Methodology
How RealReviews builds listings, ratings, and ranked pages
RealReviews combines ratings, reviews, business facts, activity signals, and ranking presets so users can compare options with useful context.
Dynamic pages, not hand-built claims
RealReviews uses server-rendered route templates for categories, locations, business profiles, and ranked listing views. The page layout is reusable; the content comes from current business, category, location, and review-source data.
- Route templates can exist before page content is fully available.
- Some pages may show limited information until more profile details are available.
- We do not create static local pages with unsupported claims just to target keywords.
What ratings mean
Ratings and review counts help users scan local options, but they should be read alongside written reviews, service details, saves, follows, quote interest, and correction history.
- Counts may change over time.
- Business-provided claims are not treated as independent review ratings.
- RealReviews does not invent scores or review counts.
What ranked listing pages mean
Ranked pages such as Best, Top, Highest Rated, and Most Reviewed are preset listing views. They use available review signals, category/location relevance, and visible tie-breakers. They are not guarantees and they are not paid placement.
- Paid, claimed, verified, or sponsored status does not affect ranking order.
- Highest Rated prioritizes rating strength where available.
- Most Reviewed prioritizes review counts where available.