Directories and listing websites are among the best ways to start your digital marketing campaign especially if you plan to launch a new Business soon. Over the past 5 years hundreds of directories have been created, and now in 2022 many of them don’t work or demand a fee for registration. 

It happens that we recently launched Mobiteam.co.uk, and listing our digital agency on these directories was one of the first things we’ve done straight away after launching. In the beginning, we went on quest – to be digitally present in 100 web directories and business listing websites. If we managed to achieve our goal – you’ll see in the end. 

Why business directories are important?

In the beginning, when you launched your website, all you have is the functionality and content. If you’re new to the industry, or to the local market (like in our case) then you know nobody, and nobody knows about you. So, to start spreading the word about your business is what directories are best at. For any business, directories are the small boost that establishes your presence on the web. And there are fewer, paid ways that would give you the same result in such short amount of time. 

What kind of business directories there are? 

Business directories can be divided by business category, size, or display type. For example, if you recently opened a coffee shop and want people to spread the word about it, then it should be Listed in directories that list restaurants, cafes, and bars among others. Aside from that, you should also list in local business directories such as Google my Business and Bing. 

If your business is not new to the market, and it has a history around, you should avoid listing it on startup directories. Instead of that, general directories, local, and niche directories would work perfectly for your business. 

As for display type, there are websites that lists businesses within a map – such as Google My Business, or Bing. And there are directories that are focused more on visual and text content; that tell a story about your business and even compare it using several criteria – such as TechBehemoths, G2 or CrunchBase for example. 

Regardless of the purpose, display option, size, and location, business directories are definitely worthy to have your business listed on, for the following reasons: 

• Great first-time exposure impact
• Brings relevant traffic and leads
• Showcases your business in different ways
• Has more information about your business than you have on your about page
• You can compare your business with competitors
• You gain relevant, contextual links from their websites that establish a reputation level on search engines

The List of Business Directories to Get Listed on In 2022

Based on our own experience, here’s the top of business directories that’s worthy to have your business listed on in 2022: 

1. TechBehemoths

Features: 

• Worldwide active
• 40,000+ active companies
• 500+ Services
• Focused on IT companies
• Where to get listed – https://techbehemoths.com/companies/get-listed
• Price: Free

2. Crunchbase

Features: 

• 100.000+ businesses
• Allows to list people, products and services
• Insights about fundings
• Investor finding features
• Where to get listed – Find all Instructions here
• Price: Freemium

3. G2

Features: 

• 100,000+ listed businesses
• IT & Software Focused
• Integrated Marketplace
• Where to get listed – https://www.g2.com/ (after you log in with your account)
• Price: Free

4. Google My Business

Features: 

• 10,000,000+ listed businesses
• Worldwide active
• Powered by Google
• Where to get listed – https://www.google.com/intl/en_ca/business/ (after you log in with your google account)
• Price: Free

5. Bing Places for Business

Features: 

• 10,000,000+ listed businesses
• Worldwide active
• Powered by Microsoft
• Import business details from Google My Business
• Where to register – https://www.bingplaces.com/ 
• Price: Free

6. Yelp

Features: 

• 10,000,000+ listed businesses
• Review-focused
• Integrated with maps
• Worldwide active
• Where to register – https://business.yelp.com/
• Price: Free

7. Sortlist

Features: 

• 100,000+ listed businesses
• IT- oriented
• Project Marketplace available
• Where to get listed –  https://www.sortlist.com/apply?ref=footer-apply
• Price: Freemium

8. The Manifest

Features: 

• 600,000+ listed businesses
• Worldwide active
• Where to get listed – https://clutch.co/get-listed
• Price: Free

9. DesignRush

Features: 

• 15,000+ verified agencies
• IT & Software focused
• Worldwide active
• Project Marketplace available
• Where to get listed – https://www.designrush.com/submit/agency
• Price: Freemium

10. Clutch

Features: 

• 650,000+ listed businesses
• Worldwide active
• IT & Software oriented
• Where to get listed – https://clutch.co/get-listed
• Price: Freemium

11. Goodfirms

Features: 

• 110,000+ registered businesses
• Worldwide Active
• IT & Software Oriented
• Where to get listed – https://www.goodfirms.co/users/signup
• Price: Freemium

12. Digital Agency Network

Features: 

• 15,000+ agencies and listed businesses
• IT & Software Oriented
• Worldwide (with some limitations)
• Where to get listed – https://digitalagencynetwork.com/join/
• Price: Freemium

13. F6s

Features: 

• 300,000+ listed businesses
• Business growth oriented
• Worldwide active
• Where to get listed – https://www.f6s.com/ (add your -> startup)
• Price: Freemium

14. Wadline

Features: 

