The findings are based on an independent analysis of publicly verifiable data points measured directly by our team. The criteria evaluate foundational signals of online presence and are not based on subjective inputs like online reviews or star ratings.
How a business qualifies as a leader
- A real business website (not a social page or a free DIY-builder site)
- A listed phone number
- A service address
- Currently operational
- Present on at least 2 of 4 major directories (Yelp, BBB, Foursquare, YellowPages)
Directories checked
Presence is verified across 2 or more of these major directories: yelp.com, bbb.org, foursquare.com, yellowpages.com.
Every criterion is independently verifiable. Measured by Avellic — not based on Google star ratings.
Measured August 2026. Corrections: email hello@avellic.ai.