Seller Levels
WP Sell Services uses a four-tier seller level system that rewards vendor performance and drives marketplace quality.
The Four Seller Levels
The marketplace features four distinct seller levels representing different stages of vendor achievement:
- New Seller (
new) – Starting point for all vendors - Level 1 Seller (
level_1) – Proven track record - Level 2 Seller (
level_2) – Consistent excellence - Top Rated Seller (
top_rated) – Elite marketplace performers
Level Criteria
New Seller
Entry Requirements:
- Newly registered vendor
- Profile completed
- Account in good standing
Criteria:
- Completed Orders: 0+
- Minimum Rating: 0
- Minimum Reviews: 0
- Response Rate: 0%
- Delivery Rate: 0%
- Days Active: 0
All vendors start at this level automatically.
Level 1 Seller
Requirements (ALL must be met):
| Criterion | Threshold | How Measured |
|---|---|---|
| Completed Orders | 5+ | Successfully delivered orders |
| Average Rating | 4.0+ stars | Average of all reviews |
| Total Reviews | 3+ | Number of reviews received |
| Response Rate | 80%+ | Message reply rate |
| Delivery Rate | 80%+ | On-time delivery percentage |
| Days Active | 30+ days | Since vendor registration |
Note: “Cancellation Rate” is NOT a criterion for seller levels.
Level 2 Seller
Requirements (ALL must be met):
| Criterion | Threshold | How Measured |
|---|---|---|
| Completed Orders | 25+ | Successfully delivered orders |
| Average Rating | 4.5+ stars | Average of all reviews |
| Total Reviews | 10+ | Number of reviews received |
| Response Rate | 90%+ | Message reply rate |
| Delivery Rate | 90%+ | On-time delivery percentage |
| Days Active | 90+ days | Since vendor registration |
Top Rated Seller
Requirements (ALL must be met):
| Criterion | Threshold | How Measured |
|---|---|---|
| Completed Orders | 100+ | Successfully delivered orders |
| Average Rating | 4.8+ stars | Average of all reviews |
| Total Reviews | 50+ | Number of reviews received |
| Response Rate | 95%+ | Message reply rate |
| Delivery Rate | 95%+ | On-time delivery percentage |
| Days Active | 180+ days | Since vendor registration |
How Criteria Are Calculated
Completed Orders
Orders with status completed counted from wpss_orders table.
Average Rating
Average of all approved reviews from wpss_reviews table where status = 'approved'.
Total Reviews
Count of approved reviews for the vendor.
Response Rate
Calculated from message response patterns (tracked in vendor profile as response_rate). Defaults to 100 if not tracked.
Delivery Rate
Percentage of orders delivered by deadline:
(on_time_orders / completed_orders) * 100
Calculated by comparing completedat to deliverydeadline in orders table.
Days Active
Days since vendor profile creation (createdat in wpssvendor_profiles table).
Automatic Level Assessment
The system automatically calculates vendor levels:
- Daily Check: Runs daily to assess all vendors
- Real-Time Updates: Metrics update with each order event
- Automatic Promotion: Level upgrades happen automatically when criteria met
- Grace Period: No immediate downgrade protection
Levels are stored in verificationtier column of wpssvendor_profiles table.
Level Benefits
New Seller
- Create and publish services
- Receive orders
- Access vendor dashboard
- Basic marketplace visibility
Level 1 Seller
- “Level 1 Seller” badge
- Improved search ranking
- Increased buyer trust
- Standard marketplace features
Level 2 Seller
- “Level 2 Seller” badge
- Higher search placement
- Enhanced visibility
- Priority consideration
Top Rated Seller
- “Top Rated Seller” badge
- Maximum search visibility
- Premium marketplace placement
- Elite status recognition
[PRO] Additional benefits may include:
- Lower commission rates
- Priority support
- Featured placement
- Advanced analytics access
Progress Tracking
Dashboard View
Access your seller level progress:
- Navigate to Dashboard → Seller Level
- View current level and criteria
- Track progress to next level
Progress Display
For each criterion:
- Current value
- Required threshold
- Progress percentage
- Status (Met/Not Met)
Example:
Completed Orders: 35/100 (35%) ✗
Average Rating: 4.85/4.80 (100%) ✓
Total Reviews: 55/50 (100%) ✓
Response Rate: 96%/95% (100%) ✓
Delivery Rate: 93%/95% (98%) ✗
Days Active: 200/180 (100%) ✓
Leveling Up
When you meet ALL criteria for the next level:
- System detects criteria met (daily check)
- Level automatically upgraded
verification_tierfield updated- Badge updates site-wide
- Email notification sent
No manual action required – the system handles everything automatically.
Maintaining Your Level
To keep your current level:
- Continue meeting ALL criteria
- Deliver quality work consistently
- Maintain rating above threshold
- Keep delivery rate high
- Respond to messages promptly
Downgrade Note: While the code calculates levels, there’s no explicit downgrade protection period in the current implementation. Level changes as soon as criteria change.
Tips for Advancement
Reaching Level 1 (2-4 weeks)
- Complete 5 Orders: Focus on quality over quantity
- Earn 4.0+ Rating: Deliver excellent work
- Get 3 Reviews: Request reviews from satisfied buyers
- Respond Quickly: 80%+ response rate
- Deliver On-Time: 80%+ on-time rate
- Stay Active: 30 days as vendor
Reaching Level 2 (2-4 months)
- Scale to 25 Orders: Maintain quality at higher volume
- Achieve 4.5+ Rating: Nearly every buyer satisfied
- Collect 10 Reviews: Build review history
- 90% Response Rate: Check messages multiple times daily
- 90% Delivery Rate: Meet deadlines consistently
- 90 Days Active: Three months of activity
Reaching Top Rated (4-6 months)
- Complete 100 Orders: Demonstrate sustained performance
- Maintain 4.8+ Rating: Exceptional quality every time
- Earn 50 Reviews: Substantial review base
- 95% Response Rate: Nearly instant responses
- 95% Delivery Rate: Reliable deadline performance
- 180 Days Active: Six months proven track record
Level Labels
The system displays these labels:
'new' => 'New Seller'
'level_1' => 'Level 1 Seller'
'level_2' => 'Level 2 Seller'
'top_rated' => 'Top Rated Seller'
Badges appear:
- On vendor profile
- Next to vendor name on services
- In search results
- In vendor listings
Admin Level Management
Admins can manually set seller levels if needed:
- Edit vendor profile in admin
- Update
verification_tierfield - Choose from: new, level1, level2, top_rated
- Save changes
Manual changes persist until next automatic assessment.
Related Resources
- Vendor Profile – View your stats
- Vendor Dashboard – Access level progress
- Review System – Impact on ratings
