Re: [epub] SmartGroups.com: Rating system

["Steve Warriner" <jedsweb@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike,

Apparently their revenue model is highly dependent on ad delivery. So their
rating system is designed to directly influence the number of impressions
they deliver to advertisers.

Steve Warriner
http://www.thewebflyer.net

----- Original Message -----
From: merzy05@excite.com
To: epub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 9:28 AM
Subject: [epub] SmartGroups.com: Rating system


Hi, EPUBers.

In an effort to improve the options available to my subscribers, I
swiched my HTML newsletter's host from GlobeClubs to SmartGroups.com.
For the most part, I am happy with the change, except for their "list
rating" system. The groups are given a "star" rating, from 0 to 5,
and I'm sure that it does guide potential subscribers to their
initial choices, if they are browsing. The problem is that the stars
are NOT based on the group's quality, popularity, content, etc., but
by the amount of posts! How ridiculous is that! An ad promo list gets
5 stars, a monthly newsletter, 0! No matter how good either of them
really are! I've e-mailed the support dept., but they have not given
me any satisfaction. What are your opinions?

Mike "his newsletter must be getting only 1 star" Merz
Top 5: Internet Marketing News
http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/top5news



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