## **🗺️ What Are Local Citations?**

Local Citations help your business appear consistently across online directories, maps, and data aggregators. Search Atlas lets you build and manage these listings directly from the platform using its **Local Citations** tool, powered by **Hyperdrive credits**.

## **🧭 How to Navigate to Local Citations**

1. Log in to your Search Atlas account.
2. In the **left sidebar**, click **Local**.
3. From the expanded menu, click **Local Citations**.

## **🛒 How to Purchase Local Citations**

1. Once you are on the **Local Citations** page, review the available citation packages or aggregator options displayed on screen.
2. Select the package or listing tier that matches your business needs.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your selection.
4. Complete the purchase — the cost will be applied against your **Hyperdrive credits** balance.

If your Hyperdrive credits are insufficient to complete the purchase, you will be prompted to top up your balance before proceeding.

## **⚡ Understanding Hyperdrive Credits**

Hyperdrive credits are the in-platform currency used for Local Citations and other Local tools. Here is what you need to know:

- **Credits are used to fund purchases** — each citation package or aggregator submission draws from your available balance.
- **Check your balance** before purchasing to confirm you have enough credits for your chosen package.
- **Top up at any time** — if your balance is low, you can purchase additional Hyperdrive credits from within the platform.

## **❓ Frequently Asked Questions**

**I can't see the Local Citations option in the sidebar. Why?**

The **Local Citations** sub-menu only appears after you click **Local** in the left sidebar to expand it. If it is still not visible, your current plan may not include this feature — check your plan details or contact support for assistance.

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.