Review your results for Local business directory
This local business directory checks page covers local business directory. First, choose one small task you can check by hand. Then follow the steps below and compare the result with your source information.
The download is an offline record workspace. This page explains one part of its use. For the full process, follow the ten linked guides in order or open the section you need. Keep your source notes with your working files.
Review against the promised outputs
For local business directory, begin with the package capability list. Each output you rely on should be traceable to the input or edit that produced it.
- Check working task-specific fields: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Review editable records or document output: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Confirm search or preview where applicable: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Check csv, print or document export: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Review realistic demonstration inputs and backups: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
Check the details that affect decisions
The product exposes these inputs: Business; Category; Location; Contact; Website URL; Verified date; Notes.
Compare the source entries with the resulting record or document. Check that edits and deletions affect the intended item and that exported text retains its meaning.
Separate checking from automation
Manual records and exports. No live portal, automatic monitoring, matching, notifications or multi-user access.
Keep a note of what you checked and which source information you used. Recheck results when the source data or your requirements change.
Make the review traceable
First, compare the result with a source you trust. Do not rely on how polished the preview looks. Check a small sample in detail before you review the rest.
Next, note any difference and its cause. For example, a wrong date may explain an unexpected total or an omitted record. After you fix it, run the same check again. Finally, keep a note of the checks you completed with the result.
Details to check in this product
- Business: confirm the source and keep a clear reference.
- Category: check the value against your practice case.
- Location: review the result before you save or share it.
- Contact: confirm the source and keep a clear reference.
- Website URL: check the value against your practice case.
- Verified date: review the result before you save or share it.
- Notes: confirm the source and keep a clear reference.
A useful reference
Learn how browser storage differs from a file backup. Read the MDN explanation of browser storage for more detail.