Best Default Sort Orders

For Member Listings

• Random Order - Most fair (gives all members equal visibility)
• Number of Reviews - Quality-based (promotes good service)
• Member Name A-Z - Easy to navigate (predictable ordering)

For Member Posts

• Date Posted (Newest First) - Fresh content first (most relevant)
• Random Order - Fair exposure for all posts
• Post Title A-Z - Easy browsing (alphabetical)

Available Member Listing Options

• Member Name A-Z / Z-A
• Member/Post ID (Oldest/Newest First)
• Sort by Last Name A-Z / Z-A
• Number of Reviews
• Random Order

Available Member Post Options

• Date Posted (Earliest/Latest First)
• Start/End Date options
• Post ID (Smallest/Largest)
• Post Title A-Z / Z-A
• Random Order
• Advanced - Edit in Search Widget

Strategic Recommendations

1 Choice: Random Order

• Most fair to all members
• Prevents favoritism
• Encourages quality over gaming the system

Important Notes

• Random changes per browser session
• Cannot use caching with Random Order
• Location searches always sort by distance first How to Change Search Results Sorting Options