How Rankings Work

Our ranking system is transparent, objective, and never influenced by payments.

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Our Core Promise

We never accept payment to boost rankings. Every business gets equal treatment in our search results. Your position is determined solely by objective factors that you control.

What Determines Your Ranking

1

Freshness Score (40%)

How recently your listing was verified. Fresh information ranks higher because it's more reliable for consumers.

🟢 Verified this month = Full points🟡 30-90 days = Partial points🔴 180+ days = Reduced ranking
2

Completeness Score (35%)

How much information your listing provides. Complete profiles help consumers make decisions and rank higher.

✓ Business name✓ Phone number✓ Address✓ Website✓ Email✓ Description
3

Relevance (25%)

How well your listing matches the search query. This includes category match, town match, and keyword relevance.

  • • Exact category matches rank higher
  • • Local town matches prioritized for location searches
  • • Business name matches boost relevance

What Does NOT Affect Your Ranking

Payment or advertising
Premium membership tiers
Business size or revenue
Personal relationships
Chamber of Commerce membership
Manual position adjustments

How to Improve Your Ranking

1.
Keep your listing fresh

Verify your information regularly. Even a simple confirmation that "all info is correct" updates your freshness score.

2.
Complete your profile

Add all available information: phone, address, website, email, and a description of your services.

3.
Choose accurate categories

Make sure your business is in the right category so customers can find you when searching.

Current Platform Stats

891
Total listings
891
Verified this month
76%
Avg completeness
$0
Paid for rankings

Questions?

We believe transparency builds trust. If you have questions about how rankings work or want to understand your specific position, we're happy to explain.