How to Use Yext

Integrating Yext into the HUXLEY platform offers a streamlined approach to managing your online listings across 150+ websites, enhancing SEO, and boosting your online presence. Here’s how to get started and leverage the new features recently announced.

Step 1: Creating a Yext Account through HUXLEY

• Navigate to Reputation > Listings within HUXLEY.

• With “Scan my business for FREE” you will be able to run the scan and review the findings.

Please note: To activate the necessary corrections you need to be subscribed to Yext.

• Fill Out Your Information: You will be prompted to fill out essential details for your Yext listing, including your business’s name, address, phone number, and website. This information is crucial as it will be pushed out to over 150 websites automatically.

• Complete Payment Information: Enter your payment details to finalize the creation of your Yext account. HUXLEY may offer special pricing for Yext, so ensure to review the pricing options carefully.
• Confirmation: Once you've filled in all the necessary details, click on “Confirm” to finish setting up your Yext account directly through HUXLEY.

Step 2: Viewing and Managing Your Yext Data

Access Listings Page: Go to the Listings page within HUXLEY after creating your account. Initially, your information might be processed, indicated by a graph and icons showing most data as “Processing” or “Unavailable.”

Review Live Data: Your listings will go live within about 48 hours, and you can see the majority of your information marked as “Live.” This rapid deployment is part of Yext's SEO strategy to enhance your online presence swiftly.

Monitor Network Statuses: Scroll through the individual networks and their statuses to assess how Yext is improving your online visibility.

Features and Enhanced Management

Managed Listings: You can manage active listings directly by clicking on “Managed Listing” next to the respective listing. This feature directs you to Yext, where you can update and manage listings with ease. Remember to use the “Copy Password” function for seamless login.

Note: You can easily connect your Google My Business and Facebook Pages directly from within the Listings dashboard, simplifying the process and keeping all your essential data synced automatically.

How to Use:

• Navigate to the Listings dashboard.
• Select "Connect" and follow the guided process to link your GMB or Facebook account. Ensure login credentials for your accounts are ready for a smooth setup.

• Online Listings: Additional Attributes for Business Profiles

The Additional Attributes section in HUXLEY’s Online Listings integration allows businesses to showcase detailed and specific information, enhancing their profiles and making it easier for customers to find and connect with them. This update introduces fields for services, associations, brands, languages, and keywords, providing a comprehensive view of what your business offers.

The key benefit is improved online visibility; by adding relevant keywords and detailed attributes, businesses can attract more relevant leads and drive meaningful engagement.

To use this feature, navigate to your Listing Details, find the Additional Attributes section, and fill in the fields that best represent your business.

Special Requirements: Ensure your business details are accurate and up-to-date to fully leverage these enhancements.

Why Use Yext with HUXLEY?

• Automated SEO Boost: Yext's integration allows for an automatic push of your information across a vast network of sites, enhancing your SEO with minimal effort.
• Control Over Listings: Continuous use of Yext through HUXLEY ensures you maintain control over your listings, preventing unauthorized changes and keeping your online presence consistent.

Steps to Cancel Yext Listings:

• Navigate to the Yext Listing Management: Within HUXLEY, go to where you manage your Yext listings. This area gives you an overview of all active listings and their statuses.

• Select the Listing to Cancel: Choose the specific Yext listing(s) you wish to cancel. This action can be part of a broader strategy to update or modify your SEO efforts as needed.
• Initiate the Cancellation Process: HUXLEY has introduced a simple flow to cancel your Yext listings. Look for the option to "Cancel Listing" or a similar command that initiates this process.

• Automate Cancellation in Workflows (Optional): If desired, you can integrate the cancellation process into your automated workflows. This feature is particularly useful for managing listings at scale or as part of a service package adjustment.

Important Considerations:

• No More Listings Removal: It's crucial to note that Yext no longer removes listings upon cancellation. This was a practice that ceased over five years ago. Now, when a Yext listing is canceled, Yext simply stops managing it. The listings themselves remain intact, which means the SEO benefits you've gained will not be undone by cancellation.
• Updated Commitment Period: Previously, a minimum commitment of three months was required for Yext listings. The cancellation feature reduces this commitment to just 30 days, offering more flexibility and ease for agencies managing their clients' SEO strategies.
• Why Cancel?: The option to cancel Yext listings gives agencies and businesses the flexibility to adapt their SEO and online presence strategies as their needs evolve. Whether due to budget adjustments, changing marketing tactics, or the end of a promotional period, this feature ensures you can manage listings efficiently without being locked into a long-term commitment.

Pro Tips

1. Regular Monitoring: Check your Yext listings regularly to ensure all information remains accurate and up-to-date. This will help maintain a strong online presence and maximize SEO benefits.
2. Leverage Integration: Utilize the integration with HUXLEY to streamline your listing management and automate updates. This can save time and improve the accuracy of your business information across platforms.
3. Review Pricing Options: Take advantage of any special pricing or promotions offered through HUXLEY for Yext services. This can help you manage costs while benefiting from enhanced SEO features.
4. Plan for Cancellation: If you plan to cancel Yext listings, incorporate the cancellation process into your workflows to ensure a smooth transition. This helps avoid disruptions in your SEO strategy and keeps your listing management efficient.

FAQ

1. How do I create a Yext account through HUXLEY? To create a Yext account, navigate to Reputation > Listings within HUXLEY, run a scan, fill out your business information, enter payment details, and confirm your account setup.

2. What should I do if my listings are still showing as "Processing"? If your listings are showing as "Processing," wait for up to 48 hours. Your information should update to "Live" once the processing is complete.

3. How can I manage my Yext listings after setup? You can manage your Yext listings by accessing the Listings page in HUXLEY, clicking on "Managed Listing" next to each listing, and updating details as needed through Yext.

4. What happens when I cancel a Yext listing? When you cancel a Yext listing, Yext will stop managing it, but the listing itself remains on the network. The SEO benefits from the listing are preserved, and the minimum commitment period is reduced to 30 days.

Updated on: 21/11/2025