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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Moz Local

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AMoz Local is a Listing Management & Distribution software solution that enables users to actively manage location data to optimize local search performance. The solution also enables users to respond to reviews and analyze review sentiment on the most popular sites without having to visit them individually, delete duplicate listings, and engage with consumers to share news, offers, and updates across Google, Facebook and other directories.

    $20

    per month

    Shorthand

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AShorthand enables the user to create interactive multimedia stories for any online audience — all with no code. The vendor boasts that Shorthand is used by hundreds of publishers, brands, non-profits, and more — including the BBC, Honda, Business Insider, and Doctors Without Borders.N/A

    Synup

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/ASynup is a location intelligence tool that helps businesses with their local marketing, discovery, and engagement. Businesses and agencies alike can use Synup to get listed online, monitor online reputation, generate business reviews and track search engine analytics.

    $49

    per month

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    Editions & Modules
    Lite
    $20
    per month
    Preferred
    $30
    per month
    Elite
    $40
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    Solo
    $49
    per month 1 location
    Premium
    $299
    per month up to 10 locations
    Pro
    $499
    per month up to 25 locations
    Scale
    $899
    per month up to 50 locations
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    Free Trial
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscounts are available for annual billing. Add-ons like Reviews AI and Listings AI are available on certain plans. A discount of up to 20% is available for annual billing.—A discount is available for annual billing.
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    Features
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    Embedded CTAs00 Ratings7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content distribution00 Ratings6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    iContact
    Moz Local is a great alternative as well as a compliment to Yext. The service has a smaller network but is just as powerful. The dashboard is super easy to load your location information into and allows the product to do the work by distributing the data across platforms. Issues are easily identifiable and can easily be corrected. Depending on your service level package, you also can have access to reviews and be able to monitor those as you see fit. I would strongly recommend this service to anyone who has a local business they are looking to get seen across the web. For a larger business, I'd consider a larger company with a bigger network.
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    Shorthand
    Shorthand is ideally suited to visual stories where you have a good number of images and/or embeds or video to include. It is well-suited to long-form stories, where you wish to keep the readers' attention longer than usual. It can help to differentiate particularly important or intriguing stories from others on your website - and for this reason, it could be used as a premium content tool, perhaps for subscribers. It can also be used to showcase stories about awards you've organised, giving them special treatment. It is less suited to breaking news, or very time-sensitive news stories, as it can take some time to prepare, post or update shorthand stories. And it doesn't work well for stories with strong accompanying imagery
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    Synup
    Synup is ideal for businesses with several locations, ensuring consistent and accurate information across all directories. This is crucial for franchises, restaurant chains, or retail stores. Small businesses and startups, often with limited resources, benefit from Synup's user-friendly interface and time-saving features. It simplifies the process of managing online listings without requiring extensive technical expertise. Businesses placing a high value on online reputation management find Synup valuable. The platform's review monitoring and centralized dashboard help businesses respond promptly to customer feedback, enhancing their overall online image.
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    Pros
    iContact
    • Distribution of location data.
    • Dashboard super easy to use.
    • Low cost option that gets the job done.
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    Shorthand
    • Enabling visual storytelling with multiple pictures
    • Embedding rich media within a story, including video
    • Engaging readers for longer than average dwell times
    • Making it easy to create striking article design without coding experience
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    Synup
    • Synup is extremely good at keeping track of customer reviews from various platforms in one centralised dashboard.
    • One of Synup's strengths is its ability to sync business information simultaneously across multiple platforms.
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    Cons
    iContact
    • Expansion of network.
    • Needs to be easier to access, too many clicks within Moz suite.
    • Generally speaking, they are solid.
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    Shorthand
    • Additional flexibility in how text is overlaid on pictures would be welcome so that there are more choices on what images to use with particular layouts
    • Enabling users to control the path of text - for example, enabling runaround - could enable some excellent designs
    • Adding additional section templates could speed up design
    • More flexibility in caption placement would be helpful
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    Synup
    • Improving the mobile app experience could be beneficial.
    • Product is little too expensive.
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    Reliability and Availability
    iContact
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    Shorthand
    I have never known it to be down during my use of it. All you require is an internet connection to log in and you can use it on multiple devices. Adding ease of accessibility, there are simple ways to log in. I've also never known a Shorthand story to go down once live on our site.
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    Synup
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    Performance
    iContact
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    Shorthand
    Due to the integration with our content management software, there is a short delay on our site while it loads, which may cause some readers to drift away. However, I've seen other sites where it instantly loads articles, so I believe this to be down to the content management software behind our site more than Shorthand itself. Once that brief initial period is over, it doesn't require additional loading time.
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    Alternatives Considered
    iContact
    Moz is just as good as Yext, the only major difference is the size of the network.
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    Synup
    Synup was recommended by a colleague and had great results for their company. We did a trial period and noticed a big turnaround in customer engagement and a boost in the positivity of our business.
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    Scalability
    iContact
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    Shorthand
    As a web-based service, it is easy for users to log into from anywhere. Content can easily be shared, as you can set up teams that enable access to each other's work as required. And content can be reviewed by others before publication using the sharing function. You can also view how an article will look on different devices.
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    Return on Investment
    iContact
    • Information has been published which has helped ensure we are trusted amongst our customers.
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    Shorthand
    • Helped us create one of our top 10 most-read and most-shared stories in the last year
    • Enabled us to elevate key pieces of content, boosting dwell time on our site
    • But can also be time-consuming to adopt for some stories, meaning you need to choose well what stories really deserve the investment in time
    • Boosted collaboration between teams via its ability to share, including offering the chance for others to preview content prior to publication
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    Synup
    • My Business after using Synup experience an increase in local visibility.
    • We improved our rating from 3.5
    • to 4.1 and our posts get 65% more engagement.
    • Real-time analytics provided by Synup empower my business with valuable insights
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    ScreenShots

