Christmas Forum Stats Updates

TRS30 · 31-01-2020 4:01pm

DvB wrote: »

Some people might like that though

Sorry getting into giddy time on a Friday!

Loughc · 31-01-2020 10:49pm

kitten_k wrote: »

So what the punishment if we don't reach our target posts each month :P:P

I release my podcast :P

Postgrad10 · 31-01-2020 11:59pm

What’s the podcast on?

Loughc · 01-02-2020 12:02am

Postgrad10 wrote: »

What’s the podcast on?

Christmas of course!

Postgrad10 · 01-02-2020 12:04am

Sounds perfect. All I’d have to do is listen.

Loughc · 03-02-2020 11:55am

So it goes without saying but we beat Jan-19 figures, by 98 posts

We also broke the 1,000 posts mark which is something we didn't achieve last year until Sept-19.

A very strong start of the year for us, which should be boostered by the fact February has an extra day this year we can utilise! :P

TRS30 · 03-02-2020 12:03pm

Loughc wrote: »

So it goes without saying but we beat Jan-19 figures, by 98 posts

We also broke the 1,000 posts mark which is something we didn't achieve last year until Sept-19.

A very strong start of the year for us, which should be boostered by the fact February has an extra day this year we can utilise! :P

Go us. Onwards and upwards.....

DvB · 03-02-2020 12:27pm

The thing is, January brings with it all the post Christmas chat after most of us go back to work & discuss the couple of weeks we had off, February doesn't have the same background content to generate posts so rather than aim for a set target of so many posts I'd say simply use Feb 2019 as a benchmark. No idea if thats a good/bad month in terms of volume but with plenty of regulars in here chatting away nowadays (which is brilliant to see btw!!) I see no reason we couldnt up the post count on previous years, but hitting a 1000 every month might be tough as we get into spring & summer. Unless of course e get close to that anyway, then all bets are off

DvB · 03-02-2020 12:29pm

Actually Loughc, heres an idea for the more stat minded amongst us, could we have a sticky at the top of the forum showing the monthly figures year on year so we can see the trends, then you can simply update them as the information becomes available & we all have a handy reference point to check back against. You could lock the thread so theres no loss of information and only yourself or Posy could update.

I'm a huge stats fan & can look through them for hours depending on the subject so just thought I'd ask. If its too much work, no bother at all.

Loughc · 03-02-2020 12:35pm

DvB wrote: »

The thing is, January brings with it all the post Christmas chat after most of us go back to work & discuss the couple of weeks we had off, February doesn't have the same background content to generate posts so rather than aim for a set target of so many posts I'd say simply use Feb 2019 as a benchmark. No idea if thats a good/bad month in terms of volume but with plenty of regulars in here chatting away nowadays (which is brilliant to see btw!!) I see no reason we couldnt up the post count on previous years, but hitting a 1000 every month might be tough as we get into spring & summer. Unless of course e get close to that anyway, then all bets are off

Yeah I'm always aiming to better the same month from last year and not last month.

So I'm comparing Feb-19 to Feb-20, as you put it there is a big drop off from Feb-19 when compared to Jan-19, we need to remember that the first week of January is still part of the Christmas season.

Postgrad10 · 03-02-2020 1:44pm

I think there’s loads for us to be nattering about even in February. Especially with Valentines and Rudolph days coming up. I think it’s the perfect occasion to put the twinkly lights back up too.

TRS30 · 03-02-2020 2:19pm

DvB wrote: »

The thing is, January brings with it all the post Christmas chat after most of us go back to work & discuss the couple of weeks we had off, February doesn't have the same background content to generate posts so rather than aim for a set target of so many posts I'd say simply use Feb 2019 as a benchmark. No idea if thats a good/bad month in terms of volume but with plenty of regulars in here chatting away nowadays (which is brilliant to see btw!!) I see no reason we couldnt up the post count on previous years, but hitting a 1000 every month might be tough as we get into spring & summer. Unless of course e get close to that anyway, then all bets are off

Loughc wrote: »

Yeah I'm always aiming to better the same month from last year and not last month.

So I'm comparing Feb-19 to Feb-20, as you put it there is a big drop off from Feb-19 when compared to Jan-19, we need to remember that the first week of January is still part of the Christmas season.

While stats can be great, they can also be misleading.

900 posts in Feb, down 100 on Jan- Boo, things are going downhill

900 post in Feb, up 100 on last Feb- Yay, we are doing brilliant

In such a seasonal business, I think comparing to the same period in the previous year is probably the best indicator of how things look.

However in saying all that, I personally just hang around to chat with like minded people so am not too worried if there is more or less posts (obviously more posts means more to chat about.........im rambling now........time to step away from the keyboard!)

Loughc · 11-02-2020 6:09pm

Loughc wrote: »

Is just about the 3rd busiest day.

Randomly enough the busiest day of the week so far for us is Wednesday, it seems hump day is tough, I think last year it was Monday/Tuesday were the 2 busiest days.

Monday is now the busiest day of the week, followed closely by Wednesday separated by only 5 posts.

