Methods and apparatus for secure and enhanced classified listing services and transactions

An apparatus, comprising:

• an interface configured to receive profile information associated with a classified listing user and a plurality of testimonials, recommendations, and feedback for the classified listing user, wherein testimonials are provided by third parties, recommendations are provided by other classified listing users, and feedback is provided by customers of the classified listing user;
• a profile datastore configured to maintain the profile information and the plurality of testimonials, recommendations, and feedback;
• and
• a processor configured to associate a first classified listing from the classified listing user with the profile information and the plurality of testimonials, recommendations, and feedback, wherein a physical or electronic business card is generated using the first classified listing.

A computer readable medium, comprising:

• computer code for receiving profile information associated with a classified listing user;
• computer code for maintaining the profile information in a profile datastore;
• computer code for receiving a plurality of testimonials, recommendations, and feedback for the classified listing user, wherein testimonials are provided by third parties, recommendations are provided by other classified listing users, and feedback is provided by customers of the classified listing user;
• computer code for associating a first classified listing from the classified listing user with the profile information and the plurality of testimonials, recommendations, and feedback.
• computer code for generating a physical or electronic business card using the first classified listing.