The Oracle Mix Blog

Aside from evaluating new feature ideas, we've also started to look at numbers more closely. We wanted to know where Mix stands in terms of its size, adoption rate, user activity levels etc.

For purposes of this high-level assessment, we looked at the following five key areas:

Membership

This includes measuring the total number of registered members as well as that portion that can be considered active.

Mix has been growing steadily in 2008 to currently a little over 31,000 members. Growth peaked around Oracle OpenWorld '08 and has slowed since. About one third of registered members are Oracle employees. As of November, when we took a snapshot, the number of active users (as defined as those who have logged in at least once over a 30-day period) was at a fairly low 7%. Definitely something we need to work on going forward.

Traffic

Your basic web metrics: page views, session visits, time spent etc.

Thanks to some of the integration that happened leading up to Oracle OpenWorld '08, we saw a big spike in traffic, reaching almost 250,000 page views in September. Things have slowed down again since then. Traffic per 1,000 users has been trending downward all year, another thing we'd like to reverse in 2009.

User-generated content

Right now, the main two items people can contribute on Mix are questions and ideas. But they can also leave comments and answers, vote on ideas, share notes within their groups or send messages to people in their networks.

The activity levels here correspond to what we see in terms of traffic: a significant spike around OpenWorld '08, some slowing down since then, and a continuing downward trend in contributions per 1,000 users.

Social network

In order to understand how "networked" our members are, we looked at the number of connections per user, the number of group memberships per user as well as the groups themselves (size, activity etc.).

There's definitely a lot of power law stuff going on. A small number of users account for a large number of connections, while the majority of users don't have any connections at all. Similarly, a very small number of groups account for a large number of group memberships while many groups have only ten or fewer members (not that small groups are a bad thing per se, necessarily, but it may point to some issues with our matchmaking capabilities).

Community behavior

Last but not least, we looked at how well-behaved the Mix community is. Things have been very good so far (no spam, no abuse etc.). That's a great asset, in my view, and we'll try to further build on that as we grow Mix.

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As we build out the Oracle Mix roadmap for 2009, more metrics will have to be added in order to measure progress against specific goals. To the extent that these numbers are ok for public consumption, we'll try to share them as freely and as regularly as possible.

If you're a metrics buff yourself or would like to learn more about the inner workings of Mix, drop us a line in the comments and we'll see if we can dig something up for you.

A few numbers for the Oracle Mix Blog for January:

• We got a total of 592 page views according to one of the monthly reports here (I know it's only our first month, but still... that number seems a bit on the low end)
• 9 posts
• We also saw 21 comments (10 of which were not from the Mix team). Very good input for us, so thanks to all who shared their thoughts!

We plan to install Feedburner over the coming weeks to get a better view into our subscriber usage (hopefully, this will show a little better adoption already).

If you like to read here, please feel free to spread the word and help others find us. Thanks!

As mentioned a while ago, we're looking at a few key performance metrics to tell us how we're doing with Mix.

We'll start sharing them here on a regular basis (most likely weekly or bi-weekly) so you can follow along:

• Registered users: 41,096
• Active users (30-day): 4,808 (11.7%)
• Page views (30-day): 71,725
• Twitter followers: 787

Mix is growing at a rate of about one percent per week. Our 30-day active user numbers hover around ten percent. Traffic is pretty stable as well.

We still have to roll out a couple of key features that we expect will drive activity quite a bit (content embedding and "message to all group members" capability for group admins).

Last week was fairly quiet on Mix. Here are the numbers:

• Registered users: 41,525
• Active users (30-day): 4,736 (11.4%)
• Page views (30-day): 62,535
• Twitter followers: 857

The new features mentioned last week are currently under review and we'll release them as soon as we're done with testing.

Didn't get to post these last night:

• Registered users: 41,907
• Active users (30-day): 5,073 (12.1%)
• Active users (60-day): 8,982 (21.4%)
• Page views (30-day): 60,166
• Twitter followers: 911

A look at what's commonly referred to as user-generated content:

• New ideas (30-day): 20
• New questions (30-day): 62
• New comments (30-day): 266

Last week, a number of people reported problems with both the email confirmation process as well as with sending feedback via Mix. We're looking into both issues right now and will post an update shortly.

New numbers are in:

• Registered users: 42,523
• Active users (30-day): 5,008 (11.8%)
• Active users (60-day): 8,354 (19.6%)
• Page views (30-day): 57,750
• Twitter followers: 989

Content:

• New ideas (30-day): 16
• New questions (30-day): 55
• New comments (30-day): 202

Groups:

There are currently 1,119 groups on Mix.

We're kicking off the month of June with the latest numbers for Oracle Mix. Last week's OTN Virtual Developer Day (search Twitter for mentions of #OTNVDD) certainly brought a nice uptick in activity.

Registered users

43,432 (up 5.5% month-over-month)

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 4,841 (11.1%)
Last 60 days: 8,905 (20.5%)
Last 90 days: 12,321 (28.4%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 9,701
Page views: 66,997

Twitter

Followers: 1,150 (up 46.1% month-over-month... Welcome, all!)

