Rankings are relevance-first and designed to prevent deceptive list ordering. Featured placements are clearly labeled and limited.
How ranking works
• Relevance to the selected service and location
• Profile completeness and evidence quality
• Verification and claim status
• Ratings and review volume
• Recent activity signals
• Featured placements are labeled and receive limited uplift
Indexing quality controls
City-service pages are indexed only when they meet provider and content thresholds. Thin pages stay available for users but are excluded from indexing.
How to use methodology when comparing providers
• Treat ranking as one input, not final purchasing advice.
• Compare trust labels with profile completeness and scope fit.
• Validate permitting, utility, and handoff assumptions in writing.
• Cross-check incentives and guide context before contract signature.
For providers and operators
• Claim status and verification are criteria-based workflow states.
• Featured placement is paid visibility and separately labeled.
• Coverage wording is conservative for metro/county service proofs.
• Listing corrections route through support and moderation queues.