Blocked Listing

Submission Review & Editorial Policy

All business submissions go through a strict editorial validation process. If a submission does not comply with our Terms of Use, it will be rejected or blocked.

Common Reasons for Rejection

1. Business name violations: The business name contains a geographic location, telephone number, or promotional message.
   Example: Locksmith in Brooklyn NY 24/7 Deals (not permitted)
2. Invalid or incomplete address: The address is malformed, incomplete, or does not represent a real physical location.
3. Country or directory mismatch: The business country does not match the selected directory or region.
4. Image rejected during editorial review: Uploaded image(s) failed review due to quality, inappropriate content, copyright, or stock overlays.
5. Adult-oriented or inappropriate content: Listings promote adult services or content unsuitable for minors.
6. Pure online or virtual-only business: Listings without a legitimate physical location are not accepted.
7. Duplicate listing: The business already exists in our directory. Please claim or update the existing listing.
8. Incorrect or misleading category: The category does not accurately represent the business type. Intentional miscategorization will result in blocking.
9. Unverified, proxy, or disposable email: Proxy/disposable emails or non-business emails (including agency/SEO emails) are rejected. Use your official business email.
10. Unnatural or fraudulent reviews: Listings associated with inauthentic or manipulated reviews may be blocked.
11. Exceeded submission limits (agencies/third parties): If you exceed the free submission limit, or your source is marked as low quality, your submissions may be blocked.
12. Prior violations: If previous submissions were blocked for any of these reasons, new submissions may also be denied.

If You Believe Your Submission Was Blocked in Error

If you think your listing was incorrectly flagged, please contact us at support@showmelocal.com. Include the business name, email used, and a brief explanation. We'll review your case and respond as soon as possible.