Local Chamber of Commerce business directory and Local SEO?

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Here is my question: Is being listed in a local Chamber of Commerce business directory good for local SEO? I was talking my local chamber's membership director and it occurred to me my that it might be a good idea. I know Google looks down on link farms, but given that most chambers are accredited groups, I would think it would be a good thing. Just looking for some possible feedback.

Originally asked by Chad J Treadway on Stack Exchange (webmasters) (CC BY-SA 3.0).

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Great question — answering as the UphillTech team:

I also asked this question on twitter and got this response: ME: Question: Is being listed in a local #ChamberofCommerce business directory good for local #SEO? #LocalSEO Frank J. Kenny ‏@FrankKenny: A link from the chamber's website to your is always a good idea. ME: @FrankKenny That's what I thought, just curious and wanted to make sure Google didn't see it as a link farm. Therefore with what Frank said on twitter and @closetnoc said in the comments above I am going to say yes it is a good thing. Frank J. Kenny ‏@FrankKenny: Not at all Chad. Good, solid, link juice.

Full answer by Chad J Treadway: https://webmasters.stackexchange.com/a/98791 (CC BY-SA 3.0).

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