Universe Today
[/caption]I know I rarely share the business side of Universe Today, but here's a very interesting metric: visitors to Universe Today viewed a total of 5 million pages in November, 2011. That's up about 100% from this time last year.
So, if you think that interest in science and astronomy is declining, allow me to offer this retort.
You're totally wrong.
Millions of people every month are subscribed to, or seeking out, the material we're offering here on Universe Today. People are choosing to read a website that's
only
about space and astronomy. You can see the demand for shows like
Mythbusters
, podcasts like the
Skeptic's Guide to the Universe
, or blogs like
Bad Astronomy
.
I'll put most of the kudos on Nancy Atkinson's leadership and the amazing writing team we've got here: 15 contributors at last count, growing every month. But the real heroes (to steal a line from Stephen Colbert) are you, the science enthusiasts. It's your interest in science news that keeps the whole engine going; it's thrilling to be a part of it, and I guarantee you haven't seen anything yet.
Thank you for reading, sharing and participating in Universe Today.
Fraser Cain Publisher
P.S. And for those of you wondering if you can actually make a living as a "blogger". The answer is yes, and it's getting easier every day.
