Get More Clients • Directories

Salon Directories: Be Where Clients Search

If clients can't find you, they can't book you. Directory listings put your salon in front of ready-to-book clients.

Why Directory Listings Matter

Clients search for salons on multiple platforms. If you're not listed — or your listing is outdated — you're losing business to competitors who are.

Directory Impact

46%
of searches are local
88%
trust online reviews
76%
visit within 24 hours

Essential Directories for Salons

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Google Business Profile

THE most important listing. Shows in Maps, Search, and local pack. Free and essential.

Priority: Must have
Yelp

Major discovery platform. Good for visibility, though can be frustrating to manage.

Priority: High
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StyleSeat / Booksy / Fresha

Beauty-specific platforms with built-in booking. Clients actively searching for services.

Priority: High for booking
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Facebook Page

Social proof and discovery. Reviews show up in searches. Enable booking.

Priority: High
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Apple Maps

For iPhone users using Maps app. Often syncs from other sources.

Priority: Medium
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Bing Places

Smaller search volume, but easy to set up and often overlooked by competitors.

Priority: Medium

How to Optimize Your Listings

Complete every field — Fill out 100% of available information. Incomplete profiles rank lower.
Consistent NAP — Name, Address, Phone must be EXACTLY the same everywhere.
High-quality photos — Add at least 10 photos: exterior, interior, work samples, team.
List all services — With descriptions and prices when possible.
Enable booking — Direct booking links wherever the platform allows.
Respond to reviews — All of them, good and bad. Shows you care.

NAP Consistency: Why It Matters

NAP = Name, Address, Phone. Google uses this to verify your business is real.

Inconsistent (Bad)

  • Google: "Glow Hair Studio"
  • Yelp: "Glow Hair Studio LLC"
  • Facebook: "Glow Studio"
  • Phone: (555) 123-4567 / 555.123.4567

Confuses Google, hurts rankings

Consistent (Good)

  • Google: "Glow Hair Studio"
  • Yelp: "Glow Hair Studio"
  • Facebook: "Glow Hair Studio"
  • Phone: (555) 123-4567 everywhere

Builds trust, boosts rankings

Managing Multiple Listings

Keeping 5+ listings updated is time-consuming. Here are your options:

Manual

Update each listing individually

Time: 2-3 hours/month

Listing Tools

Yext, Moz Local, BrightLocal

Cost: $30-300/month

AI-Powered

Automatic updates + optimization

Included with DINGG

ROI of Directory Optimization

Monthly Impact

Profile views across directories800/month
Click-through rate (optimized)15%
Website/booking clicks120
Booking conversion rate20%
New bookings from directories24/month
At $85 average ticket$2,040/month

Frequently Asked Questions

Online listings where people search for salons — Yelp, StyleSeat, Booksy, Fresha, and industry-specific platforms. They're like the Yellow Pages of the internet, but with reviews and booking.

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