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Calculated Shard: 83 (from laksa085)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa083.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://fogosolutions.com/what-are-citation-sites-and-why-do-we-need-them-blog/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://fogosolutions.com/what-are-citation-sites-and-why-do-we-need-them-blog/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/fogosolutions.com\/what-are-citation-sites-and-why-do-we-need-them-blog\/","crawl_time":1775568815,"first_indexed_time":1629397797,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,fogosolutions!\/what-are-citation-sites-and-why-do-we-need-them-blog\/ s443","src_root_hash":"6192044352037346683","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"What Are Citation Sites And Why Do We Need Them? - FOGO Solutions","meta_descriptions":["FOGO Solutions What Are Citation Sites And Why Do We Need Them?"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Citation Sites are online listings for local businesses. However, before you write them off you should understand their effect on your business. Furthermore, citation sites enable your company to gain visibility in directories such as Facebook, Yelp, and Mapquest just to name a few. Additionally, you can find listings on websites, apps, and social platforms. Obviously, citations are important! Citations will help potential customers discover your local business. They will have a direct impact on your local search ranking, as well. If your company’s listing is full of errors you will miss out on a lead!\nHow Does This Affect Rankings?\nAchieving high rankings on search engines really comes down to one thing: trust. First and foremost, does the search engine trust your business? It wants to know that you really are doing what the citation sites say you do. Are your business name, address, and phone number  (NAP) correct and consistent throughout the internet? In the same vein, Google My Business is also a citation site. It is a big one at that! Among other things, search engines use citations, NAP, along with the corresponding website as a reference. Without a doubt, if you list your business consistently in as many places as possible, your business will reap the rewards. \nWhy Is It Important?\nUndoubtedly, building strong citations are essential for Online Presence and Local SEO. As a result, you are establishing your online trust as well as the perception of credibility. The perception of your credibility has nothing to do with the business’s actual credibility. Additionally, It has nothing to do with you as a business owner. Conversely, it has everything to do with your citation consistency. If the business listing is consistent on numerous citation sites the search engine will develop trust. This trust or perception of credibility can determine if the listing is visible to potential customers. \nHow Can We Help?\n2nd Line Marketing creates citation sites for local businesses on many of the web’s most\npopular directories.\n  We ensure your information is verifiable and consistent to establish trust with search engines.\nNo more wrong phone numbers and outdated addresses published on important online listings.\nAbove all, our process ensures your business information is accurate and optimized on every listing we create.\nReady to get started? 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However, before you write them off you should understand their effect on your business. Furthermore, citation sites enable your company to gain visibility in directories such as Facebook, Yelp, and Mapquest just to name a few. Additionally, you can find listings on websites, apps, and social platforms. Obviously, citations are important! Citations will help potential customers discover your local business. They will have a direct impact on your local search ranking, as well. If your company’s listing is full of errors you will miss out on a lead\\!\n\n## How Does This Affect Rankings?\nAchieving high rankings on search engines really comes down to one thing: trust. First and foremost, does the search engine trust your business? It wants to know that you really are doing what the citation sites say you do. Are your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) correct and consistent throughout the internet? In the same vein, Google My Business is also a citation site. It is a big one at that! Among other things, search engines use citations, NAP, along with the corresponding website as a reference. Without a doubt, if you list your business consistently in as many places as possible, your business will reap the rewards.\n\n## Why Is It Important?\nUndoubtedly, building strong citations are essential for Online Presence and Local SEO. As a result, you are establishing your online trust as well as the perception of credibility. The perception of your credibility has nothing to do with the business’s actual credibility. Additionally, It has nothing to do with you as a business owner. Conversely, it has everything to do with your citation consistency. If the business listing is consistent on numerous citation sites the search engine will develop trust. This trust or perception of credibility can determine if the listing is visible to potential customers.\n\n## How Can We Help?