Publisher Identity
The publisher identity section is the header of the public profile — presenting who the publisher is, where they are from, and how to learn more about them.
Identity Fields
| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Logo | Square image (128x128px recommended). Displayed at the top of the profile and as icon on package cards. | Strongly recommended |
| Display Name | The public-facing name of the publisher organization. Max 80 chars. | Yes |
| Publisher Slug | URL-safe identifier. Used in the profile URL: /publishers/{slug}. Set once, cannot be changed. | Yes |
| Bio | Short description of the publisher — who you are, what you build, your specialty. Max 500 chars. Markdown supported. | Strongly recommended |
| Website URL | Primary website or product page for the publisher organization. | Recommended |
| Social Links | GitHub organization URL, LinkedIn page, Twitter/X handle. Up to 3 links. | Optional |
| Member Since | Auto-set from publisher account creation date. Displayed on profile as "Member since [Month Year]". | Automatic |
Verified Domain Badge
Publishers who verify their domain ownership earn a blue verified checkmark displayed next to their name on the profile and on all their package cards. Domain verification is the primary trust signal that a publisher is who they claim to be.
Domain Verification Process
Enter Your Domain
In the Publisher Workspace settings, enter the domain you want to verify (e.g., acme-corp.com).
Get Your Verification Token
MarketHub generates a unique token: bizfirstai-verify=abc123def456
Add DNS TXT Record
In your DNS provider, add a TXT record for your domain with the verification token as the value. Propagation typically takes 5–60 minutes.
Verify
Click "Verify Now" in the Publisher Workspace. MarketHub performs a DNS lookup and grants the verified badge when the record is found. Verification is re-checked monthly.
Domain verification is the single highest-impact profile action for building user trust. Do it before publishing your first package — users who see an unverified publisher with no packages have no reason to invest attention in evaluating your work.