There are currently more than 50 categories of blogs and webcomics in the Entrecard network. Out of my own ignorance at the start of my being part of the network a few weeks ago, I registered Isles Tech (this blog) under Technology. A few days later, I realized this blog probably belongs more to the Computers and Internet category.
Phirate stated in an old post that
I did not intentionally choose my current category to get to the main page of the category browser, and to say that Isles Tech is entirely inappropriate to be found in the Technology category is definitely wrong, so I am not covered by this. And even if I am covered, there is no stated policy on what would actually happen; just that that what I would have done will not be tolerated. (The second paragraph is not a rule or policy, but an admonition.)
So, should I change category, or not? I am currently no. 1 in the Technology category, with 1229 drops in the last 5 days (and I did not reciprocate drops yesterday and the other day because of some concerns). If I transfer to the Computers and Internet category, I would displace Beta Monger from the third place and would still be seen on the category main page. However, I will only be below Orange Inks (1460 drops) and Bloody Computer (1290 drops).
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Phirate stated in an old post that
... while we are happy for you to choose the category you believe most appropriate for your blog, those attempting to get themselves on the main page of the category browser by virtue of intentionally choosing a category that is entirely inappropriate will not be tolerated.
We are very serious about this. We expect you to choose the category most appropriate for your blog, doing otherwise is not an acceptable tactic to increase drops and clicks.
So, should I change category, or not? I am currently no. 1 in the Technology category, with 1229 drops in the last 5 days (and I did not reciprocate drops yesterday and the other day because of some concerns). If I transfer to the Computers and Internet category, I would displace Beta Monger from the third place and would still be seen on the category main page. However, I will only be below Orange Inks (1460 drops) and Bloody Computer (1290 drops).
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Hello,
well if you do it, you'll still be at the top and new category is more suitable for this blog. I think it doesn't matter to be first in category, I always thought those guys are gaming the system :)
webomatik
I surely hope EC would take more steps in weeding out wrongly categorized blogs.
I think it's much better if you change to the most appropriate category. It's not a matter of placing your blog on the front page, but be concern on the impression of viewers if you're not at the right category.
@Eric: Very well said. But I still want this... being... number 1. I know I must change it, but...
Figuring out the best category at Entrecard is truly difficult since some blogs fall into multiple fields. I think changing to the highest possible match is always a good idea. BTW found you via Blogcatalog :)
it's hard to resist :)
@Janet: Re BlogCatalog: I haven't really explored what BlogCatalog can offer for me. I will check it sometime from now.
@webomatik: I know... must change... :)
Well, you could just give it a try.
Perhaps you will find out you get more readers in new category?
You can swithc back to old categorty anytime ...
So you got nothing to loose ...
Michael
@michael: That's a good reason to try to switch categories. I'll be attending to it more fully once these dang other things bothering me right now are addressed. (I haven't been returning my drops for so many days now.)