Have you ever made a thread you considered very important, maybe probably even got recommendations for front page (FP) from people who read the thread, yet it didn't make it to front page?

I know how frustrating that could be especially when you know you are not making money from the thread unlike the big boss and the staff of NL. Your only compensation is to have your thread read by as many people as possible and get some feedback too.
Making it to FP is a major way I know to get your thread read by many on Nairaland but why do some threads make it there and why don't yours do so?

Well, remember that this is not from NL, it purely represents my own views. NL moderators and supermods know why they make some get a front page while others don't.

WHY THREADS DON'T MAKE IT TO FRONT PAGE

There may be two reasons

1. Because the front page can't contain every thread
2. This is the one I don't know, maybe you can help


WHY POSTS MAY MAKE FRONT PAGE ON NL

NOT THESE

* Popular Threads
I thought it was the most popular threads like those with several thousands of views but checking the views of some FP threads proved me wrong.

* Important Topics

That your thread topic is important doesn't mean you will get the FP. Sincerely you could get confused if you got so sure your thread would make it to fp.

PROBABLY THESE

If you want your thread to make it to front page you should just look at the front page,
1. Nigeria-based news
2. Politics
3. Controversies
4. Add yours

But remember that even if you get it right everyone cannot get the front page. Maybe our moderators will tell us the criteria...

hmmmm






i don't even understand what you are saying OP.







Btw will this thread make it to FP ?








Only the gods can ans that

Is there a monetary gift/reward for FP or FTC? I see old men and grannies drag comment position like Seun will give them a handshake.
@Op, If this post hit FP I will soak my face in gari n upload on my comment lol

dah

U also need to mention mods, supermods and super celebrities on NL in the thread.









Mind you, this is very important.

jaey:
U also need to mention mods, supermods and super celebrities on NL in the thread.











Mind you, this is very important.

you mean cc: Lalasticlavla, Ishilove etc?

Creativity and common sense is all it takes

starlingslimnet:
Creativity and common sense is all it takes

If that is all then many threads don't qualify yet they made it, others qualify and don't

PMIcon:

you mean cc: Lalasticlavla, Ishilove etc?

You ar so on point.

Truth is Nairaland is not just a social platform, for someone you know it is a advert-based business targeted at Nigerians.
So if you want to make it to front page, you need to know what Nigerians like to read.
That's all. Abi?

cc: Lalasticlacla

News on how former President GEJ and his ministers deplete the Nation's resources and how PMB will jail them.you'll automatically make front page.

I think no.1 is, the news must come from a credible source with link provided

OP u don make FP topics b4?

asumo12:
OP u don make FP topics b4?

Maybe. I'm not even sure. I've had two over 11,000 views; I don't think that's possible for now without making it there.
Check the topics below: Why Big Pharmacies 'Close Shop' In Nigeria
https://www.nairaland.com/2357298/why-big-pharmacies-close-shop

Steps to owning a pharmacy in Nigeria
https://www.nairaland.com/2352771/steps-owning-pharmacy-nigeria

One other thing I noticed is that some topics make front page after a long time. I was commenting on one recently (this is 2015) and didn't notice until someone mentioned the date it was posted (I think 2012 or 13)

Another person was surprised to have made FP again and was asking why s/he made FP

One other thing I noticed is that some topics make front page after a long time. I was commenting on one recently (this is 2015) and didn't notice until someone mentioned the date it was posted (I think 2012 or 13)

So maybe I should add evergreen topics to the list but I don't think that alone will do.

Another person was surprised to have made FP again and was asking why s/he made FP

I think it's fairly okay NL Mods are silent on this anyway. Not knowing makes NL fun a bit(although frustrating to OPs who don't get a lot of views ) What do you think?

Anyway I salute the Mod in the Nairaland games section who is acting on recommendations from members for certain posts to reach FP subject to oga at the tops decisions. Check it here: https://www.nairaland.com/1566523/lets-complaints-suggestions