Happy New Year! And here we go, full throttle into 2023!
2022 was not an easy year for your old pal, Platinum Al. But the Virtual Hot Tub soldiered on regardless, never giving up despite the odds. NEVER SAY DIE. And in the end, the year 2022 was a successful one for this blog, with site views up approx. 2% on the year before.
Not a massive improvement, I’ll grant you – but I’ll take all the good news I can get. I certainly didn’t expect to finish the year with those stats, just the opposite.
So what were the most successful blog posts on the Virtual Hot tub in 2022? What articles brought in the hordes of avid readers? What did YOU want to read?
Here’s the traditional review of the Top 10 blog posts by number of views. In reverse order, countdown style, of course…
Events started to return in 2022, and this local classic car show was a great example of the fun to be had as restrictions were lifted. Some nice pics.
9. New Skateboard 2022 – Death Benson
I like to chronicle my skateboards (or at least just the deck) for posterity, and just for myself. Despite my doubts, this rad set up made the Top 10.
My beloved Pentre Fest was BACK in 22, with two more days of metal bands at high volume. Not long till the 2023 event!
A family trip out to Liverpool for a great con and a load of cosplay photos.
6. Scars of Halloween Horror Fest
My annual horror movie fest provided this blog, which was by far the most popular this year as it featured a Hammer classic.
5. Star Wars Figures- Empire Strikes Back Part 2
I’m happy to see the second part of my blog focussing on my Star Wars figures from The Empire Strikes Back feature in the Top 10!
An in depth investigation into the merits (and failings) of a pool toy that never quite made it.
3. Star Wars Figures – The Empire Strikes Back
The first part of my feature concerning my original Star Wars figures from Empire. Good to see this was popular!
More Comic Con and cosplay fun, with a visit to Wrexham and Wales Comic Con back on home ground.
So what was the number one blog post of 2022? It was…
In the number one spot, a visit to Chester’s Comic Con! A summer afternoon, loads of merch and dozens of cool cosplayers made this article the most successful of the year!
Events back on the menu has, unsurprisingly, dominated the results this year. They were all great fun, and well worth the visit. In contrast to the results from last year, where events were (understandably) under represented.
It’s also gratifying to see some skateboards and toys being appreciated, too.
This year, we look to return to a “new normal” in our post pandemic world. But with a Cost of Living Crisis, Brexit still unleashing it’s mayhem, and the same gang of inept cowards and liars in charge, we still have plenty of obstacles ahead.
Never the less, we at Platinum Al’s Virtual Hot Tub remain vigilant – bringing you the best entertainment. Thanks for being with us in 2022. Stay tuned for ever more greatness in 2023!
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