These factors deal with how publishers use the front page of their websites and the effect of internal and external links:
Front Page/Linking Factors
1=strongest factor; 8=weakest
OpEd Commentary:
“It’s important to link externally to high-quality resources. Marshall Simmonds has shared problems the NYT faced because they were too much of a “walled garden” and didn’t link out. It is a signal that should be used wisely” – Adam Audette
“Homepage display factors more heavily than section display” - Eleanor Hong