Yes — claiming and managing your listing is completely free, forever. No credit card, no trial period, no surprise charges. We make money when businesses upgrade to paid plans (Basic+, Pro, or VIP) for AI tools and priority placement. The free tier is genuinely useful and stays free.
What's a dofollow backlink and why does it matter?
A dofollow backlink is a link from another website that tells Google to count it as a vote for yours. Most directory listings use "nofollow" links, which Google ignores. Every claimed listing on Support Local Businesses includes a dofollow link to your website — which actually moves the needle on your search rankings. It's one of the highest-leverage things a local business can do for SEO.
How do customers find me?
Three ways: (1) directly through this directory when someone searches your category or zip code, (2) via Google and other search engines that index your listing page, and (3) through AI search tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity, which pull from structured business data like ours. Your listing shows up across all three channels the moment it's claimed.
What's a boost?
A boost is a one-time fee that pins your listing above organic results for a set period. Three tiers: $1 boosts (7-day pin in your zip code), $5 boosts (30-day pin + category highlight), and $10 boosts (60-day pin + featured badge + category highlight). Boosts are pay-as-you-go — no subscription required. You control when and how much to spend.
How do subscriptions work?
Three paid tiers above Free: Basic+ ($1/mo) adds enhanced listing features and the dofollow backlink. Pro ($3/mo) adds AI tools — Review Responder, Social Content Generator, and monthly Health Score reports. VIP ($9/mo) adds priority placement across all search results, white-glove listing optimization, and dedicated support. All plans are month-to-month, cancel anytime.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. Start free, upgrade whenever it makes sense for your business. There's no penalty for starting free and no discount for committing early — pricing is flat month-to-month. Your listing data carries over when you upgrade.
What if I don't have a website?
You still get a listing. The directory page for your business acts as a lightweight web presence — it shows your contact info, hours, category, and service area. Customers can find you, message you, and leave reviews without you needing a separate website. If you ever build one, you just add the URL to your profile and the dofollow link kicks in automatically.
How long does it take to go live?
Your listing is already in the directory — your business is likely already here. Claiming it takes about 2 minutes. Once claimed, any edits you make (hours, phone, description, photos) appear on your live page immediately. Google typically picks up the changes within a few days.
Is the directory available as an API?
Yes. Developers and AI agents can access our directory data via our REST API. Clean JSON responses with consistent schema.org formatting. Supports ?state=FL filtering.