Ask an Ambassador - How Can I Get My Post Featured?

Ask an Ambassador - How Can I Get My Post Featured?

This is a question many members wonder about. New people to the Rain are mystified by all the talk about Features and why it is such a big deal. A Featured post has been rewarded for being a good read and being special and it is marked as Featured and shows on the home page.

It seems like since ActiveRain went through the major changes last year, there have been fewer Featured Posts.  The "Suggest Button" went away and was replaced with a Like button. Almost every post gets Likes and some get lots of Likes. But the Like button doesn't carry the same weight as the Suggest Button used to carry. I Like a lot of posts because they may be well written, I like the photographs, I find the post funny or just want to let the the writer know I appreciate their work.

But a Featured Post is different. It should create conversation, be informative, have good content and be worthy of being on the first page of ActiveRain. I am in total agreement with many of you that say there are Feature-worthy Posts that never get the Gold Star. With that star comes a reward of 100 extra points and usually a lot more comments because it is seen more so it is coveted.

So how does one get a Feature? Write a post that will create a lot of interest from the membership. Attract attention. Pick a catchy title to get people to stop and read. Make a point or share a tip or information that many can use. If you feel it is a really good post that should be Featured then there is one more step you can take. I have heard Bob Stewart say in webinars that members can send him their Feature-worthy posts and if he agrees he will Feature it. If you want to takes this step evaluate it first and make sure before you send it that it is quality.

There are also Feature Fairies that watch for good content and posts to Feature. So you have another chance to get your post picked. Don't be offended if yours doesn't make it as many of us have written posts we thought should have been Featured or seen some that we wondered why in the heck did that rank a Feature. I would guess it is hard work doing the selecting and not an exact science. Just keep writing good posts and it will happen. You will get a Featured Post one day.

Ask an Ambassador - How Can I Get My Post Featured?

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