Re:How to get to the frontpage of HN?
by greenyoda on Tuesday April 21, 2015 @01:24AM
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"What I didn't is which articles do really make it to the front page?"
The articles that get to the front page are the ones that lots of people find interesting enough to upvote. If your product is really new and different, it might get that kind of response.
"I know I have a low karma. Is this of high importance when trying to get to the frontpage?"
As far as I know, karma doesn't factor into the algorithm that decides if an article gets to the front page. There are occasionally articles from newly created accounts on the front page. However, if you're a well-known user with a reputation for posting good stuff, people might be more likely to click on your article.
If you're a new user, you might want to look at the Guidelines and FAQ links at the bottom of the page.
The articles that get to the front page are the ones that lots of people find interesting enough to upvote. If your product is really new and different, it might get that kind of response.
"I know I have a low karma. Is this of high importance when trying to get to the frontpage?"
As far as I know, karma doesn't factor into the algorithm that decides if an article gets to the front page. There are occasionally articles from newly created accounts on the front page. However, if you're a well-known user with a reputation for posting good stuff, people might be more likely to click on your article.
If you're a new user, you might want to look at the Guidelines and FAQ links at the bottom of the page.