Frequently Asked Questions

BestLocalX.com is a local business intelligence platform. We research and compare local service businesses, including SEO agencies, HVAC companies, roofing contractors, managed IT providers, and more, across cities in the United States. Our goal is to give business buyers research-backed comparisons, not paid placement.

No. Our rankings and comparisons are based entirely on research criteria: licensing, pricing, client references, and documented results. We offer a separate sponsorship program for businesses that want to underwrite research in their market, but sponsorship does not affect rankings or editorial positions.

Each city and category comparison is reviewed at least annually, with updates triggered by significant market changes, new entrants, or flagged inaccuracies. The 'Last Updated' date on each page indicates when the research was last reviewed.

Our evaluation criteria vary by category, but generally include: licensing and insurance verification, pricing transparency, contract terms, client references, publicly available performance data, and independent ranking analysis. Each comparison page links to a methodology note describing category-specific criteria.

Yes. Use the contact form to suggest a business for inclusion in our research. We evaluate all submissions, but cannot guarantee inclusion or timing. We do not accept direct submissions from the businesses themselves as primary review requests.

Use the contact form and reference the specific page and the information you believe is inaccurate. If you are the business owner, please provide documentation supporting the correction. We review all accuracy reports within 5 business days.

We research businesses proactively based on market presence. You can also suggest your business via the contact form. Being included does not cost anything. If you want to support the research that covers your market, consider our sponsorship program.

Businesses can sponsor original market research reports for their city and category. Sponsors fund the research but do not influence the findings or rankings. Sponsored reports are clearly labeled. See the Sponsor a Report page for details.

Yes. Contact us with documentation of the correct information. Business owners can verify details like licensing status, team size, and pricing ranges. Corrections are processed within 5 business days.