Do your online listings say the same thing about your business everywhere?
A citation audit reveals these gaps and gives your business the clarity Google wants and your customers need.
As part of the full local SEO service suite, this is foundational. A clean, accurate web presence helps you show up higher in the Google Map Pack, rank better for key local terms, and avoid confusion that sends leads elsewhere. We deliver clarity, one listing at a time.
What Is a Citation Audit?
A citation audit is a comprehensive scan of all the places your business appears online—across directories, maps, review sites, and industry listings. We check each of these mentions for the most vital information—your name, address, phone number, website, and category.
Even small errors like abbreviations, old numbers, or duplicate entries can send mixed signals to Google’s algorithm and suppress your visibility.
The audit identifies where your citations are correct, where they’re wrong, where duplicates exist, and which listings are missing altogether. The goal is to give you a clean, trusted digital footprint across the web—especially in places that influence local rankings.
Why Citation Accuracy Matters in Local SEO
Your Google Business Profile is just one signal. Search engines look for confirmation across hundreds of other sources before deciding where to rank you.
If your listings conflict—“Main St.” in one place, “Main Street” in another; different phone numbers; outdated addresses—it damages trust.
Clean citations help you:
- Rank higher in Google Maps and local packs.- Reinforce your authority and relevance.
- Increase calls and website visits.
- Improve your reputation with accurate contact info.
- Compete more effectively in local searches where proximity and trust drive traffic.
It’s one of the most overlooked levers in SEO. We turn it into one of your strongest.
What Our Citation Audit Service Includes
Our team goes beyond surface scans. We provide a strategic audit and a path forward. This includes:
- A full crawl of your existing citations across top directories, aggregators, and niche platforms.- Identification of inconsistencies in your business name, address, phone, and other critical fields.
- Duplicate listing detection and prioritization by authority and impact.
- A cleanup and correction road-map—executed by our team or yours.
- Geo-targeted suggestions for directories that matter in your service area or industry.
- A clear, before-and-after report showing real progress and future-proofing tips.
This is about control. We give you back the accuracy your business deserves.
Why Choose Us for Your Citation Audit?
We don’t rely on plug-and-play automation or generic templates. Every citation audit is handled with a mix of expert tools and manual checks—because your business isn’t one-size-fits-all.
The team combines BrightLocal, Whitespark, and real human scrutiny to flag issues automation often misses.
We understand what makes a local business rank well, not just technically, but strategically. Whether you're a dentist in New York, a landscaping company in Dubai, or a legal firm in Nairobi, we tailor your audit to the platforms and patterns that matter to your niche and location.
You’ll get a human-readable report with insights you can act on—no jargon, no clutter, just clarity that drives results.
Let’s Fix What’s Hurting Your Rankings
Your customers are searching. Your listings should be leading them straight to you—not confusing them, not sending them elsewhere.
A single inconsistency across the web can damage the trust it took years to build. Let’s clean it up.
Get a clear roadmap to higher local rankings, more calls, and stronger online visibility.
FAQ
Will this fix my Google Business Profile ranking issues? It’s one of the most effective steps you can take. Citation cleanup supports your GMB optimization, but ranking also depends on reviews, content, and engagement.
How long does the audit take? Most audits are completed within 5 business days, depending on how many citations exist.
Can you also correct my listings after the audit? Yes. We offer a full citation cleanup and management service as a follow-up. It’s optional—but most clients choose to let us handle it.
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