Listly ranks each list that users make according to certain quality indicators. It’s called the List Rank and lists that pass a certain quality threshold will be:
- Included in Google indexing. (Low List Rank lists will be blocked from being indexed)
- Shared on Listly site on trending pages and related lists
- Shared via daily Listly newsletter to more than a 250,000 subscribers
- Shared via Listly social channels on Facebook and Twitter
Your list rank appears on the sidebar next to your list. Here are a few tips to score a high list rank for your lists:
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Make lists that others will find useful, with at least 5-6 well-researched items. Don’t make self-serving lists only to get backlinks.
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Create an eye-catching title for your list. Learn How.
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Write a good description for your list. Learn How.
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Make your list visual by adding a headline image. Learn How.
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Invite friends (via social share buttons and via email) to contribute to your lists. Collaborative lists rank higher than single person lists. Learn How.
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Improve your social profile on Listly by connecting multiple social accounts. Learn How.