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How to tell whether an online professional profile is worth exploring

A polished profile can make a good first impression, but the useful information is in the details. Here's what to look at before you contact a Pro.

A criminal background check and a SAPS Police Clearance Certificate aren't the same document, and the right one depends on why the check is needed.

Criminal record check vs Police Clearance Certificate: what's the difference?

They both deal with criminal-history information, but they aren't interchangeable. Here's what each is used for and why the purpose of the check matters.

A recommendation can give you a name. Your next step is checking whether that provider fits the job you actually need done.

“Does anyone know a guy?” The problem with hiring from a Facebook comment

Community recommendations can be a useful starting point. Here's what to check before turning a name in the comments into a booking.

ID Verified confirms completion of Know a Pro's identity-verification process. It doesn't replace checks for qualifications, registration or suitability.

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What does the ID Verified badge on Know a Pro actually mean?

The badge confirms one specific check. Here's what you can learn from it, and what you should still check separately.

Before someone works in your home, confirm the visit, understand the job and think about the access they'll actually need.

7 things to check before you let someone work in your home

From confirming who is arriving to protecting keys, valuables and access information, a little preparation can make an at-home service visit easier to manage.

A five-star rating isn't enough: what else to check

Ratings can be useful, but the number alone doesn't tell the whole story. Here's how to read reviews and profile information in context.