Guide to Adding or Claiming Your Best of the Web Listing

Best of the Web (BOTW) is a reputable and influential online directory that can significantly boost a business's online presence. It is important for businesses because having a strong online presence can impact their visibility, credibility, and bottom line. A listing on BOTW helps harness the full potential of this valuable resource.

To add a business listing on Best of the Web:

1. Visit https://botw.org/.
2. Click 'Get Listed Today' or 'Add Your Listing Today'.
3. Create an account by filling in the required details, agreeing to the T&Cs, and completing the captcha.
4. Verify your email address.
5. Search for your business on BOTW and select it or indicate that it's not listed.
6. If not listed, add basic NAP data for your business.
7. Fill in business categories, services, and description.
8. Choose a listing plan and payment option.
9. Complete phone verification.

To claim an existing listing on Best of the Web:

1. Visit https://botw.org/ and search for your business.
2. Look for the listing with an 'Unclaimed' badge.
3. Click on the listing or 'View Profile'.
4. Click 'Claim now'.
5. Log in to your account or sign in if not already.
6. Choose a verification method and follow the instructions.
7. If there's no claim option, contact BOTW support for assistance.

Using a citation building service like BrightLocal offers several benefits:

• It saves valuable time by building all the listings needed to improve online visibility.
• It allows for creating custom campaigns to get listed on desired directories, including Best of the Web and hundreds of other sites.
• It provides a hassle-free experience as BrightLocal handles all the hard work.

Rada Daktina manages BrightLocal's Citation Builder product. She oversees the processes and queries related to the campaigns, works with the Research team on the upkeep of the citations database, and collaborates with the Product team on improvements and fixes to the Citation Builder tool.