Understanding Your Score

How the BusinessRate Score Works

A comprehensive metric that goes beyond simple star ratings, analyzing multiple dimensions of your business performance against local competitors.

Why Your Score Matters

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

How Rankings Work

Your BusinessRate Score becomes meaningful when compared to competitors. We rank businesses within the same category and geographic area, showing exactly where you stand in your local market.

Same Category Comparison

Only compete against businesses in your exact industry category

Geographic Boundaries

Rankings are exclusive to your city or local service area

Fair Competition

Every business is measured by the same scoring methodology

Rank
Business
Score
1
Tony's Pizza Palace
Italian Restaurant
Mesa, AZ
147
93
20
260
2
Mario's Bistro
Italian Restaurant
Mesa, AZ
138
88
18
244
3
Bella Vista
Italian Restaurant
Mesa, AZ
132
85
16
233
4
Napoli Express
Italian Restaurant
Mesa, AZ
125
82
15
222
Italian Restaurants - Mesa, AZLive Market Rankings

All-Time Reviews Score

150
Excellent
Range: 0-180
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE

All-Time Reviews Score (60% Weight)

Your complete historical performance record, accounting for 60% of your total score. This demonstrates long-term consistency and established reputation.

Complete Review History

Analyzes every review your business has ever received

Reputation Building

Rewards businesses with consistent long-term excellence

Trust Indicator

Shows customers your proven track record over time

RECENT PERFORMANCE

Recent Reviews Score (33% Weight)

A major factor in your BusinessRate Score, representing one-third of your total score. This metric captures your current momentum and customer satisfaction trends.

90-Day Performance Window

Analyzes reviews from the past 3 months to show current trends

Volume & Sentiment Analysis

Considers both the quantity of recent reviews and their average rating

Competitive Benchmarking

Compares your recent performance against local competitors

Recent Reviews Score

95
Excellent
Range: 0-100
REVIEW QUALITY

Review Quality Score (7% Weight)

The depth and authenticity factor, representing 7% of your score. This metric ensures quality reviews are valued over quantity alone.

Review Depth Analysis

Evaluates the detail and substance of customer feedback

Authenticity Verification

Identifies genuine, detailed reviews from real customers

Engagement Metrics

Considers review helpfulness and customer engagement

Review Quality Score

20
Excellent
Range: 0-20

BusinessRate Score

265
Excellent
Range: 0-300
OVERALL PERFORMANCE

BusinessRate Score

Your complete performance metric that combines all factors into a single, easy-to-understand score. This comprehensive rating shows how your business performs against local competitors.

Combines All Three Components

Integrates recent reviews, historical reviews, and review quality

Competitive Benchmarking

Shows how you rank against similar businesses in your area

Easy to Understand

Simple 0-300 scale with clear performance categories

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