Review Rating Criteria
The total score is calculated from 9 categories which have a total value of 100 points. Our scoring system ensures that all sites are treated equally and given a fair score.
1. Content Quality
(10 points max)
The total points in this category are dependent on the quality of the videos and/or photos. We do place a stronger emphasis on video quality unless the reviewed site is primaryly still-image oriented.
10 points: 4000k+ video encoding / 3000x2000 or higher resolution photos
09 points: 2000k-3999k video encoding / 2000x1500 or higher resolution photos
08 points: 1500k-1999k video encoding / 1152x864 or higher resolution photos
07 points: 1000k-1499k video encoding / 1024x768 or higher resolution photos
06 points: 750k-999k video encoding / 800x600 or higher resolution photos
05 points: 500k-749k video encoding / 600x450 or higher resolution photos
04 points: 250k-499k video encoding / 400x300 or higher resolution photos
03 points: 100k-249k video encoding / 300x225 or higher resolution photos
02 points: 50k-99k / any resolution smaller
2. Exclusive Content
(10 points max)
Full points will only be awarded to sites that have 100% exclusive content (not including extras or bonuses). If a site contains a combination of exclusive and non-exclusive content. If a site contains a combination of exclusive and non-exclusive content, it will receive a mark out of ten representing the approximate ratio of exclusive versus non-exclusive content.
3. Content Amount
(10 points max)
Points are awarded based on number of video scenes and photo galleries combined. Small photo galleries containing less than 50 images, photo galleries containing only video screen captures and short video clips (less than 5 minutes runtime) may not be included in the site content totals.
10 points: 4000+
09 points: 3000-3999
08 points: 1000-2999
07 points: 500-999
06 points: 100-499
05 points: 50-99
04 points: 25-49
03 points: 10-24
02 points: 1-9
We consider videos to be HD quality only if they have a minimum resolution of 1280x720 and 2000kbps encoding or higher.
4. Updates
(10 points max)
Points awarded are determined by the amount of content updates as explained below.
10 points: 1 or more updates daily
09 points: 5-6 updates weekly
08 points: 2-4 updates weekly
07 points: 1 update weekly
06 points: 3 updates monthly
05 points: 2 updates monthly
04 points: 1 update monthly
03 points: 1 every 2 months
02 points: site has not been updated in over 2 months
5. Purchase Value
(10 points max)
Purchase value is based on an approximate daily cost determined by dividing the standard 1st full-month membership price by 30 days. We then convert this approximate daily cost into a score point value by using the price index below. Then it's just a matter of simple math, e.g. Content Quality Score + Content Amount Score + Price Point Score / 3.
10 points: $0.30 to $0.49
09 points: $0.50 to $0.69
08 points: $0.70 to $0.89
07 points: $0.90 to $1.09
06 points: $1.10 to $1.29
05 points: $1.30 to $1.49
04 points: $1.50 to $1.69
03 points: $1.70 to $1.89
02 points: $1.90 or more
6. Promises vs Reality
(10 points max)
We evaluate how well the reviewed site fulfills the expectations one will have after browsing the tour and free areas of the site. Points are deducted for misleading sales text, inaccurate site facts and anything else we deem misleading to the potential customer.
7. Navigation
(10 points max)
Points are deducted for broken links, mislabeled content, duplicating content links in an attempt to give the site a larger appearance and to many backlinks to premium extras and advertisements. The navigation should be easy to move around inside the site, locate all available content and retrace one's steps while browsing the site.
8. Site Speed
(10 points max)
We evaluate the loading time of the site itself and also place a strong emphasis on download speed. A general guide line would be speeds over 999KB/sec would be considered great and speeds under 500KB/sec would be considered poor.
9. Other
(20 points max)
Points are awarded for reviewer's overall experience, original or interesting site theme, unique content, bonus material, worthwhile extras.