BosKonay Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 I thought I would (having actually looked at them) share some statistics and numbers around the site! For the Year to date of 2013, we've had: 234,000 Unique Visitors to the site, who visited 520,019 times, viewing 9,251,687 Pages on the site (an average of 17.79 pages per visit). Unique visitors per month has grown from 15,380 in January this year, to around 30,000 per month now, and continues to grow! In terms of site members: 446 Members are registered on the site, of whom 186 logged in, in the last 30 days. The greatest recorded number of users at once was 258 at the same time, and Steve34 is our newest member! Since the site went online a year ago, we've had at least one new member a day, with the greatest single day for new members adding 45 members! Between us, we've posted 35,492 posts on 2,300 topics in the last year, and created 37 blog posts! 37 members have more than 100 pm's in their Inboxes, with 3 having more than 450! There are 8,104 files and images stored in the community, the largest file stored on the site is http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4522&d=1355835797 - The CAF Mk4 drawings at 3.58MB and the most downloaded file is http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3484&d=1352452518 from heirflick (at 24,161 downloads!) I hope that gives a small flavour of the thriving and growing community Irish Railway Modeller is! It's only made possible by the selfless contributions and sharing of all the members. If you are modelling, or building a layout, or planning one, do please post - contribution and discussion literally keep the site online Quote
Garfield Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 That makes for an encouraging read, Bosko. Long may the site continue to grow! Quote
BosKonay Posted September 23, 2013 Author Posted September 23, 2013 The moral of the story is get posting and tell your friends Huge thanks to Glenderg and Dave (BaseboardDave) of this parish who passed out flyers to the unsuspecting public at the weekend promoting the site I'm working on some freebie ideas too - watch this space. Quote
Dave Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 The moral of the story is get posting and tell your friends Huge thanks to Glenderg and Dave (BaseboardDave) of this parish who passed out flyers to the unsuspecting public at the weekend promoting the site I'm working on some freebie ideas too - watch this space. No Worreis Bosko, only happy to help, this is a fantastic site with a huge wealth of collective knowledge and information. Long live IRM! I'm thinking of doing another free give away this year, but it will be just on IRM. Quote
Glenderg Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Happy to help out where I can Bosko. Mighty interesting stats particularly when you consider 2,300 threads in a year. That's solid stuff indeed. Uhm, about the 450+ pm's, you want me to clear mine up? R Quote
BosKonay Posted September 23, 2013 Author Posted September 23, 2013 I'm thinking of doing another free give away this year, but it will be just on IRM. Nice one! I've a great idea for a joint giveaway we could do Quote
BosKonay Posted September 23, 2013 Author Posted September 23, 2013 about the 450+ pm's, you want me to clear mine up? R I might have to raise the limit Quote
Dave Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Nice one! I've a great idea for a joint giveaway we could do Excellent, let me know what you have in mind. Quote
RedRich Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 That is very positive news Stephen. Well done to Richie and Dave for their efforts. Well done also to Stephen, Fran, and Pat for the great work they do behind the scenes to keep the group moving forward as it is. As Mr Spingsteen said, from small thing's mama one day big things come. Rich, Quote
Weshty Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Wow. Those are powerful and impressive statistics. And 30% active in the last rolling month is a very healthy sign. Well done to the lads on distributing flyers. Using analogue to promote the digital. And well done to Boskonay for setting up this forum on an independant server, no Yuku, no MSN, no fear of migration, no intrusive ads and guaranteed local. Sweet! Quote
josefstadt Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Stephen deserves a huge vote of thanks for setting up the site as Westy says. Thanks in no small way is due to all those dedicated people who help run the site and also to all those who share their extensive knowledge with the rest of us. And finally thanks is due to all those who1!!! post on the site, be it serious or banter. Collectively you have made it a fantastic site to be a member of. Thanks to one and all! Quote
dave182 Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Well done indeed to all concerned!! Without getting on to too much detail, I'm assuming there are some costs associated with running the site? Is there an element of philanthropy from the founding members? Again, however the magic of d'internet works, I thoroughly enjoy the site, it's content, and the interaction! Great to see the stats too. Quote
Glenderg Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Well done indeed to all concerned!! Without getting on to too much detail, I'm assuming there are some costs associated with running the site? Is there an element of philanthropy from the founding members? Again, however the magic of d'internet works, I thoroughly enjoy the site, it's content, and the interaction! Great to see the stats too. Our Glorious Leader, Boskonay, hosts the site, and absorbs all the costs, which i believe to be 2000+ Eu per year, which is probably the single most philanthropic contribution to the irish modelling scene since time immemorial, for which we all should be extremely grateful for.I certainly am. As a long term hope, i'd would love some of the silent majority to post more, no matter if you glued it together a silicone gun, painted it with a distemper brush, or screwed the layout together with a hammer. Richie Quote
RedRich Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Our Glorious Leader, Boskonay, hosts the site, and absorbs all the costs, which i believe to be 2000+ Eu per year, which is probably the single most philanthropic contribution to the irish modelling scene since time immemorial, for which we all should be extremely grateful for.I certainly am. As a long term hope, i'd would love some of the silent majority to post more, no matter if you glued it together a silicone gun, painted it with a distemper brush, or screwed the layout together with a hammer. Richie Agree 100% Richie, any participation whether it's modelling, info current or historical, photos, it all adds to the group. If people are on the periphery and think a question may sound silly, don't worry about it, ask away. I remember Dave (Wrenneire) doing a similar thing a while back to tempt more people to post, and that also deserves mention As for what Stephen does, he does it for the love of the hobby and nothing else, which makes it all the more unique. It is definitely a great contribution full stop. Rich, Quote
