I am a superb specialist in local SEO, local citations, citation audits and citation cleanup, citation building, Google My Business optimization and link building.
I do work manually and provide high authority, top local citations for local businesses located anywhere.
I have been working as a citation builder for the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Singapore, the Netherlands, France and also other countries.
I can solve any problem that has to do with Google local citations.
On Upwork, I have successfully completed more than 17,600+ hours of work and 120+ projects 😲🏆
Here's how I approach managing local citation projects:
Step 1:
👉Citation Audit:
Consistency in local business citations might help or hurt your local SEO efforts. If you create a Google My Business listing or local listing for a business that already exists on that website (such as a closed company with the same name, address, or other information), you’ll start creating duplicates that will make all your work useless. So have to work first on these:
Search for existing citations.
Firstly, I use several search engines, online business directories and social media platforms to see where your business information appears. Search with your (NAPW information) company name, address, phone number and website individually and in combination. If I find matches, I will collect those links in a spreadsheet.
Identify inconsistent or duplicate citations.
After finding existing listings, I pay close attention to finding inconsistent or duplicate local SEO citations. Also, I will keep those links in the spreadsheet.
Step 2:
👉Create an industry-specific and location-based business directory:
I will submit your business information to niche directories and location-based directories that help search engines associate your business with specific industries.
Step 3:
👉Create new citations:
I create new local listings manually that do not already exist. I use 100% accurate NAP on all directories, which enhances your Google business listing's online presence, local ranking positions, and Google trust. I include all important information like business name, business address, phone number, website, description, relevant category, keywords, business hours, payment methods, establishment year, photos, videos, social media links, and other details that would be useful for potential customers.
Step 4:
👉Competitor Citations:
I will research your competitor’s citations in the top directory listing to understand their approaches and determine what works and what doesn't for your target audience. To rank for the extremely competitive keywords that drive sales, you need to know what the top competitors in your niche are doing and go above and beyond. This is why, I find the top five competitors in your niche and show their number of citations, domain authority (DA), number of reviews and photos.
Step 5:
👉Citation Clean-up:
In Step 1, I have already identified inconsistent or duplicate citations. So this time, I claim/update incorrect nap citations and remove duplicate listings.
Step 6:
👉Detailed reporting:
I will give you a spreadsheet with detailed reporting where you will get live URL of all submitted links, login details (username, email, password) other important notes.
I am strongly experienced in Brightlocal , Whitespark , Yext , Ahrefs, Semrush and Moz tools. I only use these tools to do rank tracking, competitor analysis, and find new resources.
Familiar with Asana, Trello, Monday.com, Slack, Smartsheet and more.
Directory Submission
Local Citation
Citations
Citations & Directories Review
Google My Business Listing
Industry & Competitor Analysis
Local Directory
Local SEO
SEO Backlinking
Competitor Backlink Analysis
Link Building
Yext Listing
Ahrefs
Off-Page SEO
Data Entry
Blog Commenting
Google Map Maker
Lead Generation
Content Localization
Rakiba B.
Pabna, Bangladesh
$8/hr
5.0
195 jobs
I am a top-grade local citation builder and do perform the entire work manually. My specialties are high performance, great attention to details, zero mistake, checking existing citations, removing duplicate citations, updating/claiming, creating niche citations, new local citations and competitor citations.
I do local citations for local businesses anywhere in the world, like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, France, New Zealand, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Singapore, and other countries.
I have successfully completed more than 12,900+ hours of work & 85+ projects here on Upwork.
My Best Offer for You
✔ Provide local-specific sites for each country. like: usa/uk/ca/au/nl/fr/nz etc.
✔ 100% manual submission.
✔ Check existing citations to avoid duplicates.
✔ Fixing, Claiming and Updating incorrect citations.
✔ Use proper NAP to add new citations.
✔ Create industry-specific and Location-based directories.
✔ Find and add competitor citations
✔ Dofollow and Nonfollow link building
✔ Web 2.0 and Social media creation
✔ GEO tag images.
✔ Indexing citations.
✔ Ensuring honesty, hard work & time maintenance.
✔ Regular communication skills.
I will provide you details report of all the citations created along with a username and password so that you can maintain and update as needed.
I am a superb expert in Brightlocal citations and management, Whitespark citations and management, Yext citations, also in Ahrefs, Semrush, Moz tools. I only use tools for finding potential citations, analysis business reports, niche and competitor citations.
Familiar with the Project Management Software : Asana, Trello, Slack, Smartsheet and more.
Directory Submission
Local Citation
Citations
Citations & Directories Review
Local Directory
Local SEO
Google My Business Listing
Google My Business Optimization
Data Entry
Off-Page SEO
SEO Backlinking
Link Building
Competitor Backlink Analysis
Yext Listing
Ahrefs
Goodness A.
