WHAT IS LENSRANK, AND HOW WILL YOU DECIDE WHICH LENSES TURN UP FIRST IN A SQUIDOO SEARCH?
Wikipedia has a system with one entry per topic. We don’t. Instead, we encourage multiple lenses on a topic. Then, we use an automated algorithm—LensRank—to rank the lenses. We look at community ratings, lensmaster reputation, clickthrough rates, frequency of updates, inbound and outbound links, revenue generated, and lots of other factors and give the lens a number. A LensRank of #1 is considered the top lens on the site, whereas a LensRank of #4,500 is lower (but still GREAT!), and #429,000 is much much lower. However, LensRank is all relative. Your lens may be #9406 overall, but still be the top ranked lens in your category, and the best rated lens in your category. So if your lens is not #1 don’t despair. LensRank is just a formula. It’s a best guess from a computer. Merit, as we know, comes in many forms.
