All Neighbors in New Sweden, ME
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.
The Maine lupine wildflower gets my pick as some kind of beautiful. Drop dead gorgeous and no two patches, roadside stretches the same. Many are muted, bleached and plain purple but once in a while you hit a large patch of more colors. White, brilliant pinks, deeper blues, reds. What is your favorite of lupines and do you have them growing wild or in your flower garden where you live now?
