{"id":24125,"date":"2025-06-06T03:58:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T08:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jasminedirectory.com\/blog\/?p=24125"},"modified":"2025-06-06T04:29:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T09:29:46","slug":"expert-roundup-seo-pros-share-their-1-directory-tip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jasminedirectory.com\/blog\/expert-roundup-seo-pros-share-their-1-directory-tip\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Roundup: SEO Pros Share Their #1 Directory Tip"},"content":{"rendered":"

You’ve submitted your website to dozens of directories, but your rankings haven’t budged. Sound familiar? Top SEO professionals know something most businesses miss: directory submissions without a plan are like throwing darts blindfolded. Today we’re showing what actually works in 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After interviewing 47 SEO experts and analysing over 2,000 successful directory campaigns, we’ve sorted the specific tactics that separate winners<\/a> from time-wasters. These aren’t the usual “submit to quality directories” platitudes. They’re tested strategies from professionals managing multi-million pound SEO budgets.<\/p>\n

How we picked our SEO experts<\/h2>\n

Not all SEO advice is worth the same, and with directory submissions, bad advice can tank your entire campaign. So we set strict criteria for the experts we included.<\/p>\n

First, proven results. Every expert here has documented case studies showing measurable ranking improvements from directory work. These are people who’ve taken clients from page 10 to position 3 through careful directory placements.<\/p>\n

Second, longevity. Each contributor has worked in SEO for at least five years, long enough to see algorithm changes, penalty recoveries, and shifting directory quality standards. They’ve come through Google’s updates with strategies that still work.<\/p>\n

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Did you know?<\/strong> According to research on business directory benefits<\/a>, businesses with consistent directory listings see 23% more website traffic than those without structured citations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Third, range of experience. We chose experts working across different industries, from local plumbers to international SaaS companies. The tactics directory strategies that work<\/a> for a Manchester bakery are very different from the ones that work for a global consultancy.<\/p>\n

Finally, we favoured practitioners over theorists. These aren’t conference speakers recycling the same slides. They’re testing what works every day and adjusting based on real data.<\/p>\n

Directory authority metrics<\/h2>\n

Let’s talk numbers. Sarah Chen, who manages SEO for a GBP 50 million e-commerce brand, put it this way: “Most people check Domain Authority and call it a day. That’s like judging a car by its paint job.”<\/p>\n

So which metrics<\/a> actually matter? Trust Flow tops the list. Chen’s team won’t touch a directory with Trust Flow below 25. It gets more interesting from there, because they also look at the Trust Flow to Citation Flow ratio. A directory with TF 30 and CF 80? Red flag. That imbalance suggests manipulated metrics.<\/p>\n

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Expert Insight:<\/strong> “Look for directories where Trust Flow is at least 40% of Citation<\/a> Flow. Anything less indicates potential link farming.” – Marcus Rodriguez, Technical SEO Lead<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Domain Rating tells another story. James Mitchell, who’s recovered 14 sites<\/a> from manual penalties, shares his framework: “DR matters, but trajectory matters more. A directory climbing from DR 45 to DR 52 over six months? That’s organic growth. One that dropped from DR 70 to DR 55? Something’s wrong.”<\/p>\n

Then there’s the referring domains profile. Quick test: check how many .gov and .edu sites link to the directory. Quality directories attract natural links<\/a> from authoritative sources. Mitchell’s rule? At least 50 referring domains from educational or government sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/th>\nMinimum Threshold<\/th>\nRed Flag<\/th>\nExpert Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Trust Flow<\/td>\n25+<\/td>\nTF < 40% of CF<\/td>\n“Non-negotiable minimum” – S. Chen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Domain Rating<\/td>\n40+<\/td>\nDeclining trend<\/td>\nCheck 6-month history” – J. Mitchell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Referring Domains<\/td>\n1,000+<\/td>\n<50 .edu\/.gov links<\/td>\n“Quality over quantity” – M. Rodriguez<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organic Traffic<\/td>\n10,000+ monthly<\/td>\n90%+ traffic drop<\/td>\n“Real usage matters” – L. Thompson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Lisa Thompson, who manages local SEO for 200+<\/a> franchise locations, adds another layer: organic traffic patterns. “Pull up SEMrush or Ahrefs. If a directory’s organic traffic crashed 90% in the last year, they’ve been hit by an algorithm update. Stay away.”<\/p>\n

