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.