The verified badge is a quiet trust signal next to your name. It tells visitors that this page belongs to who it says it does. Verification is currently issued through the paid verification path.
If you publish under a brand or have an audience that other people impersonate, the badge is worth pursuing. If your audience is small and your handle is unique, the badge does less for you and you can wait.
What the badge does
- Renders next to your workspace name on the profile card.
- Adds the verified status to your structured data so search engines and link previews pick it up.
- Triggers a one time celebration modal in your dashboard within 24 hours of grant.
- Includes the page in the verified directory used for reviews and partner programs.
How verification is recorded
Internally Rook Links stores two flags on your workspace: is_verified and verification_type. The current verification type is paid, meaning verification was granted through the paid verification path.
What you need before you apply
- Active Pro or higher plan.
- Complete profile: workspace name, profile picture, bio, industry, country, at least three tiles.
- At least one connected social handle that we can cross reference.
What changes after verification
The badge appears on every public page render. Share previews now include the verified status. Your dashboard shows a small badge next to your workspace switcher. Verification carries between renames if you change your slug, but is revoked if your plan downgrades to Free.
Common reasons applications are paused
- Profile picture missing or low resolution.
- Industry mismatch with tile content.
- No connected social handles to cross reference.
What the badge does not do
Verification confirms identity, not endorsement. Verified pages are still subject to the same content rules. The badge does not give you priority in any feed; it is a trust marker, not a ranking signal.
Apply for verification
Open Billing to see the verification options for your plan.