Confusion about QA scoring of article

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   wonderlyndposted 3 years ago

   Im kind of confused of how articles are being scored. Im still working on with the 5 articles for QA purposes and I just noticed that one of the articles I written scored higher than the recent one I published but this particular article didnt passed and been getting back to a draft while the other one passed and been featured. I have been working on to edit it for quite awhile but it still not being accepted. Am I missing out something?

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      Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Aisha,
      You might have received any email from HubPages editors regarding the article that's not getting featured. Maybe, it contains some spammy elements or maybe you are not crediting photos on your articles, third possibility could be the referral links, if any, are not matching to your article. If, the article contains any amazon capsule remove it and try to publish again.
      Hope it will help

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         wonderlyndposted 3 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Misbah, Yes, I received an email about that and Im just confused because there are no amazon capsule links in it, properly credited photo just like on the other articles I published. For spammy elements though Im not sure which exactly they are pertaining too. At first I thought I was using too much of the same word so I edited and resubmitted but its still being rejected. As a matter of fact I revised it 3 times already and been rejected 3 times.

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            Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

            Are you using any referral links?
            If yes, don't remove at first. I would suggest that you to hide the capsule and submit it again. Are you using the correct disclaimer? Or are you using any hyperlinked words? If yes, remove and try again

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               wonderlyndposted 3 years agoin reply to this

               There is a facebook link in it though but not a referral kind. Is that something I should remove? I include it because I think its relevant as I use it as source for the article and yes Im using a disclaimer for opinion.

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                  Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                  I think Facebook link is not an appropriate link. Maybe it's good to remove and publish back. I hope it will get featured then

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                     wonderlyndposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                     I noticed some hubbers includes link of a website si I was thinking it might work for a facebook page but thanks I will try doing so.

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                        Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                        One more thing if you're using any links from HubPages that are of any niche sites. This also creates a problem

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                           CYong74posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                           No, it's the other way. It is that niche sites should not link to Hubpages.

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                              Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                              One of my articles was on discover. Published but not featured. It was just getting traffic. The problem was that I was having a link to a friend's article on my article. The link was from LetterPile and my article was on discover. After, removing that link it got featured

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                                 CYong74posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                                 There is definitely some other reason involved, perhaps inappropriate linking. Linking to a niche site is definitely not considered spammy.  I do it all the time with no issue. You can check with other hubbers too.

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                                    Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                                    Okay, I will put that link back today to double-check. If it happens again

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                                       CYong74posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                                       Misbah, just to highlight, your link must objectively expand or further your content.
                                       
                                       It cannot be a case of, I think this is cool, check it out! It especially cannot project the image of links exchange, or mutual profile promotion.

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                           Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                           You were right CYong, The link to Letterpile was not a problem, as the article is still featured.
                           
                           
                           
                           I think the problem was from any other links. I also have hidden a capsule containing links in the particular article. I think any of that link was creating that problem.
                           
                           
                           
                           That's truly strange because I don't see any problem with these links. I just hid them as the article can go fine being Opinionated.

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                              CYong74posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                              I can't see the words on your screenshot but I agree that the whole topic of outbounds can be confusing. Different editors probably have slightly different standards too.
                              
                              I just stick to linking to the niche sites and sometimes, external sites that are truly authoritative or informational.

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                                 Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                                 Glad to note all these. Thanks.

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                                 Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                                 Check it now, CYong
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 And here's the hidden capsule
                                 
                                 
                                 

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                                 Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                                 Anyways, Thank you so much for the guidance, CYong
                                 I truly appreciate that
                                 I never wanted to remove that  LetterPile link.
                                 Blessings to you!!

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            Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

            Hey there, just share the email link in the forum.                                That will give the community a chance to access your 'not feature' articles and advice you well.                                  Thank you and welcome to Hubpages.

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      bravewarriorposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Judging from this thread, it seems your English could use some work, along with punctuation and grammar.

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         bravewarriorposted 3 years agoin reply to this

         Wonderlynd, please don't take offense to my comment. This is an American-based format. That said, we have many writers who do not hail from the U.S. However, those who are successful have mastered the English language, hard as that may be. I know our language has more exceptions to the rule than the romance languages and others, but proper English, grammar, and punctuation, in addition to well-written articles that answer questions, educate, or entertain is what will make you successful in HubPages/Maven.
         
         Welcome and I wish you success!

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            wonderlyndposted 3 years agoin reply to this

            None taken, I honestly love to hear other hubbers advise. Like I said Im still new to this and every feedback is appreciated.

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   wonderlyndposted 3 years ago

   I see. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. I will work on editing my article and will also research and check on other hubbers how they properly do it. I appreciate you both.

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   wonderlyndposted 3 years ago

   Thanks CYong and Misbah for sharing your thoughts. Im still learning and trying to familiarize how it works. I appreciate your feedback Bravewarrior, I admit Im not a native speaker as I came from a different country but everyday I work on this. It also helps that the nature of my job allows me to talk to different people especially Americans.

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      Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

      I appreciate your efforts, Aisha. Keep it up!!

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   Miebakagh57posted 3 years ago

   You're welcome. That's the mindset of a teachable person.

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