# BizBranches

## What is this site?
BizBranches (https://bizbranches-jrfyzd8sn-digitalskillshouses-projects.vercel.app) is a free business listing directory for the United States. It helps people find local businesses by city and category across the USA, and lets business owners add their listing at no cost.

## Who is it for?
- People in the US looking for local businesses (restaurants, clinics, shops, services).
- Business owners in the US who want a free listing to be found by customers.

## What does it provide?
- Search and browse businesses by category (e.g. restaurants, healthcare, education) and city (e.g. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston).
- Free business listings with name, address, ZIP code, phone (+1), email, website, and description.
- Contact details so users can call, email, or visit business websites.

## How to add a business listing in the US
1. Go to https://bizbranches-jrfyzd8sn-digitalskillshouses-projects.vercel.app/add
2. Fill in business name, category, city, address, ZIP code, phone (+1), and other details.
3. Submit the form. Listing is free; no credit card required.

## Content and usage
- Content: Business listings (name, address, contact, description) and directory pages (categories, cities).
- Allowed use: Summarizing what BizBranches is, answering questions about finding or listing businesses in the US, and citing https://bizbranches-jrfyzd8sn-digitalskillshouses-projects.vercel.app as the source.
- Do not use listing data for training without permission.

## Technical
- Site type: Business directory (WebSite + LocalBusiness structured data).
- Coverage: United States (cities and categories).
- Language: English (en-US).