    Moz Local Screenshots

    Screenshot of GeoRank, which offers a precise view of how a business and competitors rank in Google’s local search results across different neighborhoods. Because search results change based on a person’s location, traditional rank tracking doesn’t show the full picture. With GeoRank, you can set grids around your service area, track keyword rankings at multiple points, and visualize performance on interactive maps. See where you’re winning, where competitors outrank you, and how your visibility changes over time. GeoRank helps uncover opportunities to strengthen local SEO and expand a brand's reach.Screenshot of Insights in Moz Local, which connect directly with a Google Business Profile to show how customers are finding and engaging with a business. Track key actions like website clicks, direction requests, and phone calls to understand how listing drives leads over time. See which search keywords bring people to a profile, spot trends, and uncover opportunities to improve visibility. Insights offer a deeper look at customer behavior.Screenshot of Listings AI, which helps to keep a business's listings optimized as markets, competitors, and customer behaviors change. By analyzing reviews, engagement signals, keywords, and competitor data, it generates tailored recommendations that follow SEO best practices and align with local search trends. You’ll see suggestions for categories, services, and attributes—each with clear impact metrics—so you know which updates will boost visibility. It is available with Elite plans (or as an add-on for Lite and Preferred).Screenshot of Locations in Moz Local, where users manage and update business details to keep listings accurate and consistent across the web. From one dashboard, you can edit core information like name, address, hours, services, categories, and attributes, as well as upload images and add custom fields. Auto-sync ensures changes are pushed to directories automatically, saving you time and preventing errors. You can also view edit history, set warnings to avoid duplicate content, and group locations for easier management.Screenshot of Networks in Moz Local. which offers a centralized view of all the directories, social platforms, and review sites a business can connect to. From here, you can see which locations are linked, ready to link, or need updates, and quickly manage connections across platforms like Google, Facebook, and Yelp. The Networks table shows linking status and highlights any missing data or issues.Screenshot of Reviews Sentiment in Moz Local, which helps understand how customers feel about a business by analyzing the language used in their reviews. Track sentiment trends over time, see top keywords driving positive or negative feedback, and explore interactive word clouds to quickly spot themes. With color-coded insights and keyword-level detail, you can identify what customers love, uncover areas for improvement, and take action to strengthen your reputation. Sentiment reports can be filtered, shared, or exported, so marketing teams stay aligned on customer feedback and business impact.

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    Synup Screenshots

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