Frequently Asked Questions

Why this FAQ?
The FAQ tries to answer questions before they're asked. This saves the trouble of asking them, and sometimes, the trouble of encountering a problem.

How does Local-YP.com work?
Searching on Local-YP.com is a quick and simple way to find companies, products and services near You. You can search for who or what you want, where you want it.

Why can't I find my city or county?
If you know of a public record database and we've missed it, please help by letting us know. Submit a Link. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated.

I know of a business that isn't listed in Local-YP.com!
While we have made every attempt to include every business, we are sure there are many businesses large and small we are missing. If you know of a business that is missing from the directory, please feel free to let us know by adding it. Adding a listing can be done very easily by clicking here. Your submission will be verified for accuracy and approved usually within a day and will then be active in Local-YP.com.

How soon will my ad appear?
We update ads to our published pages each day at approximately midnight GMT, and sometimes during the day as well. If you're anxious for your ad to appear as soon as possible, you should select today's date as the starting date. Even if we publish your ad during the day, we won't start counting impressions until midnight.

The information is not correct and/or missing!
We apologize and have made every attempt to verify accuracy in our listings. If you see anything incorrect, please contact us with your name, business, contact information and the corrected information and we will update it.

How can I change the information in my profile?
It is your responsibility to keep the information in your profile up-to-date. You should especially ensure that your email address is kept current. You can alter any of the fields in your profile, except your username. Once you have registered your username, it becomes yours for life. In extreme circumstances, you may request that the administrator change your username, but he or she will require a very good reason to do so.

Does this website use cookies?
The use of cookies on this website is optional, but may enhance your experience of the site. When you register, you will be given the option to 'Automatically login when you return to the site'. This will store your username and password in a cookie, stored on your computer. If you are using a shared computer we do not recommend that you enable this. Local-YP.com also gives you the option to use a cookie to track your current session, ensuring that you remain logged-on while browsing the site. If you choose not to store this information in a cookie, the session data will be sent through each link you click. Choosing not to use a cookie may cause problems if your computer's connection to the Internet uses a proxy-server and you share links with other users behind the same proxy. After you have registered, you may alter your cookie options at any time by changing the settings on settings page.