Choose an observable measurement
Ask the account owner which relevant metric they can access and what the service uses for verification. Do not assume that a public observer and an account administrator see the same information.
Record a consistent baseline
Capture the chosen measurement with the post URL, timestamp and timezone before ordering. Use the same metric and reporting surface afterward; switching between different definitions can create an apparent discrepancy without establishing a delivery problem.
Protect account access
Request a cropped report or screenshot rather than login credentials. If the listing cannot explain how its stated delivery can be checked for this target, resolve that uncertainty before committing a larger amount.
Decision checklist
| Decision | What to check |
|---|---|
| Visibility | Who can access the required metric |
| Baseline | Timestamp and matching post URL |
| Privacy | Evidence without sharing passwords |
Worked example
Hypothetically, an agency cannot see a client's post count publicly. The client records an account-visible baseline and later supplies the same report. The agency compares those records with the order quantity while noting unrelated activity during the observation window.
Example figures explain the decision; they are not current prices or promised results.