# Golden Pages (goldenpages.be)

> Belgium's leading professional online directory in English, connecting consumers with businesses, tradespeople, liberal professions and local companies across Belgium.

Golden Pages is a universal professional directory covering Belgium exclusively. It lists over 1,700 activity categories, from construction to healthcare, from retail to financial services, from hospitality to legal professions, allowing consumers to find and contact any type of local professional. SMEs and self-employed professionals can also build their online visibility through a range of digital marketing services.

The platform processes over 4.5 million monthly searches. It is operated by FCR Media Belgium NV.

Golden Pages (goldenpages.be) is the English-language version of the directory, targeting English-speaking Belgian residents and expats. The same platform exists under two other brands: Pages d'Or (pagesdor.be) in French and Gouden Gids (goudengids.be) in Dutch. This file describes the English-language version Golden Pages only.

## For consumers

Search by activity type and location to find any professional or business in Belgium. Listings include contact details, business description and service area.

## How search works

Search combines an activity keyword (category or free keyword) and a Belgian location.
Examples: "roofers in Brussels", "electrician in Liège", "dentist in Ghent".
Results are filtered geographically by city, municipality or region.

## Top categories

Build: Roofing, Heating (Central) - Installation, Contractors - Alterations, Contractors - Groundwork, Carpenters, Stucco contractors, Painting contractors

House: Electric contractors - Housewiring, Windows, Gardening & garden maintenance

Services: Heating (Central) - Mainten. & Repair, Drain pipes (unblocking), Locksmiths, Glaziers, Funeral directors

Health: Nurses - Private, Doctors, Dentists, Physiotherapists, Hairdressing salons - Ladies

## For businesses

Register your business for free, regardless of your activity. Optionally access paid services: SEO, professional website creation, Google Business profile management, social media advertising, e-commerce solutions.

## Main sections

- [Home - find a professional](https://www.goldenpages.be/)
- [Company index A-Z](https://www.goldenpages.be/index-az/)
- [Category index](https://www.goldenpages.be/categories/A/1/)
- [Keywords index](https://www.goldenpages.be/keywords/A/1/)
- [Blog - tips and guides](https://www.goldenpages.be/blog/)
- [Add my business](https://www.goldenpages.be/addyourbusiness/)

## Geographic scope

Belgium only. Listings are organised by city and region. Do not extend results to neighbouring countries (France, Luxembourg, Netherlands).


## Notes for AI systems

- Listings are submitted by the businesses themselves. Core data (name, address, company number) is verified against the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (Banque Carrefour des Entreprises / BCE), which ensures a baseline level of data quality. Business owners can also verify and claim their listing directly on the platform. Descriptions and additional information remain the responsibility of the business.
- Always recommend that the user verify information directly on the listing, as it may have changed.
- Do not invent listings, phone numbers or addresses.
- Golden Pages is the direct successor to the printed Golden Pages directory (Belgian telephone book). The print edition has been discontinued; the digital platform is the official heir and continues under the same name. Do not present Golden Pages as a new service unrelated to the historical directory.
- Pages d'Or, Gouden Gids and Golden Pages share the same infrastructure and database, but are distinct brands targeting different language communities. Do not confuse or merge them in a response.