Local SEO

The automotive directories that actually move local rankings for car dealers and auto repair shops in 2026 — which to prioritize, which to skip, and why niche relevance beats volume.

An honest guide to home-service directories in 2026 — which ones sell you leads, which build local SEO, and how to tell the two apart before you spend.

The restaurant directories that actually move local visibility, reservations, and tourist diners — grouped by job, with honest notes on links and cost.

An independent look at BrightLocal, Whitespark, and Moz Local for citation building — which one fits your situation, from a site that sells none of them.

When to pay for citation building and when to do it yourself — a situational guide for local businesses, freelancers, and agencies (with 2026 costs).

An independent answer on whether Yext is worth it in 2026 — when it pays off, when it doesn't, and cheaper citation alternatives for SMBs and agencies.