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Comparison Frameworks

A comparison is only as fair as its criteria. These frameworks cover page structure, casino comparison methods and sportsbook reviews by jurisdiction.

Google's review guidance asks pages to explain what sets a product apart, to cover comparable options and to say why something is best for a purpose. Disclosure rules in the US, UK, Germany and Ontario require commercial relationships to be clear. The frameworks below combine both.

Guides

Comparisons

Comparison Page Structure Readers Can Trust

A seven-part structure for iGaming comparison pages: intro summary, methodology note, sourced comparison table, eligibility, pros and cons, FAQ and disclosure footer, linked to Google's review guidance and FTC and ASA disclosure rules.

Comparisons

Casino Comparison Methodology

A repeatable method for casino comparisons on affiliate sites: one market per comparison, criteria fixed before testing, scoring tied to evidence, published limits, and separation of commercial relationships from scores.

Comparisons

Sportsbook Review Methodology

A jurisdiction-first method for sportsbook reviews covering licensing checks, test scripts for markets, rules and settlement, US state affiliate registration (New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania), Ontario's advertising rules and Germany's legal framework.

Tool

Comparison Page Builder

A browser tool that builds a comparison page outline from selectable sections with editorial requirements, and exports the outline as a CSV file.

Designing fair criteria

Two first tests for any criterion
TestQuestion to askIf the answer is no
RelevanceDoes a reader in this market care about it?Drop the criterion
EvidenceCan every product be scored from a test or dated source?Drop it or test first

The full criteria and weighting method, with consistency, independence and licensing tests, is in Step 2 of the casino comparison method.

Build a comparison outline

Questions

Which guide should I read first?

Start with comparison page structure for the layout, then the casino or sportsbook method for scoring.

Is there a tool for building the outline?

Yes. The comparison builder turns your criteria into a page outline you can download.

Should I add rating stars?

Only for genuine first-hand reviews with a published method. Do not add rating markup for scores you cannot support.

Sources

  1. Google Search Central, Write high quality reviews, last updated December 10, 2025.

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