SkilDesk has expanded its freelancer profile experience with performance badges designed to provide clients with additional context when reviewing talent.
Recognising marketplace progress
The SkilDesk performance badge structure includes Emerging Pro, Pro Performer, Elite Performer and Expert Verified.
Performance-based levels can reflect factors such as completed jobs, client ratings, profile completeness and recent marketplace performance. Expert Verified is reserved for manual verification.
Helping clients compare freelancers
Badges appear alongside relevant freelancer information and are intended to complement, rather than replace, a client's review of skills, portfolio work, experience and project fit.
Building a stronger marketplace reputation
For freelancers, the badge system provides visible milestones as they complete work and build a stronger record on SkilDesk.
The update is part of SkilDesk's broader effort to create a marketplace where professional history and quality signals are easier to understand.