Is a supplier near the top a better supplier?
Not necessarily. The order reflects listing level and how long a supplier has listed with us.
It isn't a rating or a recommendation. Check references and compare quotes before you choose.
About the directory
How suppliers are ordered
Wondering why one supplier appears above another? Here's exactly how every list is ordered, and what a paid listing does and doesn't mean.
The same rules apply to every supplier, on every list.
The order
The four rules behind every list
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Paid listings come first, highest level first
Suppliers with a paid listing appear first, with higher listing levels ahead of lower ones.
Paid listings show as full cards. Every list says so above the first supplier.
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Long-standing suppliers come first within each level
Suppliers who have listed with us continuously for three years or more come first, then one to three years, then under a year.
Paid suppliers show the year they started as "Listed since".
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The order rotates every day
Within each of those groups, the order changes daily.
No paid supplier holds the top spot permanently.
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Free listings follow, in alphabetical order
First come suppliers who manage their own profile, with completed profiles ahead of incomplete ones.
Then come profiles ACXPA has created from public information that the supplier hasn't claimed yet.
Good to know
What should you know before you shortlist?
Do filters change the order?
No. Filters narrow the list, and the suppliers that match keep the same order.
The delivery model filter only includes suppliers who manage their own profile, because only they can confirm it.
Who is featured on the home page?
Suppliers who have paid for a featured spot. They rotate daily, and each is labelled "Featured".
A featured spot on the home page doesn't change the order of any supplier list.
Why do some profiles show less detail?
Paid listings show their logo and a website button in lists. Profiles the supplier hasn't claimed show only basic details ACXPA can confirm from public information.
Once a supplier claims their profile, they can add their own description, specialties and more.