UK Directory
Brownbook for UK local SEO
Brownbook is a free general UK directory (DR 49). Included in every CitationHQ campaign.
Reviewed by James Burfield··general directory
Domain Rating
49
Monthly traffic
800K
Free to list
Yes
Verification
Email
Brownbook is a global business directory with strong UK coverage. Free listings include a clickable website link, photos, and a category structure. Lightweight but consistent indexing.
Why Brownbook matters
- Domain Rating 49 — useful supporting authority signal alongside higher-tier directories
- 800K 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
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
Brownbook is particularly relevant for these business types — but works as a citation source for any UK business.
PlumbersElectriciansSolicitorsAccountantsRestaurants
How CitationHQ submits to Brownbook
- 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 Brownbook's submission flow, fills the form with your normalised data, and uploads any required photos or descriptions.
- Your listing is submitted with no verification step required.
- You see the status of every directory — including Brownbook — live in your campaign dashboard, with screenshots of submitted forms as proof.
Submit to Brownbook + 58 more in one campaign
No forms to fill. Consistent NAP. Full results dashboard.
Start your campaignFrequently asked questions about Brownbook
You'll need to register an account on Brownbook 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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Brownbook citations by industry
high competition
Plumbers on Brownbook
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high competition
Electricians on Brownbook
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high competition
Solicitors on Brownbook
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high competition
Accountants on Brownbook
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Brownbook for businesses by city
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