Storefront Images USA

infoUSA’s new three-dimensional business database combines a digital image of each business storefront, the business’ longitude and latitude (geocode), and traditional data captured by infoUSA.

Collection Process

Over the next two years, infoUSA will collect photos of every business in 9,000 zip codes in the largest 100 U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Areas.

infoUSA’s data collectors use a portable system as they walk door-to-door collecting the desired information on the businesses in their target area. Images are transferred very quickly to the home office via Internet connections.

Applications and Uses

Sales Prospecting – Business improvement market, Prospect by age of property, Property value, Relocation, and Banking/Lending

Government – County assessor
Real Estate Market – Internet licenses, Commercial products, Appraisals, Real Estate products
Internet Licensing – Add to products to enhance value to licenser’s users
In-car navigation – See a picture of business alongside directions
Business Credit – Image may be added to credit score sheet

Map of target coverage area

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Data collectors shoot wide angle shots that show the entire front of the business.

Geocodes are captured as close to the building as possible to ensure accuracy.

Images and geocodes are linked to business data by address and IUSA number. Images were first available in January 2005.

For locations with multiple businesses (strip malls, office buildings) a photograph of each unit will be taken whenever possible.