UK Directory
TouchLocal for UK local SEO
TouchLocal is a free general UK directory (DR 47). Included in every CitationHQ campaign.
Reviewed by James Burfield··general directory
Domain Rating
47
Monthly traffic
300K
Free to list
Yes
Verification
Email
TouchLocal is a long-running UK business directory with a strong record of indexing. Free listings include category targeting, business description, and contact details.
Why TouchLocal matters
- Domain Rating 47 — useful supporting authority signal alongside higher-tier directories
- 300K 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
TouchLocal is particularly relevant for these business types — but works as a citation source for any UK business.
PlumbersElectriciansSolicitorsAccountantsRestaurants
How CitationHQ submits to TouchLocal
- 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 TouchLocal'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 TouchLocal — live in your campaign dashboard, with screenshots of submitted forms as proof.
Submit to TouchLocal + 58 more in one campaign
No forms to fill. Consistent NAP. Full results dashboard.
Start your campaignFrequently asked questions about TouchLocal
You'll need to register an account on TouchLocal 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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TouchLocal citations by industry
high competition
Plumbers on TouchLocal
How plumbers should use TouchLocal for citations.
high competition
Electricians on TouchLocal
How electricians should use TouchLocal for citations.
high competition
Solicitors on TouchLocal
How solicitors should use TouchLocal for citations.
high competition
Accountants on TouchLocal
How accountants should use TouchLocal for citations.
TouchLocal for businesses by city
England
TouchLocal for London businesses
Citation strategy for London (Greater London).
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TouchLocal for Manchester businesses
Citation strategy for Manchester (Greater Manchester).
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TouchLocal for Birmingham businesses
Citation strategy for Birmingham (West Midlands).
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TouchLocal for Leeds businesses
Citation strategy for Leeds (West Yorkshire).