Mapquest, USCity.net, Yasabe and Yellowise - no more free!

[Vijay Marathe]

As recent as last month, one could add or edit listings on these directories free of cost using some workarounds - but no more.

You now need to go through Yext only, of course for a price.

What has been your experience with these directories?

 

[Greg Schueler]

Best of The Web I believe is now no longer free as well. Smart model for these directories. even a small monthly fee generates a LOT of income for them.

 

[Vijay Marathe]

Correction - Yasabe listings are still free to claim, add or update

Yes Greg, no more free 'jumpstart listings' from LocalBOTW.org.

 

[jerry]

Maquest listing can be claimed (free) via Mapquest Merchant Account login form

https://listings.mapquest.com/apps/signin

 

[Vijay Marathe]

Sure that is one way to do it, but i don't think you can create a new account for the purpose of claiming or adding a listing.

1. https://support.mapquest.com/hc/en-...ow-to-Create-an-Account-for-Business-Listings
2. and when you click MapQuest Business Listings you are led to https://listings.mapquest.com/pl/mapquest-claims/preview.html

 

[Bishop]

Meh. I'm not paying for citations (via Yext).
You can still get to the top of the 7-pack without these sites, just need more reviews and social signals.

 

[Ashwin]

I personally think it's a terrible idea for these guys to just rely on Yext. Tying your revenues to the success of another business which incidentally has a very bad reputation is shooting yourself in the foot!