It is time to sum up 2009. So, this year saw Barts News experiment with its formula quite a bit: I have introduced new graphical form and page design, there were experimental types of posts appearing (and in some cases disappearing), and there will be blog engine overhaul happening soon. As a bonus, you may see one of the projects for graphical makeover of Barts News by the very talented Iulian of Studio Primer:
From the content point of view, 2009 saw the decline of PSP-related posts and rise of indie-game-related posts, as well as more lifehackerish kind of posts (such as this one on using Google SketchUp for desk design). There were also more posts on software and software development, especially from the point of view of games making.
As for the site popularity, things were actually not that spectacular. In 2007 Barts News had about 13 thousands visitors, 2008 was okay with almost 50 thousands and 2009 only brought about 40 thousands, which is less than expected, but still quite a lot of people. This means that in three years I will have managed to reach out to about one hundred thousand people - I wish my books could ever reach this kind of audience...
Incidentally, with this post we have crossed over the hundred posts barrier this year. This means a new post every three days or so - quite a lot to read, actually.
Now, what will 2010 bring? A new engine, namely Wordpress, that's for sure. Some more experiments with page design and logo. I will also add commercials, even thought I tried to avoid it so far, but to be honest, I am spending quite a bit of time on this and it would be nice to be able to explain to my future spouse and other concerned family members that there is some revenue coming from it. Even if it's pennies.
Other than that, in 2010 there will pobably be more on game creation, probably something more about Mac gaming and software, too, as I have become a Mac user this last month. There are chances of PS3-related posts as well, if you catch my drift, although rather not in the first half of the year. All in all, 2010 is shaping up to be an exciting new year.
And this is something that I would like to wish you all for this incoming New Year - that it would be full of interesting prospects and fresh things for you as well, and also that you have enough time to play all these cool new games that are coming up! Thanks for a great year together and all the best to you, dear readers!
From the content point of view, 2009 saw the decline of PSP-related posts and rise of indie-game-related posts, as well as more lifehackerish kind of posts (such as this one on using Google SketchUp for desk design). There were also more posts on software and software development, especially from the point of view of games making.
As for the site popularity, things were actually not that spectacular. In 2007 Barts News had about 13 thousands visitors, 2008 was okay with almost 50 thousands and 2009 only brought about 40 thousands, which is less than expected, but still quite a lot of people. This means that in three years I will have managed to reach out to about one hundred thousand people - I wish my books could ever reach this kind of audience...
Incidentally, with this post we have crossed over the hundred posts barrier this year. This means a new post every three days or so - quite a lot to read, actually.
Now, what will 2010 bring? A new engine, namely Wordpress, that's for sure. Some more experiments with page design and logo. I will also add commercials, even thought I tried to avoid it so far, but to be honest, I am spending quite a bit of time on this and it would be nice to be able to explain to my future spouse and other concerned family members that there is some revenue coming from it. Even if it's pennies.
Other than that, in 2010 there will pobably be more on game creation, probably something more about Mac gaming and software, too, as I have become a Mac user this last month. There are chances of PS3-related posts as well, if you catch my drift, although rather not in the first half of the year. All in all, 2010 is shaping up to be an exciting new year.
And this is something that I would like to wish you all for this incoming New Year - that it would be full of interesting prospects and fresh things for you as well, and also that you have enough time to play all these cool new games that are coming up! Thanks for a great year together and all the best to you, dear readers!
