How Benchmarker.me Works
Transparent, data-driven LinkedIn influence rankings
We analyze publicly available LinkedIn data to create industry-specific rankings of the most influential thought leaders. Here's our process from data collection to actionable insights.
Data Collection
We aggregate publicly available LinkedIn content, tracking posts, engagement metrics, and profile information across industries. We only use data visible to any LinkedIn user - no private information.
What we collect:
- Public post content and timestamps
- Like, comment, and repost counts
- Profile headlines and organizations
Our scoring formula:
Total Likes + (Total Comments × 3)
Comments are weighted 3x because they indicate deeper engagement and conversation generation.
Scoring & Analysis
Each influencer receives a Benchmarker Score based on their total engagement. We weight different types of engagement to reflect their value.
Industry Ranking
Influencers are grouped by industry and ranked by their Benchmarker Score. This creates meaningful, apples-to-apples comparisons within each vertical.
Why industry-specific?
A top VC influencer shouldn't be compared to a top healthcare executive - they have different audiences and contexts.
Industry rankings let you see who's truly leading in your specific space.
Benchmark metrics include:
- Average posts per week
- Average likes/comments per post
- Typical post length
- Top-performing topics
Benchmark Generation
We calculate what the top 25% of performers do differently. These benchmarks give you concrete targets to aim for.
Our Data Principles
Transparency
Our scoring formula is public. You always know exactly how rankings are calculated.
Privacy-First
We only use publicly available data. No scraping of private profiles or messages.
Accuracy
Weekly updates ensure rankings reflect current reality, not outdated snapshots.
See the Rankings in Action
Explore our industry leaderboards and see who's leading the conversation.
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