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Trust Network

Trust Network is a curated list of trading partners you personally vouch for - members you've done business with, found reliable, and would confidently recommend. It is one of the most powerful credibility signals in Exporters.SG.

What Is a Trust Network?

A Trust Network is your personal list of verified, trustworthy trading partners in Exporters.SG. These are businesses you have traded with and found to be reliable — members you would readily do business with again and recommend without hesitation to other exporters and buyers.

Why Does It Benefit Everyone?

When you add a member to your Trust Network, and they add you back, both profiles gain credibility. Your Trust Network signals to buyers and other members that real, experienced traders trust you — something no self-described credential can replicate. It is a win-win for the entire marketplace.

3 Criteria for Adding Someone to Your Trust Network

Adding someone to your Trust Network is a public endorsement. You are telling the marketplace that you trust this member. Apply all three of these criteria before adding anyone:

You have done business with them before
Trust should be grounded in real trading experience, not familiarity alone. Only add members you have actually transacted with.
You would do business with them again
Your Trust Network reflects ongoing confidence in a trading partner - not just a one-time transaction that went well.
You would recommend them without hesitation
Would you refer this member to a business contact or friend without any reservations? If not, do not add them yet.

Important: You cannot join another member's Trust Network yourself - they must add you. You can request to be added via their member profile page. This mutual, opt-in structure ensures Trust Networks reflect genuine two-way business relationships rather than one-sided endorsements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see who trusts me?

Yes. Visit your profile page to see the members who have added you to their Trust Networks. Note that only authenticated members are shown in Trust Network list.

How do I add a member to my Trust Network?

Go to the member's profile page on Exporters.SG and click the Add Trust Network. The member will be notified and your mutual trust relationship will be reflected on both profiles.

Can I remove a member from my Trust Network?

Yes. You can manage and remove members from your Trust Network at any time via your Profile Rating page.

Do Trust Networks contribute to my member rating?

Yes. Being listed in the Trust Networks of authenticated, verified members contributes Trust Points to your rating. The quality and number of mutual trust relationships you have is a key component of your overall credibility score on Exporters.SG.

Do I need to be authenticated to appear in Trust Networks?

Only authenticated members are shown in Trust Network listings visible to other members. This ensures that Trust Networks reflect verified, identity-confirmed businesses in our marketplace.

Start building your Trust Network today.

Authenticate your account and begin connecting with trusted trading partners in Exporters.SG.