Content by Stefan Somborac in March, 2026

Yes, as far as I understand it, BBB accreditation does not influence ranking.

Yeah, the same is true in Canada; small business owners can operate as a "sole proprietor" under their own name. (I think this is a "sole trader" in the UK?) I believe there is a similar business status in most/all US states. Unfortunately, there is often a disconnect between what is legally...

Getting BBB accredited involves more than just paying an annual fee; there is a vetting process. Accreditation requires businesses to meet a set of standards. I'm not familiar with the details, but it's clear that Google puts a significant amount of trust in accreditation (at least in the US)...