Account authentication is the single most impactful step a member can take on Exporters.SG. It signals legal registration, builds buyer confidence, and unlocks powerful credibility tools — all of which translate directly into more enquiries and closed deals.
1. Increase Your Selling Power and Sales
Authentication confirms that your business is legally registered and that you are an authorised representative. This assurance directly helps you close more deals. Authenticated member listings also receive priority rankings in Exporters.SG search results and category pages, making your products more discoverable to active buyers. Internal data shows authenticated members receive 4× more buyer enquiries than non-authenticated ones.
2. Build Lasting Business Credibility
Authentication is the gateway to Exporters.SG's full suite of credibility tools. Once authenticated, you can submit bank information, add awards and certifications, build your Trust Network, and collect verified reviews — all of which feed into your member rating. Other members actively use these ratings to evaluate potential business partners.
3. Differentiate Yourself from Competitors
A strong rating — built through a solid Trust Network and positive reviews — takes consistent effort over time. That makes it difficult for competitors to replicate quickly. The earlier you begin, the more durable your competitive advantage becomes. Your rating is a signal that sets you apart in a crowded marketplace.
4. Give Buyers Greater Assurance
The most common question buyers ask before engaging a new seller is: "Are you credible?" Authentication provides an independent, third-party verified answer to that question. It reduces buyer resistance, shortens the due-diligence process, and makes international buyers more confident in initiating contact.
5. Become an Influential Community Member
Authentication amplifies your role in the Exporters.SG marketplace. When you add trusted trading partners to your Trust Network, they earn Trust Points — a recognition that benefits the entire ecosystem. The members you vouch for, and who vouch for you, shape the credibility of the marketplace's trusted community. Your choices carry real weight.
How do I get my account authenticated?
See Authenticated Guide for the full step-by-step process.
Article ID: 52, Created: May 27, 2014 at 6:58 AM, Modified: May 31 at 9:04 PM