Brad Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 For those of you who might be interested, here are some numbers on traffic to the site for the week leading up to Black Friday (Saturday 11/17 to Friday 11/23) compared to the same week last year: Black Friday Site (http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com)Total Visitors: up 14.6% from 2006Unique Visitors: up 11.8% from 2006 GottaDeal.com Forums (http://forums.gottadeal.com)Total Visitors: up 51.7% from 2006Unique Visitors: up 66.9% from 2006 So the Black Friday site had a little more traffic compared to last year, which I didn't expect since we had much less major media coverage this year (and a lot of the big coverage came in mid-October because of the WM fiasco), plus there are now about 1,278 Black Friday sites out there trying to take our visitors away, but I guess it didn't work too well for them And the forum traffic jump was absolutely huge this year. We more than doubled the previous record for number of users online on Wednesday afternoon. And it wasn't just the traffic - you guys are posting like crazy too. I took a look around today and once again we had the most posts of any Black Friday forum this year (which doesn't even include our Holiday forum), and that includes the BF forums at huge deal sites with millions of visitors. So give yourselves a pat on the back for not just lurking, but participating as well. And don't stop now - the forum is open all year :) Thanks to all our forum members and especially our invaluable team of moderators for a great Black Friday 2007 here on the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimslade Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Thank you Brad for everything you have done. You and your team are the best and have worked hard. May this coming year bring you much success and many more visitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy72 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Thanks to everybody that help to make the board run smoothly...some glitches but nothing that could not be handled and had this great site back up and running smoothly again.... THANKS TO ALL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysunshine28 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 very impressive numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsa Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Thank you!!!! Because of this site I saved a lot of $$$$$ and A LOTof time:DHappy Thanksgiving everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurnee Al Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Congrats, Brad! Next year will bring some new records!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_arlene Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 you know that this is the best black friday site!!!! Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious9191 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Great job Brad. I discovered this site just doing a random google search for 'black friday san antonio', and you guys do a great job of organizing the information that I'm looking for. I'll stick around all year keeping an eye on the other great deals you guys post on the main site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steph1 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Congrats and thanks for the site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennon2004 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 That's awesome Brad. :) I hope everyone sticks around now that BF is over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandy Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Thanks Brad, I am so Glad I found this site a few years ago. I hope that everyone sticks around after BF now to enjoy the year long savings! You do a Great JOB!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandibug Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Regardless of all those other sites, yours is the best organized and seems to have the nicest people to answer questions. I'll always come back here, even if I don't post all that much. I'm always lurking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
money13 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Thank you Brad, and all. I'am truley grateful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbamother Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 For those of you who might be interested, here are some numbers on traffic to the site for the week leading up to Black Friday (Saturday 11/17 to Friday 11/23) compared to the same week last year: Black Friday Site (http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com)Total Visitors: up 14.6% from 2006Unique Visitors: up 11.8% from 2006 GottaDeal.com Forums (http://forums.gottadeal.com)Total Visitors: up 51.7% from 2006Unique Visitors: up 66.9% from 2006 So the Black Friday site had a little more traffic compared to last year, which I didn't expect since we had much less major media coverage this year (and a lot of the big coverage came in mid-October because of the WM fiasco), plus there are now about 1,278 Black Friday sites out there trying to take our visitors away, but I guess it didn't work too well for them And the forum traffic jump was absolutely huge this year. We more than doubled the previous record for number of users online on Wednesday afternoon. And it wasn't just the traffic - you guys are posting like crazy too. I took a look around today and once again we had the most posts of any Black Friday forum this year (which doesn't even include our Holiday forum), and that includes the BF forums at huge deal sites with millions of visitors. So give yourselves a pat on the back for not just lurking, but participating as well. And don't stop now - the forum is open all year :) Thanks to all our forum members and especially our invaluable team of moderators for a great Black Friday 2007 here on the forum! GottaDeal.com Forums (http://forums.gottadeal.com)Total Visitors: up 51.7% from 2006Unique Visitors: up 66.9% from 2006 WOW...those numbers are just amazing. Great job, Brad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsaman Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Rock on! Thanks for all the hard work. I don't post a lot either, but I'm always here...and clicking thru to buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthulhu Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Congrats Brad and his little helpers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebundle Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Regardless of all those other sites, yours is the best organized and seems to have the nicest people to answer questions. I'll always come back here, even if I don't post all that much. I'm always lurking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleyso Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Good job Brad as alway's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masilke Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Outstanding job everyone!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redraccoon Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Although I do usually cruise by and check the deals regularly - I mostly only post at this time of year. All the same THANKS for having such a great site. It has been very valuable to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4gr8girls Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks for everyone's hard work on here! This site ROCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet87 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 A big thanks to you Brad and "the moderators" and for such a super site. Honestly this is the only site like this I have ever been on. I don't have enough time to go lurking around on all those others (not that I'd want to, LOL!) I have saved so much money thanks to EVERYONE, including posters. :yup I have also brought some relatives to this site and 2 co-workers this year. They LOVE it and never knew such a site even existed. This is SUPER, THANKS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD1912 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 What a fantastic site! The forums were huge this year, with all the cyber deals this year it was a great help with getting doorbuster items. I was able to get the sony camera for 77.00 at Frys and the Zune for 99.00 at BB all the while having coffee and relaxing at home. I cant say enough great things about the site. Keep up the great work Brad and team!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kren Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Yeah, Brad, what they all said. Best place on the Internets for saving money is right here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygirl Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thank YOU too! Saving $$$ for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarerice Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Everyone at Gottadeal did a great job this year (all year for that matter). I just wanted to say thanks. There were tons of people online and everything went great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weechrd Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thank you Brad and all the Moderators. None of this would have been possible without you all. And thank you everyone who posted deals, comments, advice and help. You all make this a great site..year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessangel Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 That just proves that Quality is better then Quantity!!! You have a great site all year long!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockmanjr Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Congrats on the great numbers! Thanks to everyone who makes this site happen on BF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_jenni_jocelyn Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 thanks to Brad and all the members who make GD the awesome place that it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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