Proprietary Scoring Methodology

The score that tells you
exactly where your business
stands online.

Don't stay behind.

The VerticaIQ Score is a groundbreaking composite rating for business online presence — a single 0–100 number built from 9 independent public signals. Like a credit score, but for how your business looks to every customer before they decide who to call. Objective. Consistent. Yours.

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VerticaIQ Score™
72 GOOD
Good  —  a few things to fix
9
Signals Checked
0–100
Composite Score
AI-Powered
Real-Time Signals
Real Data
Public & Objective
The VerticaIQ Score™ — a new standard for business online presence. Public data. Zero jargon. Look good out there.
The VerticaIQ Score™

The gold standard for
business online presence.

Think of it like a credit score — but for how your business looks to every customer online. The VerticaIQ Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite index built from 9 independent public signals. It gives any business, in any industry, a single authoritative number that reflects their true online standing.

Our proprietary scoring methodology pulls from the same public data your customers already see — search engines, review platforms, directories, social profiles, and more — and transforms it into one consistent, objective rating that anyone can read and act on.

No consultants. No tech degree. No guesswork. Just your score, what it means, and exactly what to do next.

VerticaIQ Score™
Proprietary Scoring Methodology
72 GOOD
Good — A few things to clean up
0–29 Critical
30–49 Needs Work
50–69 Fair
70–84 Good
85–100 Excellent
Our Mission

We understand technology
so you don't have to.

There's a mountain of public data about every business — reviews, listings, rankings, social signals. AI can read all of it in seconds. We built VerticaIQ to turn that into something you can actually use: a clear score, plain-English recommendations, and step-by-step actions. No dashboards to learn, no jargon to decode, no consultants to hire. Just real answers about how your business looks online, delivered on a schedule — so you can stay focused on the work that matters.

Public data

Everything in your VerticaIQ Score is sourced from public information — the same data your customers already see. No logins, no permissions, no guesswork.

Zero jargon

You shouldn't need a marketing degree to understand where you stand. Everything we show you is in plain English — what's working, what's not, and what to fix first.

Look good out there

Your score is your reputation, measured. We give you the number, the breakdown, and the path to improve it — so you always look your best where it counts.

How it works

A cycle that keeps
you ahead.

Start with a single report. Keep getting better every month.

1
You request a report

Enter your name and email — we pull your real, public data and build your personalized VerticaIQ report. No account, no credit card, no tech knowledge needed.

2
We search public information

We scan every place customers look: Google, Yelp, social media, directories, BBB, and more. All public data. No logins. No access to your accounts.

3
You see your score & report

Your VerticaIQ Score lands in your inbox — a clear 0–100 number with a full breakdown of what's strong, what's hurting you, and what to fix first.

4
You take action

Follow the plain-English recommendations. Subscribe to track your progress month after month. Your score goes up. Your competition falls behind.

Then repeat — score refreshes on your plan
What we check

Every place a customer
looks before they call you.

Your score is built from 9 categories of real, public signals — the same places your customers check before they decide who to hire.

Search Engine Presence

How you show up when customers search. We check Google, Bing, and the platforms that drive local traffic.

  • Star rating & review count (Google & beyond)
  • Profile completeness (photos, hours, description)
  • Local map pack ranking
  • Owner response rate to reviews
~20% of your score
Reviews & Reputation

What people say about you — and how you respond.

  • Ratings across platforms
  • Review velocity (growing or declining?)
  • Response rate to negative reviews
  • Overall sentiment trend
~8% of your score
Your Website

Does your site work the way customers expect it to?

  • Mobile-friendly (most people search on phones)
  • Fast loading speed
  • Clear contact info and call-to-action
  • License, insurance, certifications visible
~18% of your score
Trust & Credentials

The proof that you're a real, established business.

  • BBB rating and accreditation
  • Licenses and certifications listed
  • Years in business
  • Insurance info visible
~15% of your score
Local Search Ranking

When someone searches for what you do nearby — do they find you?

  • Google Maps position for your key services
  • Organic rank for "[trade] + [city]" searches
  • Bing and Apple Maps presence
~15% of your score
Social Media

Active profiles build trust. Abandoned ones can hurt you.

  • Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms
  • Last post date (recency matters)
  • Profile completeness and contact info
~10% of your score
Directory Listings

Your info needs to match everywhere customers might look.

  • Yelp, Angi, BBB, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack
  • Name, address, and phone consistency
  • Profile completeness on each platform
~12% of your score
Photos & Visuals

Real photos of real work build trust faster than anything.

  • Total photo count across platforms
  • Photo recency (last 90 days)
  • Logo and brand consistency across listings
~8% of your score
Pricing

Simple pricing.
No surprises.

Start with a free preview to see what your data looks like. When you're ready for the full picture — and to stay ahead every month — pick the plan that fits.

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The full picture, once a month. Know where you stand every 30 days with the complete breakdown.
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  • Full 9-signal breakdown
  • 3 competitors identified & scored
  • 10-mile radius map
  • Platform status per channel
  • Plain-English action tips
  • Interactive online report
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Weekly + Flash
Deep competitive intelligence, technical SEO, and a full action plan. Built for operators who want to understand and close the gap fast.
$149
/ month
  • Everything in Plus
  • 3 competitor deep-dives
  • Add your own competitors
  • Competitor social media intelligence
  • Full technical website & SEO audit
  • Full step-by-step action plan
  • Suggested content calendar
  • PDF download on demand
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Intelligence
 
Total competitive visibility. Real-time monitoring, AI-generated content calendars with images, and priority onboarding.
TBD
  • Everything in Pro
  • Real-time competitive monitoring
  • Full AI content calendar (text + images)
  • Comment & request content changes
  • Google Ads readiness score
  • Priority digital onboarding
  • Priority support portal
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Manage every location's score in one portfolio dashboard — with per-location plans starting at $29/mo.
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All paid plans deliver your first full VerticaIQ Score report immediately on sign-up. Cancel anytime from your account settings. Annual plans available — 2 months free.
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Corporate & Partner Services

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VerticaIQ Network

Whether you're a marketing agency wanting to offer business intelligence under your brand, a consultant looking to deliver scores to clients, or a franchise operator tracking dozens of locations — we have a program built for you.

White Label for Agencies
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97%
of new customers look you up online before they ever call.
Most gaps are fixable in under 15 minutes — once you know where they are.
78%
of consumers check reviews before choosing a local business.
The difference between page 1 and page 2 is worth an estimated $40K/year in local leads.
more leads go to businesses that actively respond to reviews.
Your digital presence is the first impression for 9 in 10 new customers.
31%
of businesses in your area have never responded to a review.
You can’t fix what you can’t measure. That’s what we’re doing right now.
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