What are the different writer Rankings?

Bleacher Report writers are ranked in one of five categories. From highest to lowest:

  • Senior Writer
  • Columnist
  • Analyst
  • Scribe
  • 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

How does one become a Top Writer on Bleacher Report?

Bleacher Report writers are ranked according to a continually updated formula that measures positive 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 four broad strategies:

Write

The surest way to boost your Writer Ranking is by contributing great analysis.

If you write articles that draw wide audiences, spark conversations, impress editors, and garner Pick of the Day votes, you'll go a long way.

Popularity and quality are equally important—so if you're going to be controversial, take care to be credible. Bleacher Creatures who come to understand what the community responds to will be rewarded.

Edit

Participating in Bleacher Report's editing process will boost your Writer Ranking and increase your credibility on the network.

Editing ensures that Bleacher Report's content is as good as it can be. Editors also have the ability to rate the articles they revise, thus impacting content placement throughout the site.

It's only fair, then, that editors be recognized for the special roles they play. Don't make the mistake of missing the boat.

Engage

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.

You can build your reputation by sparking conversation in the comment threads, engaging fellow members through Editor Feedback and Bulletin Boards, becoming a Fan of your favorite writers by adding them to your Lineup, 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 top contributors to the network Right Now—not six or twelve or eighteen months ago. If you stay on the ball, you'll be rewarded for it. If your contributions drop off, so will your ranking.