UK Directory
SmileLocal for UK local SEO
SmileLocal is a free local UK directory (DR 36). Included in every CitationHQ campaign.
Reviewed by James Burfield··local directory
Domain Rating
36
Monthly traffic
60K
Free to list
Yes
Verification
Email
SmileLocal is a UK-focused local business directory. Free listings with category targeting and reviews support.
Why SmileLocal matters
- Domain Rating 36 — lighter authority but contributes to citation diversity and breadth
- 60K estimated monthly visits
- Local-focused UK directory — strong signal for Google's local pack
What you need to list
- Verified UK business address
- Business name matching Companies House (where applicable)
- Business category
What works
- +UK-postcode focused — strong local relevance signal
- +Free listing with category targeting
- +Indexed quickly by Google
What to watch
- -Lower domain authority than national directories
- -Smaller traffic volume
Best for these UK industries
SmileLocal is particularly relevant for these business types — but works as a citation source for any UK business.
PlumbersElectriciansBeauty SalonsPersonal Trainers
How CitationHQ submits to SmileLocal
- 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 SmileLocal'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 SmileLocal — live in your campaign dashboard, with screenshots of submitted forms as proof.
Submit to SmileLocal + 58 more in one campaign
No forms to fill. Consistent NAP. Full results dashboard.
Start your campaignFrequently asked questions about SmileLocal
You'll need to register an account on SmileLocal 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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SmileLocal citations by industry
high competition
Plumbers on SmileLocal
How plumbers should use SmileLocal for citations.
high competition
Electricians on SmileLocal
How electricians should use SmileLocal for citations.
medium competition
Beauty Salons on SmileLocal
How beauty salons should use SmileLocal for citations.
medium competition
Personal Trainers on SmileLocal
How personal trainers should use SmileLocal for citations.
SmileLocal for businesses by city
England
SmileLocal for London businesses
Citation strategy for London (Greater London).
England
SmileLocal for Manchester businesses
Citation strategy for Manchester (Greater Manchester).
England
SmileLocal for Birmingham businesses
Citation strategy for Birmingham (West Midlands).
England
SmileLocal for Leeds businesses
Citation strategy for Leeds (West Yorkshire).