If you are thinking about SEO, this is one thing that you ought to do right away. Search engines like Google will place more trust in your website if it is mentioned on reputable directories. It is important that the information you submit for Name, Address and Phone Number is EXACTLY the same in each directory, in order to get the most SEO value out of it.
1. Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business)
Free: www.business.google.com You’ve no doubt searched for businesses or searches in your local area and have seen the Google Map pop up with a number of business names next to it – that is the Google Business Profile. It allows you to add photos, news, offers and events. It gives you increased visibility and it’s free.
2. Golden Pages
Free: https://www.goldenpages.ie/
If you remember the Yellow Pages, well this is the online version.
5. Yelp
Free: https://biz.yelp.ie/
Yelp allows customers to review their favourite businesses.
4. What’s What
Freemium: https://whatswhat.ie
With over 130,000 Irish Businesses listed, this is one of Ireland’s leading business directories.
*Freemium is a term that means there are free options available, although more advanced options are paid.
5. Cylex
Free: https://www.cylex.ie/
Business owners can take advantage of our free basic entries to promote their companies online and gain more customers. Users can check contact details and opening hours of companies. They can also read and write reviews about the products & services of businesses.
6. Foursquare
Paid: www.foursquare.com
The website provides personalised recommendations of places to go to near a user’s current location based on users’ “previous browsing history, purchases, or check-in history”.
7. YourLocal
Free: https://www.yourlocal.ie
Another popular directory, that allows you create a basic listing free.
8. RedBook
Free: https://redbook.ie/
Another popular directory, that allows you create a basic listing free.
9. Houzz
Free: https://www.houzz.ie/
Relevant for tradespeople and professional services related to the building trade, such as architects.
9. 11890
Free: https://11890.ie/
The online telephone book!
10. CityLocal
Free: http://www.citylocal.ie/
Another popular directory, that allows you create a basic listing free.
11. Construction Ireland
Free: https://www.constructionireland.ie/submitsite.aspx
Specifically for the construction industry.
12. MyTown
Free: https://www.mytown.ie/
Another directory, that allows you create a basic listing free.
