What are the different writer Rankings?
Bleacher Report writers are ranked in one of six categories. From highest to lowest:
- Senior Writer
- Columnist
- Analyst
- Scribe
- Contributor
- Member
Do I have to write about "popular" topics to get a good Writer Ranking?
While popularity and reader traffic do factor into the Writer Rankings, Bleacher Report also recognizes niche contributors by calculating a Top Writers list specific to each individual tag.
Becoming a tag-specific Top Writer can help you gain visibility on the site and establish yourself as a community in your area of interest. If you can make it that far, you'll be on your way up the charts.
About Writer Rankings
Bleacher Report writers are ranked according to a continually updated formula that measures valuable contributions to the network. Top Writers are rewarded with more visibility on the site, up to and including front-page placement.
While a variety of factors impact Writer Ranking, your best bet is to focus on three broad strategies:
Write Stellar Articles
The surest way to boost your Writer Ranking is by contributing thoughtful, well-structured analysis on a frequent basis.
If you write articles that draw wide audiences, spark conversations, impress editors, and garner Pick of the Day votes, you'll go far here.
Give Your Fanbase a Boost
Community engagement is crucial to Writer Ranking. Bleacher Report is built on an ethos of collaboration, and no one can make it to the top alone.
Give your fanbase a boost by sparking conversation in the comment threads, engaging fellow members by posting on their Bulletin Boards, becoming a Fan of your favorite writers by adding them to your My B/R, and giving credit where it's due with your Pick of the Day votes.
Like they say—the more you give, the more you get. And the more you get, the closer you'll get to Top Writer status.
Be Consistent
In closing, it's important to note that consistency counts.
Bleacher Report's Writer Rankings recognize the network's top contributors right now—not six or twelve months ago.
If you stay on the ball, you'll be rewarded for it. If your contributions drop off, so will your ranking.
