Master the scoring system that spotlights ShipYardHQ builders.
Learn how live rankings, monthly resets, and our score formula work together so you can plan launches that climb the fleet—and stay there.
Live leaderboard
Ranks published products in real time as upvotes roll in. It updates instantly whenever makers cheer on a tool.
Monthly rankings
Resets on the first UTC day each month to spotlight fresh launches. Historical snapshots live in the monthly archive.
Transparent scoring
The score combines momentum and staying power so you can see who is surging today and who keeps winning fans over time.
The score formula
ShipYardHQ balances short-term hype with long-term love. Use this simple formula to explain your position to teammates and investors.
Score calculation
Score = (monthly upvotes × 100) + lifetime upvotes
Monthly upvotes reset with each calendar month to capture campaign momentum. Lifetime upvotes never reset, rewarding long-term supporters and giving tie-breakers a fair anchor.
Momentum
Upvotes earned this calendar month multiplied by 100 keep rising launches at the top of the fleet.
Loyalty
Lifetime upvotes make sure products with enduring fans keep their edge when campaigns tie.
Momentum × loyalty
Every leaderboard score starts with a product’s upvotes this month. We multiply that total by 100, then add the product’s lifetime upvotes. The multiplier keeps fresh campaigns front and center while lifetime fans still matter for tie-breakers.
Real-time recalculation
As soon as a member toggles an upvote, we update Product Analytics and revalidate the leaderboard cache. Makers see their new rank without refreshing the page.
Fair tie handling
If two products land on the same score, the one with more monthly upvotes holds the higher slot. If that’s also tied, we fall back to the earliest product ID — effectively alphabetical by the internal identifier — to keep the list deterministic.
Ranking cadence
Scores shift frequently. Here’s what triggers an update and how to plan around each event.
Daily cadence
The public leaderboard is effectively live. It revalidates each time a product gains or loses an upvote.
Monthly reset
On day one of every month we archive the previous standings, seed monthly placements, and clear the slate so new launches can shine.
Top placement cards
The first three products receive hero cards across the leaderboard and marketing surfaces. That’s why the score multiplier rewards quick momentum.
Ready to climb higher?
Featured placements keep your product in the spotlight across the homepage, newsletters, and leaderboard hero cards. It’s the fastest way to convert momentum into lasting visibility.
Lock in hero visibility
Appear above the fold on the leaderboard and homepage to catch investors and early adopters scanning the fleet.
Convert new fans faster
Featured campaigns come with tailored copy support and email callouts to turn curiosity into upvotes.
Spotlight bundle
Boost the launch you care about most
- Homepage hero card rotation for your product
- Newsletter and social shout-outs to the fleet
- Priority cache updates so your score shifts instantly
Frequently asked questions
Still not sure how the fleet operates? Start here or reply to any ShipYardHQ email and our crew will chart a personalized course.
Where do upvotes come from?
Any signed-in member can cast a single upvote per product. They can toggle it off if they change their mind, and we immediately recalc the score.
Do private drafts count?
Draft listings stay invisible and never influence the leaderboard. Only published products accumulate votes and appear in the ranks.
How can I improve my position?
Keep your listing current, re-engage your audience with updates, and encourage happy users to upvote. Featuring your product unlocks additional spotlight placements.