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Okay so my discovery score was 26 last night. This morning it's 30. I haven't done much except for commenting on a post. How does the discovery score work, and what's the number I should aim for?
It varies slightly sometimes. I asked Contra directly about this situation, and it apparently shifts by up to 20 points as the system adjusts.
Interesting. I'll keep an eye to see if being active (commenting, liking, etc.) moves the needle. The size of the network should matter too, I think
Mostly, it will be projects, reviews, and completing your profile. For context, every time I reach a "like" or "comment" milestone, the score goes up by 1pt, but this week I published my first verified project, and it went up by 10pts.
Cool! I've been adding my work and being a little active, I see my discovery score is up again, now to 33. Cool system!
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My Contra Discovery Score has reached 114 points, placing me in the top 10% of creatives on the platform. My profile quality and profile completion are both at 100%, with a 5/5 average rating and availability turned on.
As a software engineer specializing in React, .NET, API development, and SAP Business One, I'm continuing to strengthen my Contra presence, showcase my portfolio, and connect with potential clients for new freelance opportunities.