\n2nd Line Marketing creates citation sites for local businesses on many of the web’s most [popular directories.](https:\/\/www.localseoguide.com\/best-local-business-directories-seo\/) We ensure your information is verifiable and consistent to establish trust with search engines. [No more wrong phone numbers and outdated addresses published on important online listings.](https:\/\/2ndlinemarketing.com\/google-my-business-listing-how-important-is-it-blog\/) Above all, our process ensures your business information is accurate and optimized on every listing we create.\n\nReady to get started? 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It is a big one at that! Among other things, search engines use citations, NAP, along with the corresponding website as a reference. Without a doubt, if you list your business consistently in as many places as possible, your business will reap the rewards.\n\n## Why Is It Important?\nUndoubtedly, building strong citations are essential for Online Presence and Local SEO. As a result, you are establishing your online trust as well as the perception of credibility. The perception of your credibility has nothing to do with the business’s actual credibility. Additionally, It has nothing to do with you as a business owner. Conversely, it has everything to do with your citation consistency. If the business listing is consistent on numerous citation sites the search engine will develop trust. 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Boilerpipe Text	Citation Sites are online listings for local businesses. However, before you write them off you should understand their effect on your business. Furthermore, citation sites enable your company to gain visibility in directories such as Facebook, Yelp, and Mapquest just to name a few. Additionally, you can find listings on websites, apps, and social platforms. Obviously, citations are important! Citations will help potential customers discover your local business. They will have a direct impact on your local search ranking, as well. If your company’s listing is full of errors you will miss out on a lead! How Does This Affect Rankings? Achieving high rankings on search engines really comes down to one thing: trust. First and foremost, does the search engine trust your business? It wants to know that you really are doing what the citation sites say you do. Are your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) correct and consistent throughout the internet? In the same vein, Google My Business is also a citation site. It is a big one at that! Among other things, search engines use citations, NAP, along with the corresponding website as a reference. Without a doubt, if you list your business consistently in as many places as possible, your business will reap the rewards. Why Is It Important? Undoubtedly, building strong citations are essential for Online Presence and Local SEO. As a result, you are establishing your online trust as well as the perception of credibility. The perception of your credibility has nothing to do with the business’s actual credibility. Additionally, It has nothing to do with you as a business owner. Conversely, it has everything to do with your citation consistency. If the business listing is consistent on numerous citation sites the search engine will develop trust. This trust or perception of credibility can determine if the listing is visible to potential customers. How Can We Help? 2nd Line Marketing creates citation sites for local businesses on many of the web’s most popular directories. We ensure your information is verifiable and consistent to establish trust with search engines. No more wrong phone numbers and outdated addresses published on important online listings. Above all, our process ensures your business information is accurate and optimized on every listing we create. Ready to get started? Contact us today at (504) 434-0769. Get In Touch We Are Located In The Central Business District Of New Orleans, LA Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM 935 Gravier Street, Ste. 1042, New Orleans, LA, 70112 (504) 434-0769 info@2ndlinemarketing.com Find Us Online Copyright © 2nd Line Marketing LLC. 2020. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Charities That We Support New Customer Questionnaire Post navigation
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If your company’s listing is full of errors you will miss out on a lead\! ## How Does This Affect Rankings? Achieving high rankings on search engines really comes down to one thing: trust. First and foremost, does the search engine trust your business? It wants to know that you really are doing what the citation sites say you do. Are your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) correct and consistent throughout the internet? In the same vein, Google My Business is also a citation site. It is a big one at that! Among other things, search engines use citations, NAP, along with the corresponding website as a reference. Without a doubt, if you list your business consistently in as many places as possible, your business will reap the rewards. ## Why Is It Important? Undoubtedly, building strong citations are essential for Online Presence and Local SEO. As a result, you are establishing your online trust as well as the perception of