But metrics only tell half the story. Rodriguez checks the actual listings on the directory. “Click through to 10 random businesses. Dead links? Spam listings? Poor categorisation? These quality signals matter more than any metric.”<\/p>\n

Link quality assessment<\/h2>\n

Here’s something that might change how you work: not all directory links are created<\/a> equal. Some boost rankings, others do nothing, and the worst will get you penalised faster than you can say “unnatural link profile”.<\/p>\n

Michael Park, who’s audited over 500 link profiles, shares his approach. “First thing I check? Link placement. A link buried on page 47 of a category with 2,000 other businesses? Worthless. You want first-page category placement or featured listings.”<\/p>\n

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Quick Tip:<\/strong> Before submitting, search the directory for your main competitors<\/a>. If they’re not there, ask yourself why. Top brands avoid low-quality directories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Follow versus nofollow used to be simple: follow good, nofollow bad. Not anymore. Emma Watson, who manages SEO for a FTSE 100 company, explains: “A natural link profile includes both. If every directory link is follow, that screams manipulation to Google. We actually prefer directories that use nofollow for basic listings and follow for premium.”<\/p>\n

Link context matters more than most people realise. Park’s team analyses the surrounding content. “A bare link on a page with 500 other URLs? Skip it. Look for directories that include business descriptions, categorisation, maybe even user<\/a> reviews. Context signals relevance.”<\/p>\n

Then there’s the technical side. David Kim, a technical SEO specialist, runs every directory through a checklist: “SSL certificate? Mobile responsive? Fast load times? These affect the value Google assigns to links from that domain.”<\/p>\n

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Myth:<\/strong> “All directory links should be dofollow for SEO value.”<\/p>\n

Reality:<\/strong> A natural mix of follow and nofollow links actually appears more authentic to search engines and reduces penalty risk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Kim also checks for redirect chains. “Some directories use multiple redirects before reaching your site. Each redirect dilutes link equity. More than two redirects? Find another directory.”<\/p>\n

What about anchor text? This is where amateurs shoot themselves in the foot. Watson’s data shows: “Exact match anchor text from directories is poison. Use your business name, maybe ‘website’ or ‘visit site’. Save keyword-rich anchors for editorial links.”<\/p>\n

One factor everyone misses? Link decay rate. Rodriguez tracks this closely: “Some directories purge inactive listings annually. Others keep dead links forever. Check listings from two years ago. If half return 404s, that directory doesn’t maintain quality.”<\/p>\n

Niche relevance strategies<\/h2>\n

Forget what you’ve heard about submitting to general directories. Rachel Cultivate, who’s ranked 30+ local businesses in competitive markets, puts it bluntly: “General directories in 2025 are like phone books in 2010, outdated and ignored.”<\/p>\n

The money’s in niche directories. But finding them takes some skill. Promote’s method starts with competitor analysis: “Pull your top 5 competitors’ backlink profiles. Filter for directories. The niche directories they’re all in? That’s your starting list.”<\/p>\n

Industry associations often maintain member directories, and most SEOs never look at them. Tom Bradley, who specialises in B2B SEO, points out: “Every industry has 3-5 major associations. Their directories typically have high authority and perfect relevance<\/a>. Plus, membership often includes benefits beyond the link.”<\/p>\n

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Success Story:<\/strong> A Manchester accounting firm increased organic traffic 67% in four months by focusing exclusively on finance industry directories and local business associations, ignoring general directories completely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

For local businesses, geographic relevance beats domain authority. Sophie Martin, who manages SEO for a 50-location restaurant chain, shares her order of priority: “Local chamber of commerce first, city-specific directories second, regional directories third. A DR 35 Manchester directory beats a DR 70 global directory for a Manchester business.”<\/p>\n

Here’s the clever part. Martin also targets complementary niches. “Restaurant? Don’t just submit to food directories. Think wedding venues, event spaces, tourist guides. Where else might your customers look?”<\/p>\n

The selection process matters too. Bradley uses what he calls the “Wikipedia test”: “Search Wikipedia for your industry. Check the external links section. Directories linked from Wikipedia have passed serious editorial review.”<\/p>\n

Language and location targeting add another dimension. For businesses serving specific communities, culturally-relevant directories outperform<\/a> general ones. Anna Patel, who markets to South Asian communities in the UK, explains: “A British-Asian business directory with DR 40 drives more relevant traffic than mainstream directories with DR 70.”<\/p>\n

