05 / Verification standard
How stronger trust signals become legitimate.
The website now has a repeatable standard for the trust signals that matter most to clients and search engines. The goal is not to remove reviews, recognition or references; it is to make each one defensible.
ReviewsPermission first.
Client feedback enters as pending, includes explicit publication permission, and is reviewed before publication. A submitted review is never treated as verified merely because it was submitted.
LocationsService market ≠ office.
Country landing pages explain where the studio can work. Physical-office claims should only be made where an actual operating location can be substantiated.
Awards & pressSource required.
Award wins, nominations, editorial features and certifications should be accompanied by a source URL, certificate, official announcement or other retained evidence before publication.
Client & partner proofUse the strongest permission available.
A name can remain a conservative client/collaborator reference. Logos, quotes, project results and endorsements should be upgraded only when the studio has the corresponding permission or public evidence.