Geo-targeted sources.
Verified on Legiit
Local operators say our citations get found.
Unedited reviews from local consultants and agencies who use our hyper-local citation builds in tight-radius map-pack campaigns.
“I’m really impressed with the service. The placements are high-quality, and I especially appreciated the free indexing assistance. It’s a great value and has helped improve our local authority. Highly recommended!”
@rdilisi
Hyper-Local Citations · Verified Legiit buyer
Hyper-Local Citations · Verified Legiit buyer
“Great work, delivered on time to a high standard.”
@applewoodseo
Citations
Citations
“Excellent communication. Juicy links — already seeing them in Google Search Console.”
@Tatenda123
Citations
Citations
“Excellent — will use again! Thank you for this.”
@virtualprincipal
Citations
Citations
“Perfect execution.”
@harrytone
Citations
Citations
“Highly rated! Excellent communication and delivered on time.”
@Edward
Citations
Citations
4.9/5
Read all 900+ reviews on Legiit
From 900+ verified reviews by agencies and consultants since 2017. Source: Legiit · Level 4 Seller.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
More Local SEO
Citations sit alongside the rest of the local stack.
Pair a hyper-local citation build with the client’s Google Business Profile work and cloud properties, or ask us which combination fits the brief.
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- View Local Cloud Stacks
Which package is right for my client?
Basic covers small markets (<30k pop) or supplementing an existing profile, with 50 live citations, a full audit and 5 day delivery. Pro is the best value for most businesses in medium markets, with 100 live citations, niche & geo sources and a full audit & analysis. Advanced is built for major metro areas (500k+) and competitive niches, with 200 live citations and a maximum authority push.
Are these permanent or do they require maintenance?
Permanent. No monthly fees, no subscription. You own the accounts. We offer a 90-day replacement guarantee if any citation goes down (rare).
Can you handle multi-location businesses?
Yes. Each location needs its own campaign to ensure geo-targeted citations and unique NAP. We offer volume discounts: 10% off for 5-9 orders, 15% off for 10-19 orders.
Is this white-label?
Fully white-label. Reports have no branding. You can add your logo and present it as your own. We never contact your clients.
Delivered in 5-7 days
Build Citations Now
Stop spending 20+ hours per client.
Get 50-200 verified business citations built manually by our 20-person team—with comprehensive audit, rich media optimization, and white-label reports. Delivered in 5-7 days.
Fully white-label
Ready to Add This Service to Your Agency Offer?
Choose a published package when the scope fits, or send us your client brief for help selecting the right campaign. You keep the client relationship and brand visibility; IgniteFirst handles the agreed fulfilment behind the scenes.
One-time pricing from $50
Delivered in 5-7 days
Zero IgniteFirst branding
90-day replacement guarantee