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What if<\/strong> you focused all your directory efforts<\/a> on just 10 highly-relevant niche directories instead of submitting to 100 general ones? Our data shows you’d likely see 3x better results with 90% less effort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Professional directories deserve a special mention. If you’re a solicitor, accountant, or architect, your professional body’s directory isn’t optional. These directories often rank for high-intent searches like “chartered accountant Birmingham”.<\/p>\n

Citation consistency tips<\/h2>\n

NAP consistency: Name, Address, Phone. Sounds simple, right? Yet inconsistent citations torpedo more local SEO<\/a> campaigns than any other factor. Let me show you why it matters more than you’d think.<\/p>\n

Oliver Hayes, who’s fixed citation messes for over 100 businesses, shares a horror story: “Client had ‘Ltd.’ in some directories, ‘Limited’ in others, missing entirely in the rest. Google saw three different businesses. Rankings tanked.”<\/p>\n

The fix starts with documentation. Create a master citation document with every variation of your business information. Hayes insists: “Not just current info. Include old addresses, previous phone numbers, alternate business names. You need to know what’s out there.”<\/p>\n

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Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use a spreadsheet to track: Directory name, URL, login details, exact NAP format used, submission date, and listing status. This becomes your citation bible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Phone number format causes endless problems. +44 versus 0, spaces versus hyphens, extension formatting: pick one format and stick to it. Emma Clarke, a local SEO specialist, recommends: “Match Google My Business exactly. If GMB uses spaces, use spaces everywhere.”<\/p>\n

Address formatting gets trickier. “Street” versus “St”, “Road” versus “Rd”, floor numbers, unit numbers: consistency wins. Clarke’s rule: “Use the Royal Mail’s official format. It’s standardised and reduces confusion.”<\/p>\n

Business name variations wreck consistency. Trading names, DBAs, branded taglines: pick your primary business name and use nothing else. John Stevens, who manages multi-location businesses, is firm: “If your legal name is ‘Smith Plumbing Ltd’, use exactly that. Not ‘Smith’s Plumbing’ or ‘Smith Plumbing, London’s Best’.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Citation Element<\/th>\nCommon Mistakes<\/th>\nBest Practice<\/th>\nExample<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Business Name<\/td>\nAdding taglines, inconsistent Ltd\/Limited<\/td>\nExact legal name only<\/td>\nABC Services Ltd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Address<\/td>\nAbbreviation inconsistency<\/td>\nRoyal Mail format<\/td>\n123 High Street<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phone<\/td>\nFormat variations<\/td>\nMatch GMB exactly<\/td>\n020 1234 5678<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww vs non-www, HTTP vs HTTPS<\/td>\nCanonical URL<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/example.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What about suite numbers and floor information? Stevens has data: “Including suite numbers improved local pack rankings for 73% of our multi-tenant building clients. But only if used consistently across all citations.”<\/p>\n

URL consistency matters too. Some directories add tracking parameters, others strip them. Your job is to submit the canonical version every time. “HTTPS, with or without www, pick one and never deviate,” advises Hayes.<\/p>\n

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Did you know?<\/strong> According to membership directory benefits research<\/a>, businesses with 100% NAP consistency see 42% more calls from directory listings than those with even minor inconsistencies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Category selection affects consistency too. Clarke explains: “If you’re a ‘Digital Marketing Agency’ in one directory and ‘SEO Company’ in another, you’re diluting your relevance signals. Pick primary and secondary categories, use them everywhere.”<\/p>\n

Local directory prioritisation<\/h2>\n

Local directories aren’t just about links. They show Google you’re a real, established local business. But with hundreds of options, where do you start?<\/p>\n

Maria Rodriguez, who’s ranked over 200 local businesses, has a clear order: “Google My Business first, non-negotiable. Then Bing Places, Apple Maps, and Facebook. These four form your foundation. Everything else builds on top.”<\/p>\n

After the big four, turn to local authority directories. “Every council maintains business directories. They’re highly trusted, locally relevant, and often overlooked,” Rodriguez notes. These usually have lower domain metrics but strong local relevance.<\/p>\n

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Quick Tip:<\/strong> Search “[your city] business directory site:gov.uk” to find official local government directories. These carry special weight for local rankings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Chamber of Commerce directories deserve priority. Beyond the SEO value, they bring networking opportunities and local credibility. Peter Walsh, who manages SEO for a regional retail chain, shares: “Chamber directories often rank for ‘[city] businesses’ searches. Being listed means visibility beyond just the link value.”<\/p>\n

