Glossary
Citation
A Reach term, defined for businesses with locations.
Reach · AttractDefinition 22 words
A mention of a business's name, address and phone number on another site, such as a directory. Consistent citations support local rank.
In practice
Inconsistent citations create doubt about which details are right. Fix them at the source.
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Reach does this for every locationReach keeps profiles and listings accurate, answers reviews with approval, and tracks rank per location. Free for one location, no card.
Read next: Local citations: how to build and clean them up.
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