Our ApproachMarch 8, 2026·4 min read
Why We Don't Sell Ad Placements — And Never Will
Most directories rank businesses by who pays the most. We rank by who fits best. Here's why that decision defines everything we build.
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Spotbeam Team
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When we started Spotbeam, the first question investors asked was: "How will you monetize search results?" Our answer — "We won't" — was not popular.
The ad placement problem
On most directories, the top result isn't the best business. It's the one that paid the most for placement.
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