HOW IT WORKS

A Simple Path to Recognition

We follow a clear, research-led process to identify and recognize businesses that meet our Best in Social Media criteria.

01

We Gather

We collect ratings and reviews across relevant online platforms.

02

We Evaluate

Businesses are assessed against our recognition criteria.

03

We Recognize

Eligible businesses receive Best in Social Media recognition.

OUR RECOGNITION PROCESS

How We Identify the Best in Social Media

A clear, research-led approach to identifying businesses that stand out through customer ratings and reviews.

01

Aggregate Reviews

We compile reviews from TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google, Facebook and other major platforms for each nominee.

02

Verify Volume

A business must have at least 25 verified customer reviews to be considered for recognition.

03

Calculate Ratings

We compute an average rating across all sources. A minimum of 3.5 stars is required to qualify.

04

Publish & Recognize

We publish regional Top 100 lists and offer qualifying businesses the opportunity to purchase a recognition plaque or badge.

businesses recognized for their consistently strong online reputation.

Bella Vita Salon

Bella Vita Salon

★★★★★5.0
Recognized in 2025

A luxury salon that grew 300% through strategic social media marketing and client testimonials.

Sunrise Bakery

Sunrise Bakery

★★★★★4.9
Recognized in 2026

A local bakery known for artisan bread and exceptional customer engagement on Instagram.

Paws & Play Pet Care

Paws & Play Pet Care

★★★★★4.9
Recognized in 2025

Built a loyal pet-loving community through heartfelt content and strong review management.

Craft & Vine Restaurant

Craft & Vine Restaurant

★★★★★4.8
Recognized in 2025

Farm-to-table restaurant that grew through behind-the-scenes content and chef stories.

Urban Coffee Co.

Urban Coffee Co.

★★★★★4.8
Recognized in 2026

Specialty coffee roaster that grew through engaging content and customer connection.

TechFlow Solutions

TechFlow Solutions

★★★★★4.8
Recognized in 2025

Leading SaaS company that grew through LinkedIn and strong customer reviews.

Summit Financial Group

Summit Financial Group

★★★★★4.8
Recognized in 2025

Making finance approachable through TikTok content and personalized follow-ups.

Metro Dental Studio

Metro Dental Studio

★★★★★4.7
Recognized in 2025

Dental practice that grew through educational reels and a review strategy that raised ratings by 1.5 stars.

GreenLeaf Landscaping

GreenLeaf Landscaping

★★★★★4.8
Recognized in 2025

Transformed their business through before/after content and strong Google reviews.

Is Your Business Recognized?

If your business is not included in the our listing and you feel that you have met all the criteria, please let us know and our research team will look into it.

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