Job Title: Data Entry Specialist - US HVAC Company List Project (Remote)
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
Project Overview: We are seeking a meticulous and reliable Data Entry Specialist for a long-term remote project. The goal is to build an initial database of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) companies across the United States by extracting information from specific industry association websites. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical for this role.
Responsibilities:
• You will be provided with links to specific industry association websites (primarily HARDI, ACCA, MCAA, SMACNA).
• Navigate these websites to find their member directories or business locator tools.
• Carefully and accurately extract the following information for each listed company:
o Company Name
o Company Website URL
o Company Location (City, State)
• Enter the extracted data into a provided spreadsheet (e.g., Google Sheets or Excel) following specific formatting guidelines.
• Ensure high accuracy and consistency in the data entered.
• Communicate progress and any challenges encountered clearly.
• [Optional Task - Specify if including]: After initial list compilation, you may be asked to visit the collected company websites to find and record additional details like the main phone number, general contact email, and full HQ address.
• [Optional Task - Specify if including]: You may also be asked to perform a basic check on company websites to categorize their focus (e.g., primarily 'Commercial' or 'Residential') based on keywords and clear instructions provided.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience in data entry, web research, or similar tasks requiring high attention to detail.
• Proficient in navigating websites and using online search effectively.
• Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet software (Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel).
• Excellent accuracy and consistency in data handling.
• Ability to understand and precisely follow instructions.
• Good English reading comprehension.
• Reliable computer with stable internet access.
• Self-disciplined and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
Responsibilities:
• You will be provided with links to specific industry association websites (primarily HARDI, ACCA, MCAA, SMACNA).
• Navigate these websites to find their member directories or business locator tools.
• Carefully and accurately extract the following information for each listed company:
o Company Name
o Company Website URL
o Company Location (City, State)
• Enter the extracted data into a provided spreadsheet (e.g., Google Sheets or Excel) following specific formatting guidelines.
• Ensure high accuracy and consistency in the data entered.
• Communicate progress and any challenges encountered clearly.
• [Optional Task - Specify if including]: After initial list compilation, you may be asked to visit the collected company websites to find and record additional details like the main phone number, general contact email, and full HQ address.
• [Optional Task - Specify if including]: You may also be asked to perform a basic check on company websites to categorize their focus (e.g., primarily 'Commercial' or 'Residential') based on keywords and clear instructions provided.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience in data entry, web research, or similar tasks requiring high attention to detail.
• Proficient in navigating websites and using online search effectively.
• Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet software (Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel).
• Excellent accuracy and consistency in data handling.
• Ability to understand and precisely follow instructions.
• Good English reading comprehension.
• Reliable computer with stable internet access.
• Self-disciplined and able to work independently to meet deadlines.