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 15
New questions: 68
New comments: 278

Groups

There are currently 1,132 Mix groups (requires login).

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Let us know if you're interested in other metrics. Our own Marius had suggested the other week that we also share data on most active groups or ideas. We don't quite have that information readily available yet but will share those numbers as soon as we've dug them out.

The latest numbers are listed below. 60-day and 90-day active user numbers are starting to show small increases week-over-week. Will be interesting to see what kind of effect the session voting for Oracle OpenWorld '09 will have, which we're launching early next week.

Registered users

43,721

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 4,898 (11.2%)
Last 60 days: 9,107 (20.8%)
Last 90 days: 12,518 (28.6%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 9,694
Page views: 67,908

Twitter

Followers: 1,237

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 19
New questions: 75
New comments: 314

Groups

There are currently 1,142 Mix groups (requires login).

Our Vote-a-Session program launched on Tuesday and already we can see a nice increase in overall activity.

Registered users

44,852

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 5,771 (12.9%)
Last 60 days: 9,604 (21.4%)
Last 90 days: 13,073 (29.1%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 13,024
Page views: 110,981

Twitter

Followers: 1,443

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 26
New questions: 72
New comments: 417

Groups

There are currently 1,159 Mix groups (requires login).

We continue to see a nice increase in overall activity on Mix due to the Vote-a-Session program (you can still vote on your favorite sessions until the end of the week).

Registered users

45,650

Active users (percent of total)

These are the highest numbers we've seen so far since we started tracking them earlier this year:

Last 30 days: 6,322 (13.8%)
Last 60 days: 10,318 (22.6%)
Last 90 days: 14,116 (30.9%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 14,967
Page views: 132,387

Twitter

Followers: 1,536

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 25
New questions: 61
New comments: 365

Groups

There are currently 1,171 Mix groups (requires login).

Our latest numbers below:

Registered users

46,611

Active users (percent of total)

These are the highest numbers we've seen so far since we started tracking them earlier this year:

Last 30 days: 6,943 (14.9%)
Last 60 days: 11,236 (24.1%)
Last 90 days: 14,994 (32.2%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 18,009
Page views: 166,689

Twitter

Followers: 1,607

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 22
New questions: 64
New comments: 366

Groups

There are currently 1,175 Mix groups (requires login).

Another Monday, another look at how Mix is doing in terms of numbers.

Registered users

47,271

Active users (percent of total)

Once again, the highest numbers we've seen since we started tracking:

Last 30 days: 7,510 (15.9%)
Last 60 days: 11,648 (24.6%)
Last 90 days: 15,513 (32.8%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 19,937
Page views: 189,754

Twitter

Followers: 1,680

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 23
New questions: 74
New comments: 395

Groups

There are currently 1,180 Mix groups (requires login).

A bit late but here are last week's Mix metrics.

Registered users

47,643

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 7,073 (14.8%)
Last 60 days: 11,819 (24.8%)
Last 90 days: 15,688 (32.9%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 17,524
Page views: 153,959

Twitter

Followers: 1,745

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 18
New questions: 78
New comments: 324

Groups

There are currently 1,187 Mix groups (requires login).

The latest numbers for Mix below. Looks like we can seriously start planning for a little meetup to celebrate 50K members, maybe as soon as late August.

Registered users

48,223

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 6,538 (13.6%)
Last 60 days: 11,776 (24.4%)
Last 90 days: 15,489 (32.1%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 15,874
Page views: 132,705

Twitter

Followers: 1,802

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 23
New questions: 76
New comments: 291

Groups

There are currently 1,196 Mix groups (requires login).

Another week, another round of Mix stats:

Registered users

Growth is slowing down a bit again after our four-week run during Vote-a-Session.

48,552

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 5,475 (11.3%)
Last 60 days: 11,487 (23.7%)
Last 90 days: 15,698 (32.3%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 13,158
Page views: 97,982

Twitter

By the way, here's the conversation we follow around Mix. Mention us and we usually follow you back.

Followers: 1,879

User-generated content (30-day)

These numbers have been pretty stable for the past few months.

New ideas: 27
New questions: 81
New comments: 275

Groups

There are currently 1,204 Mix groups (requires login).

Welcome to our weekly Mix update:

Registered Mix users

We're getting ready to do a little meetup near Headquarters sometime in early September to celebrate reaching the 50,000 user mark. Let us know if you want to recommend any venues.

48,868

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 4,944 (10.1%)
Last 60 days: 11,591 (23.7%)
Last 90 days: 15,505 (31.7%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 11,497
Page views: 76,648

Twitter

By the way, here's the conversation we follow around Mix. Mention us and we usually follow you back.

Followers: 1,932

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 26
New questions: 82
New comments: 242

Groups

There are currently 1,208 Mix groups (requires login).