Funny how trends are changing as we move further into the year.

DvB · 11-02-2020 6:12pm

Seems to be a drop off in posts this month too, that the case or just a case of me being in here less due to work being manic?

Loughc · 11-02-2020 6:16pm

DvB wrote: »

Seems to be a drop off in posts this month too, that the case or just a case of me being in here less due to work being manic?

Work and personal life being manic stopped me from posting as much since Friday.

People's social lives tend to pick up in February, 6 nations, pub days, gigs, etc. all tend to take away from social media and us here.

TRS30 · 11-02-2020 7:48pm

DvB wrote: »

Seems to be a drop off in posts this month too, that the case or just a case of me being in here less due to work being manic?

Well I certainly didn't contribute much (nothing!) the last few days

Will try to make up for it over the rest of the month.

DvB · 11-02-2020 9:52pm

Loughc wrote: »

Work and personal life being manic stopped me from posting as much since Friday.

People's social lives tend to pick up in February, 6 nations, pub days, gigs, etc. all tend to take away from social media and us here.

Was only thinking that earlier today too. We've definitely seen our social life pick up this month and with the kids matches and training back in full swing on top of longer work weeks we definitely have less time for social media. Inevitable really after we get out of dreary January.

Posy · 11-02-2020 11:23pm

It makes sense, as January is still Christmas for a week, then post-Christmas.

Ringing in the new year, Little Christmas, taking down decorations, going back to work, waiting 28 years to get paid, first Rudolph Day of the year. January is miserable, but there is often still a lot going on.

February has pancake Tuesday, though, my favourite public holiday. :pac:

DvB · 12-02-2020 8:14am

Posy wrote: »

It makes sense, as January is still Christmas for a week, then post-Christmas.

Ringing in the new year, Little Christmas, taking down decorations, going back to work, waiting 28 years to get paid, first Rudolph Day of the year. January is miserable, but there is often still a lot going on.

February has pancake Tuesday, though, my favourite public holiday. :pac:

It's my birthday month too, not that I'm counting at this stage mind LOL.

Loughc · 12-02-2020 8:41am

DvB wrote: »

It's my birthday month too, not that I'm counting at this stage mind LOL.

It’s a leap year. We all get to skip our birthdays this year. That’s how that works right??

TRS30 · 12-02-2020 9:36am

DvB wrote: »

It's my birthday month too, not that I'm counting at this stage mind LOL.

I try to look on the bright side and every birthday is a year nearer to retirement

CheerLouth · 12-02-2020 10:22am

Not to bring the thread down, but I always look forward to my birthday. 1. Cake, what's not to love

and 2. We all know too many people who have passed on long before their time - it makes me grateful for every birthday!

DvB · 12-02-2020 12:35pm

Loughc wrote: »

It’s a leap year. We all get to skip our birthdays this year. That’s how that works right??

Works for me!:D

Loughc · 29-02-2020 7:34pm

So as it stands we are 92 posts ahead of Feb 19.

I kept the stats update minimum this month as I wanted to keep conversation flowing naturally and ye knocked it out of the park!!

DvB · 29-02-2020 8:22pm

Loughc wrote: »

So as it stands we are 92 posts ahead of Feb 19.

I kept the stats update minimum this month as I wanted to keep conversation flowing naturally and ye knocked it out of the park!!

I assume Feb would be a step down from Jan in terms of numbers?

New Home · 29-02-2020 8:28pm

I'm so wound up about Covid19 that for a sec I thought you were giving stats about that...

Loughc · 29-02-2020 10:52pm

DvB wrote: »

I assume Feb would be a step down from Jan in terms of numbers?

Ah yeah of course. But not too much off January really.

Loughc · 29-02-2020 10:53pm

New Home wrote: »

I'm so wound up about Covid19 that for a sec I thought you were giving stats about that...

The most important stat on that is 98% recovery rate.

Posy · 01-03-2020 12:30am

Loughc wrote: »

So as it stands we are 92 posts ahead of Feb 19.

I kept the stats update minimum this month as I wanted to keep conversation flowing naturally and ye knocked it out of the park!!

That's great. Go us!

DvB · 01-03-2020 9:03pm

Loughc wrote: »

Ah yeah of course. But not too much off January really.

That's cool. I really would have expected Feb to fall off a cliff with number of posts as Jan still has 5 days of Christmas, little Christmas and most folk back to work talking about the previous 2 weeks etc. Great to see we kept the chat going!!

TRS30 · 02-03-2020 9:51am

Loughc wrote: »

Ah yeah of course. But not too much off January really.

Pleasantly surprised to hear this as got the impression things had gone a lot quieter so guess it was just my imagination

Loughc · 02-03-2020 9:53am

TRS30 wrote: »

Pleasantly surprised to hear this as got the impression things had gone a lot quieter so guess it was just my imagination

Don't get me wrong it was certainly more quieter than January as expected but the drop off (and bare in mind Jan had 2 extra days as well) wasn't as harsh as you would have expected.

