Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the YourDakota FAQ page – your go-to resource for understanding how YourDakota works and how it helps connect North Dakota communities with local businesses.
Whether you’re a business owner looking to claim or manage your listing, or a community member searching for trusted local services, this page answers the most common questions about our platform. We’ve designed YourDakota to be simple, transparent, and community-focused, and this FAQ is here to make everything even easier.
Business FAQ
Yes — many local businesses are already listed to help community members discover trusted services. You can search for your business using the search bar on the homepage. If you find your listing, you can claim it in just a few clicks.
Claiming your business is simple:
Find your business listing on YourDakota
Click the “Claim Now” link on the listing
Create an account and submit your claim requestOnce verified, you’ll gain full access to manage your listing.
Yes. Claiming and managing your business listing on YourDakota is completely free. Our goal is to support local businesses and strengthen the community.
Most claims are reviewed and approved within a short time. We verify listings to ensure accuracy and protect both business owners and consumers.
Once your listing is claimed, you can:
Update your business description
Add photos and logos
Update contact information
Add social media links
Add FAQs specific to your business
Keep your listing accurate and up to date
This helps customers trust your business and find the most current information.
Using an email address connected to your business helps us verify ownership faster and ensures the listing is managed by the rightful owner.
Yes. You can grant access to additional team members if needed, making it easy for staff or marketing partners to help manage updates.
YourDakota listings are optimized for search visibility. Keeping your listing claimed and updated improves your chances of being discovered by people searching for local businesses online.
Absolutely. Adding photos of your storefront, team, products, or work helps your listing stand out and builds trust with potential customers.
You can log in anytime to update your hours, phone number, address, or description. Keeping your listing current ensures customers always have the right information.
If your business isn’t listed yet, you can easily add it to YourDakota and then claim it. We welcome all local businesses.
If you have questions or need assistance, reach out through our contact page. We’re here to help you get the most out of YourDakota.
Yes. YourDakota is designed to support small business owners, especially those who may not have the budget for a full website or ongoing marketing.
By claiming your business on YourDakota, you get a professional page where you can:
Showcase your business information
Add photos and descriptions
Share contact details and social media links
Be discoverable by local customers searching online
For many small businesses, a YourDakota listing serves as an affordable online presence and a simple way to advertise locally—without the cost or complexity of building a standalone website.
Consumer & Visitor FAQs
YourDakota is a local online business directory built to help people easily discover and connect with North Dakota businesses. Our goal is to support local communities by making it simple to find trusted services, restaurants, and places nearby.
Yes. YourDakota is completely free for visitors to search, browse, and explore local businesses.
You can search by:
Business name
Category or service
Location
Simply use the search bar on the homepage to start exploring local businesses in your area.
Yes. YourDakota focuses on locally owned and operated businesses throughout North Dakota and surrounding communities.
We work to keep listings as accurate as possible. Many businesses manage their own listings, which means hours, contact details, and descriptions are kept up to date. If something looks incorrect, please let us know.
Yes. Most listings include phone numbers, addresses, websites, and social media links so you can contact businesses directly.
YourDakota is built to highlight legitimate local businesses. Claimed listings are verified to ensure accuracy, helping build trust between businesses and the community.
No account is required to search or view business listings. You can explore freely without signing up.
YourDakota isn’t trying to replace national platforms. Instead, it focuses on local visibility and community connection, helping North Dakota businesses stand out where it matters most—at home.
Yes. If you know of a local business that isn’t listed yet, you can suggest it or encourage the business owner to add or claim their listing.
By highlighting local businesses, YourDakota helps keep money and attention within the community, strengthening the local economy and making it easier to support businesses close to home.
YourDakota is locally operated and built with a focus on community growth, transparency, and supporting North Dakota businesses.
If you notice outdated or incorrect information on a listing, please contact us and we’ll review it as soon as possible.