**Q: Which directories should my business be on, and how do I claim them?**
⚠️ Before you start: this work is off your website — no backup needed. Have your business details and a logo ready.
What this fixes: You’re missing from the authority directories that search engines and AI tools rely on.
Steps:
1. Get the list of directories that matter for your field from SEO Doctor — for lawyers it includes Justia, Avvo, and Martindale; other fields differ.
2. For each, claim or create your profile.
3. Fill it in completely and make sure name, address, and phone match your website exactly.
4. Add your website link and a few photos.
5. Save each one, then search your business name and confirm the profiles appear with correct info.
Tools you may need:
– The directory sites themselves (varies by field — SEO Doctor provides the list).
Common mistakes to avoid:
– Inconsistent name/address/phone across directories (see fix 004).
– Leaving profiles half-filled, which looks worse than none.
When to call SEO Doctor:
– You want the right directory list for your specific field.