Listings Management | BrightLocal
LOCAL LISTING MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Be found where it matters most
Get instant updates on Google, Apple, and Bing with Active Sync’s API solution, then let us build your permanent home across the web’s top directories with Citation Builder. You’ll have the fast results you need and the lasting ownership you deserve.
- Rank higher
- Build trust
- Win the AI search race
WHAT THE DATA TELLS US
Customers depend on accurate business information
When your business details are consistent and up to date across the web, customers are far more likely to find you and choose you.
- 61% of consumers use business information sites (like Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor) to find information about a local business.
- 62% of consumers would avoid using a business if they find incorrect information online.
- 47% of consumers would look for an alternative business nearby if the one they intend on visiting is closed.
HOW PEOPLE SEARCH
The listings that really matter today
Most local discovery now happens on Google. Then just a handful of major platforms like Apple, Facebook, Bing, and AI Assistants claim the rest. It’s essential that your business information is accurate, up-to-date, and actively managed on sites like these.
- Search engines and AI cross-check data across the web to determine whether you should be trusted.
- These niche sites are valuable to claim, but don’t need the same long-term care.
Supported networks
Our expert submission services let you choose from 1,000+ sites. While our data aggregators submit to and maintain listings on the key sites and networks.
Google Business Profile
Apple Maps
Bing Places
Data Axle
Neustar Localeze
Foursquare
Yellow Pages Network
GPS Network
LISTINGS MANAGEMENT UPGRADED
The difference with BrightLocal
Build trust where people search
Publish accurate information on the sites consumers use every day to find local businesses.
Win the AI search race
AI tools, like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, use directory data to provide answers about local businesses.
Only pay where it counts
Keep control over key sites. Don’t keep paying for sites that don’t need constant updates.
OUR SOLUTION
The smarter way to manage listings
Most listing services rent your listings to you, so if you stop paying, your listings disappear. We do things differently. At BrightLocal, you own your listings forever.
Active Sync
Think of Active Sync as a personal bodyguard for your business information. Direct API connections update your NAP data on Google Business Profile, Apple Maps, and Bing Places within minutes. No waiting for manual submissions.
- Sync updates in real time
- Block any “rogue” changes made by others
- Reduce ongoing manual maintenance
Citation Builder from $2/citation
Our experts handle the hard work of building, fixing, and scaling your citations that you own forever.
- Manual submissions within 7 days
- Express 48-hour submissions available
- Live in 1-6 weeks, depending on the site
Local Data Aggregators
Push your data to major aggregators like Data Axle and Foursquare, which instantly distribute your information to a massive network of maps and apps. It’s a reliable, set-it-and-forget-it way to build a consistent foundation that Google and AI tools trust.
Yext Replacement Service from $250/location
Switching from Yext doesn’t have to be stressful. Our expert team handles the entire transition, saving you up to 70% in recurring fees while ensuring your SEO authority stays firmly in your hands.
Simple pricing. No surprises.
Unbeatable pricing to grow your business.
See how we’ve helped businesses like yours
Staylisted saved $167,500 on citation management
“I don’t know how we ever got by without BrightLocal’s citation service. We get high-quality citations built quickly with interactive reports that clients understand.”
Sergio Salazar
CEO, Staylisted
Support is always on hand
You’re never on your own. Our friendly in-house team is here to guide you with fast, reliable support, whether you’re preparing for a big client meeting or just need a hand understanding your latest rankings.
Reach out your way:
Whether you prefer a quick email or a friendly chat, we’re ready to answer your questions wherever you are.Personalized guidance:
Dedicated experts who take the time to truly understand your goals and craft a path that feels exactly right for you.Real people, real help:
No scripts, just genuine support from real people who care about your success as much as you do.Support across time zones:
Our global team works around the clock, so whether it’s the start of your day or the end of ours, real-time help is always just a message away.
Frequently asked questions
We’ve gathered the most common questions our community asks to help you move forward with total confidence. If your question isn’t there, we’re only a message away.
What’s the difference between Active Sync and Citation Builder?
Think of these as the two halves of a complete local listings strategy: Building and Maintaining.
Citation Builder (the building phase): This is a pay-as-you-go service (starting at $3.20 per site, or as low as $2 with bulk credits) where our team manually submits your business to key authority sites across the web. It builds trust and mentions that you need to climb the rankings.
Active Sync (the maintain phase): Think of Active Sync as a personal bodyguard for your business information. It keeps your information up to date and protected from unwanted third-party edits across Google, Apple, Facebook, Bing, and Yelp.
Which do I need? Most successful businesses use both. Use Citation Builder to grow your footprint and Active Sync to manage your daily presence on the sites that drive the most traffic.
How does Active Sync work and how do I use it?
Think of Active Sync as a direct, high-speed bridge between BrightLocal and the most important sites (like Google, Bing, Apple Maps, and Facebook).
- Update once, publish everywhere: When you change your hours or description in BrightLocal, we push that info to all those platforms instantly.
- Protection: It also acts as a shield. If someone else tries to suggest an incorrect change to your listing on Google, Active Sync alerts you immediately so you can block it and keep your data accurate.
This Help Center article walks you through how to get started: How can I set up Active Sync?
Which sites does Active Sync cover?
Active Sync focuses on the sites that over 90% of customers use to find, trust, and contact your business.
We keep your data perfectly synced across:
- Google (Search and Maps)
- Apple Maps
- Bing
- Yelp (Available for businesses in the USA & Canada)
How is Active Sync different from Yext?
The biggest difference is ownership. Traditional API tools like Yext often feel like renting your listings — if you stop paying, your data can revert or even disappear. It’s a cycle that gets expensive fast.
BrightLocal uses a hybrid approach. With Active Sync, you get instant updates from APIs for your most important sites: Google Business Profile, Facebook, Bing, Apple Maps, and Yelp.
With Citation Builder, any citations we build for you are yours to keep forever. If you ever decide to leave, we won’t remove your listings, so you can keep the progress you’ve made.
How much can I save with BrightLocal?
Quite a lot! Because we don’t force you into expensive “all-in-one” bundles for sites you don’t need, the savings add up quickly.
How much does it cost to build citations and are there really no recurring fees?
That’s right. Our manual citation building is a pay-as-you-go service starting at just $3.20 per listing (or as low as $2 with bulk credits). You pay for the work once, and the listings are yours to keep forever. We don’t believe in charging maintenance fees just to keep your business on the map.
Do I need to be on a BrightLocal plan to use Citation Builder?
Nope! If you only need our Citation Builder service, you can open a free account to get started.
Do you offer enterprise listings management services?
We certainly do! If you’re juggling 50+ locations, we know that manual updates aren’t an option. We’ve built specialized bulk update workflows designed specifically to save agencies and large brands hours of busy work.
Do I lose my listings if I cancel?
Not at all. This is one of the biggest reasons people choose us over our competitors. With many platforms, your listings revert or disappear if you stop paying, but with us, you own your listings. Any citations we build or claim for you are yours to keep forever.
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