UK Directory
Scoot for UK local SEO
Scoot is a free general UK directory (DR 58). Included in every CitationHQ campaign.
Reviewed by James Burfield··general directory
Domain Rating
58
Monthly traffic
600K
Free to list
Yes
Verification
Email
Scoot is a UK business listings network that syndicates to BT, Thomson Local and other partners. A single Scoot listing can put your business on multiple high-traffic UK sites simultaneously.
Why Scoot matters
- Domain Rating 58 — solid mid-tier authority that compounds well across a citation profile
- 600K 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
Scoot is particularly relevant for these business types — but works as a citation source for any UK business.
PlumbersElectriciansSolicitorsAccountantsRestaurants
How CitationHQ submits to Scoot
- 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 Scoot'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 Scoot — live in your campaign dashboard, with screenshots of submitted forms as proof.
Submit to Scoot + 58 more in one campaign
No forms to fill. Consistent NAP. Full results dashboard.
Start your campaignFrequently asked questions about Scoot
You'll need to register an account on Scoot 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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Scoot citations by industry
high competition
Plumbers on Scoot
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high competition
Electricians on Scoot
How electricians should use Scoot for citations.
high competition
Solicitors on Scoot
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high competition
Accountants on Scoot
How accountants should use Scoot for citations.
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