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FAQ: Long-form Professional

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Written by Eric from Authory
Updated over 2 years ago

The “Long-form Professional” Certificate is designed to provide credible evidence that you are significantly more experienced writing long-form articles than the average writer.

As a basis for this claim, Authory conducts quarterly audits of all the articles it stores for its thousands of professional content creators. Currently, that's 4 million articles from 27,000 different publications.

The proportion of articles longer than 1,000 words that you have created is compared to the average proportion of articles longer than 1,000 words by other professional content creators. And if you are in the top 25% in the audit, you will receive your own certificate called the "Long-form Professional" certificate.

You can use this certificate to provide credible proof of your skills to prospective employers or clients.

Below you’ll find the most common questions around the Long-form Professional certificate:

Q: Where can I find the certificate in my Authory account?

In the Certificate section of your account at authory.com/app/settings/certificates

Q: How is eligibility for the Long-form Professional Certificate determined?

Authory conducts regular audits of all the articles stored for its professional content creators, which currently amounts to 4 million articles from 27,000 different publications. The performance of an individual's articles is compared to the performance of articles from other professional content creators. If your articles rank among the top 25% in the audit, you are awarded the Long-form Professional Certificate.

Q: What are the benefits of receiving the Long-form Professional Certificate?

The certificate serves as a credible proof of your exceptional experience in creating long-form articles, setting you apart as a top performer in the industry. This recognition can be showcased to potential employers or clients, adding value to your professional profile and enhancing your credibility.

Q: How can I use the Long-form Professional Certificate?

Once awarded, the Long-form Professional Certificate can be used in various ways to highlight your achievements. It can be displayed on:

  • Your Authory portfolio

  • Your personal website

  • Your social media profiles

It can also be included in your resume, in cover letters, or in business proposals to provide evidence of your exceptional performance and authenticity. You’ll even get a beautiful PDF version of your certificate that can be printed. All in all, the the certificate serves as a powerful marketing tool that can help differentiate you from your peers and open doors to new opportunities.

Q: How can I request the Long-form Professional Certificate from Authory?

Authory conducts regular audits of all the articles stored for its professional content creators. If your articles rank among the top 25% in the audit, Authory will notify you and automatically issue the Long-form Professional Certificate. You’ll receive a notification via email and you can download your certificate from the Certificates section in your Authory account. There is no need to request the certificate separately as it is awarded based on the audit results.

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