How to Get Verified and Earn Badges on Trusted IT Firms
How to earn the blue Verified check on Trusted IT Firms: add our badge to your website, request verification and pass the editor check, plus how other badges work.
To get verified on Trusted IT Firms, add the Trusted IT Firms badge to your company website and then request verification from your dashboard. An editor checks that your website, your email address and your listing belong to the same business, and when the request is approved a blue Verified check appears next to your company name. Other badges, such as Top 10, Top Rated and Featured of the month, are awarded by our editors to complete, well-reviewed profiles. This guide explains each step, what editors look for and how to display your badges.
What "Verified" means on Trusted IT Firms
A Verified company has passed a manual check by a Trusted IT Firms editor. The editor confirms that:
- the company website is live and belongs to the business in the listing;
- the email address on the account matches the company website, usually because it uses the same domain;
- the listing details, such as company name, location and contact information, are consistent with the website.
Once approved, your profile shows a Verified label with a blue check next to your company name, and your listing card in search results and category pages shows the same check, with a tooltip that reads "Verified by our editors".
It is important to be clear about what verification is not. It confirms that a company is who it says it is. It is not a review of the quality of your work, and it does not replace client reviews or case studies.
Why verification is worth the effort
- Buyer confidence: buyers comparing several vendors can see at a glance which companies have been checked.
- Profile score: verification is one of the items in the 100-point Trusted IT Firms profile score, worth 3 points.
- Ranking order: the directory's ranking order combines editor rank with profile score, so every point you add helps where scores are close.
- Links from your own site: the badge on your website links back to your profile, so visitors can read your reviews and projects.
Before you request verification
Most delays come from details that do not match. Check these first:
| Check | What editors expect |
|---|---|
| Account email | Confirmed, and on your company's domain rather than a free webmail address |
| Website | Live and showing the same company name as your listing |
| Contact details | Address, phone and email consistent between the website and the listing |
| Listing | Published, with a real description, services and business details |
| Badge | The Trusted IT Firms badge visible on your website and linking to your profile |
Step-by-step: how to get verified
- Create your account and listing. Sign up through the register your company page, confirm your email address and submit your listing. Editors review new listings before they are published.
- Complete your profile. Add a description of at least 600 characters, six or more services and technologies, team size, hourly rate, location, founder, working hours and past projects. Your dashboard shows a tip for every missing item.
- Add the Trusted IT Firms badge to your website. Copy the badge code from your dashboard and paste it into your site, for example in the footer or on your About page. The badge links to your Trusted IT Firms profile.
- Request verification from your dashboard. This tells our editors your listing is ready for a check.
- Editor check. An editor reviews your website, your email and your listing. If everything matches, the request is approved.
- Verified check appears. The blue check shows on your profile and listing cards, and your profile score updates.
Why a request might not be approved yet
- The account uses a free webmail address that cannot be tied to the website.
- The website is down, under construction or shows a different company name.
- The badge is missing from the website, or the link does not point to your profile.
- The address or phone number on the listing contradicts the website.
- The listing is thin, with no real description or services.
Fix the issue, update your listing and request verification again.
What happens after you are verified
Once the request is approved, the blue check appears on your profile and on your listing cards, and the Verified item in your profile score is marked as complete. When editors award a badge, the listing owner is notified by email and the badge appears in the Badges section of the dashboard with its embed code. It is a good moment to review your website: keep the Trusted IT Firms badge visible, and mention your verified profile in proposals so buyers can check your reviews and projects in one place.
Other badges you can earn
Badges are awards from our editors, shown on your profile and listing card and listed in the Badges section of your dashboard. They include:
| Badge | What it recognises | How to work towards it |
|---|---|---|
| Verified | Website, email and listing checked by an editor | Follow the steps above |
| Top 10 | A place among the leading companies for a service or location, shown with a label such as a technology and country | A complete profile, relevant services and strong reviews |
| Top Rated | Strong client feedback | Ask every client for a review on your profile |
| Featured of the month | An editor's pick for that month | Keep your profile current and add recent projects |
| Other award | Specific recognition chosen by editors | Do good work and keep your listing accurate |
Some badges are awarded for a set period and show a "valid until" date. When a badge expires, it no longer appears on your profile, so keep your profile strong if you want to earn it again.
How to display badges on your website
- Open the Badges section of your dashboard. Each badge you have earned is shown with its embed code.
- Copy the code. It shows the badge image and links back to your Trusted IT Firms profile.
- Paste it into your website, for example in the footer, on your About page or next to your client reviews.
- Do not edit the image or change the link, so visitors land on your real profile.
- If a badge has an expiry date, check your dashboard when it is due and update your site.
How verification fits with your other trust signals
Verification answers one question for a buyer: is this company real? Buyers also want to know whether you are good at the work and whether you are a good fit. Each part of your profile answers a different question:
| Trust signal | Question it answers for a buyer | Profile score points |
|---|---|---|
| Verified check | Is this a real company that controls its website and email? | 3 |
| Client reviews | What was it like to work with this team? | Up to 10 |
| Past projects | Have they built something like what I need? | Up to 8 |
| Founder and team | Who will I actually be dealing with? | 5 |
| Kept up to date | Is this profile current? | 3 |
Badges such as Top 10 and Top Rated sit on top of these signals, because editors award them to profiles that are already complete and well reviewed. Verification works best as one step in a wider effort, not as the only thing you do.
Keep your verified status meaningful
- Keep your website and company email active.
- Update your listing at least every six months. That also earns the "kept up to date" points in your profile score.
- If your domain, company name or address changes, update your listing straight away so editors can confirm the new details.
- Keep the badge on your website and reply to enquiries that arrive through your profile.
If you manage more than one listing
Verification applies to each listing separately, because each company has its own website, email and details. If you manage listings for several brands, make sure each one has its own matching website and company email, add the badge to each website and request verification for each listing from your dashboard.
Get started
If your company is not listed yet, create a free listing first. Then complete your profile, add the badge to your site and request verification. To see how verified profiles look to buyers, browse the Trusted IT Firms directory or a category such as IT services companies and software development companies.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the Verified check on Trusted IT Firms?
Add the Trusted IT Firms badge to your website, then request verification from your dashboard. An editor checks your website, email and listing and approves the request if they match.
What does the Verified check mean?
It means an editor has confirmed that the website, email and listing belong to the same business. It is not a review of the quality of your work.
Why was my verification request not approved yet?
Common reasons are a free webmail address, a website that is down or shows a different name, a missing badge, or listing details that contradict the website.
Does verification affect my ranking?
Verification adds 3 points to your profile score, and the directory's ranking order combines editor rank with profile score.
How are badges like Top 10 and Top Rated awarded?
Our editors award them to complete, well-reviewed profiles. Some badges are valid for a set period and show a "valid until" date.
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