About VA Picker
Our Mission
VA Picker is the leading independent review platform for virtual assistant companies. Our mission is simple: help business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals find the right VA service for their needs by providing honest, thorough, and unbiased reviews.
Since 2015, we have been evaluating virtual assistant providers across every dimension that matters -- quality of work, communication, pricing transparency, reliability, and client satisfaction. We believe every business deserves access to trustworthy information when making hiring decisions.
Our Editorial Process
Research & Discovery
Our team identifies and catalogs virtual assistant companies across all niches and price points. We look at company history, team size, service offerings, and public reputation.
Hands-On Testing
Whenever possible, we sign up as clients and test services firsthand. We evaluate onboarding processes, VA quality, communication responsiveness, and the overall client experience.
Scoring & Rating
Each company is rated on a standardized scale across multiple categories: overall quality, communication, value for money, and specialized expertise. Our scores are data-driven and consistent.
Publishing & Updates
Reviews are published and regularly updated to reflect changes in pricing, service quality, and client feedback. We re-evaluate companies periodically to ensure our ratings remain accurate.
Meet Our Team
Our editorial team includes industry professionals who have worked both as virtual assistants and as VA clients, giving us unique insight into what makes a great provider.
Karen Dawson
Lead Editor at VA Picker
Karen started out as a freelance virtual assistant, working with agencies and direct clients for several years. She transitioned into writing about the VA industry and now serves as Lead Editor at VA Picker. She is passionate about helping businesses find the right VA match and has personally tested dozens of VA services.
- Lead Editor at VA Picker
- Former freelance VA with 6+ years of hands-on industry experience
- Has personally evaluated 100+ VA companies
- Specializes in operational efficiency and VA management strategy
Editorial Independence
Our Commitment to You
VA Picker generates revenue through referral partnerships with some of the companies we review. However, our editorial team operates independently from our business relationships. Advertising and partnership revenue never influence our ratings, rankings, or recommendations.
Companies cannot pay for better reviews or higher placement. Our editorial team has full autonomy to rate, rank, and critique every provider based solely on merit. If a company falls short, we say so clearly -- regardless of any business relationship.
Have Questions?
We would love to hear from you. Whether you have feedback on a review, want to suggest a company, or just want to say hello, reach out to us.
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