About RatingsNearMe

RatingsNearMe is a free local business directory that helps consumers find, compare, and contact top-rated service providers across the United States. We index over 162,000 businesses across 32 service categories and 2,000+ cities — all ranked by real customer data.

Our Mission

Finding a trustworthy local business shouldn't require sifting through paid ads and fake reviews. RatingsNearMe was founded in 2023 to surface the best-rated, most-reviewed local professionals in your area — ranked by real customer data, not who paid the most. We believe consumers deserve transparent, unmanipulated rankings when making decisions that affect their homes, health, and finances.

Who We Are

RatingsNearMe is based in Dallas, Texas and focused exclusively on the US local services market. Our team has backgrounds in local SEO, consumer data, and small business marketing — giving us firsthand perspective on how difficult it is for quality local businesses to stand out against pay-to-play directories.

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RatingsNearMe Editorial Team

Dallas, TX · Founded 2023

Our editorial team reviews ranking methodology, monitors data quality, and maintains the standards behind every listing on this platform. For corrections, claims, or questions, reach us at hello@ratingsnearme.com.

Where Our Data Comes From

Business listings, ratings, and review counts on RatingsNearMe are sourced from publicly available Google Business Profile data. This data is updated regularly to reflect current ratings and review volumes.

In addition to imported Google data, consumers can submit written reviews directly on RatingsNearMe. These community reviews are displayed alongside the aggregate rating and labeled accordingly — so you always know the source.

We do not accept payment to alter a business's star rating or review count. The only paid product we offer is enhanced visibility in clearly labeled sponsored slots — and even sponsored businesses must earn their ranking through genuine customer reviews.

How Rankings Work

Our ranking algorithm is transparent and non-negotiable — businesses cannot pay to inflate their star rating. Rankings are computed using a weighted score:

  • 35%Star Rating — Bayesian average from verified reviews, weighted by review volume
  • 30%Review Volume — total number of verified customer reviews
  • 20%Sentiment Analysis — NLP signals: professionalism, timeliness, value, transparency
  • 10%Profile Completeness — phone, website, address, category
  • 5%Availability Signals — business activity and listing freshness

Featured Partner businesses pay for enhanced visibility in select placements. They must still earn their ranking position through genuine customer reviews — sponsored status is clearly labeled on every listing. Read the full methodology →

Editorial Standards

All business information is reviewed for accuracy before publication. We remove listings that are permanently closed, duplicate entries, or that appear fraudulent. Business owners can claim their listing to correct inaccuracies, respond to reviews, and update contact information at any time.

Community reviews submitted directly on RatingsNearMe are moderated. We remove reviews that appear to be fake, retaliatory, or submitted by competitors. Our moderation policy is described in our Terms of Service.

Contact & Location

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas, United States

Founded

2023

General Inquiries

hello@ratingsnearme.com