# Advocatesworld Directory and Citation Submission Checklist

**Draft — for attorney review before use.** This checklist supports factual entity citations. It does not recommend advertising, lead-selling directories, paid rankings or promotional listings. Indian counsel should approve each platform and final profile for compliance with professional-conduct rules, including Rule 36.

## 1. Qualify the platform before creating an account

| Check | Pass standard |
| --- | --- |
| Ownership | The platform clearly identifies its operator, terms, privacy policy and support process. |
| Relevance | It is a major map, search, government, professional, academic or genuinely relevant legal resource. |
| Submission process | A transparent claim, correction, membership or editorial-review process is published. |
| Editorial integrity | The platform does not sell guaranteed “best lawyer” placement, fabricated awards, reviews or do-follow links. |
| Data control | The firm can correct or remove inaccurate name, address, phone and website data. |
| Rule 36 review | A qualified Indian advocate has approved the platform and proposed content before publication. |

Reject the opportunity if it requires a paid link, reciprocal-link scheme, spun article, hidden advertorial, false office location, unverified biography, client list, case-result boast, review incentive or ranking guarantee.

## 2. Prepare the canonical business record

Use the same verified record everywhere:

| Field | Canonical value |
| --- | --- |
| Business name | Advocatesworld |
| Display style | Advocates World, only where a platform needs spaced display text |
| Address line 1 | Flat No. 101, 1st Floor, SFS Flats |
| Address line 2 | Sector 22, Dwarka, New Delhi 110075 |
| Country | India |
| Telephone | +91 95608 38688 |
| Email | info@advocatesworld.com |
| Website | https://www.advocatesworld.com/ |
| Office hours | **Not yet verified — obtain owner-approved hours before publishing** |
| Practice descriptions | Use factual service names only: Civil, Criminal, Corporate, Family and Property Law |

Do not create a second office, alternate phone number, founding year, advocate name, bar membership or opening hours unless the owner supplies documentary verification.

## 3. Submit or claim the profile

1. Search the platform for an existing record before adding a new one.
2. Claim or correct the existing record instead of creating a duplicate.
3. Complete platform verification through the firm owner’s account.
4. Enter the canonical business record without keyword stuffing.
5. Use the exact homepage URL unless the platform specifically supports a location URL.
6. Upload only owner-approved office and brand images.
7. Omit reviews, testimonials, success rates, case outcomes and comparative claims.
8. Save screenshots, the profile URL, account owner and verification date in the citation register.
9. Recheck the live record after publication for formatting or automated edits.

## 4. Quality assurance after publication

Confirm that the name, address, phone and website are accurate; the map pin resolves to the Dwarka office; no duplicate record exists; no third party has added promotional claims; the website link works; and the profile can be updated through an owner-controlled account.

## 5. Ongoing maintenance

Review high-priority citations quarterly and after any address, telephone, domain, brand or office-hours change. Update the website first, then primary map platforms, then secondary citations. Never create a new profile merely to overwrite an old record; use the platform’s correction or ownership process.

## Verified starting platforms

1. Google Business Profile claim guidance: https://support.google.com/business/answer/2911778?hl=en
2. Bing Places for Business: https://www.bingplaces.com/
3. Apple Business / Maps: https://businessconnect.apple.com/
4. Mappls add a place: https://about.mappls.com/app/features/add-place/
5. Mappls claim a place: https://about.mappls.com/app/features/claim/
6. OpenStreetMap contributor guide: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Beginners%27_guide