Please note: This page is now being hosted at my new domain (blogpond.com.au), please click on the link below - there will be no further updates on this page.
This index evolved from Craig Harper’s Ultimate Aussie Blogroll, which is based on Technorati solely, but now bares little resemblance.
The Index can be explained as follows.
I have taken three variables -
AU = Alexa Rank
X = Global Alexa Rank
T = Technorati Rank
and applied a formula - which is (3 x AU + X + T) /5.
To give you an example for this blog (as at 20/4/07)
AU = 981
X = 75,737
T = 23,208
So the Index = (3 x 981 + 75737 + 23208)/5 = 20,378
In the instance
- that a blog is part of a larger domain or
- that a blog does not have either an AU rank or an X rank (or both),
then T is multipled by the average of all other ranking blogs (i.e. the Total Index / Total Technorati Rank). This average may vary from week to week (at 16/4 this average is 10.3611).
My reasoning for including both the Alexa AU rank, the Alexa global rank and the Technorati Rank, is because I believe this is a fairer estimation of the popularity of a blog than just using one variable alone. I have weighted the AU rank, as I believe this to be a stronger indicator of the popularity of a website within Australia.
Various memes, and blogroll exchanges can lead to an inflated Technorati ranking, that does not necessarily reflect the merit of the blog. A blog must have a Technorati ranking for the formula to work. Visit Technorati to claim your blog.
Of course, Alexa also has its critics. So no one method is perfect.
I’m not implying that this is the best method of creating an index, but it’s my method 
I’m happy to hear input, and tweak if required. Please let me know what you think - objectively 
P.S. Whilst I promise to be objective (it’s all about the numbers), I reserve the right to NOT include blogs that I consider “inappropriate” - deal with it 
10 responses so far ↓
Top Australian Blogs | SYP // April 18, 2007 at 4:12 pm
[...] Blogpond: Top 100 Australian Blogs Index, listing all the top ranking Australian blogs using this algorithm, which is [...]
Top Australian Blogs // April 18, 2007 at 7:51 pm
[...] both lists (and their methodology) can be refined (and Meg’s asking for feedback on hers) what excites me about them is that surfing the list helped me find some great new blogs that I [...]
Top Australian blogs at Michael Specht - discussions on HR and technology // April 19, 2007 at 1:48 pm
[...] and Alexa rankings to come up with the Top 100 Australian Blogs, she has also provided some details on the index. Today The Age continues the theme with a small article about the [...]
John Harris // April 26, 2007 at 8:23 pm
Please have a read of: http://truepolitik.blogspot.com
I am not, nor have I ever been a member of a political party; nor do I have any affiliations, formal or otherwise.
My interest is mostly Federal Politics.
I just have an analytical brain and accumulated wisdom of years.
Several on-line “political tests” put me between centre-left and centre-right, leaving me somewhat centrist.
Latest Australian Top Blogs out // April 27, 2007 at 7:27 pm
[...] less than the desired technorati result. Of course sites like The Top 100 Australian Blogs uses a more complex method that involves fancy thinking and all a bit beyond my capabilities to understand. I failed maths a [...]
Everybody Knows Ad Free » Blog Archive » Latest Australian Top Blogs out // April 28, 2007 at 11:29 pm
[...] less than the desired technorati result. Of course sites like The Top 100 Australian Blogs uses a more complex method that involves fancy thinking and all a bit beyond my capabilities to understand. I failed maths a [...]
James Oppenheim // April 29, 2007 at 11:23 pm
Interesting formula. Looks like I have to work on my Technorati rank. Very interesting as I am always on the lookout for good Australian content. Nice work.
Meg // April 30, 2007 at 9:13 am
Hi John and James
Many thanks for your comments, and for stopping by.
Kevin Tiller // April 30, 2007 at 3:18 pm
what about coolrunning.com.au - homepage is a blogger blog and its been using it since July 2001 ?
The forumla for being a top Australian blogger - Francis Lee - SEO Blog // May 4, 2007 at 4:04 pm
[...] can I get listed as a Top Australian Blogger?”. Luckily, Meg was kind enough to provide her formula as to how she came up with the list of the Top 100 Australian Bloggers. Her formula is simple and [...]
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