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Just like the location ranking and badge, the membership rank is determined and updated dynamically.

There are two pages that will automatically adjust the membership ranking.  One is controlled by only DBA’s and the other is when someone brings up the membership profile of a member.

The membership rank is determined as followings:

• Each location you add (and is DBA approved) * 5 points
• Each history record you add (and is DBA approved) * 2 points
• Each story you add (and is DBA approved) * 3 points
• Each claim you add (and is DBA approved) * 4 points
• Each evidence records you add (and is DBA approved) * 10 points
• Each resource record you add (and is DBA approved) * 1 point
• Each time someone views your profile * 1 point

That is all added together, giving the membership rank.

Now… if you add 1 location with the minimum requirements needed for DBA approval… you will get location(5) + history (2) + claim (4) = 11 points. Add some supporting resources for the location and evidence… you could easily get 20+ points for your location.

You can also add additional information to other’s locations to earn (gain) additional points.

So, the more you contribute to the database, the higher your membership rank.

Happy researching!