• 30,000+ businesses listed
• IT & Software oriented
• Worldwide active (with some limitations)
• Integrated marketplace
• Where to get listed – https://wadline.com/signup
• Price: Freemium

15. App Futura

Features: 

• 35,000+ listed businesses
• App Development Oriented
• Worldwide active
• Integrated project marketplace
• Where to get listed – https://www.appfutura.com/developer/register
• Price: Freemium

16. Angel.co

Features:

• Talent-search/Job posting directory
• HR-oriented
• 350,000+ businesses listed / 500,000+ jobs available
• Worldwide active
• Where to get listed – https://angel.co/join
• Price: Free

17. SnapMunk

Features: 

• 10,000+ listed businesses
• Startup directory
• Worldwide active
• Where to get listed – https://startups.snapmunk.com/join
• Price: Freemium

18. Beta Page

Features: 

• 10,000+ submitted businesses
• Startup directory
• Software product oriented
• Worldwide active
• Where to get listed – https://betapage.co/product/submit
• Price – Freemium

19. Talent.io

Features: 

• Recruiting / Job Hunting directory
• Unknown number of professionals/businesses
• HR – oriented
• Worldwide active
• Where to get listed – https://www.talent.io/ (login as a recruiter)
• Price: Freemium

20. Startup Ranking

Features: 

• Startup directory
• Software and startup ranking
• Worldwide active
• Where to list your software/product/startup: https://www.startupranking.com/login
• Price: Freemium

21. Side Projectors

Features: 

• Startup project directory
• IT & Software oriented
• 10,000+ listed projects/startups
• Worldwide active
• Where to get listed – https://www.sideprojectors.com/ (sumbit a project button)
• Price: Freemium

22. Startup Lister

Features: 

• 10,000+ startups listed
• Startup-oriented
• Worldwide active
• Where to get listed – https://startuplister.com/
• Price: Free

23. WebWiki

Features: 

• 1,000,000+ listed businesses and websites
• Geographically limited directory
• General Business Directory
• Where to get listed – https://www.webwiki.com/info/add-website.html
• Price: Free

24. CrowdReviews

Features: 

• 100,000+ listed businesses
• Review-oriented platform
• Internationally active
• Where to get listed – https://www.crowdreviews.com/
• Price: Freemium

Local Business Directories in the UK

Aside from niche and startup directories, there are also local business directories that you should look for. In our case, Mobiteam is located in London, and there are plenty of local business directories that we had the chance to get listed, and even more of them that don’t confirm or infirm the registration process. However, there’s one thing you should keep in mind for local business directories – you’ll need a phone number. Without one, it’s pretty hard to get listed as a local business.  

So, here is the list of active local business directories from the UK: 

1. FreeIndex

Features: 

• Local business directory in the UK
• 450,000 local businesses reviews
• 50,000+ listed businesses
• Where to get listed – https://www.freeindex.co.uk/login.htm
• Price: Freemium

2. Cylex UK

Features: 

• Local business directory (available in different countries and addresses)
• 50,000+ listed businesses in the UK only
• Where to get listed – https://www.cylex-uk.co.uk/signin?view=register
• Price: Freemium

3. Bizify

Features: 

• Local business directory in the UK
• 25,000+ local businesses listed
• Where to get listed – https://www.bizify.co.uk/
• Price: Freemium

4. BrownBook

Features: 

• 150,000+ listed businesses
• Internationally active, with a focus on the US and the UK
• Where to get listed – https://www.brownbook.net/add-business
• Price: Freemiu

5. CallupContact

Features:

• 360.000+ listed businesses
• Local UK directory
• Where to get listed – https://www.callupcontact.com/active/register/register.php
• Price: Freemium

6. N49

Features:

• 50,000+ listed businesses
• UK-focused directory
• Internationally active
• Where to get listed – https://www.n49.net/pricing
• Price: Freemium

7. Infobel

Features 

• 200,000+ listed businesses
• Available for 77 countries
• Focused on the UK market
• Where to get listed – https://www.infobel.com/en/uk/Packages/Pricing
• Price: Freemium

Business Directories that take too much to approve/reject your submission

Beside this list of active and fast-reaction business directories, there are also a bunch of directories that take more than 2 weeks to give a proper response to your business submission. Here’s the list:

Facts and Stats About Business Directories

In October 2022, we visited 263  business directories and tried to list Mobiteam.co.uk and we encountered the following situation: 

• A large number of business directories are don’t accept submissions anymore
• Tens of business directories have their submission process broken, or the directories are dumped
• Several business directories are using a map as the way of displaying businesses
• The “under review” period of a business directory usually takes up to two weeks
• Most of Business directories verify users via email confirmation
• Business directories have an unclear ranking method
• Some business directories charge a symbolic amount of money for “business verification processes”
• A lot of business directories limit their functionalities for free-registered businesses.

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