List Your Business Online and Reach More Customers
Get a professional business profile that helps local customers find you. Add your contact details, location, photos, and hours of operation to start attracting visitors.
Why List Your Business Here?
Your business profile helps customers find you and builds trust before they ever visit your website.
Benefits of Listing Your Business
- Appear in Local Searches: Customers searching for your services can find your profile directly.
- Strengthen Your Local SEO: A quality directory backlink signals trust to search engines.
- Own Your Profile Page: Get a dedicated URL at www.ontoplist.com/your-business
- Show Your Location: Google Maps integration helps customers find your door.
- Connect Your Social Accounts: Link your Facebook, X, and LinkedIn so visitors can follow you everywhere.
- Share the Full Picture: Display hours, contact info, and a photo gallery in one place.
- Reach Beyond Your Website: Customers who would never find your site can discover you here.
How to List Your Business
Fill In Your Details
Add your business name, address, and contact info. The form takes just a few minutes.
Build Your Profile
Upload photos, add your hours, and link your social accounts to make your listing stand out.
Get Reviewed and Go Live
A human editor reviews your profile for quality. Once approved, your listing goes live and starts working for you.
Please see the FAQ for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a Business Listing?
A business listing is a public profile in an online directory. It displays your key information — name, address, phone number, website, hours, photos, and service categories — so customers can find and evaluate your business before reaching out.
- Basic contact details - name, address, phone, website
- Offerings - products or services provided
- Reviews and ratings
- Location/maps
- Site links - social media, reservation platforms
- Business photos
- Service categories
Why Should I List My Business in a Directory?
Directory listings put your business in front of people actively searching for services like yours. They also create backlinks that strengthen your Google search rankings. More listings with consistent information means more visibility and more trust with both search engines and potential customers.
Where Should I List My Business Online?
List your business on these key platforms:
- Google Business Profile
- Bing Places
- Apple Business Connect
- Industry-specific directories relevant to your niche
- Local and regional business directories
- Social platforms like Facebook Business and LinkedIn
Quality matters more than quantity. A few complete, accurate listings outperform dozens of incomplete ones.
What Do I Need to Get Listed in a Business Directory?
Most directories ask for:
- Business name, address, and phone number (NAP)
- Operating hours and service descriptions
- A relevant business category
- High-quality photos of your business
- Verification through phone, email, or mail
Keep this information identical across every platform. Inconsistent details confuse search engines and lower your rankings.
How Do I Keep My Business Information Accurate Online?
Use your exact registered business name, current address with city, state, and ZIP code, and a working phone number. Check that these details match your official records. Even small differences — like "St." vs. "Street" — can hurt your local search performance. Review your listings every few months.
How Do I List My Business on OnToplist?
Three steps:
Step 1: Enter Your Details — Add your business name, address, website, and category using the form on this page.
Step 2: Build Your Profile — Include keywords in your description, upload quality photos, and link your social accounts.
Step 3: Get Reviewed — Add our badge to your website for review within 7 days, or choose an expedited option for faster processing.
Once your profile is live, share it on social media and encourage customers to leave reviews.
What Makes a Strong Business Directory Profile?
Focus on three things:
- Keywords — Use the words your customers type into search engines when describing your services.
- Description — Write a clear, specific summary of what you offer and what sets your business apart.
- Photos — Add your logo, storefront, and product images. Listings with photos get more engagement.
How Do Reviews Help My Business Listing?
Reviews are social proof. They show potential customers that real people have used and valued your services. On OnToplist:
- Visitors can leave star ratings and written feedback on your profile
- You can respond to every review as the business owner
- Positive reviews attract more visitors; thoughtful responses to negative reviews show professionalism
Encourage satisfied customers to leave a review. It builds credibility over time.
What Are Advanced Ways to Improve My Business Listing?
Once your basic listing is live:
- Link to your active social channels (Facebook, Google Business, LinkedIn)
- Embed your Google Maps location
- Cross-list on major directories like the Better Business Bureau
- Monitor and respond to reviews regularly
- Update your profile with seasonal hours, new photos, or service changes