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How SignalRank Works
SignalRank is our transparent, fair ranking system that measures real musical impact across multiple dimensions.
Transparent
Every signal that affects your rank is visible. No hidden factors.
Fair
Scores are normalized by genre, city, and profile type. No inherent advantage.
Gaming-Resistant
Anti-gaming systems detect fake followers, bot behavior, and manipulation.
Signal Categories
Platform Activity
- Follower count and growth rate
- Engagement rate (likes, comments, shares)
- Content creation frequency
- Activity consistency over time
Music & Catalog
- Streaming platform listeners
- Track catalog depth
- Track credit collaborations
- Playlist inclusions
Events & Community
- Event participation frequency
- Event ratings received
- Repeat bookings at venues
- Community endorsements
Verification & Trust
- Email and phone verification
- Social graph verification
- Profile completeness
- Account age and history
Geographic Reach
- Cross-platform presence
- Geographic diversity of fanbase
- City and genre scope rankings
Score Computation
- All signals are collected and normalized to a 0-1 scale
- Each signal is weighted based on its importance category
- Weighted signals are summed and scaled to 0-1000
- New profiles receive a temporary newcomer boost
- Anti-gaming penalties are applied for confirmed violations
- Ranks are recalibrated periodically for fairness
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