What Verified means
Verified is Mydentify's status for a directory record that has been checked directly against the live site by a person or process, not just recorded secondhand from another source or listing.
A founder deciding whether to pay for a directory submission can lean toward verified directories first, since those records reflect a direct, recent check rather than an older or secondhand report someone else compiled.
Verified is not permanent. A directory's pricing, link type, or status can change after the check was made, so verified reflects confidence at a point in time, not a promise that holds forever.
Prefer verified directories for any decision involving real money or significant time, and treat unverified records as a starting point worth a quick check of your own before you commit.
Why this matters for builders
Prefer verified directories when you need confidence before a paid submission.
Mistake builders make often
Some builders assume a verified label means the details will never change, and skip a quick recheck even months after the record was last confirmed.
What to do now
Read the directory research methodology to understand what verified actually confirms before relying on it for a paid submission.