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How Mobal Syncs Your Business Data Across the Web

How Mobal Syncs Your Business Data Across the Web

How the different Map and Search Directories get updated from Mobal

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Written by Mobal Support
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Mobal serves as your single source of truth for managing your business data across major map directories, search engines, and navigation apps. With both direct and indirect connections, your profile updates flow seamlessly to the platforms where customers are searching for you.


🗺️ 📊 Mobal Data Flow: From One Profile to Dozens of Platforms

Here’s a breakdown of how your business data moves from Mobal → the world’s top platforms.

Direct API Connections (Managed and Synced by Mobal)

These platforms receive data directly from Mobal through official, secure API integrations:

Platform

Connection Type

Details

Google Business Profile

Direct

Full two-way API integration

Apple Business Connect

Direct

Delegated partner connection for Apple Maps, Siri, Spotlight

Meta (Facebook & Instagram)

Direct

Two-way sync via Facebook Locations

Bing Places

Direct

Real-time updates via Bing API

Foursquare

Direct

Synced location and business info

HERE Maps

Direct (one-way)

Mobal pushes location info, HERE reviews before publishing


🔁 Indirect Connections (Powered by Mobal’s Network of Partners)

These platforms pull data from Mobal-powered integrations like Google, Apple, Bing, or Foursquare:

Platform

Receives Data Via

Siri, Safari & Apple Apps

Via Apple Business Connect

Waze, Android Auto, Uber

Via Google Business Profile

Microsoft Search, Cortana

Via Bing Places

DuckDuckGo, TomTom, Factual

Via Foursquare

MapQuest

Via Foursquare → TomTom

Yellow Pages (US & Intl)

Via Bing and Factual


Note: All these flows originate from one central profile in Mobal. You update it once — we handle the rest.


💡 Why This Matters

  • One update in Mobal = updates on 20+ major platforms

  • Ensures brand consistency and local SEO performance

  • Saves time, reduces human error, and improves your search visibility


Need help managing your directory connections?
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