Every review rating on this site names its source, because a rating without a source is not comparable to anything. A 4.9 on one platform and a 4.9 on another are not the same claim: they come from different reviewer pools, different collection methods, and different levels of verification.
This page explains only the sources actually used on directory cards. If a source is not listed here, it is not used on this site.
Sources used on directory cards
- Google: reviews left on a business's Google profile. Large pools, self-selected reviewers.
- Yelp: reviews on Yelp, which filters some reviews through its own recommendation software.
- Houzz: reviews on Houzz, focused on home design and remodeling professionals.
- Birdeye: a review aggregation platform that collects reviews across sources for a business.
- GuildQuality: surveyed customer feedback, typically collected after a completed project.
- HomeAdvisor: reviews from the HomeAdvisor marketplace, tied to projects booked through it.
- TrustAnalytica: a rankings and review aggregation source for local professional firms.
- Own site: a count or rating stated on the business's own website. This is the weakest claim on a card, because it is self-reported, and this site does not upgrade it.
Questions people ask
Why does one business show no rating?
Because the directory shows no verified rating for it. A blank rating is honest; an invented rating would not be.
Should I trust the highest-rated business automatically?
No. Compare the source, the count, and the recency of reviews, then talk to the business. A rating is a starting point, not a verdict.
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