The Local Citations tool distributes business data across thousands of sites by submitting to five major data aggregator networks:
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Data Axle
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Foursquare
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Neustar Localeze
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Yellow Pages Network
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GPS Network
⭐ Key Features
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Low-Cost Submission — 40 Hyperdrive credits per aggregator. Selecting more aggregators in one order lowers the total: 2 aggregators = 76 credits (5% off), 3 = 108 (10% off), 4 = 136 (15% off), and all 5 = 160 credits (20% off, down from 200)
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Free Updates for 12 Months — no extra charge if updates are required
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Quota Usage — submissions draw from your Hyperdrive quota
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Reporting — export existing data in CSV format
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Sharing — citation data can be shared once an order is completed
⏳ Timelines & Limitations
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Full process: typically 40–45 days (some aggregators may take longer)
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Foursquare citations may not generate a public URL
🛠️ Submission Process
Step 1: Select Business And Aggregator
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Choose the business name
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Select the desired aggregator (check supported locations)
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Ensure the business is correctly listed in Google Business Profile (GBP)
Step 2: Provide Business Information
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Enter required details, then click Submit
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To edit later, use the 3-dot menu (updates are free)
Tip: You can edit after the campaign has been completed.
🗂️ Timeline
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Phase 1: Initial Data Check — submitted data is verified for accuracy
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Phase 2: Submission — data submitted across the aggregator network (new + updates)
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Phase 3: Quality Assurance — a submission manager reviews and validates all entries
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Phase 4: Reporting — after about 4 weeks, a campaign report is generated (includes live links and updates)
Post-Submission
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Business data appears in the Citation Listing screen (Left sidebar → Local → Local Citations)
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Updates can be made anytime via the 3-dot menu at no cost
❓ Local Citations FAQs
How long do local citations take? Typically 38–40 days, but up to 2 months depending on aggregators.
Do citations include NAPs? Yes — Name, Address, Phone, and metadata are included.
How do you ensure consistency across aggregators? Only submitted data is forwarded, ensuring uniformity.
Why is my campaign on Hold? Either a data mismatch (the team finalizes submitted data) or a duplicate campaign (credits are refunded).
Why isn't my project showing in Local SEO? Orders placed in the standalone Local SEO tool are visible only there; orders placed through OTTO are visible in both OTTO and Local SEO.
What if a citation takes longer than 38 days? Contact Support — the product team escalates to the submission team.
Can I edit existing campaigns? Only campaigns created in Search Atlas can be edited.
How long for full completion? Manual submissions and verifications take weeks; Google indexing adds roughly 6–7 weeks after listings go live.
Why is status 'Pending Google review'? This is usually a GBP issue — wait 7–10 days, delete flagged content and retry, verify your GBP location, or contact Google Support.
What if citation links don't appear? Some aggregators (such as Foursquare) don't publish public links.
How can I achieve a 100 citation score? Submit to all major aggregators in the dashboard.
Why is my Google review link broken? Your GBP profile may be inactive or missing.
How many citation links will I receive? Exact counts vary due to aggregator changes.
When can I edit a campaign? Edits are only possible after completion.
Why don't I see Foursquare links? Foursquare no longer provides public listing URLs.
Why isn't the citation score showing for some directories? This can happen due to differing GBP vs. directory naming, recently added listings not yet fetched, or data crawler delay.
📖 Local Citations Glossary
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Website — the citation site where data is submitted or listed
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Status — current progress of the submission
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DA (Domain Authority) — authority score of the citation site
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Citation Value — impact/weight of the citation for local SEO
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Type — category of the citation directory
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Notes — site-specific rules and limitations
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Citation URL — the live citation link once published/discovered
Managing local citations effectively ensures your business information is consistent, visible, and trusted across the web. With Search Atlas, you can streamline submissions, monitor progress, and maintain accurate listings without the manual overhead. This consistency not only improves local SEO rankings but also builds customer trust, giving your brand stronger visibility in every market you serve.
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.