Yext Online Listings Business Scan Report in Sparkforge
The Online Listings Business Scan Report inside Sparkforge audits how a location's data shows up across the web, then gives a report you can use to decide on a Yext Online Listings subscription.
What it does
The Online Listings Business Scan Report checks how accurate and complete a business's listings are across the web. The report sits inside Sparkforge and helps owners and agencies decide whether the Yext-powered Online Listings subscription is worth the spend.
How it works
- Scan details form: Sparkforge pre-fills a form with the business's basic info. Verify and edit so the scan runs against the right data.
- Scan: Submit the form. The tool checks listings across the web and produces a report.
- Scan results: Review key metrics — name/address/phone match rate, missing directories, and gaps worth fixing.
- Subscribe: If the scan shows real gaps, subscribe to Online Listings to push corrections out to the directory network.
Who benefits
- Local businesses checking how accurate their listings are.
- Agencies running audits before pitching listings management.
- Sub-accounts deciding whether the listings subscription pays for itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the scan check?
It evaluates how a business's name, address, phone, and other details show up across listing directories, then summarizes accuracy and gaps in a report.
Do I need an Online Listings subscription to run a scan?
No. The scan is the pre-purchase audit. Use it to evaluate whether subscribing makes sense for the location.
Can agencies run scans for prospects?
Yes. Agencies use scan results in pitches to show prospects exactly where their listings are inconsistent and what fixing them is worth.
How often should I rescan?
Re-run after any change in business information, new locations, or rebrands — and anytime you want a fresh read on listings accuracy.
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