Business Directory (Local Citation)
A business directory is an online platform, either industry-specific or generally local in focus, that lists the name, address and contact details of a company; every consistent entry counts as a citation, and together they strengthen local visibility.
In practice
Quality beats quantity: a few reputable, industry-relevant directories with consistent NAP data are worth more than dozens of low-value entries. Before every listing it is worth checking whether the directory is genuinely used by people or is nothing more than a link farm.