*If analyst is unable to enter the URL into the ‘The Primary Evidence URL: (do not edit)’ is linked to not following the process flow correctly.
URL in ‘The Primary Evidence URL: (do not edit)’ is populated automatically after the ‘Primary Evidence’ option is selected from the dropdown menu. The URL from the correspondent ‘URL’ field in the “Research Step Ratings’ field is generated.
Please see below workflow
The following research workflow diagram is a high-level overview of the individual steps to guide you to the correct POI Closure rating. Note that certain sources higher in the workflow can cut the research workflow early. All other resource types are not considered definitive enough and require that the entire workflow is followed in event that there are contradictory signals present in other sources.
POI Closure Status *
For this section many analysts appear to be making errors in their selections on how they are confirming the business has closed.
For example, in the following POI example
In this example Analysts have selected Closed and then selected Official Website as evidence. As we can see below the link to website does not confirm closure. It does not give us any information. If website cannot confirm POI is closed check if Official Social confirms closure and select Official Social and share link to social.
If official sources and crowdsourced reviews are not available, you may expand your research
by looking at other reliable sources
Important: Crowdsource review pages may have banners that indicate closure – these are not allowed. For Example – ‘Yelpers report this location has closed.’ – crowdsource. Only written reviews from users should be used as a source.
Review these sources for any indication that the POI has closed (for example, a business registry shows the POI is closed or a news article mentions the closing of the POI).
- News Article can be used to confirm closure if official sources cannot.
- When evaluating closure pay attention to whether Street imagery timeline shows the POI existed at this address previously but has been replaced.
- Double check your logic before selecting your overall closure rating. Some analysts have been selecting evidence which they indicated further up in the task as no signal. Choose the dropdown option which confirms that the POI is closed. For example, if the official website does not clearly confirm POI is closed however Street Imagery does then street imagery option should be selected and used as evidence.