U.S. Trade & Aid Monitor wishes to thank its visitors for their 20,000 total page-views since the Monitor's launch in late March/early April 2011. While that statistic (made possible by host TypePad) represents a relatively moderate number -- in contrast, that is, to major sites attracting millions -- this milestone, in context, is a positive development, to say the least.
As I've said before, for a one-man show offering independent journalism from a home computer on the Jersey Shore (the geographic one), 20,000 views is cause for celebration. At this pace, the Monitor certainly will surpass the approx. 50,000 page views registered at the predecessor site, The Peacock Report, which coveneniently remains archived here.
Here are some other statistics , offered by Google Analytics, that shed light on the growing popularity of the Monitor. Please note that personally identifiable information is not involuntarily collected through TypePad, Google Analytics, the Monitor, or through any other means with my knowledge or cooperation.
TRAFFIC SOURCES -- WEBSITES
While Google keyword searches remain the biggest source of traffic, Cryptome.org continues to send thousands of visitors this way. The fact that the controversial Cryptome, a repository of "material on freedom of expression, privacy, cryptology, dual-use technologies, national security, intelligence, and secret governance -- open, secret and classified documents" -- frequently links to individual reports here is prima facie evidence that the Monitor offers useful information often unavailable elsewhere. Facebook, AboveTopSecret.com, and FreeRepublic.com likewise have been referral sources for the Monitor, not to mention many dozens of other sites that have saw fit to post links or articles.
TRAFFIC SOURCES -- COUNTRIES
While the vast majority of visitors continues to be from the U.S., people from Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Canada, India, Vietnam, Australia, also account for significant, additional traffic. Indeed, every month people from over 80 nations visit the Monitor, from Israel to Iceland, Uganda to the United Arab Emirates, Jamaica to Japan, and all points between.
TRAFFIC SOURCES -- TECHNOLOGIES
Folks using Comcast Cable represent the largest source of traffic to this site. It's also no surprise that a growing number of people using mobile devices are finding their way here, with tech-savvy visitors mostly using their Apple iPads and Apple iPhones. One user of a Samsung SPH-D700 Epic 4G perused the Monitor for a full 25 minutes one day. I hope they found what they needed!
Whereas initially the Monitor had mostly one-shot visitors to specific articles, a higher percentage of readers are staying on the site and seeing what else it has to offer. Likewise, visitors are staying for longer periods of time. It is likely that, in addition to providing valuable content, articles in recent months typically are accompanied by reminders such as "For more regional coverage, please visit the Monitor's Colombia page."
FINAL NOTE
I have been unable to provide daily updates as I once did, due to the demands of full-time employment unrelated to the site; however, it is my intention to offer news as often and as consistently as possible. To help keep up with new developments, go to the Monitor home page and subscribe to this blog's feed or receive follow me on Twitter @StephenGPeacock. And don't forget to give a Facebook thumbs-up, located at the top right corner of the page, while you're at it.
The Monitor Tops 20,000 Page Views
U.S. Trade & Aid Monitor wishes to thank its visitors for their 20,000 total page-views since the Monitor's launch in late March/early April 2011. While that statistic (made possible by host TypePad) represents a relatively moderate number -- in contrast, that is, to major sites attracting millions -- this milestone, in context, is a positive development, to say the least.
As I've said before, for a one-man show offering independent journalism from a home computer on the Jersey Shore (the geographic one), 20,000 views is cause for celebration. At this pace, the Monitor certainly will surpass the approx. 50,000 page views registered at the predecessor site, The Peacock Report, which coveneniently remains archived here.
Here are some other statistics , offered by Google Analytics, that shed light on the growing popularity of the Monitor. Please note that personally identifiable information is not involuntarily collected through TypePad, Google Analytics, the Monitor, or through any other means with my knowledge or cooperation.
TRAFFIC SOURCES -- WEBSITES
While Google keyword searches remain the biggest source of traffic, Cryptome.org continues to send thousands of visitors this way. The fact that the controversial Cryptome, a repository of "material on freedom of expression, privacy, cryptology, dual-use technologies, national security, intelligence, and secret governance -- open, secret and classified documents" -- frequently links to individual reports here is prima facie evidence that the Monitor offers useful information often unavailable elsewhere. Facebook, AboveTopSecret.com, and FreeRepublic.com likewise have been referral sources for the Monitor, not to mention many dozens of other sites that have saw fit to post links or articles.
TRAFFIC SOURCES -- COUNTRIES
While the vast majority of visitors continues to be from the U.S., people from Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Canada, India, Vietnam, Australia, also account for significant, additional traffic. Indeed, every month people from over 80 nations visit the Monitor, from Israel to Iceland, Uganda to the United Arab Emirates, Jamaica to Japan, and all points between.
TRAFFIC SOURCES -- TECHNOLOGIES
Folks using Comcast Cable represent the largest source of traffic to this site. It's also no surprise that a growing number of people using mobile devices are finding their way here, with tech-savvy visitors mostly using their Apple iPads and Apple iPhones. One user of a Samsung SPH-D700 Epic 4G perused the Monitor for a full 25 minutes one day. I hope they found what they needed!
TRAFFIC DESTINATIONS -- GENERAL CONTENT
Content about the U.S. Agency for International Development, Intelligence/Spying, Afghanistan, Drugs, Pakistan, Privacy/Surveillance, Africa, the U.S. Dept. of Defense and, surprisingly, Tajikistan, were among recent favorites.
TRAFFIC DESTINATIONS -- SPECIFIC CONTENT/ARTICLES
Individual articles that recently had attracted the most traffic were:
U.S. Rolls Out Afghan Energy, Water Contracts with Three-Quarter-Billion Potential Value (Nov. 12, 2011);
Air Force Fuel Supply and Storage to be Outsourced Around Globe (Dec. 5, 2011);
USAID-Georgia Pipeline Project to Benefit Arab Royals (Nov. 26, 2011)
Five More Contractors to Get Piece of $10 Billion Global 'Civilian Police' Pie (May 12, 2011)
DoD Prepares Follow-Up to $15 Billion Global Counterdrug Contracts (Aug. 10, 2011)
U.S. to Assess Education Program Progress -- in USAID-backed Filipino Muslim Schools (Nov. 18, 2011)
Da Nang Agent-Orange/Dioxin Technical Documents Obtained (May 23, 2011)
Next Phase of Advanced Global Data-Mining & Intelligence System Unfolds (May 20, 2011)
TRAFFIC 'STICKINESS'
Whereas initially the Monitor had mostly one-shot visitors to specific articles, a higher percentage of readers are staying on the site and seeing what else it has to offer. Likewise, visitors are staying for longer periods of time. It is likely that, in addition to providing valuable content, articles in recent months typically are accompanied by reminders such as "For more regional coverage, please visit the Monitor's Colombia page."
FINAL NOTE
I have been unable to provide daily updates as I once did, due to the demands of full-time employment unrelated to the site; however, it is my intention to offer news as often and as consistently as possible. To help keep up with new developments, go to the Monitor home page and subscribe to this blog's feed or receive follow me on Twitter @StephenGPeacock. And don't forget to give a Facebook thumbs-up, located at the top right corner of the page, while you're at it.
Thanks again to everyone. Come back soon.
-- Steve Peacock
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