Can you tell what percent of posters are from DC?

[Anonymous]

wayan wrote:I'm surprised it's only 40% from DC metro area, as this is called the DC Urban Moms and Dads Forum. I wonder why people from other areas care.

My guess is a lot of people land here searching for something in Google.

[Anonymous]

That would mean 60% are from metro areas not listed.

[jsteele]

wayan wrote:I'm surprised it's only 40% from DC metro area, as this is called the DC Urban Moms and Dads Forum. I wonder why people from other areas care.

People finding us as a result of Google searches is a big factor, but another big one is folks who were active on the website and then moved someplace else. Very often, they continue using the site and also tell their new friends about us.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

wayan wrote:I'm surprised it's only 40% from DC metro area, as this is called the DC Urban Moms and Dads Forum. I wonder why people from other areas care.

People finding us as a result of Google searches is a big factor, but another big one is folks who were active on the website and then moved someplace else. Very often, they continue using the site and also tell their new friends about us.

My sister moved to Denver and still reads and posts regularly. When I went to visit her, her moms group was all talking about "this new anonymous website"

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

wayan wrote:I'm surprised it's only 40% from DC metro area, as this is called the DC Urban Moms and Dads Forum. I wonder why people from other areas care.

People finding us as a result of Google searches is a big factor, but another big one is folks who were active on the website and then moved someplace else. Very often, they continue using the site and also tell their new friends about us.

*Raises hand*. If only a long distance move could cure a DCUM addiction. I don't even want to contemplate the number of hours spent on this site.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

wayan wrote:I'm surprised it's only 40% from DC metro area, as this is called the DC Urban Moms and Dads Forum. I wonder why people from other areas care.

People finding us as a result of Google searches is a big factor, but another big one is folks who were active on the website and then moved someplace else. Very often, they continue using the site and also tell their new friends about us.

And check in while on vacation or traveling for work.

[Anonymous]

I'm from cape cod and stumbled upon the site many times while a first time mom and googling parenting stuff. Then I realized how great the forums are for just about any question I have. I'm constantly searching different topics for advice/recommendations. I feel like the opinions here are usually close to my own so I can trust what I find. It also helped to replace going on Facebook. I do love the drama and fighting too! So funny!