credibility. The perception of your credibility has nothing to do with the business’s actual credibility. Additionally, It has nothing to do with you as a business owner. Conversely, it has everything to do with your citation consistency. If the business listing is consistent on numerous citation sites the search engine will develop trust. This trust or perception of credibility can determine if the listing is visible to potential customers. ## How Can We Help? 2nd Line Marketing creates citation sites for local businesses on many of the web’s most [popular directories.](https://www.localseoguide.com/best-local-business-directories-seo/) We ensure your information is verifiable and consistent to establish trust with search engines. [No more wrong phone numbers and outdated addresses published on important online listings.](https://2ndlinemarketing.com/google-my-business-listing-how-important-is-it-blog/) Above all, our process ensures your business information is accurate and optimized on every listing we create. Ready to get started? 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Readable Markdown	Citation Sites are online listings for local businesses. However, before you write them off you should understand their effect on your business. Furthermore, citation sites enable your company to gain visibility in directories such as Facebook, Yelp, and Mapquest just to name a few. Additionally, you can find listings on websites, apps, and social platforms. Obviously, citations are important! Citations will help potential customers discover your local business. They will have a direct impact on your local search ranking, as well. If your company’s listing is full of errors you will miss out on a lead\! ## How Does This Affect Rankings? Achieving high rankings on search engines really comes down to one thing: trust. First and foremost, does the search engine trust your business? It wants to know that you really are doing what the citation sites say you do. Are your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) correct and consistent throughout the internet? In the same vein, Google My Business is also a citation site. It is a big one at that! Among other things, search engines use citations, NAP, along with the corresponding website as a reference. Without a doubt, if you list your business consistently in as many places as possible, your business will reap the rewards. ## Why Is It Important? Undoubtedly, building strong citations are essential for Online Presence and Local SEO. As a result, you are establishing your online trust as well as the perception of credibility. The perception of your credibility has nothing to do with the business’s actual credibility. Additionally, It has nothing to do with you as a business owner. Conversely, it has everything to do with your citation consistency. If the business listing is consistent on numerous citation sites the search engine will develop trust. This trust or perception of credibility can determine if the listing is visible to potential customers. ## How Can We Help? 2nd Line Marketing creates citation sites for local businesses on many of the web’s most [popular directories.](https://www.localseoguide.com/best-local-business-directories-seo/) We ensure your information is verifiable and consistent to establish trust with search engines. [No more wrong phone numbers and outdated addresses published on important online listings.](https://2ndlinemarketing.com/google-my-business-listing-how-important-is-it-blog/) Above all, our process ensures your business information is accurate and optimized on every listing we create. Ready to get started? Contact us today at (504) 434-0769. *Get In Touch* We Are Located In The Central Business District Of New Orleans, LA Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM 935 Gravier Street, Ste. 1042, New Orleans, LA, 70112 [(504) 434-0769](<tel: (504)%20434 - 0769>) [info@2ndlinemarketing.com](mailto:info@2ndlinemarketing.com) *Find Us Online* [![facebook logo](https://bunny-wp-pullzone-dubssqluyk.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1024px-F_icon.svg_-300x300.png)](https://www.facebook.com/2ndLineMarketing/) [![](https://bunny-wp-pullzone-dubssqluyk.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1024px-Twitter_Logo_Mini.svg_-300x300.png)](https://twitter.com/2ndLineMkting?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) [![](https://bunny-wp-pullzone-dubssqluyk.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/600px-Linkedin.svg_-300x300.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/2nd-line-marketing-llc) [![](https://bunny-wp-pullzone-dubssqluyk.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Instagram_icon-300x300.png)](https://www.instagram.com/2ndlinemarketing/?hl=en) [![](https://bunny-wp-pullzone-dubssqluyk.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/yelp-cropped-300x300.png)](https://www.yelp.com/biz/2nd-line-marketing-new-orleans-2) *Copyright © 2nd Line Marketing LLC. 2020. All rights reserved.* [Privacy Policy](https://2ndlinemarketing.com/privacy-policy/) [Charities That We Support](https://2ndlinemarketing.com/charities-that-we-support/) [New Customer Questionnaire](https://2ndlinemarketing.com/new-customer-questionnaire/) ## Post navigation
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