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Searching dentonsweb.com
The links below will help you with using dentonsweb.com and finding the results you are looking for.
- General "Search for" searches
- Performing "and/or company name" searches
- Using the "located in" box
- Find the closest
General "Search for" searches
How should I phrase my search?
If you're not sure how to express your search, our search engine can help you find what you're looking for:
- The search engine can autocorrect some mis-spellings
- It understands many synonyms, e.g. that "24hr" means the same as "24 hour"
- Results are influenced by a thesaurus of product, brand and service terms. For example, if the user is looking for "attic conversions", we'll also look for businesses which match "loft conversions".
I'd like to see an A–Z of classifications
See our A–Z of classifications here.
Performing "and/or company name" searches
I'm looking for a specific named company but cannot find it.
To find what you're looking for, try:
- Entering part of the name followed by *. For example, searching for dentons* will find Dentons Directories Ltd.
- Try amending your search using the drop-down menus at the top and bottom of the results page.
- You may be able to find the company by deleting the company name and entering their type of business in the "Search for" box. For example, a doctor may be entered under a practice name rather than his/her actual name.
I know the company I'm looking for but don't know where it is located.
Search for the company name and leave the "located in" box empty to search throughout the UK.
How does the company name search work?
We've developed dentonsweb.com to help you find what you're looking for even if you don't know the full company name, or if you've misspelled words or used abbreviated names.
dentonsweb.com now uses tools like phonetics (essentially a sound-alike spell check) to improve the effectiveness of your search. The site also knows the alternative names used to describe the same company and is able to find the company even when you're not exactly sure how to spell the name or only know part of the name.
What does "Related Classifications" mean?
When searching dentonweb.com will match your searched keyphrase to similar headings. For example, when searching for 'builders', matching classifications may include: brick and stonework contractors, handyman services, loft conversions etc. The related classification can be found on the left hand side of our search results page.
Using the "Location" search field
What search locations does dentons.com recognise?
Ways to search dentons.com:
- by City, Town or Village, e.g. Bath, Westbury or Bratton.
- by either full UK post code or full outer part of a post code, e.g. BA1 or BA13 3DR.
- by STD telephone code, e.g. 01225
If no location is set, dentonsweb.com will perform a national UK search. This type of search will have a high rate of matching results but you can always filter your results to a specific location after your initial results.
dentonsweb.com does not recognise the location I'm looking for.
To find what you're looking for please:
- Check the spelling.
- Try shortening your location to the first three letters for our database to suggest matching locations. For example, type in "Tro" and dentonsweb.com will display city, town or village names matching starting with "Tro". Each additional character entered will filter the suggestion further.
- If you are searching a full UK post code, try only the full outer part for a wider area search.
How do I get a map showing a company's location?
All of our entries, FREE or Enhanced feature a location map and approximate distance from your location. For FREE entries, click the "View map and more" link to expand listing area to reveal a location map. For Enhanced entries, clicking the "View map and more" link will present you with a full information page for that business with a large location map. The location maps we display are fully interactive meaning you can move location, zoom in or out from street level to town and surrounding areas. You can also switch between map and satellite views.
Find the closest
What does the "Distance" search do?
A "Distance" search enables you to search for products and services near to you, e.g. your nearest schools or for the nearest branch of a given company. You can also specify the radius that is searched up to 25 miles.
Where do I access "Distance" search?
To access the "Distance" search you can run a search for the product, service or company name you are looking for. You then change the ordering option to "Distance" at the top of the left hand filtering options.
You'll see the "Change Search Location" in the left side bar.
How are the results ordered?
The results are ordered by distance; a distance indicator is shown within each listing in miles.
How are distances calculated?
Distances are calculated from your search location to the postcode of each business—calculations are accurate to within 200m. Distances are calculated on a "crow-flies" basis and adjusted to account for crossing points on major rivers and ferry routes.