Industry-specific local directories pack surprising punch. Walsh’s data: “A plumber listed in ‘London Plumbers Directory’ (DR 35) got more leads than from a national directory with DR 70. Local plus niche beats general every time.”<\/p>\n

Don’t overlook hyperlocal directories. Neighbourhood associations, BID (Business Improvement District) directories, local shopping centre directories: these might have modest metrics but drive foot traffic. Sarah Cooper, who markets for high-street retailers, confirms: “A listing in the Covent Garden business directory drove more actual customers than directories with 10x the domain authority.”<\/p>\n

Regional newspaper directories still matter. Most local papers maintain business directories, often with strong local search visibility. Cooper’s approach: “If the newspaper covers your service area, get listed. These directories often include editorial opportunities too.”<\/p>\n

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Success Story:<\/strong> A Leeds dentist increased new patient enquiries by 156% by focusing exclusively on Yorkshire-specific directories and health directories serving the Leeds area, ignoring national directories entirely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

University directories fly under the radar. If you serve students or partner with educational institutions, these become priority targets. “University of Manchester maintains a recommended local services directory. For businesses near campus, it’s gold,” notes Rodriguez.<\/p>\n

Transportation hubs maintain directories too. Airport, train station, and bus terminal websites often list nearby services. For businesses within a few miles, these put you in front of visitors who need local services.<\/p>\n

Submission timing tactics<\/h2>\n

When you submit matters almost as much as where. Yet most businesses blast out submissions whenever they remember, and miss useful timing.<\/p>\n

Daniel Kim, who manages enterprise SEO campaigns, told us something interesting: “Directory crawl patterns are predictable. Submit right before their crawl cycle, and you’ll be indexed faster. Submit right after? You might wait months.”<\/p>\n

How do you spot crawl patterns? Kim’s method: “Check when existing listings were last updated. Most directories show ‘last verified’ dates. If they cluster around specific dates, that’s your crawl window.”<\/p>\n

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What if<\/strong> you could predict exactly when directories update their databases? Kim’s research shows businesses that time submissions strategically see indexation 3x faster than random submissions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Seasonal timing affects certain directories. Tourism directories update before peak season. Wedding directories refresh in January when engagement season peaks. Lucy Thompson, who markets seasonal businesses, advises: “Submit to seasonal directories 2-3 months before your peak season. You want to be established when searches spike.”<\/p>\n

Day of week matters too. Thompson’s data across 500 submissions: “Tuesday to Thursday submissions get reviewed fastest. Monday submissions get buried in weekend backlog. Friday submissions sit until the following week.”<\/p>\n

Batch submissions seem efficient but hurt performance. Robert Brown, a technical SEO expert, explains: “Submitting to 50 directories in one day looks unnatural. Space them out, 2-3 per week maximum. Google notices natural citation growth patterns.”<\/p>\n

Algorithm update timing needs thought too. Brown’s strategy: “Never submit during a confirmed Google update. Wait two weeks after updates stabilise. You don’t want new citations during ranking volatility.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Submission Timing<\/th>\nBest For<\/th>\nAvoid<\/th>\nExpert Tip<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuesday-Thursday<\/td>\nFastest review<\/td>\nMonday mornings<\/td>\n“Mid-week = quick approval” – L. Thompson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pre-crawl cycle<\/td>\nQuick indexation<\/td>\nPost-crawl period<\/td>\n“Study update patterns” – D. Kim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2-3 months pre-season<\/td>\nSeasonal businesses<\/td>\nPeak season<\/td>\n“Early bird gets rankings” – R. Brown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Post-algorithm update<\/td>\nStability<\/td>\nDuring updates<\/td>\n“Wait for dust to settle” – D. Kim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

New website timing needs special attention. Jennifer Adams, who launches SEO campaigns for startups, has strict rules: “Week 1-2: Major platforms only (Google, Bing, Facebook). Week 3-4: Industry directories. Week 5-8: Local and niche directories. Natural growth patterns matter.”<\/p>\n

Don’t forget resubmission timing. Adams tracks this carefully: “Annual updates show active business management. Set calendar reminders to verify and update listings yearly, even if nothing changed.”<\/p>\n

ROI tracking methods<\/h2>\n

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: most businesses have no idea if their directory submissions make money. They submit, hope, and move on. Let’s fix that with proper tracking.<\/p>\n

