This isn't a pay-to-play directory. Every business moves through a real verification pipeline before going live — here's exactly what that process looks like, what you get once you're in, and what it costs.
25,000+ Verified Businesses · Avg. 4–6 Day Review
No shortcuts, no instant pay-to-play badges — just a clear pipeline every business moves through in the same order.
You submit basic business information through our application form — legal name, category, county, EIN, and any relevant state or local licensing details. Takes about 10 minutes.
Our team cross-checks what you submitted against Maryland's State Department of Assessments & Taxation (SDAT) records and relevant county or municipal licensing boards before anything is approved.
Once verified, you choose a plan — Featured, Enhanced, Preferred, or Premier — and build out your full profile: photos, hours, service area, credentials, and your business story.
Your listing publishes into the relevant county and category hub pages simultaneously, and our answer-engine (AEO) indexing begins so your business surfaces in how residents actually search today.
You get dashboard access to track profile views, lead clicks, and ranking movement over time. Upgrade, downgrade, or edit your listing whenever you need to.
Every listed business gets access to three connected layers of value — visibility, trust, and insight.
Your listing works across every place a resident might actually be searching — not just this site.
Verification is the entire premise of this directory — residents see proof, not just a claim.
A directory listing should tell you what's working — not just sit there.
Every tier includes everything in the plan below it, plus its own additional features. Cancel or change plans anytime.
Get verified and start showing up.
Choose FeaturedMore placement, more proof.
Choose EnhancedPriority visibility across the directory.
Choose PreferredMaximum reach and full-service support.
Choose Premier| Feature | Featured $99/mo | Enhanced $159/mo | Preferred $297/mo | Premier $895/mo |
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| Listing & SEO | ||||
| Full Business Listing | ||||
| SEO Optimized | ||||
| Reviews & Hosting | ||||
| Global Reviews Displayed | ||||
| Website Hosting from Maryland Insights | ||||
| Visibility & Trust | ||||
| Enhanced-tier visibility feature | ||||
| Preferred-tier visibility feature | ||||
| Tools & Support | ||||
| Analytics Dashboard | ||||
| Premier-tier support feature | Standard | Standard | Priority | Dedicated |
Most applications are reviewed in 4–6 business days. We cross-check your submission against SDAT records and relevant county or city licensing boards before approving a listing.
If we can't confirm your registration or licensing details, we'll reach out directly to request additional documentation before your listing can go live.
Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel from your dashboard at any time — changes take effect on your next billing cycle.
No. All plans are month-to-month with no long-term contract required.
Typically your business's EIN, state registration/SDAT entity ID, and any applicable local or professional licenses tied to your category.
Yes — every county and Baltimore City has its own hub page, and businesses in any jurisdiction can apply.
Each plan is cumulative — Enhanced includes everything in Featured, Preferred includes everything in Enhanced, and so on. Higher tiers unlock additional visibility, placement, and support features. See the full comparison table above for details.
Ranking factors include plan tier, profile completeness, verification status, and review signal — plan tier affects placement priority but never bypasses verification.