Not every business page starts with the business itself. Understanding where a listing came from is a good way to understand what it can and cannot tell you.
Imported business records
Nearwick began with a licensed business directory dataset for Ghana. These records can help people discover businesses that have not joined Nearwick. Until a business claims its page, the page is marked unclaimed and its contact people, phone numbers and email addresses from the dataset are not published.
OpenStreetMap contributors
Nearwick also adds businesses from OpenStreetMap, a map built by contributors around the world. An imported map record can show a name, a location and other public details. It is not confirmation from the business. OpenStreetMap data is credited under its licence on Nearwick’s sources page.
The business itself
A business can add a new listing or claim an existing one. Nearwick reviews the request before publishing it. Once the business manages its page, it can maintain its description, opening hours, website and a phone number it chooses to show. See how to add a business.
Websites and dated checks
For some unclaimed listings with a public website, Nearwick may read what that website says about the business. The page says when it was read. A website check records only the test performed on that day. It is not an endorsement or a rating.
Sources, dates and a clear correction route let you use a directory without pretending that every listing is equally current. If you find a mistake, ask us to correct it.