All Neighbors in Indianapolis's East Indianapolis
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.
Last evening, my husband and I passed the Mexican restaurant on our way to the post office. Passing by prompted us to try another new restaurant. This time Italian. Again it was an old abandoned Pizza Hut building. We like supporting our local owners, more so than the chain restaurants. When we arrived at 5pm, the parking lot was empty, and we immediately thought it would be another struggling "boss". We were greatly surprised when we entered. Tables were prepared, tablecloths, plates, napkins, glasses and the works. The surrounding walls were colorful and trendy in typical Italian decor. We were greeted by a pleasant young man and escorted to our table. Keep in mind, we were the only ones there. So far, although empty of patrons, the experience was pleasant. We chatted with the young waiter, and asked how long they had been open. "Three weeks" he said. We then asked how are things going? His response was......GREAT. It looks like this young female owner will DO. Hopefully the photos will better explain our feelings.
