When is it acceptable for a rater to give a page a "mixed" rating?

A "mixed" rating is appropriate when certain aspects of a page demonstrate high quality while others do not meet the expected standards. This means that the page presents both strengths and weaknesses. For instance, the information might be accurate and well-researched, but the overall user experience could be lacking, such as having poor navigation or excessive advertising.

In cases where content is inconsistently executed—where some elements are well-developed and others are poorly executed—this mixed evaluation reflects the varied quality present in the page. A rater’s role is to assess both the strengths and weaknesses thoroughly and assign a rating that accurately represents this dual nature.

The other circumstances, such as when the content does not align with the query or when it contains affiliate content, are not sufficient for giving a mixed rating. A disconnect between content and user intent or a page primarily focused on affiliate links may push the rating towards lower quality, rather than embodying a balanced view of mixed quality.