Backlinks in Business Directories

These sites operate as link-submission platforms, where you can submit links to the main page, post content, products and images. The site circulates its content to its audience, which drives traffic to your site. 

Some of the social bookmarking sites are...

• Local Search - Local search is ideal for the local suburb and state-based industry. They highlight businesses such as trade, plumbers, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, travel agents, hotels and beauty salons. They offer to follow links to your business website and service quote and email facilities in their listings.
• Search Frog Although your listing is free there is an option of paid listings.  Search Frog has integrated Google review ratings on its site.  Search Frog has the ability to measure by tracking calls and referrals.
• Pure Local - Quick set-up with listing in several categories. Pleasing to note that many listings are already loaded and just waiting to be claimed. 
• Yelp - Yelp is mainly used for small businesses, trade services, and professional businesses online. The directory listings are feature-rich. 
• Hot Frog Australia - Has the ability to have your portfolios and additional content entered into each listing. You can add images and a link to your website as well as the availability of products and services. Their listings also include product reviews.
• Star Local - Preferred by alternative therapies, professional business, and even government listings prefer this site. The site allows for broad categories and has an about section. It includes business hours and links to email, telephone, and the possibility of a follow link to your website.
• Go Guide - The site is easy to navigate. Its directory listings include a range of free and paid advertising options. Australia wide listings cover many industries, including Automotive, Funeral Directors, Signwriters and more. Go guide offers a Platinum subscription with additional features
• True Local - True local is the preferred site for cafes, restaurants, and trade services. Listings also include professional businesses in the capital cities. You can leave customer reviews, which Google will pick up.
• Local Business Guide - The local business guide is excellent for regional Australia. It covers Tamworth, Bendigo, Shepperton, Mackay, Toowoomba, Bundaberg, Launceston and other major cities. Business Listings are free.