Creator Tiers Explained: Basic, Verified & Gold

Last updated: July 2026 · 5 min read

Most creator platforms sort people by follower count. That's a weak signal: follower counts are easy to inflate, and a 50,000-follower account with a bought audience is worth less to a business than a 900-follower account whose posts stay up and match the brief. Account tiers measure something harder to fake — verification and track record.

The three tiers

🥉 Basic

Who: every new account starts here.

Access: standard campaigns, starting from €1.00 per approved post.

Basic isn't a penalty box — most campaigns are open to Basic creators because businesses usually want volume. You can earn from day one without verifying anything.

🥈 Verified

How to get there: verify your email address and phone number, then an admin reviews the account.

Access: everything Basic has, plus campaigns restricted to Verified creators.

Verification proves there's a reachable, real person behind the account. That matters to a business funding a campaign upfront: it's the difference between paying a person and paying a script.

🥇 Gold

How to get there: an established track record and a high approval rate, recognised by an admin.

Access: priority access to higher-paying campaigns when they're available.

Gold isn't bought or unlocked by a follower milestone — it's earned by consistently submitting posts that pass review and following campaign rules over time.

Important, and stated plainly: a higher tier does not guarantee higher pay. Tiers govern access, not price. Rewards are set by each business, and what's available depends on their budget and campaign availability.

What each tier can access

TierRequirementCampaign access
BasicNew accountStandard campaigns from €1.00
VerifiedEmail + phone verified, admin-approvedHigher-paying campaigns when available
GoldTrack record, high approval ratePriority access to higher-paying campaigns

Why tiers instead of follower counts

When a business targets a campaign, they're really asking one question: will this post actually go live and stay up? Follower count answers a different question — potential reach — and answers it unreliably.

How to move up

  1. Verify your email. Required before you can submit a post at all — a real address keeps the marketplace accountable.
  2. Verify your phone. The second half of Verified status.
  3. Build a clean approval record. Read each brief, post to the right platform, keep posts up, and submit a working public link.
  4. Avoid violations. Repeated rejections and policy breaches are recorded and count against you.

The fastest route to Gold is boring: follow the brief, don't delete posts, and don't try to game review. Approval rate is the metric that compounds.

For businesses: choosing a tier

When you create a campaign you set a minimum tier. The trade-off is simple:

You requireYou getCost of that choice
BasicThe largest pool, fastest fillLess vetting
VerifiedContactable, verified accountsSmaller pool
GoldProven approval historySmallest pool — pair with a higher reward

Restricting the tier shrinks your audience. If a Gold-only campaign isn't filling, raising the reward is usually more effective than waiting. See the campaign pricing guide.

Frequently asked questions

Does verifying cost anything?

No. Verification is free — it's confirming your email and phone.

Do I need to verify to earn?

You must verify your email before submitting a post to any campaign. Phone verification is the additional step towards Verified status.

Can I lose my tier?

Standing reflects behaviour. Violations are recorded against the account, and a suspended account can't join campaigns at all.

Is Gold available to buy?

No. It's granted on track record. Any platform selling you a status tier is selling you something worthless to the businesses paying the bills.

Start at Basic, earn from day one

No follower minimum, no application, no waiting list.

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