Level 1
Connected
Public acknowledgment that links the company's official website to its Vendar profile or listing.
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Company participation
Participate in Vendar's decision layer
Vendar helps buyers compare companies through structured profiles, city and service listings, shortlist flows, and buyer-focused recommendation surfaces. Companies can participate through public acknowledgment, annual verification, and visibility packages.
For companies that want stronger trust, more structured visibility, and better presence in buyer decision flows.
Why companies join Vendar
Vendar is built for buyer-facing comparison, not generic directory exposure.
strengthen public trust through a structured profile
connect their official website with their Vendar presence
add a verified commercial signal to their profile
appear more prominently in relevant city and service listings
improve visibility inside shortlist and comparison flows
expand their presence across relevant subcategories and buyer scenarios
Participation levels
Companies can participate in Vendar at different levels, from basic public acknowledgment to verified status and expanded visibility across relevant decision surfaces.
Level 2
Verified
Annual profile review and verification by Vendar.
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Level 3
Visible
Expanded visibility across approved city and subcategory listings.
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Level 4
Category Leader
Broader presence inside a selected service and geo cluster, including sponsored visibility where approved.
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Free participation formats
Free
Basic presence
Your company can be listed in Vendar's catalog and appear in relevant category structures as part of the platform's decision graph.
Free
Free
Claim profile
Claim your company profile and submit basic updates such as website, core services, category fit, and commercial identity details.
Free
Free
Public badge or acknowledgment
Place a Vendar badge or text mention on your homepage, footer, about page, resources page, or another public page. This creates a public connection between your official website and your Vendar presence.
Accepted examples
Listed on VendarView our Vendar profileSee us on Vendar
Free
This is a public acknowledgment signal only. It does not mean verified status.
Paid participation formats
Paid participation starts with annual verification. Visibility packages are available only to actively verified companies.
Active verification is required before visibility can go live.
AnnualLaunch pricing
Annual Verification
Verification is a yearly review of your company's public profile and commercial signals. It exists to strengthen trust for buyers and to establish eligibility for expanded visibility.
Includes
- yearly profile review
- review of website, services, and public company signals
- verification date shown on the profile
- eligibility for visibility packages
$199 / year
Launch pricing for early companies
MonthlyPrimary entry
Core Visibility
A starter package for companies that want stronger exposure inside one primary city-service listing plus a small set of related subcategory pages.
Includes
- 1 main listing
- up to 2 related subcategories
- stronger visibility inside approved shortlist surfaces
$290 / month
MonthlyMost common expansion
Growth Visibility
A broader package for companies that want stronger coverage across one city-service cluster and more exposure in buyer scenario pages.
Includes
- 1 main listing
- up to 5 related subcategories or scenario pages
- stronger shortlist visibility across the selected cluster
$590 / month
MonthlyLaunch pricing
Category Leader
A higher-tier package for companies that want dominant visibility inside one selected service and geo cluster.
Includes
- 1 main listing
- up to 10 related subcategories or scenario pages
- 1 sponsored placement in an approved subcategory
- strongest visibility within relevant shortlist surfaces
$990 / month
Launch pricing for early partners
Visibility package comparison
| Package | Best for | Main listing | Subcategories | Shortlist exposure | Sponsored placement | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Visibility | Companies testing structured visibility | 1 | Up to 2 | Standard enhanced | No | $290 / month |
| Growth Visibility | Companies expanding within one cluster | 1 | Up to 5 | Strong | No | $590 / month |
| Category Leader | Companies seeking dominant cluster presence | 1 | Up to 10 | Highest approved exposure | 1 approved sponsored subcategory | $990 / month |
All visibility packages require active annual verification.
Company request flow
Start with verification, then expand visibility where the profile fit is strong.
Visibility packages strengthen exposure across approved surfaces, but placement remains limited by service fit, geo context, and buyer relevance.
Add-ons
| Add-on | Use case | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Extra main listing | For adding another city or main service layer | $150 / month |
| Extra subcategory | For extending presence into another relevant subcategory or scenario page | $60 / month |
| Sponsored subcategory add-on | For adding one more sponsored placement in an approved subcategory | $400 / month |
Add-ons are only available where service fit, geo relevance, and profile quality support placement.
Platform rules
To protect buyer trust, Vendar separates acknowledgment, verification, and paid visibility. Participation never overrides relevance.
Public badge placement does not equal verification
Verification does not guarantee top rank
Paid visibility requires active verification
Placement is limited to relevant service and geo layers
Sponsored presence is available only inside approved clusters
Vendar may reject placements that weaken shortlist quality
How onboarding works
Step 101
Submit your company website and preferred participation type
Step 202
Vendar reviews profile fit, category relevance, and verification eligibility
Step 303
Your profile is updated and verification is activated if approved
Step 404
Selected placements go live across approved city and subcategory pages
Step 505
Coverage can expand as profile quality, category fit, and participation level grow
FAQ
Does public badge placement automatically mean verification?
No. Public acknowledgment and verification are separate participation levels.
Do we need verification before visibility packages?
Yes. All paid visibility packages require active annual verification.
Can we link the badge to our profile or to a listing?
Yes. You can link to your Vendar profile or to a live listing where your company appears.
Can we buy visibility in multiple cities?
Yes. Multi-city expansion is available through add-ons or custom extensions.
Can we buy visibility in any category we want?
No. Visibility is only available where your company is relevant to the service and geo context.
Does paid visibility guarantee top rank everywhere?
No. Visibility improves exposure inside selected surfaces, but relevance and fit still matter.
Is the verification fee included in visibility packages?
Verification is a separate yearly layer, but it may be bundled later as part of selected partner offers.
Participation request
Request participation
Use the form below to request verification, badge access, or a visibility package.
Connected participation
Badge access, profile claim requests, and public acknowledgment start the connection layer.
Verified participation
Verification reviews the profile, website, and public company signals before any paid visibility can begin.
Approved visibility
Package scope is reviewed against the target city, service cluster, and shortlist quality constraints.