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I think I’m one of the first on this platform who actually got a decrease over time in my discovery score 🤯
But this is actually what I like about Contra. You have to put in the time and effort to keep your score.
This was a part of the initial design ideas as well when I designed the community with @Ry Magno, @Allison Nulty and @Ben Huffman . Active users should be rewarded.
I went from 201 to 191 but haven’t been as active as I want,
The system works! I’ll do better and looking forward to engaging with all you cool peoples content!
What do you think about this system btw? 😊
@Morten Korshavn I'm curious about what factors influence the discovery score the most. How significant is the impact of portfolio projects on the score? Additionally, does the type or quality of the content within those projects play a major role? I'd appreciate any insights into how these...
@Mh Thithas have you checked out https://contra.com/independent/discovery ?
We provide a lot of info to see how your score is adding up! Impact level (high, medium, etc), score, recommendations to improve, etc.
If you haven't, check it out, and let me know if you think things are missing or unclear!
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@Jared Brown Thanks A lot🙌
@Morten Korshavn I think for a lot of people it was a "hit" or a moment of "Did I do something wrong?!"
Personally, I love it! Active users SHOULD be rewarded. Same with the content you post. If it benefits others, it'll benefit you!
@Dylan Campbell you might be right! This is great insights. @Ben Huffman maybe we can explainer better somehow when when a users score gets nurfed? 😊
@Dylan Campbell I'm not really team demerits based on activity, b/c activity is rewarding, so there's a lost opportunity cost for inactivity and relative disparity to more active members.
@Morten Korshavn You're not alone.
I responded to @Allison Nulty on a post thread I made when I noticed downward movement...
Logically, I don't follow utility of demerit based on activity because lower activity will result in lower scores *relative* to more active users.
See the full response & thread here
https://on.contra.com/cBCHpN
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@Carolyn Marie Good to know! I only designed the idea + first iteration of the community, so I don't have all insights in how discovery score work ATM ☺️
But nice to know I didn't do anything wrong then! Have you fully optimised everything on the discovery score list or do you still have something you can improve? Just curious 🥳
@Morten Korshavn by now I've gone through and optimized all of the quick things based on the guided pointers. Pretty clean besides keeping it up over time and adding more expert badges 🐣
@Morten Korshavn I need to step up my game!
@Zoë Colivas looking forward to see what you'll be posting! 🎉 Any ideas already?
@Zoë Colivas @Morten Korshavn hello guy love the energy u giving am currently stuck at 26points how can I increase pls
@Bashir Abdullahi by uploading projects, getting reviews from past clients, optimising your profile, getting a partners badge. i hope it helps
@Morten Korshavn Oh, thanks for sharing this, I didn't know score reduces.
I will do better
@Morten Korshavn I think I love how the system works for the active users.
This is my current discovery point, any ideas to increase it
@Emmanuel Mojeed @Morten Korshavn Actually, I love it too.
@Emmanuel Mojeed Have you gotten any tips yet?
@Emmanuel Mojeed @Morten Korshavn Add some of your best projects (don't forget to add some great visuals of your work) and add your services as well. Also ask previous clients for a review. This should definitely increase your score.
@Marc Kuiper @Morten Korshavn Thank you for your input 👍🏽
@Morten Korshavn Rewarding active participation makes Contra unique and fosters an engaged community. Your honesty about the score drop and commitment to improve is inspiring. It’s a great reminder that consistency matters. Any tips for staying engaged?
@Morten Korshavn this was really insightful, thanks!
Sure it was, Shater ✨🚧
it really was very insightful. Thanks for sharing
@Morten Korshavn Is it possible to grow your score past 100 without paying for a premium account?
@Shater Tsavsar @Morten Korshavn Yeah I believe so
@Shater Tsavsar @Morten Korshavn Yeah it is... You did it 😊
@Shater Tsavsar @Morten Korshavn I would love to know this too.
@Morten Korshavn It also helps with showing up knowing it increase your score. I love the system.
@Morten Korshavn Wow, good to know
@Morten Korshavn This is really insightful thanks!
Contra community is thriving and full of such engaging individuals. @Morten Korshavn
Really Insightful, keep up the good work
@Morten Korshavn Thanks for sharing!!
@Morten Korshavn A decrease! This is the first time I’m hearing such. Didn’t know it was possible but I do love that Contra rewards active users. This will create a healthy competition to boost your score and become better.
Thanks for sharing this Morten ⚡️
@Racheal James @Morten Korshavn I agree, rewarding activity would definitely foster an active community
@Morten Korshavn Thanks for the tip. I'll make it a priority to stay active here.
@Morten Korshavn I love how the system works. moved from 56 to 84 by making my profile updated
@Morten Korshavn I agree, active users should definitely be rewarded
@Morten Korshavn I really love it honestly although the contra pro is a bit on the high side 😭
@Morten Korshavn This is an interesting one. Does this have a limit though?
Love this insight! It’s great to see a system that actually rewards engagement rather than just static metrics. Definitely motivates people to stay active and contribute. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Slowly getting it. gotta do better, thanks for the tip man 👏
@Oluwatobi Oluwafemi @Morten Korshavn very insightful tip
@Emmanuel Adebayo @Morten Korshavn Yes very true. I've been sleeping on it smh
@Morten Korshavn Cool stuff dude!
@Morten Korshavn can you get a client on Contra without paying for Pro?
@Olamide Akoja @Morten Korshavn Yes, I’ve seen some profiles that don’t subscribe to Pro and still get jobs.
@Sodiq Tajudeen @Olamide Akoja @Morten Korshavn Thank you for this response.. Looking forward to land a client
@Moses Oyemade @Olamide Akoja @Morten Korshavn You're welcome, Moses! Let's stay consistent, and we'll land clients soon 🚀
@Morten Korshavn how do i get to increase my score
@Morten Korshavn Good Insight.
@Morten Korshavn I would love to know how to do this without paying for premium
@Dave Miye @Morten Korshavn The only hack I’ve noticed so far is optimizing your profile—update your work, services, and use the right tags. I went from 107 to 125 in 4 days. Although there may be other ways to get more, this has worked for me so far.
I am keen to know what sort of updates you are referring to with regards to work and services.
@Morten Korshavn hmmm, one needs to pay more attention to the system.
@Morten Korshavn I went from 89 to 107 after subscribing. I hope I earn more after getting a gig.
@Sodiq Tajudeen @Morten Korshavn Well done bro. Hope you get it!! 💪
Appreciate it, man! Hoping to land something soon. 💪🔥
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