PUBLIC WEB RESEARCH · Workflow idea

Bring public-page findings together for easier research.

Gather selected information from a public website, organize the findings into rows, and prepare a file for the research team. Keep the source page alongside each result so a person can confirm accuracy and appropriate use before the file is shared or used to guide a decision.

A Roman aqueduct taking shape from architectural sketch to marble.
A little structure. A clearer outcome.
Starts with
Approved public website
Produces
A source-linked research table and prepared file for review, with the findings available in the team’s chosen spreadsheets.
Category
Research & strategy

01 / The starting point

A clear request.
A useful direction.

A public page selected by a researcher for a permitted information review

“Collect the selected public information, organize it into a spreadsheet and shareable file, and preserve source context for a person to verify.”
An example request · Make it specific to your team.

02 / The work

6 tasks.
One useful outcome.

Helps research teams organize selected public information without manually copying every finding into their working sheets.

  1. Choose an approved research page

    Select a public source the team is permitted to review and confirm which information is relevant to the research question.

  2. Gather selected page details

    Collect only the intended public information and keep each result connected to its source page.

  3. Organize findings into rows

    Arrange the selected details into consistent columns and flag missing or unexpected values.

  4. Prepare a spreadsheet and shareable file

    Make the results available in the team’s chosen spreadsheet locations and prepare a file for review.

  5. Verify accuracy and permitted use

    Have a researcher compare findings with the current source page and confirm that collection and reuse are appropriate.

  6. Approve recipients before sharing

    Require a person to review the file contents and intended recipients before sending any research outside its approved audience.

03 / The result

Something useful.
Something to build on.

A source-linked research table and prepared file for review, with the findings available in the team’s chosen spreadsheets.

AmbactiWorkflow folio · 6 steps

Review and share public web research

Research & strategy · Example outcome

The handoff

A source-linked research table and prepared file for review, with the findings available in the team’s chosen spreadsheets.

Keep in mind

Page content can change, be incomplete, or be subject to source restrictions. Review the site’s terms and applicable privacy expectations, verify findings against the original pages, and have a person approve the file and its recipients before sharing it.

04 / Make it yours

Set the brief.
Set the standard.

A few choices shape the work around your team.

Select permitted websites and fields

List the public pages the team may review and define the specific details to collect from each one.

Choose the research table and file recipients

Set the approved spreadsheet destinations, file format, and internal recipients who need access.

Set source, privacy, and review expectations

Retain source links, avoid unnecessary personal information, and identify who checks findings and approves sharing.

Test typical and changed pages

Check a normal page, missing information, and changed page layout; confirm uncertain results are held for review.

Keep exploring

Review public search findings

Turn a search question into an organized, source-linked summary for a researcher to verify and share when approved.

Put your next idea to work.

Start with your brief. Make the process your own.

Explore more workflows ↗