Everything studios need to know

We crawl public directories, portfolios, and studio websites to build our database. Studios are discovered through Clutch, DesignRush, Dribbble, and direct submissions. Every studio we find gets a profile created automatically - you don't need to apply to be listed, though you can always submit your studio directly if we haven't found you yet.

Our verification system crawls your website, case studies, and publicly listed tool stack, then uses AI to score how genuinely your studio integrates AI into its production workflow. We look for real evidence of AI tools in your process - not just a mention of ChatGPT on your homepage. Studios that pass both automated verification and editorial review earn the AI Verified badge.

Yes, completely free. Every studio gets a permanent profile with AI verification scoring, a contact form, and full visibility in search results. There are no referral fees, no commissions, and no hidden costs to maintain your basic listing.

If your studio is already in the directory, you can claim it by verifying ownership through your studio email domain. Once claimed, your profile is marked as verified and you unlock the ability to upgrade to Featured or Pro tiers. Head to Claim Your Studio to get started.

Featured studios get a visible badge on their card, priority placement in search results, and homepage visibility - all for £49/mo. At less than the cost of a single billable hour, one qualified lead per quarter pays for it many times over. We're also building a full analytics dashboard and weekly digest inclusion, both coming soon.

Self-service profile editing is coming soon. In the meantime, drop us an email at hello@studiorank.ai and we'll update your profile within 24 hours. Once the editing tools are live, you'll be able to update your description, services, team size, and more directly from your dashboard.

Portfolio image uploads are on our near-term roadmap. Right now, we pull publicly available imagery from your website and case studies during verification. When the upload feature launches, you'll be able to curate exactly which work appears on your StudioRank profile.

Every studio profile has a built-in contact form. When a potential client fills it out, the enquiry goes directly to your studio - no middleman, no commission, no inflated quotes. Pro tier studios also get direct lead forwarding, so enquiries land straight in your inbox without the client needing to visit your profile first.

We collect publicly available information - your website content, listed services, team size, location, tool stack, and case studies. This data powers your profile and our AI verification scoring. We never access private systems, analytics, or client data. Everything on your profile comes from what you've published publicly.

Yes. Email hello@studiorank.ai and we'll remove your profile entirely. No questions asked, no waiting period. We'd rather have a directory of studios that want to be here than one padded with reluctant listings.

Clutch starts at $650/mo. DesignRush starts at $200/mo. Both rank agencies primarily by how much they spend. StudioRank gives you Featured placement from £49/mo with no 12-month lock-in. We're also the only directory that independently verifies which studios actually ship with AI tools like Cursor, Claude, Midjourney, and Figma AI. Real data, not marketing claims.

Never. Zero commission, zero referral fees. Enquiries go directly from the client to your studio with nothing skimmed off the top. Our revenue comes from optional Featured and Pro upgrades - not from taxing your leads.

Verification happens automatically when we crawl your studio. Our AI analyses your website, case studies, and tool stack to score your AI integration. Studios with genuine AI workflows score higher. If you think your score doesn't reflect your actual usage, email us - we'll do a manual review and adjust accordingly.

We look for evidence of AI-native tools across design, development, and content workflows. That includes Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, Midjourney, DALL-E, Figma AI, GitHub Copilot, Vercel v0, and many others. We're not checking whether you have an account - we're looking for proof these tools are part of your actual delivery process.

We re-crawl studio websites periodically to keep profiles current. Verification scores are recalculated with each crawl. If you've recently added AI tools to your workflow or published new case studies, your profile and score will update the next time we run verification. You can also request an immediate re-crawl by emailing hello@studiorank.ai.