All Neighbors in Chaptico, MD
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.
Most years, I head for an area tree farm to cut down a fresh tree.
The trees don't look as tall as they really are on the lot when you're standing there, and the one we picked turned out to be a little tall for the ten foot ceiling in my living room. They trimmed down the trunk for us and shook out all of the dried needles, then it was into the car and back home.
If you've never done it, cutting down a fresh tree is something I'd recommend. When you are looking for a tree lot in your area, here are some of the things to look for:
