Citation Definition

Citation

A mention of your business name, address and phone number on a website.

Citations are a critical part of the algorithm used by Google and other search engines to rank local businesses in the local business rankings. They’re kind of like a vote for your business in the eyes of the search engines and builds your businesses credibility.

You can get citations from a variety of sources including online business directories, online yellow pages sites, local blogs, and a chamber of commerce site.

 

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