This Forum's expansion (+ stats)

[SeanMacGabhann]

It's not my imagination that the traffic has gone dramatically up here is it? Would be interesting to see some kind of stats on number of people joining, number of messages posted etc..

Maybe

Not that I'm trying to create work for our glorious Admin

If you send me the raw data I'll do the rest if you like?

[dulwichmum]

Mr SeanMacGabhann,

You really are quite masterful aren't you?

[Ant]

And you, DM, are an incorrigible flirt.

[SeanMacGabhann]

I'm sayin' nothin'...

[Administrator]

And I'll get back to you when I've got time...

[Michael Palaeologus]

Isnt that off topic? or deviation? or repatition?

Tsk tsk

[bald marauder]

Dear Administrator, I'm sure that some stats will help your case/proposition to potential local sponsors...

[Administrator]

Ok, here's visitor stats in pictures since 18th September 2006

Daily Visits

http://eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/images/visits1.jpg

Daily Page Views

http://eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/images/page_views.jpg

We do not keep a tally of how many messages are posted a day but there are about 400+ registered users. As the site's grown so has the space that it uses up on the server, the time involved in maintaining it and therefore the cost; now's the time to get some money in to pay those costs. As you may have seen we are implementing some subtle advertising on the site so if anyone is interested in using the forum as a way of reaching East Dulwich residents please contact advertising@eastdulwichforum.co.uk.

[SimonM]

Clearly it can only be a matter of months or even weeks before either Murdoch or Branson buy you out....:)-D

[SeanMacGabhann]

Wow - I knew it had grown but those graphs really tell the story don't they?

And I was going to ask about money and sponsorship as well but you've already mentioned it. Another alternative I have seen on other boards is voluntary user donations (via Paypal or similar)

Not sure how much you need (or want!) but you sure have plenty of supporters around these parts

Keep up the good work

JJS

[AcedOut]

To increase readership further, why not put stickers/posters up in the bars/restaurants. In return, offer them free advertising for the first month....

Would be great to get the whole town online!

[nutty]

or just add a link to buymeabeer :)-D