# Sampling outcomes

The target was 500 completed websites. The actual sample is 486 websites, with five usable analytic pages each. Counts below describe distinct attempted websites.

| Capture outcome | Websites |
|---|---:|
| Capture finished | 493 |
| Homepage unavailable | 248 |
| Inventory discovery incomplete | 39 |
| Insufficient distinct VDP candidates | 37 |
| Total attempts | 817 |

Of the 493 finished captures, 486 entered the final cohort and seven were excluded or left unusable after review. A completed capture was not automatically a completed analysis. The underlying attempt records and included-site records remain private.

| Region | Completed websites | Target |
|---|---:|---:|
| Midwest | 125 | 125 |
| Northeast | 125 | 125 |
| South | 124 | 125 |
| West | 112 | 125 |
| Total | 486 | 500 |

The sample covers 39 states. The source frame, replacement history and original identifiers remain in the private archive. Unattempted reserves remain. The operational stopping decision and access limitations are described in [the methodology](/insights/dealership-structured-data-study-2026/assets/methodology.md).