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Data aggregators explained

Data aggregators quietly feed your business information to hundreds of apps and directories. Here’s why they matter.

Short answer: Aggregators collect and distribute business data to downstream maps, apps and directories. Accurate aggregator data corrects your info in many places at once.

What aggregators do

Aggregators like Foursquare gather business data and push it to a wide network of downstream platforms.

Why they matter

Fixing your data at an aggregator corrects it across many apps and devices simultaneously.

The risk of bad data

Incorrect aggregator data propagates errors everywhere — wrong hours, addresses or phone numbers.

How to manage them

Claim and standardize your aggregator records, then monitor for drift.

Quick checklist

  • Aggregator records claimed
  • Data standardized
  • Propagation verified
  • Monitored for drift

FAQ

Which aggregators matter most?

The major ones feed the broadest networks; our listings service covers them.

Do you manage aggregators?

Yes — they’re part of both our networks.

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