At a Glance
Brownbook in Short
Best ForA free extra citation with a claim step
CostFree. The home page marks listing, claim and Profile Plus as free.
AccountSign in or Register link at the top. The site did not say whether you need an account before the first form.
How It Checks YouClaiming is described as verify to build trust, and it locks edits so only you can edit. The method was not stated.
Where It WorksMany countries. The form has a country pick list.
Before You Start
What to Have Ready
- Business name and category
- Full address and phone
- Website and social links
- Logo and photos
Step by Step
Set Up Your Listing
- Go to brownbook.net and select Add a New Business.
- Search for your business name and town first. The form asks you to check that it does not already exist.
- Enter the business name and category.
- Fill in address, city, country, zip code and phone.
- Add email, website and social links if you have them.
- Add tags for the business and the location if you want.
- Select Next to go to step 2 of 2.
- Claim your listing after it is added. This is the verify step.
Sites move their buttons around. If a screen looks different, look for words like add, claim or list your business.
Good to Know
Tips for This Site
- Check for an existing listing first. The form warns about duplicates.
- Claim the listing so only you can edit it.
- Country is a required field.
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