Frequently Asked Questions


What is SiteJabber?
SiteJabber is a consumer protection service which helps people avoid fraudulent websites and find ones they will love. SiteJabber is made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Why was SiteJabber started?
SiteJabber's goal is to make the internet a better place for consumers. We envision a day when consumers no longer have to deal with online scams or fraud and have all the information they need to make informed decisions about the online businesses and websites they use. Read more about SiteJabber's founding on our blog.

What can SiteJabber do for me?

Who's behind SiteJabber?
Read more about the SiteJabber team.

How can I write a great review of an online business or website?
Check out our Review Guidelines.

How can I find my friends' reviews?
The easiest way to discover your friends' reviews or to share reviews with your friends is to add your friends via the Email Friend Tool or log in via Facebook Connect.

What is SiteJabber Authority?
SiteJabber Authority represents the amount of trust a SiteJabber reviewer has earned within the community. Levels are earned by making contributions to the community that are found helpful by other community members:

Authority Level 0
These reviewers are new to the community. Please give them a chance but also read their reviews with a bit of caution.

Authority Levels 1-5
These reviewers are up and coming members of the community. Their reviews are likely free of bias and have been found helpful by the community.

Authority Levels 6-20
These reviewers are established and trusted members of the community.

Authority Levels 21 and above
These reviewers have earned a leadership position in the community because of their long-term dedication to the cause of online consumer protection.

Full List of SiteJabber Top Reviewers »

Does SiteJabber remove reviews?
We generally do not remove reviews. For more information please see our Review Guidelines. Owners of online businesses and websites may be interested in our blog post about this. If you are affiliated with a website and would like to respond to a review please email support@sitejabber.com.

Does SiteJabber receive money from any of the businesses or websites that are reviewed?
We do not accept money from any of the businesses or websites reviewed on SiteJabber.

I'm considering legal action against a reviewer and/or SiteJabber. What are the precedents?
Websites like SiteJabber are protected under federal law by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Your attorneys will find dozens of relevant cases if they are not already familiar with the statute, but Zeran v. AOL, 129 F. 3 327, 330 (4th Cir. 1997) is a well-known example.

Careful consideration should be taken if you are considering legal action against a reviewer. Defamation suits are expensive, difficult to win, and tend to draw additional attention to the issues you would prefer ignored. You will also run a risk of the Anti-SLAPP statute requiring you to pay attorneys' fees to the other side. Rarely, there may be cases where legal action is appropriate, but in general, it is unlikely you will find what you are looking for by suing someone who gives you a bad review.