All Neighbors in Riverside's Tyler
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
Customer service ain't dead! I was out and about today, performing various duties, when I decided to stop and have lunch at the Cafe Nordstrom. It was a nice, sunny, Southern California afternoon. Since we were experiencing a slight breeze, I decided to sit out on the patio. In a couple of weeks, it will be too hot and stifling to do so. I was reminded why Nordstrom has such a high reputation for customer service. The wait staff made sure to check on me every few minutes to make sure I was OK and check to see if I needed anything. Before I even got to the bottom of my glass, the waiter was out there with a carafe of what I was drinking (no, it wasn't wine or any alcohol) to fill my drink back to the rim. And, when I was ready to leave, he promptly brought a "to-go" box to wrap up what was left and sent me on my way with a "to-go" cup of the beverage I had been drinking. It was wonderful. This is why Nordstrom has such a loyal customer base. They understand that people are willing to patronize an establishment time and again when they are treated well. It's a good thing to keep in mind when you are dealing with your customers as well. Customer service ain't dead! You just have to know where to shop!
