Business Online Presence Report

Overview

The Business Online Presence Report helps surface a business's homepage, social media sites, and third party review sites.

The report is intended to be used with other online credibility products like the Business Website Verification or the Business Classification Report.

Why is this report valuable?

This report automates the manual process an analyst would undertake to locate a business’s online presence. A business’s website and broader online presence provide key insights into its legitimacy, operations, and offerings.

A strong online presence can signal legitimacy, while a lack of one may indicate potential risk. Many businesses already incorporate website verification into their KYB processes, making this report a valuable tool for streamlining due diligence efforts.

What information does this report provide?

After a business's name, URL, and address (optional) are submitted, the Report returns the following sections:

• Identified Homepage: Displays a link and screenshot of the most relevant webpage found for the business.
• Social Media Pages: Returns links to social media pages associated with the business (including LinkedIn and Instagram).
• Review pages: Returns links to review pages associated with the business (including Google Reviews, Yelp, and TripAdvisor).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How does this report determine the homepage?

The report uses automated searches to retrieve relevant business pages, then evaluates their credibility by checking for matching business information such as name and address.

What should I do if no homepage is found?

If a homepage isn’t found, the business may have limited online presence or be listed primarily on third-party sources. Consider using self-reported information.

Is the Business Online Presence Report a replacement for Business Website Verification?

No, this report simply finds websites associated with a business while the Business Website Verification verifies additional data about a business's website.

What locales and languages do this report support?

The report isn’t limited to English and generally performs well across other languages. No special locale setup is required.