Every partner in the directory is evaluated across three independent scores — Trust, Expertise, and Engagement. Here is exactly what goes into each one.
Measures credibility through verified reviews, ratings, certifications, and company maturity signals.
Captures demonstrated knowledge through case studies, published content, specialization depth, and hiring signals.
Reflects how actively a partner participates in and maintains their presence on the platform.
Credibility signals from external reviews, certifications, and company history
Demonstrated knowledge through published work, specialization depth, and growth signals
Active participation and profile quality on the Top Dynamics Partners platform
All three scores factor into where a partner appears in search results and category listings
The directory ranking algorithm combines Trust, Expertise, and Engagement scores to determine the default ordering of results. A partner who scores well across all three dimensions will consistently appear higher in relevant searches.
Sponsored placements always appear first, clearly labeled as such. Below sponsored slots, all ordering is determined algorithmically by score — no partner can buy an organic ranking position.
Scores are recalculated daily. Review data, website signals, and profile changes all feed into the next day's score. If you make significant improvements to your profile or receive several new reviews, you should see the score reflect that within 24 hours.
Yes. Scores are living metrics that respond to current data. A partner whose reviews trend negative, whose certifications lapse, or who stops publishing content will see their scores decline over time. This keeps rankings current and relevant.
Newer or smaller partners with fewer reviews or less published content receive a conservative score rather than a penalized one. Limited data is treated as uncertainty, not as evidence of poor performance. As a partner builds their track record, scores become more confident and accurate.
Yes — all three scores factor into organic directory placement. Sponsored listings always appear first in their designated slot, clearly labeled. All other results are ordered by the combined score algorithm. Partners cannot pay to improve their organic score.
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