Enjoy our latest update from the metrics desk:

Registered Mix users

49.167

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 4,469 (9.1%)
Last 60 days: 11,261 (22.9%)
Last 90 days: 15,333 (31.2%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 10,841
Page views: 68,956

Twitter

Followers: 2,000

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 24
New questions: 75
New comments: 202

Groups

There are currently 1,217 Mix groups (requires login).

Check out these five fine groups that made our list this week:

• PT 8.50 Beta -- This group is exclusively for the 8.50 customer beta program participants to share ideas, trouble shoot issues and post information that may be helpful to other customers. (17 members)
• DBA -- Oracle Database Administration. For all Oracle DBA's, experienced or not, gigabyte or petabyte ;-) It's an open group, you don't need to be invited to join. (1609 members)
• ORACLE PARTNERNETWORK (OPN) -- The Oracle PartnerNetwork Group is dedicated to the interests of the OPN Community. The objective of this group is to provide OPN members with a forum where they can connect with other OPN members and share information and experiences; to provide an interactive communications channel with... (278 members)
• Quick DBA tips -- Here is to share handy tips/note for DBAs (286 members)
• PeopleTools -- PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Covering the PeopleSoft technology stack, developer tools, PeopleCode, BI tools and integration technology. A group for developers and infrastructure analysts. (278 members)

To view the complete list, go here: Oracle Mix hot groups

Nothing major happening at the moment as we're gearing up for Oracle OpenWorld 2009, just slowly closing in on 50,000 registered members...

Registered Mix users

49.435

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 4,140 (8.4%)
Last 60 days: 10.461 (21.2%)
Last 90 days: 15,221 (30.8%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 10,035
Page views: 61,205

Twitter

Followers: 2,068

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 23
New questions: 69
New comments: 211

Groups

There are currently 1,230 Mix groups (requires login).

Another week, another metrics update. Enjoy!

Registered Mix users (weekly growth)

50,315 (+0.6%)

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 3,753 (7.5%)
Last 60 days: 7,768 (15.4%)
Last 90 days: 14,531 (28.9%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 9,296
Page views: 55,203

Twitter

Followers: 2,231

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 36
New questions: 45
New comments: 208

Groups

There are currently 1,250 Mix groups (requires login).

Fairly late this year, but it looks like we're seeing the first signs of OpenWorld-related actvity on Mix.

Registered Mix users (weekly growth)

50,905 (+0.6%)

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 4,095 (8.0%)
Last 60 days: 7,529 (14.8%)
Last 90 days: 12,861 (25.3%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 10,086
Page views: 60,092

Twitter

Followers: 2,316

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 46
New questions: 46
New comments: 241

Groups

There are currently 1,260 Mix groups (requires login).

Our latest metrics below:

Registered Mix users (weekly growth)

51,186 (+0.6%)

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 4,104 (8.0%)
Last 60 days: 7,463 (14.6%)
Last 90 days: 12,012 (23.5%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 9,887
Page views: 59,143

Twitter

Followers: 2,373

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 45
New questions: 52
New comments: 271

Groups

There are currently 1,266 Mix groups (requires login).

We're back from Oracle OpenWorld 2009 and are thrilled to get back to work on Oracle Mix (like we should).

First, though, here's our latest metrics update:

Registered Mix users (weekly growth)

51,882 (+0.3%)

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 5,076 (9.8%)
Last 60 days: 8,450 (16.3%)
Last 90 days: 12,060 (23.2%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 11,920
Page views: 63,243

Twitter

Followers: 2,506

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 29
New questions: 42
New comments: 268

Groups

There are currently 1,273 Mix groups (requires login).

It's Monday, time for our weekly metrics report...

Registered Mix users (weekly growth)

52,251 (+0.7%)

Active users (percent of total)

We're back up to 10% 30-day active users...

Last 30 days: 5,201 (10.0%)
Last 60 days: 8,706 (16.7%)
Last 90 days: 11,982 (22.9%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 11,844
Page views: 64,213

Twitter

Followers: 2,546

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 23
New questions: 38
New comments: 235

Groups

There are currently 1,285 Mix groups (requires login).

Our weekly metrics update below. We've added the number of times the @oraclemix account has been added to various Twitter lists.

Registered Mix users (weekly growth)

52,550 (+0.6%)

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 5,096 (9.7%)
Last 60 days: 8,714 (16.6%)
Last 90 days: 11,864 (22.6%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 11,602
Page views: 58,891

Twitter

Followers: 2,580
List mentions: 41

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 17
New questions: 34
New comments: 175

Groups

There are currently 1,293 Mix groups (requires login).

This week's metrics update. Enjoy!

Registered Mix users (weekly growth)

52,945 (+0.8%)

Active users (percent of total)

Last 30 days: 4,603 (8.7%)
Last 60 days: 8,842 (16.7%)
Last 90 days: 11,862 (22.4%)

Traffic (30-day)

Visits: 10,224
Page views: 58,561

Twitter

Followers: 2,591
List mentions: 60

User-generated content (30-day)

New ideas: 16
New questions: 31
New comments: 118

Groups

There are currently 1,296 Mix groups (requires login).