How We Rank Businesses
Transparent, independent, updated monthly
Scoring Breakdown
| Factor | Max Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35 | 35% |
| Review Volume | 25 | 25% |
| Website & Online Presence | 15 | 15% |
| Verification Status | 10 | 10% |
| Profile Completeness | 10 | 10% |
| Editorial Assessment | 15 | 15% |
Auto score maximum: 85 points. Editorial adds up to 15 points. Total: 100.
1
Data Collection
Review counts, ratings, website presence, and social signals collected from verified public sources every month.
2
Automatic Scoring
Each factor is scored against defined thresholds. Scores are weighted and combined into a final score out of 100.
3
Editorial Review
Our team manually reviews top businesses and may apply a quality score based on service standards.
4
Monthly Recalculation
Rankings are fully recalculated on the 1st of every month. All history is preserved — nothing is ever deleted.
5
Sponsored Integrity
Sponsored placements are clearly labeled and kept entirely separate from editorial rankings.
6
How to Improve
Businesses can improve their rank by growing reviews, completing their profile, and maintaining quality.
BBI's credibility depends on ranking integrity. Sponsored businesses can never automatically reach #1.