How Local Businesses Can Use Positive Mentions to Boost SEO and Build Credibility
Want to improve your local SEO and prove your reputation at the same time?
Our Positive Mentions tool makes it easy to surface and showcase the praise your business is already getting across trusted news and media sources.
Instead of paying for PR or hoping someone sees your latest Facebook review, you can instantly show your credibility with verified mentions.
What Is the Positive Mentions Tool?
The tool checks top platforms like Google, Youtube, and X/Twitter. You just:
Enter your name or business name
Choose the source you want to check
Get a list of live mentions in seconds — no login required
You’ll instantly see where your business shows up and on what domains.
Why This Matters
Search engines reward businesses that get talked about on trusted sites. That’s why mentions on CBS, local newspapers, or industry blogs can boost your visibility far more than a single social post or Google review.
But most business owners don’t know what’s out there — good or bad. This tool helps you:
Prove your credibility in real time
Share media wins with clients or leads
Catch outdated or incorrect mentions early
How to Turn Mentions Into Leads
Finding mentions is just the first step. Here’s how to turn that into real business value:
Link back to the mention from your site or blog. Use anchor text like “featured in FOX News” or “recognized by CBS.”
Screenshot the article and use it in a carousel on your homepage or sales pitch decks.
Post about it on social media with short commentary: “We were just mentioned by Yahoo Local — here’s what they said.”
Email the mention to potential clients as social proof: “Thought you’d want to see this recent coverage.”
Want to go deeper? Learn how we structure reputation content using the Content Factory model, and why demonstrating real authority and experience matters more than ever: read this breakdown.
You can also avoid the biggest mistake VAs make when turning raw content into articles — watch this quick guide.