How verification works.
OOHsource is built to be the accurate, neutral record of the out-of-home industry. Here’s exactly how companies get listed, what the Verified badge means, and how we rank them — no black boxes.
What the Verified badge means
A Verified badge means a representative of the company has claimed the listing and confirmed control of it from a company-domain email address, and the details have been checked against the company’s own website and primary sources.
It is not an endorsement, an award, or a quality rating — it certifies only that the listing is genuine and company-controlled, not scraped or auto-generated. Any star ratings on a listing come from third-party review sources, never from OOHsource.
How a company earns Verified
Find or add your listing
Search the directory for your company. Not there yet? Add it free in a couple of minutes.
Claim it from your company email
Click “Claim this listing” and confirm from an address at your company’s domain (e.g. you@yourcompany.com).
You’re verified
When your email domain matches the company’s, the listing is verified automatically the moment you confirm — and the Verified badge appears.
Featured members are verified as part of onboarding. Everyone else can verify for free — verification is earned by proving you control the listing, not by paying.
How companies get listed
Researched
We add companies from their own websites and primary industry sources. Researched listings start unverified until a company representative claims them — and we never copy data from other directories.
Submitted
Anyone can submit a company. Every submission is reviewed before it appears publicly, so the directory stays free of spam and duplicates.
Claimed
Company representatives claim and manage their own listing. A claim confirmed from a matching company domain is verified automatically.
How we rank listings
- Featured placements come first — these are paid and always labeled “Featured.” We never disguise paid placement as merit.
- Everything below is ordered by a transparent score: verified Google and Yelp ratings, weighted by how many reviews back them, plus a factor for geographic coverage.
- You’re always in control — re-sort any list by top rating, most reviewed, or A–Z at any time.
- Placement is the only thing money changes. Being Featured buys visibility; it never alters a company’s ratings, reviews, or score.
How we keep data accurate
Owners can edit anytime
Claimed listings are managed by the company from their dashboard, so details stay current.
Anyone can flag a correction
Every listing has a “Report an issue” link. Flagged details are re-checked against primary sources.
Continuously refreshed
Listings revalidate on an ongoing basis, so changes appear without waiting for a manual rebuild.
Frequently asked
What does the Verified badge mean?
It means a representative of the company has claimed the listing and confirmed control of it from a company-domain email address, and the details have been checked against the company's own website and primary sources. It confirms the listing is genuine and company-controlled — not scraped or auto-generated.
Is Verified an endorsement or a quality rating?
No. Verified is not a recommendation, an award, or a measure of quality. It only certifies that the listing is authentic and managed by the company itself. Ratings shown on a listing come from third-party review sources, not from OOHsource.
Can a company pay to rank higher?
A company can pay for a Featured placement, which is always clearly labeled 'Featured' and sits at the top of its category. It does not change the underlying ratings, reviews, or score of any listing, and it never disguises paid placement as merit.
How do I get my company verified?
Find your listing (or add it for free), click Claim this listing, and confirm from your company email address. When your email domain matches the company's domain, your listing is verified automatically once you confirm.
Where does the listing data come from?
From companies' own websites and primary industry sources — and from the companies themselves once they claim and manage their listing. We do not copy data from other directories.
Ready to verify your company?
Claim your listing from your company email and get the Verified badge — free.