Local citations -- mentions of your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) across the web -- are a foundational Google Maps ranking signal. But not all citations are equal. Here are the ones that actually move the needle for Oregon businesses.
Why NAP Consistency Is Critical for Oregon SEO
Your NAP must be identical across every citation source. Even small variations -- "123 Main St" vs "123 Main Street" -- signal inconsistency to Google and weaken your local authority. Before building new citations, audit and fix every existing listing. Our local SEO service includes a full NAP audit and correction as a first step for every Oregon client.
The Top 15 Must-Have Citations for Every Oregon Business
These are the highest-authority citations regardless of industry: Google Business Profile, Yelp, Facebook Business, Bing Places, Apple Maps, BBB, Yellow Pages, Foursquare, Angi, HomeAdvisor, MapQuest, Manta, Hotfrog, CitySearch, and 411.com. Every Oregon business needs all 15 with identical NAP and complete profile information.
Oregon-Specific Citation Sources
In addition to national directories, these Oregon-specific sources carry strong local authority signals: Oregon Secretary of State business registry, Oregon Chamber of Commerce directory (oregonchamber.org), Portland Business Alliance (for Portland businesses), Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association (for restaurants), Oregon Home Builders Association (for contractors), and local Oregon newspaper websites (OregonLive, Register-Guard, Statesman Journal).
Industry-Specific Oregon Citations
Restaurants: OpenTable, TripAdvisor, Grubhub, DoorDash, Zomato. Contractors: Thumbtack, Houzz, BuildZoom. Healthcare: Healthgrades, Vitals, WebMD, Zocdoc. Legal: Avvo, FindLaw, Martindale-Hubbell. Automotive: AutoMD, RepairPal.
How Many Citations Does an Oregon Business Need?
For Oregon secondary cities (Salem, Eugene, Bend, Medford): 30-40 high-quality citations produces strong Maps 3-pack improvements. For Portland: 50+ citations needed to be competitive in most industries. Quality matters far more than quantity. Our Starter plan includes 20 submissions; Growth includes 50; Dominator covers unlimited -- plans start at $499/month.
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