TRS30 · 02-03-2020 9:59am

Loughc wrote: »

Don't get me wrong it was certainly more quieter than January as expected but the drop off (and bare in mind Jan had 2 extra days as well) wasn't as harsh as you would have expected.

We're two out of two so far so lets see if we can beat all 12 months!

Loughc · 02-03-2020 10:09am

I just realised we finished January 98 posts ahead of January last Year and we finished February 98 posts ahead of February last year, 98 is our magic number! :pac:

Loughc · 02-03-2020 10:43am

Loughc wrote: »

I just realised we finished January 98 posts ahead of January last Year and we finished February 98 posts ahead of February last year, 98 is our magic number! :pac:

And of course that means the drop off from January 19 to Feb 19 and Jan 20 to Feb 20 are exactly the same.

Postgrad10 · 03-03-2020 12:09am

I haven’t had a minute. Been barely posting.

TRS30 · 03-03-2020 9:49am

Postgrad10 wrote: »

I haven’t had a minute. Been barely posting.

I'm only posting when in work these days, only time I see to have a minute to myself!!

DvB · 03-03-2020 1:54pm

TRS30 wrote: »

I'm only posting when in work these days, only time I see to have a minute to myself!!

Know that feeling!

Loughc · 03-03-2020 2:06pm

DvB wrote: »

Know that feeling!

Me three and even then most days in work don’t allow time for a browse!

DvB · 03-03-2020 10:39pm

Loughc wrote: »

Me three and even then most days in work don’t allow time for a browse!

Its bizarre how busy everyone seems at the moment, we're flat out but am expecting everything to slow down soon enough with this Coronavirus thing, a lot of clients have already stopped visitors so site visits are off the cards for the a bit... already being told other projects are going on hold so no.idea where all this will end, in recession most likely.

Postgrad10 · 04-03-2020 12:31am

I had to say to myself this evening, you need to take a half hour of doing nothing. Today was manic at work. Just finished trying to catch up on paperwork now.

TRS30 · 04-03-2020 9:34am

Postgrad10 wrote: »

I had to say to myself this evening, you need to take a half hour of doing nothing. Today was manic at work. Just finished trying to catch up on paperwork now.

I've really tired hard to work on the 'work/life balance' the last few years, especially since the kids came along. I use to be terrible for working late, weekends, checking email in the evening etc.

I'm probably just as busy, if not busier, over all as the life part has ramped up significantly (who ever knew small kids were so time consuming!!:)) However I do mange to keep the two separate most of the time and am able to 'switch off' for work once out of the office.

Downtime from the two is rare however equally as important so do try to get that in as well.

DvB · 04-03-2020 2:50pm

Just notice i've racked up over 1500 posts in here now... by far the most I have in any forum on boards. My personal favourite stat that!

TRS30 · 04-03-2020 3:26pm

DvB wrote: »

Just notice i've racked up over 1500 posts in here now... by far the most I have in any forum on boards. My personal favourite stat that!

Just over 1,000 for me so some catching up to do

Similarly the most of any forum by milessssssssss.........

Loughc · 04-03-2020 8:40pm

DvB wrote: »

Just notice i've racked up over 1500 posts in here now... by far the most I have in any forum on boards. My personal favourite stat that!

‘Tis a fine stat though

Postgrad10 · 04-03-2020 9:03pm

TRS30 wrote: »

I've really tired hard to work on the 'work/life balance' the last few years, especially since the kids came along. I use to be terrible for working late, weekends, checking email in the evening etc.

I'm probably just as busy, if not busier, over all as the life part has ramped up significantly (who ever knew small kids were so time consuming!!:)) However I do mange to keep the two separate most of the time and am able to 'switch off' for work once out of the office.

Downtime from the two is rare however equally as important so do try to get that in as well.

I’m usually more on top of things though so this is very unusual for me. A couple of factors in my family life have impacted. Things will quieten down in the next 2 weeks although i’m going to be taking on an extra responsibility at work so there will be a period of adjustment too.

DvB · 04-03-2020 10:07pm

Postgrad10 wrote: »

I’m usually more on top of things though so this is very unusual for me. A couple of factors in my family life have impacted. Things will quieten down in the next 2 weeks although i’m going to be taking on an extra responsibility at work so there will be a period of adjustment too.

Best of luck anyway. One thing I've learned is that theres few down times when you have family and a career/job. Theres always something on the horizon to keep you occupied.

Loughc · 04-03-2020 10:28pm

DvB wrote: »

Best of luck anyway. One thing I've learned is that theres few down times whrnnuou have family and a career/job. Theres always something on the horizon to keep you occupied.

A friend of mine always says if you ever think you’re going through a quiet period in your life then take advantage of it cause your life is about to ramp up so take advantage of the quiet times.

It’s so true haha.

Postgrad10 · 05-03-2020 1:07am

Thank you. And here I am on my PC again working far too late.

Loughc · 19-03-2020 10:28am

As it stands we are not too far behind the number of posts for the full month of March 19, it seems in the craziest of times we really need Christmas cheer more than ever!

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