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Give each listing a stable identity

A listing needs a stable identifier even when its name or website changes. Matching only on display names can split one provider into several records.

Directoryz editorial guide · Updated September 7, 2026

Put it into practice

Choose an internal ID and keep it through imports and edits. Record name changes as updates rather than creating a new entry automatically.

Worked example · illustrative

What this looks like

A renamed software product can keep its listing identity while its title and website are revised.

Before you move on

Can you update the record without losing its history or creating a duplicate?

Write down the evidence for your answer. If you cannot point to a concrete example, revise the work before treating it as ready.

A repeatable workflow

  1. Choose a representative set of listings.
  2. Record the source and meaning of each field.
  3. Review the public result before applying changes widely.

Your working notes

Apply this guide to one real project. Notes stay in this page until you download them; they are not saved to your account.

Where Directoryz fits

Directoryz supports directory publishing, listings and custom fields, CSV imports, submission review, and workspace operations. These guides include editorial workflows you can carry out with a worksheet or your own tools. They do not imply that every audit, reminder, verification, or integration is automated by Directoryz.

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