Why this site exists

Approved by Cris is a personal quality seal for places and services that actually deliver.

The internet is full of paid rankings dressed up as recommendations. This is the opposite.

I have a normal job. This project does not pay my bills. That independence is the whole point.

Non-negotiable rules

  • No ads. Not now, not later.
  • No sponsors and no paid placements.
  • No fake objectivity. This is my taste, clearly stated.
  • If quality changes, the recommendation can disappear.

How a place gets approved

  1. I visit or use it multiple times when possible.
  2. I evaluate consistency, value, and treatment of people.
  3. If it feels real and solid, it gets the seal.