Reader-powered ratings board

The reader-powered ratings board for blogs.

Rate This Blog turns thoughtful reader feedback into structured scorecards and leaderboards. We score clarity, credibility, usefulness, and craft so great writing gets discovered and trusted faster.

Verified reviewers Shareable scorecards Category leaderboards
9.1 Avg top score
48 hrs Review turnaround
1,200+ Reader ratings
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Scoreboard snapshot

Clear scoring, reader highlights, and shareable badges in one view.

How it works

We read, score, and publish the story behind the score.

Every review blends editor-grade evaluation with reader sentiment so the score reflects what people actually feel.

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Submit or nominate

Creators submit blogs or readers nominate the writing they love.

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Score with rubric

We score clarity, credibility, usefulness, cadence, and design.

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Publish the review

We release a scorecard, highlights, and a shareable badge.

Rating model

Five signals. One transparent score.

Clarity

How easy is it to grasp the core ideas and follow the writing?

Weight: 25%
Credibility

Does the writing earn trust with sources, data, and insight?

Weight: 20%
Usefulness

Are readers left with guidance, frameworks, or practical takeaways?

Weight: 20%
Cadence

Is publishing consistent enough to keep readers coming back?

Weight: 15%
Craft

Does the design and storytelling feel intentional and memorable?

Weight: 20%

Leaderboard

Top rated blogs this week.

Product and SaaS

Top score 9.4
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  2. Launch Patterns 9.1
  3. Retention Notebook 8.9

Design and Dev

Top score 9.2
  1. Studio Schematics 9.2
  2. Frontend Almanac 9.0
  3. Type Foundry 8.8

Creator Economy

Top score 9.0
  1. Audience Atlas 9.0
  2. Story Sprint 8.7
  3. Newsletter Lab 8.6

Climate and Impact

Top score 8.9
  1. Carbon Ledger 8.9
  2. Impact Dispatch 8.7
  3. Greenline Weekly 8.5

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Community

For readers and creators who care about craft.

Join a network of reviewers, editors, and readers shaping the leaderboard.

Reader Guild

  • Monthly rating circles with curated prompts.
  • Early access to the weekly leaderboard.
  • Badges and perks for top reviewers.
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Creator Lab

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72% Return readers
48 hrs Review window

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  • Full rubric and scoring breakdown
  • Shareable badge and review link
  • Optional creator feedback session