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One platform to manage citations, rankings, reviews, and content optimization for all your local business clients.

Citation Building & Audit

Automatically audit NAP consistency across 47 directories. Identify errors, fix mismatches, and track health scores per platform. Bulk-fix multiple citations with a single task.

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Business Directory Submission

Submit your client's business to 47+ directories across three integration tiers — Automated API, Direct API (one-click), and Manual (guided). NAP master record synced everywhere.

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Local Pack Rank Tracking

Track keyword positions in Google's local 3-pack and organic results. Group by intent (Local Pack / Long-tail / Brand), spot biggest movers, and estimate monthly traffic per keyword.

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Google Business Profile Optimization

AI-generated GBP descriptions, post scheduling, category optimization, and photo management. Schedule posts for Google and Facebook from one calendar. Keep GBP fresh automatically.

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Review Monitoring & Response

Monitor reviews across Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, and more. Filter by star rating, platform, and reply status. AI-draft responses in seconds. Track response rate per client.

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White-Label Client Reports

Generate branded PDF reports showing citation health, rank changes, review trends, and competitor gaps. Schedule automated monthly reports per client. Remove all RankLocal branding.

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47 Directories — Three Submission Tiers

From automated API pushes to guided manual submissions — the most comprehensive local citation network for agencies.

Automated API23 Directories — Automated Push

Fully automated citation submission and monitoring via our automated directory API. Push NAP updates, verify listing status, and detect mismatches without logging into each platform.

Google Business ProfileYelpApple MapsBing PlacesFacebook PagesTripAdvisorFoursquareYellow PagesTrustpilotNextdoorAngiHomeAdvisorBBBHealthgradesZocdocOpenTable+7 more
Direct API15 Directories — One-Click Submit

Direct integration with each platform's native API. Includes Thumbtack, Houzz, Waze, HERE Maps, MapQuest, MerchantCircle, Alignable, and more. Requires platform account connection.

ThumbtackHouzzWazeHERE MapsMapQuestMerchantCircleAlignableBark.comTaskRabbit+6 more
Manual9 Directories — Guided Submission

Guided manual submission with pre-filled NAP data and direct links. Many of these directories pull from data aggregators — submit once to Data Axle or Localeze and updates cascade automatically within 4–12 weeks.

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Top Priority Directories
G
Google Business Profile
business.google.com
Critical
Y
Yelp
biz.yelp.com
Critical
A
Apple Maps
mapsconnect.apple.com
Critical
B
Bing Places
bingplaces.com
Critical
F
Facebook Pages
facebook.com/business
Critical
T
TripAdvisor
tripadvisor.com
High
Hg
Healthgrades
healthgrades.com
High
N
Nextdoor
nextdoor.com/business
High
NAP Consistency = Higher Rankings

Search engines use NAP consistency (Name, Address, Phone) across directories as a trust signal. Inconsistent citations can suppress your local pack rankings. RankLocal audits and fixes mismatches automatically.

Target Keywords That Drive Local Customers

RankLocal tracks and optimizes for the exact keywords your clients' customers search — from local pack terms to long-tail intent queries.

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From Onboarding to Local Pack Rankings in 4 Steps

Add Your Client

Enter business name, category, and location. RankLocal creates a dedicated workspace with isolated data for each client.

NAP Master Record

Fill in the NAP master record once — Name, Address, Phone, Website, Hours, Categories. This becomes the source of truth for all submissions.

Submit & Audit Citations

Push to 47 directories across API and manual tiers. RankLocal audits each listing, flags NAP mismatches, and tracks health scores per platform.

Track & Optimize

Monitor local pack rankings, respond to reviews, optimize GBP content with AI, and send white-label reports to clients monthly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is local SEO citation building?

Local SEO citation building is the process of creating and maintaining consistent business listings — Name, Address, Phone (NAP) — across online directories like Google Business Profile, Yelp, Apple Maps, and Bing Places. Consistent citations signal trust to search engines and directly improve local pack rankings.

How does business directory submission work in RankLocal?

You enter a NAP master record once per client. RankLocal then distributes it to 47 directories across three tiers: automated via API (23 dirs), one-click via direct platform APIs (15 dirs), and guided manual submission (9 dirs). Each submission is tracked, verified, and monitored for NAP changes.

Which directories does RankLocal submit to?

RankLocal covers 47 directories including Google Business Profile, Apple Maps, Bing Places, Yelp, Facebook Pages, TripAdvisor, Foursquare, Yellow Pages, Trustpilot, Nextdoor, Angi, Healthgrades, Zocdoc, OpenTable, Thumbtack, Houzz, Waze, Whitepages, and more.

How does RankLocal help with local pack rankings?

RankLocal tracks keyword positions in Google's local 3-pack and organic results, monitors weekly position changes, identifies biggest movers, and provides AI-powered content optimization for GBP descriptions — all of which directly improve local pack visibility.

Does RankLocal support white-label reporting?

Yes. All plans at Agency tier and above include white-label reports with your agency's branding. You can remove all RankLocal branding, add your logo, and set up automated monthly delivery to clients. Enterprise plans support custom domain for the client portal.

What is NAP consistency and why does it matter?

NAP stands for Name, Address, Phone number. When these details are inconsistent across directories (a common issue after address changes or rebranding), search engines lose confidence in the business's legitimacy — which suppresses local pack rankings. RankLocal audits and fixes NAP mismatches automatically.

Can I manage multiple clients in RankLocal?

Yes. RankLocal is built for agencies managing multiple clients. Each client has fully isolated data — their own citations, keywords, reviews, and reports. You can switch between clients instantly with the Cmd+K client switcher. Plans scale from 5 to unlimited client locations.

How does the AI optimizer work?

The AI optimizer generates optimized GBP descriptions, review response drafts, post captions, and meta descriptions for all your clients at once. You can run bulk generation across all clients simultaneously, choosing tone, length, and content type. All outputs are stored in an output history for reference.

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