What “verified” actually means
Anyone can paste a quote on a website. A verified testimonial is different: it’s about how the words were collected, not just what they say.
The request goes to the client, not through the business
When a project wraps up, the client receives a private, single-use link at their own email address. The business never types the testimonial — the client does, in their own words, by writing or speaking.
The client approves the exact final text
If light editing or AI cleanup is used, the client sees the result and can change or reject it. Nothing becomes a testimonial until the client confirms the exact wording themselves.
Consent is recorded, with limits the client chooses
The client decides where their words may be used — website, social media, proposals, this portfolio — and whether their original recording may be shown as proof. Every choice is stored with a timestamp. Anything the client didn't tick simply doesn't happen.
The wording is tamper-evident
The business cannot quietly edit an approved testimonial. Any change removes the Verified badge until the client approves the new wording. What you read is what the client signed off on.
Check any testimonial yourself
Every verified testimonial has a public verification page — click its “Verified” badge. You’ll see when it was submitted and approved, how it was given (written or spoken), and its verification ID. What you’ll never see there: the client’s contact details or anything they didn’t consent to share.
Testimonial Collector · process-based verification