Towards the end of 2019 I did some analysis of the numbers behind The Heritage Portal (click here to view). It was a powerful exercise so I thought I would repeat it this year...
Overall numbers:
Founded: 2012
Number of visitors / unique users: 1 539 160
Contributors: 288
Articles: 917
Notices: 2 594
Book Reviews: 148
Threads: 227
Images: 9 238
2020 numbers:
Busiest month: September 2020 - 47 922 unique users
Average monthly users 2020: 34 000
Number of newsletters: 47
Articles published: 134
The Portal would be nothing without the amazing community of contributors and readers. I am incredibly grateful that the platform is able to touch the lives of so many people across the country!
I know readers love to see the most viewed articles of all time so here is a potent list (as of 21 December 2020):
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During Heritage Month 2019 I gave a talk to a preservation group on the story of The Heritage Portal so far. Part of the presention involved unpacking some stats behind the platform. I always keep an eye on what stories are doing well week to week but I'd never done an overall look at the numbers. It was a lot of fun and I emerged from the research feeling deeply proud and humbled by the impact the Portal has had.
A massive thank you to all the contributors that have shared their fascinating stories over the years. By doing so you have played a vital role in preserving South Africa's heritage! Enjoy the quick numbers below:
Founded: 2012
Number of visitors / unique users: 1 132 795
Busiest month: August 2019 - 41 814 unique users
Average monthly users 2019: - +- 30 000
Contributors: 258
Articles: 763
Notices: 2206
Book Reviews: 133
Threads: 227
Images: 7742
Here is a list of the most read articles as well which is always interesting (click on the title to view):
