If you have done a search on how to obtain or update your local directory listings, you have discovered that it can be a daunting task. You are probably ready to throw up your arms and pay the more than $300 per service to insure that you are listed in the top directory listings, but before you make that very expensive move, take a deep breath and read on.

First, let’s just address the subject of this post – How to update your Yahoo free local listing on Yext. There has been many posts about this subject. As we all know, in the internet world, the status of companies can change daily. So, without further haste, here’s the updated information regarding updating your location information with Yahoo’s free local listing on Yext.
local-seoAccording to the Local Search Forum’s thread posted January, 2016, Raj – VP Community of Yext stated,”

1. Migrating your Yahoo SMB account to Aabaco
2. Claiming your Yahoo Listings (with Yext) once the account has been migrated

At of the day of this posting, I discovered that Yahoo and Aabaco have parted ways, making the above information null.

So the quickest way now, IF YOU HAVE A FREE LOCAL LISTING ON YAHOO is to contact Yext using Yahoo Claim Support. If you have tried to claim and verify your account on the new system, and haven’t heard back, or if you can’t get through the trail of links trying to get you to purchase a Yext paid plan, email Yahoo Claim Support. We have successfully submitted claims using this email now for several clients, and they have responded within 2-12 hours and resolved all issues.

Part two of this post covers the new local search obstacles and how to work with the data aggregators that control your local listing data.