Data Aggregators

Services that distribute business data to hundreds of downstream directories. Major US aggregators: Data Axle, Localeze, Foursquare. Single submission can reach hundreds of sites.

Syntax

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Submit to aggregator → Wait 2-6 weeks → Data propagates to downstream directories

Example

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Major US aggregators:
- Data Axle (formerly InfoUSA): Feeds Bing, Yahoo, and thousands of sites
- Localeze (Neustar): Feeds Apple Maps and GPS systems
- Foursquare: Powers apps, websites, and navigation services

Strategy: Submit to aggregators before individual directories for maximum leverage