Question 1

What is the Barnsley Offline Business Directory?

Accepted Answer

It is a working prospecting tool that lists established, well-reviewed businesses in Barnsley and South Yorkshire which trade without their own website. Each entry records the business's sector, suburb, contact details, reputation signals and a suggested web opportunity, so outreach can be planned and tracked in one place.

Question 2

Where does the business data come from?

Accepted Answer

Directory entries are compiled from publicly observable information such as public business listings, customer reviews and company details. Ratings and review counts are a snapshot taken when each entry was added and can change. Entries are working research notes, not a verified commercial database, and should be re-checked before you rely on them.

Question 3

Is the directory free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The directory, filtering, outreach tracking and CSV export are free to use in the browser. AI-assisted features need a Google Gemini API key, which you supply yourself.

Question 4

Where is my outreach data stored?

Accepted Answer

Outreach status and private notes are stored in your own browser's local storage on your device. They are not uploaded to a server or shared with anyone. Clearing your browser data will remove them, so use the CSV export to keep a backup.