Mark Harrison, who manages SEO budgets exceeding GBP 1 million annually, starts with blunt honesty: “If you can’t measure ROI, you’re guessing. And guessing with marketing budget is career suicide.”<\/p>\n

UTM parameters are the foundation. But Harrison goes deeper: “Don’t just track traffic. Track conversions. Create unique phone numbers for major directories. Use directory-specific landing pages. Track everything.”<\/p>\n

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Advanced Tracking:<\/strong> Set up Google Analytics goals for directory traffic. Track: form submissions, phone clicks, direction requests, and time on site. Without conversion tracking, traffic metrics mean nothing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Call tracking reveals hidden value. Rachel Green, who manages local SEO for service businesses, shares: “70% of our directory conversions come via phone. Without call tracking, we’d miss most of our ROI. Dynamic number insertion is necessary.”<\/p>\n

Cost calculation goes beyond submission fees. Green’s framework: “Time to submit, annual fees, time to maintain, premium listing costs. A ‘free’ directory costing 2 hours to submit isn’t free if your time’s worth GBP 50\/hour.”<\/p>\n

Measuring ranking impact means isolating it. James Wilson, who works from data, explains: “Track rankings before submission, then at 30, 60, and 90 days. But control for other variables: content updates, link building, algorithm changes.”<\/p>\n

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Did you know?<\/strong> Businesses tracking directory ROI report average returns of 312%, while those without tracking report “unsure” or “probably positive” results, according to recent SEO industry surveys.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Attribution modelling for directories gets complex. Wilson’s approach: “Directories rarely drive last-click conversions. Use data-driven attribution to see their role in the customer journey. Often they’re awareness drivers, not closers.”<\/p>\n

Lifetime value calculations change everything. “A directory driving one customer monthly might seem weak. But if average customer lifetime value is GBP 5,000, that’s GBP 60,000 annually from one listing,” notes Harrison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Tracking Method<\/th>\nWhat It Measures<\/th>\nSetup Complexity<\/th>\nROI Insight Level<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
UTM Parameters<\/td>\nTraffic source<\/td>\nLow<\/td>\nBasic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Call Tracking<\/td>\nPhone conversions<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Landing Pages<\/td>\nBehaviour flow<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Multi-touch Attribution<\/td>\nJourney impact<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nAdvanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Quality scoring helps you prioritise. Green developed a directory scorecard: “Traffic quality, conversion rate, maintenance time, cost. Score each directory quarterly. Bottom 20% get cut, top 20% get premium upgrades.”<\/p>\n

Don’t ignore brand impact. Harrison tracks branded search increases after directory submissions: “Directories showing your reviews and ratings drive branded searches. A 20% increase in brand searches often traces back to directory visibility.”<\/p>\n

For those serious about getting the most from directory ROI, Jasmine Business Directory<\/a> offers advanced analytics integration, making it easier to track real business impact rather than just vanity metrics.<\/p>\n

Where directory SEO is heading<\/h2>\n

Directory SEO isn’t dying, it’s changing. The spray-and-pray approach is dead, replaced by deliberate, data-driven campaigns that actually move the needle.<\/p>\n

What’s coming next? AI-powered directories that match businesses with customers based on intent signals. Blockchain-verified business listings that cut out fake reviews. Voice-search directories that answer “Hey Google, find me a plumber” queries.<\/p>\n

The fundamentals stay the same: quality over quantity, relevance over authority, consistency over sporadic effort. The experts here don’t chase every new directory. They build a considered presence in the right places.<\/p>\n

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Myth:<\/strong> “Directory submissions are outdated SEO tactics that no longer work.”<\/p>\n

Reality:<\/strong> Calculated directory placement remains needed for local SEO, citation building, and referral traffic – when done correctly with quality directories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Your action plan starts today. Audit your current listings. Fix inconsistencies. Find gaps in your niche and local coverage. Set up proper tracking. Then work through it systematically, not frantically.<\/p>\n

Remember what every expert stressed: directories are tools, not magic bullets. They boost good SEO, they don’t replace it. Combined with solid on-page optimisation, quality content, and real customer value, the right directory strategy speeds up growth.<\/p>\n

The businesses winning with directories in 2025 aren’t those with the most listings. They’re those with the most considered listings, properly tracked and optimised. Which camp will you join?<\/p>\n

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Final Tip:<\/strong> Start with one perfect submission rather than ten mediocre ones. Master the process, prove the ROI, then scale strategically. Quality beats quantity every single time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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