How does the new scoring system reward active newsletter publishers?
The Team has introduced a scoring system that ranks your newsletter based on how often you send, resulting in the most consistent publishers being placed at the top of the community directory.
Instead of just listing newsletters in alphabetical order, the system now prioritizes "Live" data to show which publications are actively engaging their audience.
This change is designed to reward the "Stubborn Producers" who mail out their content every single week, giving them the highest visibility to potential new subscribers.
When you maintain a regular sending schedule, your score increases, which allows your newsletter to claim one of the top ten spots in the directory for maximum exposure.
Why are peer subscribers the secret to higher inbox rankings?
Having high-quality peer subscribers ensures that your domain sends positive signals to email providers, which results in your newsletter landing in the primary inbox rather than the promotions tab.
The new directory update now displays how many peers are subscribed to your newsletter and, more importantly, how many of those peers are currently "Active" and clicking your links.
By showing this real-time data, the system allows you to see the true engagement level of every publication, making it easy to identify the most successful community members to follow.
This transparency creates a competitive but supportive environment where everyone is motivated to provide better content to keep their engagement scores in the green.
What happens if you stop sending your newsletter for a long period?
Failing to send your newsletter for three months will result in your publication being dropped from the top spots of the directory to protect the quality of the community listings.
If you become inactive, you are essentially losing your "Authority Shield" and the free traffic that comes with a top-ranked position.
The fix is simple: once you resume your sending schedule, the system will automatically place you back into the directory so you can begin working your way back up the rankings.
This ranking revolution ensures that our community directory remains a valuable asset for everyone, resulting in more subscribers and higher trust for every active media company owner.
