UK Directory
Approved Business for UK local SEO
Approved Business is a free general UK directory (DR 41). Included in every CitationHQ campaign.
Reviewed by James Burfield··general directory
Domain Rating
41
Monthly traffic
120K
Free to list
Yes
Verification
Email
Approved Business is a B2B-focused UK directory. Free listings include category targeting and a clickable website backlink.
Why Approved Business matters
- Domain Rating 41 — useful supporting authority signal alongside higher-tier directories
- 120K estimated monthly visits
- General UK business directory — relevant to all categories
What you need to list
- Verified UK business address
- Business name matching Companies House (where applicable)
- Business category
- Verification step (typically email, phone, or postal)
What works
- +Free standard listing with backlink to your website
- +Indexed quickly by Google — usually within 7-14 days
- +Standard category structure that maps to most UK businesses
- +Lightweight verification process
What to watch
- -Lower differentiation — many competitors will already be listed
- -Limited customisation on free plan
Best for these UK industries
Approved Business is particularly relevant for these business types — but works as a citation source for any UK business.
PlumbersElectriciansSolicitorsAccountantsRestaurants
How CitationHQ submits to Approved Business
- You enter your business details once. We normalise the data — name, address, phone, postcode — into a single canonical format used across every directory.
- Our automated process opens Approved Business's submission flow, fills the form with your normalised data, and uploads any required photos or descriptions.
- Email is initiated. We monitor the verification flow and complete it where automated, or flag it on your dashboard if a manual step is required.
- You see the status of every directory — including Approved Business — live in your campaign dashboard, with screenshots of submitted forms as proof.
Submit to Approved Business + 58 more in one campaign
No forms to fill. Consistent NAP. Full results dashboard.
Start your campaignFrequently asked questions about Approved Business
You'll need to register an account on Approved Business and verify ownership of your business — typically by email, phone, or in some cases by post. CitationHQ handles the form-filling and verification flow for you across all 55+ UK directories in one campaign, so you don't have to claim each one manually.
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Approved Business citations by industry
high competition
Plumbers on Approved Business
How plumbers should use Approved Business for citations.
high competition
Electricians on Approved Business
How electricians should use Approved Business for citations.
high competition
Solicitors on Approved Business
How solicitors should use Approved Business for citations.
high competition
Accountants on Approved Business
How accountants should use Approved Business for citations.
Approved Business for businesses by city
England
Approved Business for London businesses
Citation strategy for London (Greater London).
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Approved Business for Manchester businesses
Citation strategy for Manchester (Greater Manchester).
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Approved Business for Birmingham businesses
Citation strategy for Birmingham (West Midlands).
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Approved Business for Leeds businesses
Citation strategy for Leeds (West Yorkshire).