Upwork, the world’s largest freelancing platform, has become a go-to destination for businesses and individuals seeking quality development and design services. With over 12 million users and 5 million clients, the competition for jobs on the platform is fierce. To stand out from the crowd, freelancers and firms strive to earn the Upwork Expert Verified Badge — a symbol of excellence and professionalism.
Recently Valere had the honor of being awarded the Upwork Expert Vetted Badge. Today we want to take a quick look at what this means and what it took to get there!
What is the Upwork Expert Verified Badge?
The Upwork Expert Verified Badge is a certification that signifies a firm’s exceptional skillset and experience in a particular field. Firms that earn the badge have undergone a rigorous screening process that evaluates their skills, work history, and feedback from clients. The badge is only awarded to the top 1% of firms on the platform that have demonstrated exceptional quality, reliability, and professionalism.
Why is it Hard to Get?
The Upwork Expert Verified Badge is not easy to get. Firms have to meet specific requirements to earn the badge, which include:
- A high job success score of at least 90%
- Earnings of at least $10,000 on the platform
- A minimum of 12 months of experience on Upwork
- A high client satisfaction rating
- Consistent, high-quality work
- Pass a rigorous pre-screening process by Talent Managers and experts in your field
- Possess strong soft skills including excellent communication
Benefits of the Upwork Expert Verified Badge
Recipients who earn the Upwork Expert Verified Badge enjoy several benefits, including:
- Increased visibility on the platform
- Access to exclusive job opportunities
- Increased trust from clients
- An Expert-Vetted badge on your profile that displays Upwork Enterprise and Business clients
- A dedicated Talent Manager who understands your strengths and helps match you to the right clients
Clients are more likely to hire firms with the Upwork Expert Verified Badge as they have been verified by Upwork as having exceptional skills and experience. The badge is a testament to a firm’s commitment to delivering quality work and professionalism.
Why Valere
Valere started on Upwork in 2019 and has since completed 1,676 hours worth of development work for startups and enterprises all around the world. From fintech, sports, and wellness applications to working with big names such as Johns Hopkins, our clients have used web and mobile apps developed by Valere to raise over $20 million (USD) in funding. In addition to our recently awarded Expert Vetted Badge on Upwork, we are also Ranked by Clutch.co in the Top App and web Developers in Massachusetts, along with being recognized as one of the best App Developers in the USA in 2022, by Top Software Development Companies.
Valere has been working hard to deliver quality and revenue-yielding applications. Our meaning of success goes beyond the final submission of codes or even the completion of the application. Our ultimate goal is to see our clients succeed with their goals reached. The true reward for us is seeing our clients featured on Forbes 30 Under 30, receiving the text to learn that our startup clients have received further funding for their fintech app, or learning that our logistics client has received their delivery milestone through the use of our app. We thrive to build meaningful apps that satisfy our clients and that can get them to their goals (whether it is higher revenue, downloads, or increased efficiency through digital transformation).
If you have an app or software that you would like to see built, speak with us today to learn why we are trusted by experts and recognized to be the best at Upwork!
Valere is an award-winning software development agency that has built over 300 top-rated applications for startups and Fortune 500 companies in all verticals like healthcare, finance, sports, fitness, education, and more. Their apps have been featured by the New York Times, and have been consistently recognized as Apple App Store’s top featured apps, TechRadar, and Google Play Store’s top featured apps! Schedule a call with us today to learn how we can help your team create the perfect software or application that can Accelerate Your Business Goals!
