Manual BrightLocal Citation Builder for Local SEO (US Businesses)

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We are looking for an experienced Local SEO citation builder to help us manually create and submit business listings to high-quality directories based on BrightLocal’s recommended sites and additional trusted sources. All submissions must be done manually, we do not want automated or BrightLocal-submitted citations. The goal is to increase local rankings, brand visibility, and NAP consistency across trusted directories. Requirements: Proven experience with citation building and local SEO (preferably familiar with BrightLocal standards) Manual submissions only, no automation or bulk software tools Ability to identify and submit to high-authority, high-traffic directories (low spam score, real listings) Must ensure consistent NAP information across all listings Provide a live URL report or verified screenshots for each directory submission Ability to replace pre-existing duplicate or incorrect listings if necessary Deliverables: 50–100 manual citations (U.S. business focused) Google Sheet or CSV report including: URL, status, login details (if any), directory DA/traffic info, and submission date Citations only on reputable, relevant, and active directories such as industry-specific, regional, and global platforms Preferred Skills: BrightLocal or Whitespark experience Google Business Profile optimization knowledge Familiarity with SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Moz metrics (for checking DA & spam scores) Example of Desired Directories: Yelp, Bing Places, Apple Maps, Nextdoor, Angi, Chamber of Commerce directories, industry-specific and regionally strong platforms. To Apply: Please share: A brief overview of your citation-building process Sample citations or reports you’ve completed Approximate turnaround time for 50–100 manual listings We’re looking for an ongoing partner, strong performance on this project may lead to monthly recurring citation or local SEO work across multiple clients.
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