Ibadan, Nigeria
$15/hr
4.9
24 jobs
Building a directory website is exciting until you realize it’s way more complicated than installing a theme and adding listings.
Most directory owners tell me the same things:
“I bought a theme thinking it was plug-and-play — it wasn’t.”
“My search filters don’t work the way users expect.”
“The listing submission process is confusing.”
“Members aren’t upgrading because the monetization isn’t clear.”
“The site feels slow… and support keeps telling me it’s fine.”
IF ANY OF THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR, THEN YOU ARE EXACTLY THE KIND OF CLIENT I HELP
Hi, I’m Goodness, a Directory & Membership Website Specialist focused on Brilliant Directories, WordPress directory themes (ListingPro, MyListing, Listeo, Directorist, ListingHive, Listify), and fully custom listing systems & apps.
For the past several years, I’ve been building, fixing, optimizing, and scaling directories for Local business listings, Service provider platforms, Professional associations, Membership communities, Classified ads & niche directories. I build directory-based businesses that attract listings, convert visitors into members, and generate recurring revenue.
WHAT I SPECIALIZE IN
Brilliant Directories
- Customizing BD themes, widgets, and modules
- Member dashboards, listing forms, and paid plan structures
- Search filters, geolocation search, maps, and SEO URLs
- Monetization: paid listings, featured spots, membership levels
WordPress Directory Builds (ListingPro, MyListing, ListingHive, Listify, and more)
- Custom fields, listing logic, map search & filtering
- Frontend submission systems
- Payment integrations (Stripe, PayPal, memberships)
- Directory speed, caching & mobile optimization
Strategy, Optimization & Repair
- Fixing broken directory structures
- Cleaning up messy fields & taxonomies
- Improving low-converting membership pages
- Making directory search actually useful
- Ranking category pages & listings for SEO
I bring together technical skill, user experience understanding, and monetization strategy to make your platform not just functional but profitable.
If you want a directory that loads fast, converts members, ranks on search engines, and actually works the way users expect, you’ll want someone who specializes in exactly that and that’s what I do every day.
Send me a message with what you’re building or what’s currently frustrating you and I’ll help you turn your directory into the platform you envisioned.
I can't wait to connect with you
Regards
Goodness A.
Directory
Web Development
WordPress
Web Design
Website
Website & CMS Bug Fix
PHP
JavaScript
CSS
HTML
MySQL
Mylisting Theme
Local SEO
Local Directory
Data Entry
Md Sadakul I.
Dinajpur, Bangladesh
$7/hr
4.9
289 jobs
#Top Rated Plus SEO Citation Link Builder | Outreach Manager
#Guest Post Expert
#Link Builder Pro
#Quora Answering Backlink Expert
#7000+ Hours worked on Upwork
#228+ Projects done
#140+ clients handled on Upwork with 100% Happy Face :)
#450000+ directory citation links created and still continue building
#560+ Guest Post links created and still continue building
Hard Work | 100% professional & honest work | Client Satisfaction guaranteed | No excuse
As a top-rated SEO link builder and outreach manager with over 6 years of experience, I have completed over 193+ projects for more than 120 clients on Upwork, working over 3500 hours. With a focus on hard work, 100% professionalism, and honest work, I guarantee client satisfaction with no excuses.
Citations are a critical component of local SEO and can make or break your online presence. According to Moz Local Ranking Factors, citation signals account for more than 20.82% of local ranking, and Google My Business signals account for 30.12%. With my expertise in GMB optimization, citation signals, and social signals, I can help your business achieve the best possible results.
I offer a range of services, including quality link building, social media link building, web 2.0, social bookmarking, PDF submission, infographic submission, link prospecting, do-follow link building, and GMB optimization. I use a variety of tools, including SemRush, Moz, Ahrefs, BrightLocal, Jasper, and Local Grid, to ensure the best possible results for my clients.
In addition to my local citation services, I offer a range of other SEO services, including guest posting, keyword research, data mining, VA support, and WordPress customization. I also have deep knowledge of Local SEO Citation Clean Up and many advanced Google tricks to search.
My Other Services:
#Guest Posting
#SEO
#Local SEO
#Local Listing
#Local Citations
#Facebook Pixel Expert
#Lead Generation
#Keyword Research
#internet market research
#WordPress Customization
#Data Mining
#VA Support
# I Know Many Advance Google Tricks to Search
# I have deep knowledge of Local SEO Citation Clean Up.
If you have any questions or want to take your business to the next level, don't hesitate to contact me. I promise to respond promptly and provide the best possible service to help your business succeed.
