The 2023 season in review The NiceOldcars calendar started out with 193 shows in Southern Alberta. That doesn't count all the weekly shows which would add 100+ to the schedule. The 2022 calendar had 145 shows. Viewership to this website was well over 200,000 and is up 75% over last year. As you can observe on the graph, as the season winds down so does the … [Read more...] about Over 200,000 views
Website statistics
Astounding numbers
I was overwhelmed when I took a look at the website statistics. I was happy with the viewership last year, but 2023 is incredible. I get many comments at the car shows from people who religiously follow this site, with the car show calendar being the most important feature for most. As the graph below illustrates, viewership to this website is up 83% compared to last … [Read more...] about Astounding numbers
Readership sets new records
The graph shows a consistent trajectory towards the sky. How long can it continue? I know we attracted a lot of new readers from Redcliff and Medicine Hat this week. Welcome, everyone! The original purpose of setting up this website was to give car show enthusiasts a non-Facebook site where they could look at photos from the various shows I attend. A lot of people hate … [Read more...] about Readership sets new records
What are readers looking at?
When I checked the website statistics, I could hardly believe my eyes. It's obvious the car show community was in need of an up-to-date calendar. Below are the most viewed pages on NiceOldCars for the past 90 days. It only makes sense that the shows which have been getting the most views are the ones which were held in early May, but the Drumheller show, which was held in late … [Read more...] about What are readers looking at?
Word is getting out
I enccounter more and more people at the car shows who are familiar with this website. Although I started this project to post photos for car enthusiasts who aren't on Facebook, it apears that the Car Show Calendar is becoming the most popular feature on here. My calendar is focused on Calgary and Southern Alberta, with a few cross-border incursions into Southwestern … [Read more...] about Word is getting out