Manta Launches Tool That Provides More In-Depth Company Information

Manta members can now help each other get answers to specific questions about companies.

Columbus OH April 8, 2009 --Manta.com (www.manta.com), the fastest growing business information site on the Internet, announces a new feature that helps information seekers track down hard-to-find details about companies--especially small and midsize enterprises.

Manta's new Company Q&A feature allows Manta members to ask questions about any private U.S. company they find on Manta.com and have that question answered by other Manta members.

"We know that getting specific information about small companies is really hard," said Pamela Springer, CEO of ECNext, which runs Manta.com. "We are constantly working to make finding this information easier for our users."

Manta.com offers data on more than 60 million companies worldwide. But finding more than just the basic information on companies--especially small ones--has been a challenge.

How can a business owner find out if there's a supplier of a certain product in his town? How can a small manufacturer find a store in another state that would be a perfect place to stock their product? Now, they can turn to Manta.com. Company Q&A helps Manta users dig deeper to find even more information about a company.

"This isn't about company reviews and complaints. There are plenty of sites that offer that, Springer said. "Our vision is to provide a platform for people who need specific information about a company."

Company Q&A is now part of every private company profile on Manta.com. Once a Manta user has found the company page they want, the page includes a tab that says "Company Q&A." That's where to ask questions. Other Manta members then answer that question.

Finding companies with questions and/or answers is easier now, too. Unlike some sites that make users scroll through thousands of pages to find one with a question or answer, Manta users can sort company lists, seeing only those that contain questions and answers.

ABOUT MANTA
Manta.com is the trusted authority for finding the hard-to-find information on more than 60 million small and midsize companies worldwide--and their related industries and products. Manta’s community of business members interact to contribute and connect with other members in researching and engaging with the most up-to-date database of company profiles around the world.

ABOUT ECNEXT
ECNext is a Columbus, Ohio-based, online media company that operates more than 30 premier business websites for business publishers. These websites serve end users such as business decision makers, entrepreneurs and business professionals seeking information and resources to help them make well-informed business decisions. Through these sites, ECNext offers millions of articles, reports, graphs, chapters, executive profiles and business resources. In making this premium content available via the open Web, it can be accessed on demand through a pay-per view purchase, subscription license, or free registration.

For more information, please contact:
media@manta.com

Or visit:
http://www.manta.com/media/qa/

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