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Sparks and boosts guide

Understand what these signals mean and how to use them well.

Sparks are lightweight feedback, boosts are stronger votes.

Together they shape discovery, especially in trending views.

Sparks

Spark

Fast, lightweight reactions that help talks gain early momentum.

  1. Sparks are lightweight likes and easier to give.
  2. They are treated as a softer signal than boosts.
  3. Sparks still help recordings gain momentum.
Impact
Sparks increase trending score and can help recordings surface, especially when engagement is recent.

Boosts

Boost

Higher-confidence votes from signed-in members.

  1. Boosts come from signed-in accounts.
  2. Each account can boost a recording once.
  3. Boosts carry stronger weight in visibility ranking.
Impact
A few boosts can noticeably increase visibility because boosts are weighted more strongly than sparks.

Signal comparison

  1. •Sparks are easier to create and best for quick appreciation.
  2. •Boosts are scarcer and indicate stronger intent.
  3. •Best results usually come from a healthy mix of both signals.

Limits and allocation

  1. 1Boosts are limited monthly.
  2. 2Unused boosts can accumulate only up to the configured cap.
  3. 3Plan boosts for recordings you want to highlight most.
Because boosts are limited, use them where you want to send a strong, deliberate signal.

Visibility impact

  1. Recent engagement generally has stronger effect than old activity.
  2. A mix of sparks and boosts can improve discoverability.
  3. Consistent community engagement helps quality talks surface.
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