Not too Shabby

by Chris Thorman on Jul 7, 2008 2:46 PM CDT

Sometime early this afternoon, Arrowhead Pride had its 1,000,000th page view. We're approaching 500,000 visitors for the life of the blog as well. Both of those are huge milestones in the blog world.

We'll probably hit a half million sometime around AP's second birthday at the end of July. Here are a few more meta stats for you geeks out there.

312 registered members (I think on the old blog it was over 550 last time I checked)

809 FanPosts (These were called Diaries at the old site and yes, this number includes all of the old ones as well)

19,315 comments

It's also been nearly two years since I've slept in on a weekday. Sure, work helps with getting up but I've still made my first post of the day, 99.9% of the time, by 8 AMish. Even on days off. You early birds know the routine.

Call it passion. Call it a case of OCD. Whatever you call it, I sincerely enjoying running this site and everyone I've come in contact with because of it.

We'll have a more formal celebration and more pats on the back at the end of the month when we turn two years old.

Thanks for reading everyone.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.

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Impressive

I like to think I’ve done my fair share contributing to those page views.

Congratulations, Chris.

by Joel Thorman on Jul 7, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions

+1

Congratulations and thanks for all the hard work…thanks too for posting that early one. I have to be at work at 7:00, and after an hour or so, I’m ready to take a quick break and read AP.

by PVChiefsfan on Jul 7, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions

I obssesively check site stats

and I always see you stopping by early.

Thanks for reading.

by Chris Thorman on Jul 7, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Eek!

That’s a bit Big Brother-ish…(kidding)

by PVChiefsfan on Jul 8, 2008 7:00 AM CDT up reply actions

AP

Is in the top three sites I check daily thanks to all the great posts, along with kcchiefs and AA. Thanks guys.

by Shawn on Jul 7, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions

Good job grasshopper

Soon the Chiefs will be coming here to get their info!

by Eric Allen on Jul 7, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions

I bet some already do...

by Joel Thorman on Jul 7, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Congrats

I don’t know how you do it, Chris. You always have a post up before I’m even up. Great work, great site!

by arrowheadaddict on Jul 7, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions

I'm sure I speak for everyone...

when I say that we all greatly appreciate the hard work and effort you’ve put into making Arrowhead Pride, though not the biggest, the best Chiefs fan site on the net.

Whats even more impressive is the quality of the fans your site attracts. We have very few rude or obnoxious posters and can (usually) have great debates of our different points of view without it becoming personal. That speaks well of the environment you have set up here at AP.

Arrowhead Pride has been the first website I’ve checked when I log on every day for the past year or so and will continue to be in the future.

by ChiefDJ on Jul 7, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions

That's my favorite

The high quality of our discussions and our commenters.

by Chris Thorman on Jul 7, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions

+1

1. Tone of posts is excellent (positive, respectful). But without rose-colored glasses. Well, not totally.
2. First with the news. If you want breaking news, it’s weird that this site consistently beats kcchiefs.
3. Facts galore.
4. Inolvement by many. “Fanposts” encourages that more than the word “diaries.” Seems picky. Also, the occasional selection of a fanpost for the main area is well done, and probably motivational.
5. Moderation by Chris and others is superb. Not defensive. Encouraging others. Consistent. Dependable. Passionate.
6. Site platform and appearance are top-notch.

Good work, Chris, and others!

by sunny D on Jul 12, 2008 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions