New store Z score timeframe

[mplindsey208]

Hello, I am starting a new store on Zazzle, mostly to share some of my photography, and so far its been quite a learning experience.  I just figured out that stores are not even searchable in the marketplace unless you have reached a 4 Z score rating.  Is this correct?  So, I have been adding products and categories and playing with designs and I am a level 3.  How long does it take to reach level 4?  Are the ratings updated daily?  This whole algorithm seems to be a big secret.

[idraw]

@mplindsey208 

Search “rank”

enter the word “rank” in the “search community content” box——-

There are a ton of posts about rank for you to read.

[CreativeLeahG]

Your home page settings will tell you what you need to do to gain zrank 4 when you have covered all those bases your zrank usually updates inside 24hrs. 

[ColsCreations]

I just figured out that stores are not even searchable in the marketplace unless you have reached a 4 Z score rating. Is this correct?

No. Read this.

[KeegansCreation · Accepted solution]

Per ColsCreations link, you don't have to be a zrank 4 to be found in the marketplace. It helps but is not mandatory. I searched Idaho California flags and found yours.

May I say, designs targeted at people who have moved from California to another state is an absolutely fascinating and unique niche. I hope you expand those products beyond house flags. T shirts, mugs, mouse pads, hats, welcome mats; those would all work with that niche. Just a suggestion.

[mplindsey208]

Thank you so much!  It really means a lot to hear that the idea seems unique and interesting.  Sometime's its definitely difficult to set yourself apart from others.  The idea just came the other day and I'd like to run with it for sure.