Question: I'm looking for a solution to improve the accuracy of my customer's address data, can you suggest a tool that can help with address verification and geocoding?

If you want to improve the accuracy of your customer's address data, Loqate is a good option. It offers address verification, data validation, and geocoding software that can help you improve data quality and user experience. With capture, verify, and data maintenance features, Loqate can help you with a range of business needs, and it offers scalable APIs that work globally. The company says its average match rate is 7% better than the industry average globally, and it's geared for businesses of all sizes.

Another full-featured option is Melissa, which offers a range of tools for address verification, data quality and customer engagement. Melissa's tools include batch address cleansing, geocoding, email and phone verifications, and data profiling. Industry-specific options are available, and the company offers a variety of pricing options, including free trials.

If you're dealing with international addresses, Smarty can quickly and accurately process address data for more than 250 countries and territories. It offers address verification, autocomplete and geocoding with an API that's easy to integrate. Smarty is geared for businesses where address data is critical, such as telecom and health care.

Another option is Postcoder, which offers a powerful API for address lookups and form validation. It can look up addresses globally in 244 countries. It also offers address autocomplete, rooftop geocoding, OTP verification and bank validation. Postcoder has a track record of improving conversion rates and data quality, and more than 9,000 companies use it.