2025 in view…
2025 has been a massive year for the blog. Last year I wrote about my amazement that we'd gone from 450k to 700k view, yet here I am looking at the numbers and they have more than doubled. I'm gobsmacked, and also somewhat humbled by the scale of growth and support from people across the world...
Today I've gathered the numbers and it's interesting to see the absolute statistics that sit behind the daily interaction I have with you all... yes a percentage of these are, I suspect, AI or Google style internet scrubbers pushing the numbers up, but the real interactions, you visiting daily to read what I have to share, that's the real story here - and thank you all for the support.
(If you're interested - take a look at the 2024 review here).
In 2025...
1.61 million page views.
Over 1500 comments.
Readers from across the world, for the first time 30% from the US being the largest percentage!
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Of all time...
3.97 million page views!
Over 5000 comments.
Readers from over twenty countries across the world, 33% UK, 25% US.
Top 3:
The new year will bring fresh opportunities and exciting adventures - I look forward to sharing them with everyone - as always, the blog will remain free to read. Not only do I enjoy it, but I recognise the positive impact it has on so many lives... best wishes for this evening and see you on the other side! Until next time, well 2025, that's a wrap! More soon...
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Great job James. Thank you so much for providing this blog early every day. I am amazed by the viewing figures.
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Thank you Ben! I do my best, not always easy but usually a pleasure.
DeleteExcellent stats James, well deserved!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you and everyone else reading this.
Thank you Ian - best wishes to you too
DeleteFantastic job James. Your blog is a great place to visit and interact. Wishing you a happy new year.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kevin, and you too
DeleteThank you for sharing your model railway journey through the year with us all
ReplyDeleteThank you Ian, I hope you’re able to continue to share own journey with us all too…
DeleteWhat fantastic numbers James!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking very personally, I'm extremely grateful for all the hard work and effort you put into the blog. It cannot be easy to keep up the daily output. It really is a highlight of my day to read your thoughts. It is always interesting and so often makes me get the pencil and paper out!
Thank you very much for allowing us all the opportunity to share in your ideas on a daily basis. I am extremely grateful to you, as it has a really positive impact on my own mood and mental health.
Here's to more inspiration on 2026!
Happy new year.
Take care and be kind to yourself.
Thank you David, that is incredibly kind. Happy New Year!
DeleteHappy New Year James. The combination of your blog and the books is obviously a winning one. Both are often a calm moment in a choppy sea for me on a daily basis. Thank you for everything you do to make the blog what it is. Take care and best wishes for 2026.
ReplyDeleteAlways very happy to provide a welcoming harbour. Best wishes to you as well Tom.
DeleteHappy new year James. Your blog is a constant source of inspiration, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Compendiums and Ribbons. Look forward to whatever next year holds
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