Directory Check
Can your business be found in the 14 most important German directories? Check it with one click per directory.
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What are citations and why do they count?
"Citations" are mentions of your business with name, address and phone number (NAP) in online directories. They are among the classic ranking factors of local search: the more often and more consistently your business is listed in trustworthy directories, the more credible your location data is to Google.
How to use the check
Enter your business name and city and open the prepared searches with one click. Then mark for each directory whether your listing was found. The platforms marked as "important" (Google, Bing, Apple Maps, Gelbe Seiten, Das Örtliche, 11880) count double towards your citation score.
Important: identical data everywhere
Make sure that name, address and phone number match exactly in all listings — even differing spellings ("St." vs. "Street") weaken the signal. Check your overall setup with the Local SEO Check.
Frequently asked questions
What are citations and why are they important?
Citations are mentions of your business with name, address and phone number (NAP) in online directories. They are among the classic ranking factors of local search: the more consistent your data is in trustworthy directories, the more credible it is to Google.
Which business directories are the most important in Germany?
Google, Bing Places, Apple Maps, Gelbe Seiten, Das Örtliche and 11880 — these six count double in the check. Added to these are standard directories such as golocal, meinestadt.de, Cylex, Yelp and Die Besten der Stadt.
Are directory listings free?
Basic listings are free in most German directories — including Google, Bing, Apple Maps and Die Besten der Stadt. Make sure to enter exactly identical contact details everywhere.
Is the Directory Check free?
Yes, the check is free: you open the prepared searches with one click and mark where your business was found.
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