Frequently asked questions (FAQs) - Getting started

What services are offered?

SourcingLine helps service providers build their online reputation and connect with prospective buyers.

Our key services are as follows:

Company profiles - Providers can submit a provider profile and get visibility to the thousands of visitors to SourcingLine and our partners.

  • Profile - In addition to the more common data expected on a company profile, providers can quantify their areas of focus and stand out from their competitors.   
  • Portfolio - Providers can publish images and project descriptions to illustrate their portfolio of work.
  • Feedback and ReferencesNew - Providers can collect feedback from clients on SourcingLine. In addition, providers can submit references. We contact the references and publish their feedback.

Company RankingsNew - Companies that submit profiles and have published feedback and references are eligible to get ranked. We publicize the rankings helping top providers build their reputations.

Leads - Qualified providers are eligible to purchase leads from SourcingLine. Leads are phone verified and segmented by project type and buyer budget. Providers can set their own price and we have a 100% money back guarantee.

How do I add my company to the directories?

Getting your company listed in the directories is quick, easy and we offer a free option.

  1. Check if already listed - First, you should check if your company is already in our database. You can check by entering your company name in the search function. If your company is already listed, contact us and we can provide access to the exisitng profile.
  2. Create an account - Assuming your company is not already listed, the next step is to create a new account.
  3. Complete your provider profile - Once registered, go to the My Profile page and navigate to the Add Provider Profile page. Complete all the required information and click save.

Once you submit a provider profile it will be reviewed by one of our editors prior to publishing. Editorial review can take up to 7 days.

 

How much does it cost to list a company in the directory?

A basic directory listing is $49. However, we are currently offering a free listing in return for link back to SourcingLine. Links can be no-follow.

I submitted a company profile. Why can't I see it in the directories?

There are several posible reasons for why a company profile is not listed in our directories.

  • Editorial Review - Each company profile is reviewed by one of our editors prior to publishing. The reveiw can take up to 7 days.
  • Profile Qualtiy and Completeness - Profiles must be at least 80% complete to be published. Also, the profile must contain acurate and high quality data on your company
How do you determine the companies listed in each directory?

To have your provider profile listed in a directory your profile must meet two criteria.

First, your provider profile must be evaluated by our editors and published. Review and publishing can take up to 7 days. 

Second, your provider profile must indicate a level of relevant specialization to be listed in a specific directory. For example, to be listed in a directory on web design  your provider profile must indicate a focus in web design. The minimum level of focus can range from 10% to 50% of your work in that area. In some cases, we also require relevant information in the key words section of your provider profile.

Do you syndicate provider profiles?

SourcingLine powers a network of partner sites that target different markets. Profiles are syndicated to partners based on a provider's services and focus areas. Providers can build one profile, collect feedback in one place, and get visibilty to buyers on multiple sites.

A current list of partners can be found here.