Welcome to Listings Junkie. We built this directory for a simple reason: small businesses deserve an easy, free way to be found online, and people looking for a local business deserve a place where the information is clear and checked. This first post explains what Listings Junkie is, who it is for and how it works.
What Listings Junkie is
Listings Junkie is an online business directory for the United States. Businesses are organized two ways, so people can find them the way they actually think about a search:
- By category. Plumbers, dentists, salons, lawyers, restaurants, contractors and many more. You can see every category on the categories page.
- By state. Every state has its own page, so someone in Ohio can see the businesses listed in Ohio. Start from the locations page.
Each listing has the basics a customer needs to decide and get in touch: the business name, what it does, where it works, a phone number, a website and a description written by the business itself.
Who it is for
Small business owners
If you run a local business, a listing gives customers one more place to find you and confirm that you are real and open. It also adds another consistent mention of your name, address and phone number online, which helps people and search engines trust your details.
Listing is free, and there is no credit card involved. You fill in your details, confirm your business email address, and the listing is checked before it goes live. After that, you can update it whenever something changes.
People looking for a local business
If you need a plumber tonight or a new dentist this month, you can browse by category and state, compare a few businesses side by side and call the one that fits. Customers can also leave reviews, and every review is confirmed by email before it appears.
How a business gets listed
The process is short on purpose:
Add your business.
Go to add your business and enter your name, category, state and contact details.
Write a clear description.
Say what you do, where you do it and what makes you a good choice. Plain words beat slogans.
Confirm your email.
We send a link to the business email you gave us. That step helps keep fake listings out.
Your listing is checked.
Once it passes, it appears on its category and state pages.
That's it. No contract and no setup fee.
What we care about
A directory is only useful if people can trust it. That means a few things we take seriously:
- Real businesses. Every listing is confirmed by email and checked before it goes live.
- Accurate details. Owners can update their listing any time, and we encourage them to keep it current.
- Honest reviews. Reviews are confirmed by email, which makes them harder to fake.
- Clear information. Phone numbers, websites and service areas laid out plainly, without clutter.
What comes next
Along with the directory, this blog will share practical guides for both sides of the counter: how small businesses can get found by more local customers, and how customers can choose a business they can trust. If you have a question you would like us to answer, let us know.
If you run a business, add it to Listings Junkie today. If you are looking for one, start browsing the directory. Either way, we're glad you're here.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to list a business?
No. Listing a business on Listings Junkie is free, and there is no credit card involved.
How long does it take?
Adding your details takes a few minutes. After you confirm your email, the listing is checked before it goes live.
Can I change my listing later?
Yes. Owners can update their listing whenever their hours, services or contact details change.
How are reviews checked?
Every review is confirmed by email before it appears, which helps keep reviews honest.
List your business for free
Create a verified listing on Listings Junkie and give the customers in your area one more place to find your business name, address, phone and website.
