Local business listings and directories

Local business listings management in Austin so customers can find you.

When someone searches "near me," maps, voice assistants and AI answers pull from your business listings, not just your website. We claim, build and maintain your profiles on every directory that matters, so your name, address, phone and hours are correct everywhere. It is the foundation under your Austin SEO services.

The short answer

What is Local Business Listings?

Local business listings are the profiles that list your business name, address, phone number, hours and services on platforms such as Google Business Profile, Bing Places for Business, Apple Business Connect, Yelp, Tripadvisor and Facebook Business. Eye See You Now, a digital marketing company in Austin, Texas, claims, verifies, optimizes and monitors these listings so maps, search engines and AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity see one accurate version of your business, which supports your generative engine optimization.

What is included

  • Google Business Profile setup, verification and optimization
  • Bing Places for Business listing, including Microsoft Copilot visibility
  • Apple Business Connect listing for Apple Maps, Siri and Wallet
  • Yelp, Tripadvisor and Facebook Business profile management
  • Name, address and phone (NAP) consistency audit across directories
  • Duplicate and incorrect listing cleanup
  • Category, service, hours, photo and attribute optimization
  • Review monitoring and response guidance
  • Monthly listing accuracy and visibility reporting

In detail

The directories that decide who gets found.

01

Google and Microsoft

Search and maps start here. Strong profiles earn map pack placement and feed answer engines.

  • Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) for Search and Maps.
  • Bing Places for Business for Bing and Microsoft Copilot.
  • Categories, services, photos, posts and Q&A kept current.
02

Apple Business Connect

iPhone users search with Apple Maps and Siri. A verified Apple profile puts you in front of them.

  • Verified place card for Apple Maps, Siri and Wallet.
  • Accurate hours, photos, showcases and action links.
  • Location data matched to your Google and Bing profiles.
03

Yelp, Tripadvisor and Facebook

Review-driven directories build the trust signals that search engines and AI assistants look for.

  • Yelp for local services, dining and retail.
  • Tripadvisor for hospitality, tours and attractions.
  • Facebook Business page details, hours and review management.

What we check in a listings audit

  • Is your Google Business Profile claimed and verified?
  • Do Bing Places and Apple Business Connect profiles exist?
  • Do name, address and phone match everywhere?
  • Are there duplicate or outdated listings?
  • Are categories, hours and services accurate?
  • Do Yelp, Tripadvisor and Facebook link to your site?
  • Are new reviews being answered?
  • Does your website schema match your listings?

How it works

Our process, step by step.

  1. 01

    Listing audit

    We search every major directory for your business, record what is claimed, missing, duplicated or wrong, and compare it with your website.

  2. 02

    Claim and verify

    We claim or create each profile, complete verification, and set one master version of your name, address, phone, hours and services.

  3. 03

    Optimize each profile

    We choose the right categories, write accurate descriptions, add photos and services, and link back to the right pages on your site, built on solid web design.

  4. 04

    Monitor and maintain

    Hours change, duplicates appear and reviews arrive. We monitor all profiles monthly, fix drift and report on views, calls and direction requests.

Who it is for

Built for businesses in Austin and across Texas.

Austin and Texas businesses that depend on local discovery, including restaurants, clinics, home services, law firms, retailers, hotels and multi-location brands, and want every directory to tell the same accurate story. Eye See You Now is based in Austin, Texas, and manages listings for clients in Texas or anywhere else in the world. Get a free marketing analysis to see how your listings look today.

Questions

Local Business Listings FAQ.

What are local business listings?

Local business listings are online profiles that show your business name, address, phone number, hours, photos and reviews on platforms like Google Business Profile, Bing Places, Apple Business Connect, Yelp, Tripadvisor and Facebook Business. They feed maps, local search results and AI assistants.

What is Google Business Profile?

Google Business Profile, formerly Google My Business, is the free profile that controls how your business appears in Google Search and Google Maps. It is the single most important listing for local visibility.

Why do I need Bing Places and Apple Business Connect?

Bing Places feeds Bing, Microsoft Copilot and other Microsoft products, and Apple Business Connect controls how you appear in Apple Maps, Siri and Wallet. Many customers search outside Google, so missing profiles mean missing customers.

Do Yelp, Tripadvisor and Facebook Business still matter?

Yes. They carry reviews and citations that search engines and AI assistants use to judge whether your business is real and trusted. Tripadvisor matters most for hospitality and attractions, Yelp for local services and dining, and Facebook for community and social proof.

What is NAP consistency?

NAP stands for name, address and phone number. When those details match exactly across your website and every directory, search engines and AI systems trust them more, which supports better local rankings.

How do listings help with AI search?

AI assistants rely on trusted third-party sources to confirm who a business is and where it operates. Accurate, consistent listings give them clear signals to cite, which is a core part of GEO. Nobody can guarantee a mention, but clean listings make one more likely.

Can you fix duplicate or wrong listings?

Yes. We find duplicates, outdated addresses and old phone numbers, then merge, correct or remove them so customers are not sent to the wrong place.

Do you work with businesses outside Austin?

Yes. We are based in Austin, Texas, and serve clients throughout Texas and anywhere else in the world, including multi-location businesses.

Ready for a free consultation or analysis report?

Call 512-370-4078 or send us a note. Your success is ours.