What are citations and why do they matter?

Citations are mentions of your business name, address, and phone number on directories and websites. They are a top ranking factor for local Google searches.

Does this tool check directories in real time?

Yes. It searches each directory website for your business name. This takes 10-15 seconds to complete all checks.

What should I do with missing listings?

Claim or create a free listing on each missing directory. Make sure your Name, Address, and Phone number are exactly the same across all listings.

Missing Citations Finder — Free Tool | AJ Web Design Cambridge

Missing Citations Finder

Discover which local business directories you're absent from — each one a lost Google ranking signal.

Business name

Town / city

Industry

— of 12 found

Why citations matter: Each directory listing tells Google your business is real, established, and trustworthy. Consistent Name, Address & Phone (NAP) data across the web is one of the top local SEO ranking factors.

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AJ Web Design offers a done-for-you citations service for Cambridge businesses.

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What does this tool do?

The Missing Citations Finder checks whether your business appears on key UK business directories. Each directory listing (or "citation") is a signal to Google that your business is real, established, and trustworthy.

The tool checks 8–12 directories depending on your industry, including Yell.com, Checkatrade, Bing Places, Thomson Local, and industry-specific platforms like Treatwell or TripAdvisor.

This tool checks directories in real time. It searches each directory's website for your business name. Results may take 10–15 seconds.

How to use this tool

Enter your business name — use the exact name that would appear on directory listings.
Enter your town or city — this narrows down directory searches to your area.
Select your industry — different industries have different relevant directories. A plumber needs Checkatrade; a salon needs Treatwell.
Click "Find My Missing Listings" — the tool checks each directory (takes 10–15 seconds).

What to do with the results

Missing (red): You're not listed. Claim or create a listing on this directory — most are free.
Found (green): You're listed. Make sure your Name, Address, and Phone (NAP) are consistent with your other listings.
Could not check: The directory blocked our check. Visit the site manually to verify.

Consistent NAP data across 10+ directories is one of the top local SEO ranking factors.

Disclaimer: This tool uses live data from the Google Places API. While we strive for accuracy, the data is provided by Google and may not always be complete or up to date. Results are for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional marketing or SEO advice. AJ Web Design is not responsible for the accuracy of third-party data or for decisions made based on these results. See our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for full details.

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