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It
has now become too easy for an unscrupulous
individual to produce a website and offer a
"service" which he knows little about or which he
does not do very well. An unsuspecting consumer who
requires a trader often cannot tell the difference
between a website belonging to a rogue trader or an
established and professional business.
Local Trader
is
a membership network of verified and certified
tradesmen and small businesses who adhere to strict
privacy, safe shopping and fair trading practices.
Upon approval, they are authorised to display the
Approved Local Trader seal on their printed matter
and website. When clicked on a website, this will
print the verified certificate, including their
current star rating.
The certificate is reassuring and makes consumers
feel comfortable with using a Local Trader
certified and permanently monitored website, which
will also result in increased sales for Local
Trader members.
There are many horror stories about unscrupulous
traders. Consumers are entitled to trust and
reliability when choosing a tradesman or placing an
order and it is our chief objective to provide a
means for regulation of the Internet community, to
promote trust between users and certified
traders.
We believe governmental regulation of the Internet
is undesirable, impractical, and unnecessary.
Instead, our Local
Trader
Certification
Award Program provides this means for regulation of
the Internet community.
We offer neutral, trusted, third party verification
of website privacy, safe shopping and fair trading
practices, including complaint mediation, to insure
a quality and safe experience for every consumer
who orders service from a Local Trader member.
All member sites are regularly spidered by the
Local Trader
bot
to verify that strict policies remain adhered
to.
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Benefits
to traders:
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A
Local Trader membership drives business by
building trust with consumers
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Local
Trader verified and monitored site
seal
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Third
party recognition
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Complaint
mediation
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Global
seal of approval program
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Instant
verification certificate
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Benefits
to consumers:
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Global
seal of approval program
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Merchant
certified seal of approval
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Instant
verification page
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Third
party recognition
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Complaint
mediation - if you are not happy with our
member, let us know and we'll do our best
to resolve any issues.
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Financially
secure.
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How
does it work
| Sample
Certificate
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Fees
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