Publisher Profile
The publisher profile is the public identity page for every marketplace publisher — a comprehensive view of their identity, reputation, packages, certifications, and community presence that users consult when evaluating publisher credibility.
Profile Sections
Identity
Name, logo, bio, verified domain badge, social links, member-since date.
Tier Badge
Bronze / Silver / Gold / Platinum — the publisher's current reputation tier.
Reputation Score
Total points with breakdown by source and leaderboard rank.
Packages
Grid of all published packages with trust level, install count, and rating.
Certifications
All badges and certifications earned — permanent achievement display.
Community Activity
Recent forum posts, accepted answers, and announcements from this publisher.
Who Sees the Profile
Publisher profiles are public — accessible to all visitors including anonymous users. The profile URL follows the pattern /publishers/{slug} and is linked from every package card, package detail header, and leaderboard entry.
Profile Completeness
MarketHub displays a "Profile Completeness" indicator in the publisher workspace — a reminder for publishers to complete all profile fields. A complete profile drives significantly higher user trust and install conversion compared to a minimal profile.
| Profile Field | Impact on Completeness |
|---|---|
| Publisher name | Required — profile cannot publish without this |
| Logo image | +15% completeness |
| Bio (100+ chars) | +20% completeness |
| Website URL | +10% completeness |
| Verified domain | +20% completeness + verified badge |
| Support URL | +10% completeness |
| At least one published package | +25% completeness |