Skip to main content

How Creator Ranking Affects Job Visibility

J
Written by Joseph At Lemyi
Updated over 3 months ago

On Lemyi, creator ranking exists to make discovery fair, relevant, and efficient for both creators and brands. It determines which creators appear first in search results and job matching, but it is not a public leaderboard and it is not designed to create competition between creators.

Ranking is about fit and reliability, not popularity.


Creator ranking influences:

  • Visibility in the “Find Creators” browse experience

  • Order of creators shown to brands when filtering or searching

  • Matching signals for certain job requirements

Ranking does not guarantee selection, and it does not prevent any creator from applying to jobs.


What Lemyi Uses to Determine Ranking

Creator ranking is calculated using multiple signals together. No single factor determines placement.

Key factors include:

  • Profile completeness
    Creators with fully completed profiles, clear bios, and updated portfolios are more likely to surface higher because brands can evaluate them faster and with more confidence.

  • Engagement quality
    Engagement rate is considered alongside reach. Consistent, healthy engagement matters more than raw follower count.

  • Application behavior
    Thoughtful, relevant applications improve ranking over time. Repeated low-effort or misaligned applications can reduce visibility.

  • Responsiveness and reliability
    Responding to messages, accepting deals promptly, and meeting deadlines positively affects ranking.

  • Successful deal history
    Completing deals professionally and without disputes signals trust and improves future visibility.


What Does Not Affect Ranking

Several common assumptions are incorrect.

Ranking is not affected by:

  • How long you have been on Lemyi

  • How many jobs you apply to per day

  • Paying for visibility or placement

  • External social media growth hacks

Lemyi does not sell boosts, ads, or priority placement to creators. Visibility is earned through consistent professional behavior on the platform.


How Ranking Interacts With Creator Tiers

Creator tier and ranking work together but serve different purposes.

  • Tier provides context about reach

  • Ranking determines ordering within searches and recommendations

A Nano or Micro creator with strong engagement, clear positioning, and good deal history can rank higher than a larger account that is inactive or inconsistent.


How to Improve Visibility Over Time

Creators who want to improve visibility should focus on actions that naturally signal professionalism:

  • Keep your profile current and specific

  • Apply only to jobs that clearly fit your niche

  • Write applications that reference the brief

  • Respond promptly to messages and offers

  • Deliver work on time and follow agreed terms

These behaviors help brands trust the platform and help Lemyi surface creators who are most likely to succeed in a given collaboration.


Important Expectations

Ranking adjusts gradually. It is not instant and it is not punitive.

A lower ranking does not mean you are “doing something wrong,” and a higher ranking does not mean you are guaranteed work. It simply helps brands discover creators who are most aligned with their current needs.

If you have questions about your visibility or believe something is not behaving as expected, you can reach out to [email protected] or start a chat with the Lemyi team.

Did this answer your question?