Listing audits repeatedly indicate the majority of profiles carry at least one contradiction.
| Field | What to check |
|---|---|
| Before you expand | Resist the urge to vary the business name for keywords; consistency beats cleverness here. |
| Out of date | Correct the website field before touching anything decorative. |
| The website field | Prefer removing a wrong listing to leaving it half-corrected. |
| Ground rules | Do not submit to a new directory until the existing ones agree. |
| Ground rules | Crucially, keep the description factual; the categories carry the relevance work. |
Nearly always, a profile can look perfect on the surface and still carry an inconsistent phone number underneath. Owners often notice discovery searches moving before they notice the ranking change itself.