No current benchmark report
The earlier article presented numerical industry and city comparisons without a verified source dataset. Those figures have been removed. This page is a research checklist, not a measured regional report.
Record the source
For any future comparison, keep the profile URL, business location, date, visible review count and method used. Do not turn a few examples into a claim about all businesses in a region.
Keep conclusions limited
Public review counts do not establish sales, customer conversion or the effect of an NFC stand. Explain the limits of the observation and keep the original source references.
Official sources
Google: tips for customer reviews and replies · Google Maps contribution policy
For current kit contents and terms, use the Verified Kit page. Payment does not grant verification.