-
Dec 13, 2014, 11:56 PM
#1
Stats From First Month
As of yesterday, our one month anniversary, here are some stats you might find interesting:
522 members, and 677(!) banned spammers.
We just passed 4 million total page hits since the site has been online. On average, Wednesday is our busiest day of the week and Saturday is the slowest
We've had visits from 122 different countries, and these are the top 5 so far this month:
|
|
Countries |
Pages |
Hits |
Bandwidth |
|
|
United States |
us |
442,678 |
764,646 |
7.13 GB |
|
|
Great Britain |
gb |
235,317 |
412,325 |
3.54 GB |
|
|
Canada |
ca |
84,441 |
139,757 |
1.45 GB |
|
|
Australia |
au |
45,474 |
89,779 |
801.64 MB |
|
|
Netherlands |
nl |
29,209 |
57,554 |
434.00 MB |
|
|
As well as numbers, it's useful to review how we're doing in terms of the character of the forum. It's no secret that we started IWL because we were no longer happy where we were, but mostly we were excited by the idea of using our experience to create something new and fresh. We were aiming at a few things:
1) A cool modern look
We didn't want the 'budget supermarket' look with bold colours and banners competing for attention. We wanted a relaxed clarity that made it easy to get around and do things, while leaving the focus on the posts. We think we've pretty much achieved that, with a clean, consistent look.
2) A cohesive community
Our experience elsewhere told us that you can have too many sub-forums. Some themes and brands need their own space, but if you have too many sub-forums you run the risk of dividing the community. We wanted a single community where members feel at home everywhere. It's something we'll continue to think about as we grow.
3) A courteous but not stuffy environment
We didn't want a dry academic tone, but neither did we want the hullabaloo of a playground. We haven't seen the macho posturing that can turn forums into boys' clubs, and we don't have habitually confrontational members. We do have one or two members who could be a little less vivid and forceful in their language but we're hoping that they'll adapt... Generally, we've been able to trust the members without too much in the way of intervention. As we all know, a self-policing membership means less moderation, which makes all of us happy, particularly the mods who get to talk more about fun stuff like watches.
IWL Staff
Last edited by Jeannie; Dec 13, 2014 at 11:59 PM.
-
Post Thanks / Like - 24 Likes
shameless,
popoki nui,
CFR,
JAGtime,
Chase,
dak,
DJW GB,
Seriously,
mlcor,
OTGabe,
londonflash,
Mew88,
Rob,
SteamJ,
T Bone,
DM71,
birdynamnam,
Ryan,
muddy250,
hanshananigan,
RBrylawski,
Churchy,
ken_sturrock,
KingK liked this post
-
Dec 14, 2014, 12:02 AM
#2
great stuff Jeannie ! though its not too surprising to see and prove that Americans can out -talk the rest of us
-
Post Thanks / Like - 4 Likes
-
Dec 14, 2014, 12:16 AM
#3
Well done, IWL (staff, and members)!
Eterna | Tudor | Seiko | Casio | G-Shock | Orient | Swatch | Mondaine | Zodiac (pre-Fossil) | Rolex | Wenger | Pulsar Time Computer | Omega | Timex | Bucherer | Citizen | Bulova | Glycine
-
Post Thanks / Like - 2 Likes
-
Dec 14, 2014, 12:26 AM
#4
Member
Excellent job you're all doing too, by the way. Congrats on a great and promising first month.
-
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
-
Dec 14, 2014, 12:30 AM
#5
Bone Collector
Jeannie, I'd like to congratulate all involved in the success of IWL. It's a great atmosphere, and it's wonderful members can all roll in the mud in harmony I think we have a great future here, and looking forward to the growth & changes that will time will bring. I've been involved in new start-up forums in the past, but this place & it's people are special.
Originally Posted by
Jeannie
.
3) A courteous but not stuffy environment
We didn't want a dry academic tone, but neither did we want the hullabaloo of a playground.
We haven't seen the macho posturing that can turn forums into boys' clubs, and we don't have habitually confrontational members.
We do have one or two members who could be a little less vivid and forceful in their language but we're hoping that they'll adapt... Generally, we've been able to trust the members without too much in the way of intervention. As we all know, a self-policing membership means less moderation, which makes all of us happy, particularly the mods who get to talk more about fun stuff like watches.
IWL Staff
I'd like to address this statement immediately: I don't think it's fair that Chrono and I are looked upon in such a dark light, we try to behave & obey rules...but mind altering drugs and alcohol blur our better judgment. In the future we will try to curtail the drug use
Originally Posted by
shameless
great stuff Jeannie ! though its not too surprising to see and prove that Americans can out -talk the rest of us
Peter, I resemble that snide remark
-
Dec 14, 2014, 12:40 AM
#6
Originally Posted by
shameless
great stuff Jeannie ! though its not too surprising to see and prove that Americans can out -talk the rest of us
Those who say in 25 words what could have been said in 250 words just weren't trying hard enough.
-hayday
Once in awhile you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
-
Post Thanks / Like - 3 Likes
-
Dec 14, 2014, 01:06 AM
#7
Member
Congratulations! The project is a great success!
-
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
-
Dec 14, 2014, 01:25 AM
#8
Big Member
Terribly impressive stats for a first month!
Keep up the great work. No need to thank me personally for all 60 or so of my contributions to date
and by the way, thank you.
-
Dec 14, 2014, 01:26 AM
#9
Thank you very much for the information, Jeannie. And congratulations to all the people involved.
-
Dec 14, 2014, 01:29 AM
#10
-
Post Thanks / Like - 2 Likes