Methodology

How Alberta Wellness sources listings, refreshes data, and creates ranking-based top picks.

Data sources

  • OpenStreetMap for baseline business coverage and open attribution.
  • Google Places API for enriched details (hours, ratings, review counts, and photos).

Refresh cadence

We refresh listings periodically. The directory may lag behind real-world changes, so always confirm hours, services, and booking details on the business’s official website or Google Maps.

Ranking for “Top picks”

Top picks are sorted using a weighted score that combines Google rating and review volume. This helps avoid over-weighting businesses with a small number of reviews.

Structured data

We publish schema.org structured data (Organization, WebSite, and business entities) to make pages easier to understand for search engines and generative search systems.