# Local citations in Canada: where home-service businesses should be listed

By Banish Angural · Published August 11, 2026 · Updated November 9, 2026

> Local citations are listings of your business name, address and phone on other websites. For Canadian home-service businesses, the core set is Google Business Profile, Apple Business Connect, Bing Places, Facebook, Yelp, Yellow Pages Canada, the Better Business Bureau, HomeStars and Houzz, plus trade associations and your local chamber. Consistency matters more than volume.

## The core listings

- Google Business Profile.
- Apple Business Connect (Apple Maps and Siri).
- Bing Places (Bing, and some AI assistants).
- Facebook page.
- Yelp.
- Yellow Pages Canada.
- Better Business Bureau.
- HomeStars and Houzz for home services.

## Local and trade listings

- Your chamber of commerce (Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and others).
- Trade associations you belong to.
- Manufacturer dealer locators if you are a certified installer.
- Local sponsorship pages.

## Keep them consistent

Use the exact same business name, address (or none, for service-area businesses), phone and website everywhere. Inconsistent details confuse search engines and customers.

## Quality over quantity

A few dozen accurate, relevant listings beat hundreds of junk directories. Skip "submit to 500 directories" services.

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## Sources

- [Tips to improve your local ranking on Google](https://support.google.com/business/answer/7091), Google

## Questions readers ask

### What is a local citation?

Any online mention of your business name, address and phone, usually in a directory or listing site.