Best Regards,
Sadik
Directory Submission
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Backlinking
SEO Keyword Research
Off-Page SEO
Local SEO
Yext Listing
Citations & Directories Review
Google My Business
Google Local Business Optimization
Citations
Online Reputation Management
Local Directory
Google My Business Listing
Google My Business Optimization
Lloyd Lemuel H.
Alitagtag, Philippines
$6/hr
4.8
10 jobs
Hire me!
I am excited to submit my proposal for the Real Estate Virtual Assistant position. With my experience in real estate, I believe I possess the necessary skills and knowledge to enhance your business. I work with various counties in the United States, I have the advantage and knowledge of REAL ESTATE TITLE EXAMINATIONS such as FULL SEARCH, CURRENT OWNER SEARCH, 2 OWNER SEARCH, LIEN SEARCH, TITLE SEARCH, FORECLOSURE SALE, TAX DEED, and SURPLUS.
My Skills:
- Real Estate Title Search (US-State) Title Search/Abstracting/Title Exam
-Property and Owner Search including all liens and mortgages against the property and the owner of the property.
-Full 30Search
-Full 60 Search
- Tax Search
- Online Searching, Data Entry, Data Analysis/Data Mining/Typing
- Expert in excel, words and google drive.
- Extracting Document from Land Records.
- Expert in using NETROnline, Title point and Data Tree.
-Pacer Search
-Lead Generation
-Skip Trace
-Surplus Funds Specialist
I would love the opportunity to speak with you further about how I can help grow your business. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or to schedule an interview.
Typing
Keyboarding
Data Entry
Data Mining
Data Extraction
Property Title
PDF
Mortgage Agreement
Taxes
Facebook
YouTube
Social Media Link
Email Support
Order Entry
Amit C.
Theog, India
$8/hr
5.0
43 jobs
When someone nearby searches for what your business offers — on Google, on Maps, or asks a voice assistant, your business should be the first result they see. Right now, your competitors are.
That is costing you calls, bookings, and walk-ins every single day.
Local businesses I work with are losing customers because of:
🔻 Not appearing in Google's Local 3-Pack or Maps results
🔻 A Google Business Profile that is incomplete, unoptimized, or suppressed
🔻 Inconsistent citations across directories confusing Google about
the business location
🔻 No local content strategy : service pages and location pages
that do not rank for "near me" searches
🔻 Competitors with weaker services outranking them simply because
their local SEO is better structured
What I deliver for local businesses:
• Google Business Profile optimization : complete setup, category
selection, photo strategy, and ongoing management for maximum
Maps visibility
• Local Pack and near me rankings : get your business into the
top 3 results for searches that convert
• Local citation building : consistent NAP across all major
directories to build Google's trust in your location
• On-page local SEO : service pages and location pages structured
to rank for the keywords your customers actually type
• Technical SEO : fix the crawl and indexation issues suppressing
your local rankings
• Multi-location SEO : separate ranking strategies for each
location without cannibalizing each other
• Geo-targeted keyword research : find the exact search terms
your local buyers use before contacting a business
• Competitor gap analysis : identify exactly why competitors
rank above you and close that gap systematically
This works best for:
✔️ Local service businesses : contractors, clinics, law firms,
restaurants, salons, home services
✔️ Multi-location businesses that need consistent rankings
across multiple cities or regions
✔️ Service area businesses that need to rank without a
physical storefront
✔️ Any local business losing customers to competitors
who rank above them on Google Maps
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗥𝗟 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
I will review your entire local presence and tell you exactly what is stopping you from ranking above your competitors.
SEO Keyword Research
WordPress SEO Plugin
Off-Page SEO
On-Page SEO
SEO Audit
Technical SEO
Ahrefs
Google Search Console
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Strategy
SEO Backlinking
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At A Glance: Directory Submission
The World Wide Web presents an immense ocean of websites, web pages, and data. This nearly endless source of information is, in and of itself, a barrier to effective communication between companies and clients. It has become increasingly important in recent years — as use of the Internet has become nearly ubiquitous in our daily professional and personal lives — to provide adequate and effective indexing and referencing for websites. Traditionally, this is handled by keywords and advanced algorithms that web crawlers and search engines use to present relevant material. Another commonly-used method is by organizing web pages and websites into respective categories. If you or your business is looking to maximize the visibility of your online presence, consider a directory submission freelancer on Upwork to make use of web directories.
A directory submission freelancer is a highly-skilled computer expert with extensive experience working with the Internet and web directories. A submitter works with you to categorize your web space by topic, then submits those categories to different web directories that can be used by clients and partners alike to quickly and easily find the information they’re looking for. Submission freelancers are available to work on segmented parts of your network and web space, or with your entire company’s web needs, providing you with a flexible and easily facilitated way to leverage the power of web directories. A freelance directory submitter is a cost-effective and proven way to increase your web presence visibility and generate additional views and visits for your web pages and websites.