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Automated updating of third-party directories

Purpose

1.1. Automates the synchronization and updating of architect profiles, credentials, and corporate information across multiple third-party directories (e.g., professional listings, affiliation platforms, certification boards, industry marketplaces).
1.2. Automating eliminates manual updates and ensures real-time, consistent information flow, reduces data discrepancies, and boosts visibility for association members on relevant platforms.
1.3. Automated process covers addition, modification, and removal of member data, and synchronizes events, awards, certifications, and practice details across all integrated directories in the architecture sector.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. When a member profile is created, edited, or deleted in the association’s central database.
2.2. Triggered by new certifications, awards, or project completions recorded internally.
2.3. Automated triggers from scheduled synchronizations (e.g., daily, weekly), manual override, or via webhook/event from third-party directories.

Platform Variants

3.1. LinkedIn
• Feature/Setting: Use LinkedIn API 'Profile Update' and 'Company Update' endpoints; configure OAuth2 for authentication and automation of data posting.
3.2. Google Business Profiles
• Feature/Setting: Configure 'Business Information API' for automated profile update/mutation; use OAuth2 and patch requests for automation.
3.3. Yellow Pages (Yext)
• Feature/Setting: Automate updates with Yext Listings API 'updateLocation'; API Key for member data.
3.4. Houzz
• Feature/Setting: Use Houzz Partner API for automating contractor and business profile updates via PUT endpoints.
3.5. Architizer
• Feature/Setting: Automate portfolio/project sync using Architizer API 'Projects Update' and 'Firm Update' endpoints; authenticate via OAuth2.
3.6. Xing
• Feature/Setting: Automate profile edits with Xing API 'User Profile Edit'; token-based authentication.
3.7. Bark
• Feature/Setting: Leverage Bark API 'Update Profile'; API key setup for automator.
3.8. Clutch
• Feature/Setting: Configure Partner API for automated listing and review update via POST/PUT calls.
3.9. Trustpilot
• Feature/Setting: Use Business Unit API 'Update Business Info'; automate with PATCH requests.
3.10. Better Business Bureau (BBB)
• Feature/Setting: Automate company data updates via BBB Accredited API 'Business Profile Update'.
3.11. AIA (American Institute of Architects) Directory
• Feature/Setting: Automate member/firm listing updates via AIA Directory Integration API.
3.12. RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Directory
• Feature/Setting: Automated sync using RIBA Members API; scheduled or event-based automation.
3.13. Behance
• Feature/Setting: Automator uses Behance 'Project Upload and Edit' API endpoints.
3.14. Architect Finder
• Feature/Setting: API 'Profile Update' endpoint; automation via secure token.
3.15. Facebook (Meta for Business)
• Feature/Setting: Automating company and service details through Graph API 'Page Update'.
3.16. Instagram
• Feature/Setting: Automate business info updates using Instagram Graph API and automation scripts.
3.17. Angi (formerly Angie’s List)
• Feature/Setting: Partner API for automated review/business profile update.
3.18. Thumbtack
• Feature/Setting: Automate pro profile changes with Thumbtack Partner API 'Profile Update'.
3.19. Local Chamber of Commerce Directories
• Feature/Setting: Use chamber directory APIs or CSV automation for automated member update imports.
3.20. Yelp
• Feature/Setting: Automate business info updates with Yelp Fusion API 'Business Update' endpoint.
3.21. Glassdoor
• Feature/Setting: Automate employer profile data sync using Glassdoor Employer API POST/PUT functions.
3.22. Zippia
• Feature/Setting: Use Employer API for automating profile and job posting updates.

Benefits

4.1. Automates multi-channel presence, reducing manual workload and errors.
4.2. Ensures all association members’ data is consistent and up-to-date everywhere automatedly.
4.3. Improves association image and architecture member visibility via automation.
4.4. Supports compliance by automating updates for certifications and regulatory listings.
4.5. Speeds member onboarding and automatedly amplifies reach on industry and client-facing platforms.

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