Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about InfluIQ and our platform

1. General Platform FAQs

What is InfluIQ?

InfluIQ is the world's first "Trustpilot for influencers." It helps marketers access verified influencer reviews, performance insights, audience fit analysis, and transparency before investing in collaborations.

Who is InfluIQ for?

InfluIQ is built for influencer marketers, brand managers, performance leads, CMOs, and agencies that work with creators at any scale.

How does InfluIQ help me choose the right influencer?

You get real reviews from marketers, KPI benchmarks, risk indicators, audience-fit analytics, and detailed insights on reliability, professionalism, and collaboration quality.

Is InfluIQ free to use?

Yes. You can submit reviews and access limited insights for free. Additional analytics and features unlock as you level up or subscribe.

Is InfluIQ anonymous?

Yes. All reviews are anonymized by default. Personal or company information is never shared with influencers or other users.

2. Reviewer & Review Submission FAQs

How do I submit a review?

Simply paste a YouTube channel link, fill in your collaboration details, and submit. AI can assist you if you prefer.

How long does a review take to complete?

With AI assistance: 3–5 minutes. Without AI assistance: 6–10 minutes.

Do I need to fill in every field?

No. All fields are optional, but more details = more XP, better badges, and higher-quality insights for the community.

Can influencers see who reviewed them?

No. Reviews are anonymized.

Can I edit a review after submission?

Yes, within a certain time window (usually 30 days). After that, edits may require moderation.

What kinds of details can I add in a review?

You can include: Agreement structure (flat fee, variable, hybrid), deliverables and budgets, communication & professionalism ratings, KPI results, deadlines & compliance, red flags or risks, and recommendation summary.

Can I submit multiple reviews for the same influencer?

Yes, but limited to 2 reviews per influencer per month to prevent spam.

3. XP, Levels & Rewards System FAQs

What is XP?

XP stands for Experience Points. You earn it by submitting reviews, adding KPI data, receiving helpful votes, completing your profile, and contributing value to the community.

What are Levels?

Your XP determines your level: Explorer → Contributor → Analyst → Expert → Master Evaluator. Each level unlocks new benefits.

What perks do higher levels give me?

Depending on level, perks include: Full review access, AI-powered analysis tools, KPI benchmarks, public recognition, faster review workflow, and early access to new features.

How do I earn XP?

You earn XP by: Submitting detailed reviews, adding KPI data, including agreement details, receiving "helpful" votes, and completing profile information.

Are XP, badges, and levels visible to others?

Yes, but only in a professional, reputation-building manner. Your identity is still anonymous when reviewing influencers.

4. Badges, Achievements & Reputation FAQs

What are Badges?

Badges highlight what you excel at (e.g., Top Contributor, Trusted Reviewer, Beauty Expert, Audience Analyst). They help build credibility in the community.

How do I earn badges?

Badges unlock automatically when you reach certain milestones like: Number of detailed reviews, KPI completeness, industry specialization, helpful vote milestones, ethical reviewing history, and reliability and accuracy consistency.

Do badges help my profile?

Yes. They increase your visibility, reputation, and influence on influencer trust scores across the platform.

What are Achievements?

Achievements are rare recognitions such as "Hall of Fame Reviewer," "Top 1% Evaluator," or "Reviewer of the Month."

Do badges or achievements affect review weighting?

Yes. Higher levels and strong badges influence the review weight, meaning your insights impact influencer scoring more.

5. Influencer Profile Pages FAQs

Can I view reviews for any influencer?

Yes. Search or paste their social profile URL to see reviews (limited access for new users; full access unlocks with XP/level).

What information do influencer profiles show?

Profiles include: Average ratings, KPI performance insights, review summaries, reliability indicators, audience fit & brand fit metrics, red flags or risks, and weighted trust score.

Are influencer profiles public on Google?

Yes. InfluIQ uses optimized schema markup (Person + AggregateRating) to rank for influencer names in search results.

Do influencers know about the reviews?

InfluIQ is designed for marketers, not creators. Influencers may see their profile publicly, but they cannot see who reviewed them.

Can I request an influencer profile to be added?

Yes. Paste their URL and the profile is generated automatically.

6. Data, Privacy & Trust FAQs

Are my reviews anonymous?

Yes. Reviewer identity and company details are always anonymized.

Is influencer performance data verified?

Data is reviewed automatically and often cross-referenced with engagement benchmarks and reliability checks.

Can influencers challenge reviews?

They may submit a request for moderation if factual errors exist, but they cannot remove reviews.

Is my KPI or campaign data visible to others?

Only high-level insights are shown, not your proprietary or sensitive metrics.

7. Platform Accuracy & Integrity FAQs

How do you ensure review quality?

Through: Review quality scoring, reliability index, content validation, duplicate detection, anti-collusion systems, and human moderation when needed.

How are "Helpful" votes monitored?

Automated systems detect unnatural patterns or mutual upvoting. Suspicious votes are excluded.

Can reviews be flagged?

Yes. Reviews can be flagged for spam, false KPI reporting, conflicts, or suspicious behavior. Moderators review them.

Do older reviews matter less?

Yes. The algorithm automatically reduces weight with age (recency decay multiplier).

8. Business, Billing & Account FAQs

Do you offer team plans?

Yes. Team/agency plans provide shared dashboards, saved influencers, and collaborative review workflows.

Is there a free trial?

Most core features are free. Premium analytics can come with a trial depending on the plan.

Can I export data?

Exports depend on subscription tier (CSV, PDF, or API-level data extraction).

9. Technical FAQs

Do you support all influencer platforms?

Currently we support YouTube. More platforms coming soon.

Does InfluIQ integrate with my existing tools?

Roadmap includes: CSV imports, tracking integrations, API access for enterprise, and social verification workflows.

What browsers/devices are supported?

Fully responsive on desktop and mobile; modern browsers recommended.

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