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title: BestBid paid-ranking glossary
description: Definitions for BestBid paid-ranking, listing, payment, and disclosure terminology.
url: https://bestbid.lol/glossary
dateModified: 2026-08-26
last_updated: 2026-08-26
---

# BestBid paid-ranking glossary

## Paid total

The cumulative value of eligible completed payments for one listing in one ranking, after relevant refunds, disputes, and authorized adjustments.

## Position

The listing's current order within a ranking. Higher paid totals appear first. A position is not reserved, permanent, or a statement of quality.

## Listing

A moderated product, brand, or creator identity. Only approved, active listings may enter active rankings.

## Ranking title

A category published by BestBid in which approved listings can buy advertising exposure. Users cannot create arbitrary titles in the launch version.

## Completed paid bid

A one-time payment accepted by the server-side payment and ledger workflow. An open Checkout session does not reserve a position.

## Sponsored placement

The correct interpretation of a BestBid position: paid advertising, not a review, vote, award, certification, or endorsement.

## Tie-break

When paid totals match, the listing that reached the amount first ranks above. A deterministic technical key resolves any remaining tie.

## Sitemap

See the [Markdown sitemap](https://bestbid.lol/sitemap.md) for all public pages and discovery resources.