Help Center - Site User

Welcome to DexKnows.com^™ Help Center

General

•	How does DexKnows.com work?
A:	By continuously updating and aggregating local information from multiple sources (including The AT&T Real Yellow Pages, EMBARQ Yellow Pages and Dex® Yellow Pages), DexKnows.com produces results from an unrivaled local information source. When you search on DexKnows.com, a customized process organizes these results and presents you with the most relevant list of businesses related to your entered search terms. Close x
•	Why use DexKnows.com?
A:	DexKnows.com is designed to provide you with the most relevant search results quickly. Use DexKnows.com whenever you want to find local goods and services fast. DexKnows.com includes: Reliable, local business content Relevant search results Fast, easy-to-use features Unique business information (business descriptions, products & services offered, business ratings and reviews) Close x
•	I own a business listed on DexKnows.com. How do I add or update my business information?
A:	To update your Business Profile, click your business listing and go to the ‘Business Owner’ section near the bottom of the business profile page. Click the ‘Make updates to your business profile’ link. Close x
•	How do I report problems with the site?
A:	Please report all site problems by clicking the ‘Contact Us’ located at the bottom of any site page. Close x
•	How do I advertise with DexKnows.com?
A:	How do I advertise with DexKnows.com? For more information on how to advertise with DexKnows.com, click ‘Advertise’ on the upper-right corner of any site page. Close x

Business Search

•	Is there a way to narrow the number of business results I get based upon certain criteria important to me?
A:	Yes. Above the business results is the ‘Refine Listings By’ section. There you can select the criteria in which you would like to narrow your results. Close x
•	Where can I get driving directions to certain business?
A:	Go to the Business Profile by clicking the business name. Click ‘Get Directions’ above the map on the upper-right corner. Enter a complete address (street name and number, city and state), and then click ‘Go’. Close x
•	I did not get results for my search. What can I do?
A:	Here are some DexKnows.com search tips. Check the spelling of all entered words. Make sure BOTH city and state are entered in the ‘where’ field. Try a different ‘What’ entry with words that mean the same thing or more general words. Try fewer words in your ‘What’ entry. Close x

People Search

•	What do the "H" and the "W" that are displayed next to a person’s name represent?
A:	The "H" indicates a home or residential listing for that person. The "W" indicates a personal work listing for that person. Close x
•	I don't want my residential information published. What do I need to do to remove it from your site?
A:	To remove your residential information from the site, please follow these steps: Go to www.WhitePages.com™. Search for the listing. If the search includes multiple results, click the "Listing Details" link for the appropriate listing. On the Listing Details page, scroll down and find the "WhitePages.com Privacy Options." Click the "Is This You? Remove Your Listing" link. Follow the instructions to remove the listing. Allow five business days for this removal to take effect. Close x
•	How do I add or change my residential or personal work listing?
A:	Currently residential and personal work listings cannot be directly updated to the site. Please ensure that your listing information is correct with your phone carrier and any updates should be reflected on the site within 30-60 days. Close x

Ratings & Reviews

•	How do I submit a Rating and Review?
A:	To submit a Rating and Review, follow the steps listed below: Find and select a business with which you have direct, prior experience. Click ‘Write a Review.' Select a star-rating for the business (1 = the worst; 5 = the best). Provide a short title that sums up your review. Write a brief review of the business that details your likes (or dislikes) of the business’s products and/or services. Ensure the review adheres to DexKnows.com Guidelines and Policies. Enter an Alias (name to be displayed with the review) and your e-mail address (first time submitters will be sent an e-mail verification request to their e-mail account). Enter security code. Click ‘Post Review.' Confirmation of your submittal appears. Allow five business days for your review to be displayed on the site. Close x
•	Does DexKnows.com read every review before it's published?
A:	No, DexKnows.com does not read every review published on the site. However, reviews are monitored to ensure quality and adherence to DexKnows.com Guidelines and Policy. Close x
•	How soon will my Rating and Review be posted on the site?
A:	Please allow five business days for your submitted Rating and Review to be displayed on site. Close x
•	Can I rate a business without writing a review?
A:	No. Please take a moment to describe your likes and dislikes of your experience with the business. Close x

Mobile Features

•	I sent a business listing from your site to my mobile phone, but I did not receive it. What happened?
A:	Please check to see if your mobile number was entered accurately. If it was entered correctly, your mobile carrier may not be supported by our Website or your carrier plan may not support text messaging. Close x
•	If I enter my mobile number, will I receive more text messages?
A:	No. You will only receive a text message from DexKnows.com if you initiated a request. Close x
•	Does DexKnows.com have any mobile platforms that I can use on my mobile handset?
A:	Yes! DexKnows.com Mobile has launched the ultimate local information service, offering addresses, phone numbers, maps and directions for businesses and people throughout the US – directly to your mobile for FREE. Please visit www.dexknows.com/mobile for more information. Close x
•	Does the DexKnows.com Send to Phone service cost anything?
A:	There are no additional charges for DexKnows Mobile Services, but standard message charges apply. Supported Carriers Alltel Wireless AT&T Boost Mobile Cellcom Cellular South Dobson / Cellular One Nextel nTelos Sprint Suncom T-Mobile U.S. Cellular Virgin Mobile Close x