Best of Local 2009 : Frequently Asked Questions

How many "Best of Local" winners will be chosen?: "Best of Local" winners will be chosen from 15 cities/metro areas in 20 categories. Ten winners will be chosen from each city/metro area in each category.

Who decides the "Best of Local 2009" winners?: Local.com's "Best of Local 2009" winners are selected by employees of Local.com following their review of the quantity and quality of consumers' ratings and reviews of local businesses in 15 cities throughout the U.S.

Visitors to Local.com are encouraged to review their favorite businesses in the selected "Best of Local" cities and categories. Reviews submitted by November 24, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, will be considered. Results of the "Best of Local 2009" will be revealed by December 31, 2009.

Users may enter reviews in as few or as many categories as preferred, and in categories in cities other than their own. For example, Dallas users may submit reviews in San Francisco and vice versa.

What criteria will be used for picking the winners?: "Best of Local" winners will be chosen based on the quantity and quality of reviews written about their business. Reviews from duplicate users will not be included in the final count.

Will reviews from duplicate users be considered?: One review from each user per business, category and city will be considered.

When will the winners be announced?: The "Best of Local 2009" winners will be announced by December 31, 2009.

How often are the lists updated?: "Best of Local" is an annual program, and therefore, new winners will be awarded and updated on an annual basis.

If I'm a business owner, how can I find more details?: For more information business owners can go to http://www.local.com/bestoflocal. Winners of the Local.com's "Best of Local 2009" Program will receive official notice via email or phone and will receive an official certificate and other "Best of Local" materials via mail.

How can I get my business listed on Local.com?: Go to: http://advertise.local.com and enter your business.

How can I advertise on Local.com?: Go to: http://corporate.local.com/AdvertiseWithUs.

Can I pay to be a "Best of Local" winner?: No, "Best of Local" is based solely on Local.com's review of the quantity and quality of consumers' ratings and reviews of local businesses. However, businesses wanting to purchase advertising are encouraged to do so by visiting our Advertise With Us page.