BosKonay Posted September 24, 2013 Author Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks for the feedback and comments lads. As Rich says, I run the site and give what time I have to give it for the joy of the hobby and the pleasure of the learning and banter on here Ably assisted by those more 'senior' members and hard working moderators to keep things ticking along in the right direction and spread the good word! In between I try to find time to run a few businesses and build Amiens Street, in between three kids On the contributions, that's the big one - there are no questions too silly, no plans to crazy and no work too basic or 'beginnery' (is that a word!?) The community as a whole can only grow and benefit from the contributions of all its members and that, in truth, is the sole purpose of this little corner of the internet Quote
Chevron Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 As a webmaster myself it is great to see some stats shared with the community. Cheers for sharing and great work Quote
Georgeconna Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 If you can send me a Poster or flyers I would be happy to stick them up in Marks Models shop in Cork for you. Regards George 1 Quote
Glenderg Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 If you can send me a Poster or flyers I would be happy to stick them up in Marks Models shop in Cork for you. Regards George Superb! Will pm it you in the mornin. Quote
Dave Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 I'll bring them with me in November for the model fair. Quote
108 Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 The community as a whole can only grow and benefit from the contributions of all its members and that, in truth, is the sole purpose of this little corner of the internet This little corner of the Internet is the most appreciated and best corner. Long may it reign. Quote
moogle Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 As a long term hope, i'd would love some of the silent majority to post more, no matter if you glued it together a silicone gun, painted it with a distemper brush, or screwed the layout together with a hammer. Richie You've obviously seen my early work by the sound of that! Nice statistics and good to see that the site is healthy and growing. Three to Boskonay too for paying to run the site from his own pocket. There's not many people who will do that for their hobby. Well done sir! Quote
kevrail Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks to all involved in keeping this site going. I really enjoy logging in on a daily basis & posting as and when I need help and info. LONG MAY THIS SITE CONTINUE Quote
Barl Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Great to see such healthy looking statistics and, as the others have said, a big well done to all involved in keeping the site running and constantly improving! Quote
enniscorthyman Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Thanks to Stephen for the site,and fairplay for the 2k that it costs to run the site.The stats quoted are impressive and Long live IRM. Thanks also to the other Mods. I have been quite myself these last few months but plan to get back into the swing of modeling shortly. Eamonn Quote
RedRich Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Good man Eamonn, looking forward to some updates. Rich, Quote
heirflick Posted September 26, 2013 Posted September 26, 2013 I thought I would (having actually looked at them) share some statistics and numbers around the site! [There are 8,104 files and images stored in the community, the largest file stored on the site is the most downloaded file is http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3484&d=1352452518 from heirflick (at 24,161 downloads!) i am privaliged to be mentioned here....anything i can do to help the site will be done! this site is the best thing to happen since the invention of the wheel!!! all credit to the MODS and the BOS.K! Quote
BosKonay Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 An update: For 2013, we had: 234,000 Unique Visitors to the site, who visited 520,019 times, viewing 9,251,687 Pages on the site (an average of 17.79 pages per visit) For 2014, the same numbers are: 414,018 Unique visitors, who visited 1,007,576 times, viewing 29,282,198 Pages on the site (about 29 per visit) Unique visitors per month has grown from 15,380 in January 2013 to 70,540 last month and a current daily average of 3,403 visits reading 28,376 pages of content! In terms of site members: 592 Members are registered on the site, of whom 191 logged in, in the last 30 days. The greatest recorded number of users at once was 258 in 2013, for 2014 (so far) is 1,463 at the same time Between us, we posted 35,492 posts on 2,300 topics and created 37 blog posts in 2013 For 2014, that number has risen to 56,800 posts on 3,526 topics and 74 blog posts. There are now 13,564 attachments and images stored on the site with From Heirflick topping the bill at 95,305 downloads this year!! Quote
Garfield Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 there are now 13,564 attachments and images stored on the site with from heirflick topping the bill at 95,305 downloads this year!! Quote
heirflick Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 An update: There are now 13,564 attachments and images stored on the site with From Heirflick topping the bill at 95,305 downloads this year!! ........you'd think that I had nothing to do at all!! Quote
BosKonay Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 It's ok heirflick - your praying GIF was downloaded 95 thousand times, not particularly by you all those times Quote
Noel Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 That's very impressive growth. Especially in an era where many special interest group boards have had reductions in traffic due to Facebook and Twitter encroaching on folks 'internet' time. BTW, purely as a matter of interest who set up and owns this wonderful forum? Hats off. Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 That's very impressive growth. Especially in an era where many special interest group boards have had reductions in traffic due to Facebook and Twitter encroaching on folks 'internet' time. BTW, purely as a matter of interest who set up and owns this wonderful forum? Hats off. The man who posted the stats. We all owe him a lot of thanks for facilitating the site and saving it in its hour of need. Quote
Noel Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 The man who posted the stats. We all owe him a lot of thanks for facilitating the site and saving it in its hour of need. OK - Thank you BK from a newbie. Superb site. Hat's off to you. Quote
rebelred Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 ...& how many fights has BK had to break up!!!! Quote
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