Guides
Guides to researching anything on the public web
Clear, practical how-tos written by the Hazana team. Each guide shows you the manual method first, then how to do it faster with a free Hazana tool.
Company researchHow to Research a Company Online (Free Guide)Step-by-step guide to researching any company online: website, team, tech, reviews, news and competitors. Free checklist plus an AI tool to speed it up.7 min read NamingHow to Check if a Business Name Is TakenLearn how to check if a business name is taken: domains, social handles, trademarks and company registries. Use our free checker to test names fast.6 min read People searchHow to Find Someone's Social Media ProfilesFind someone's social media accounts by name, email or username using public sources. Ethical, free methods plus a fast social profile finder.6 min read Competitor researchHow to Find Your Competitors (7 Free Methods)Seven free ways to find direct and indirect competitors: Google, review sites, ads, social and AI tools. Build a competitor list in minutes.7 min read People researchHow to Research a Person Online (Ethically)Research a person online using public web sources: search, LinkedIn, news and social profiles. Safe, legal steps for hiring, sales and safety checks.6 min read HandlesHow to Check Username Availability EverywhereCheck if a username or handle is available on Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube and more at once. Tips to pick a consistent brand handle.5 min read Competitor analysisHow to Analyze a Competitor's WebsiteCompare competitor websites side by side: SEO, speed, tech stack, content and pricing. A practical checklist with a free comparison tool.6 min read AI visibilityDoes ChatGPT Mention Your Brand? How to CheckFind out whether ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini mention your brand, and how to improve AI visibility with llms.txt, listings and clear content.6 min read Link previewsHow to Check Your Link Preview Before SharingSee how your page looks when shared on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and WhatsApp. Fix missing images and titles with Open Graph tags.5 min read CareerHow to Research a Company Before an InterviewWhat to research before a job interview: company mission, products, culture, news and role fit. Free checklist plus AI career tools.6 min read