Choosing the Right Categories and Tags
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Last Update há 19 dias
Selecting the right categories and tags for your business listing is essential to helping customers find you on LocalZ. These fields determine where your listing appears in search results, filters, and the directory map.
What Are Categories?Categories represent the main services or industries your business falls under. They help organize the directory so users can filter listings by what they’re looking for.
You can choose up to 10 categories for each listing.
Examples:
Landscaping
Legal Services
Restaurants
Beauty & Wellness
Cleaning Services
Pet Care
Tips for Choosing Categories:
Start with your primary business activity
Only select additional categories that accurately reflect services you offer
Avoid choosing unrelated categories just to appear in more results — it may mislead users
Example:
A mobile pet groomer might choose:
✔ Pet Grooming
✔ Mobile Services
✔ Dog Care
They should not choose:
✖ Veterinary Services (unless licensed and offered)
✖ Pet Boarding (if not provided)
What Are Tags?Tags are custom keywords that describe your specialties, products, or services. Tags work like hashtags — they help customers find you through keyword search.
You can add or create unlimited tags for your listing.
Examples of Good Tags:
“organic lawn care”
“emergency drain repair”
“bridal hairstylist”
“same-day oil change”
“vegan meal prep”
Tips for Using Tags:
Think like a customer — what would they search for?
Use service types, specialties, or descriptive phrases
Include variations (e.g., “tax help” and “tax preparation”)
Avoid irrelevant terms or competitor names
Determine how your listing appears in search filters and results
Help customers find you when browsing by need or location
Improve visibility across the LocalZ platform
Power future promotional features like category-based ads or highlights
Go to My Business Profile
Click Edit Listing
Scroll to the Categories and Tags section
Select up to 10 relevant categories
Enter as many tags as you’d like (separated by commas)
Click Save
Review your categories and tags regularly to reflect any changes in your services
Focus on accuracy — misleading tags or categories may lead to negative feedback
Use location-based tags when relevant (e.g., “boston hair stylist”)
Once your categories and tags are optimized:
Add Social Media and Website Links
Or continue to How to Upgrade to a Featured Listing