Methodology
How we rank firms.
Every firm on TopRankFirms is scored against five weighted pillars. Rankings refresh quarterly. Firms cannot pay for higher positions - featuring is editorial.
- 1
Verified reviews (35%)
Reviews must be tied to authenticated accounts. Suspicious patterns are removed before scoring.
- 2
Portfolio audit (25%)
Our editors review real client work, case studies, and delivered outcomes.
- 3
Outcomes data (20%)
Self-reported ROI, retention, and delivery metrics - cross-checked with references.
- 4
Domain expertise (10%)
Depth of specialization within a category outweighs breadth.
- 5
Editorial judgment (10%)
A final editorial pass ensures the top ranks reflect firms worth hiring.
Our promise
No listing fee. No pay-to-rank. If we ever change that, we'll say so at the top of every page.