Top Frequently Asked Questions about Three Best Rated

FAQ

Is ThreeBestRated® legitimate?

Yes, ThreeBestRated® is an independently operated website. Our team manually verifies and lists the top three local businesses in every category using our 50-Point Inspection checklist. This includes evaluating reputation, reviews, service quality, and overall excellence. We never accept paid placements - every listing is earned purely on merit to ensure fairness and authenticity.

Do business owners pay ThreeBestRated® to get listed or updated?

Absolutely not. We never accept payment for listings or rankings. Every business featured on our platform has earned its spot through our independent 50-Point Inspection, which assesses factors such as reputation, reviews, history, and overall excellence. Our commitment is to maintain honest and unbiased recommendations for customers.

How does ThreeBestRated® make revenue?

Our revenue comes completely from advertisements. This allows us to keep the platform free for both customers and businesses. We never sell or misuse user personal contact information. To learn more, please read our Privacy Policy for details on how ads and cookies work.

Why do you only pick three businesses?

We feature only three top businesses per category, helping users easily compare the best options in their local area.

How do you decide which businesses are the best?

We evaluate each business through our comprehensive 50-Point Inspection process. This checklist involves a deep analysis of a business from every angle, from reputation, licensing, and experience to customer reviews, ratings, pricing, complaints, awards, overall consistency in service quality and other industry relevant factors.

How do you handle negative feedback from visitors/customers about businesses?

We take all negative feedbacks with the utmost importance. Every comment/feedback is manually reviewed and verified by our employees. If a listed business receives a negative review, we reassess their performance, contact them for clarification, and take appropriate action when necessary. Our ultimate aim is to uphold trust and transparency, ensuring that only genuinely deserving businesses are featured on Three Best Rated.

Do you cover the full 50-point inspection for every business?

Yes, we consider every criterion to the fullest extent that the available data allows. This process enables us to fairly determine the top three businesses in each category.

Does Three Best Rated visit every business?

We periodically do visit listed businesses as their customers to verify that our listings remain accurate and up to date. Our evaluation parameters give a clear snapshot of a business’s performance. To ensure precision even more, we continuously monitor recent reviews, ratings, social media activity, and other relevant indicators. Doing so we can maintain our listings with the most up-to-dated information regularly.

Are the discounts listed valid?

Yes, these discounts are genuine. However, please note that these offers may vary depending on the time of year or seasonal changes. Since ThreeBestRated® doesn’t control those offers, it’s best to check directly with the business for the most current deals.

If you find any expired or invalid offers, you can inform us through our contact form or email [email protected].

Can I leave a review for a business on the ThreeBestRated®?

Yes. You may share your honest review for any listed business. Nevertheless, we maintain a strict policy that prevents offensive language, unverified claims, or false information. All reviews undergo a manual verification process with the business to guarantee fairness and accuracy before publication.

You already have three businesses listed, what's the use of submitting my business?

We welcome business owners to submit their businesses, even when three are already listed. Because, ThreeBestRated® is eager to consider businesses who believe they provide superior service and outstanding customer care. After submission, we evaluate the businesses and list them if they meet our standards.

How many businesses do you review in a city?

It varies depending on the city. Larger cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago naturally have more service providers, while smaller cities like Boise or Savannah may have fewer. However, we ensure that everyone in a locality is covered.

Why do you show both positive and negative reviews about a business?

At ThreeBestRated®, transparency and trust are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we display both positive and negative feedback, giving people a complete picture of each business. Every review is carefully verified and published according to our review policies, ensuring visitors read authentic experiences from genuine customers. For more details click here

How long will our business stay on ThreeBestRated®?

Your listing is performance-based, and we regularly review and reevaluate all businesses. As long as you deliver consistent quality, excellent customer service, and maintain high standards, your business will remain on the platform.

Will you update your website? If yes, how often?

Absolutely. Business information is regularly reviewed based on new research, data, and user feedback, with visible timestamps for transparency.

Does the positions of the businesses on the page mean anything? Can I get mine changed?

Your listing’s position doesn’t affect your business. Our goal isn’t to rank businesses, but to keep the platform fair and unbiased. All listed businesses are treated equally, and we don’t use or change rankings.

We are listed as one of the best!!! How can we promote this?

Congrats on this wonderful achievement! We encourage you to share your success widely across social media, your website, and wherever your customers are. Another effective strategy is publishing a press release in local newspapers. You can do this on your own or contact our PR team at [email protected] to explore our exclusive PR and social media promotion services. Our Media Kit provides more information about how we support our businesses.

Some businesses display their awards and badges on company vans, storefronts, office spaces, notice boards, and product packaging. Others even put up a sign at their storefront. The main goal is to let people see and recognize the excellence your business represents!

If you need help promoting your award, our support team can assist at [email protected]

What should I do if I find a typo, notice a closed business, find missed or wrong information, or a broken link?

Although possibilities are lower, you can reach us through our contact form or by emailing [email protected]. Our team will review and, if needed, update the listing.

If you are a business owner wanting to update your business details, please email us at the same address or visit our Update Business Page.

How do you maintain credibility and transparency?

As mentioned earlier, we follow a rigorous evaluation process to assess every business. We neither hide nor filter any information from our visitors. All details, including negative reviews, are openly displayed. This level of transparency allows users to make well-informed choices based on accurate and comprehensive insights about each business.

Is there a mobile app for ThreeBestRated®? Is it free to use?

Yes! ThreeBestRated® has a mobile app that makes it easy to find the best local businesses across the U.S. right from your phone. This app is completely free to download and use for both business owners and customers in the nation.

Is ThreeBestRated® available internationally?

Apart from the United States, ThreeBestRated® is currently available in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, India, France, and Germany. We proudly help 4.5 million users and local business owners per month to connect with the most trusted professionals around the world.

How many cities are covered by ThreeBestRated® in the US?

ThreeBestRated® covers almost all cities across the United States. In addition to manually updating each listing, we are constantly expanding our listings to reach more communities nationwide.