The last day of the year has come. Looking back, I can say that it has been a very successful year for Ghacks.net. The site has seen its ups and downs throughout the year, but came out strong in the end. That’s pretty good considering that you cannot really predict what happens tomorrow (yes, that’s directed at Google mainly).
We have celebrated the six year anniversary of the site in October, and the fourth annual Christmas Giveaway in December. I’m happy that I can give something back, besides the content that is posted daily on Ghacks of course.
Looking forward I can only hope that Ghacks continues to growth in the same pace as it did the last years. I still think that this is incredible considering that the site does not have the backing of a big company that pays hundreds of thousands of Dollars for optimization, advertisement and content.
Being independent does have its advantages though, as we do not follow a corporate agenda or have to report to an executive who does not care about the site’s user base or reputation as much as we do. Can I manage to keep the site independent in the coming years? I honestly do not know. As much as I like writing and managing the site on my own, I feel pressure every day running it.
Enough with the babbling. On behalf of the Ghacks.net team I wish each and everyone of you a happy New Year and all the best for the year to come. I personally hope that I see you again here on the site in the new year, maybe even more than in the old. And if you could bring a friend or colleague along, that would be awesome.
This is the last post of the year, we’ll start posting again tomorrow on the first of January. Ghacks out.
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Happy New Year, Martin and thank you for this wonderful site. I hope you manage to keep it independent!
May we all enjoy a great 2012. And gHacks – especially the brilliant writing of Martin Brinkmann – is one thing to admire about 2011. Thanks for all the clarity and truly excellent, selfless help.
What makes gHacks unique is you, Martin.
Your tech expertise is elite and combined
with your ability to write about it well
pretty much makes you unique.
Your instincts are remarkable.
You have your pulse on what is
important and what users look for.
I find something of value every day displaying
a level of consistency not found elsewhere.
Simply put, you and gHacks are the best.
You are destined for bigger things and when
that next big thing takes shape is when gHacks
as we know it can change from what is has been.
In the interim we can be grateful for your work and
we have some time before we sing Auld Lang Syne.
Happy New Year. May 2012 be your best year ever.
A fantastic site run by a fantastic group of people.
Happy New Year to everybody at ghacks and my fellow readers!
Dear Ghacks team (Martin, Melanie, Mike, Ryan and Jack), First of all I wish to thank you for all the (ferry) nice posts on the Ghacks website this year. Hopefully Ghacks stays independent and Martin succeeds the run the site without less stress, than this year.
My personally wishing to all the Ghacks employees are that you all may have a save – and good ending of the old year 2011 and a happy – and most important off all healthy 2012.
Signing of reading Ghacks for 2011 reading you hopefully in 2012.
Once again, a Happy New Year to you, Martin and the entire ghacks team!
May 2012 bring you happiness, success and prosperity!
Many thanks for all your efforts, your great product reviews and the fantastic giveaways!
All the Best for a very successful future!!
A successful and peaceful New Year to you Martin and the rest of the gang.
Keep up the good work – and thank you for a brilliant website!
JC
Thanks for all your useful & clear posts in 2011, Martin!
best in 2012 to GHacks and all readers,
SFdude
I just dropped by to wish you, Martin, a very happy New Year. Keep up your excellent work! I make Robert´s words mine too! See you next year!
Merry Christmas & Happy New year to you too, Martin.
Thanks for all your good work!
Happy New Year! :)
Thanks for all your good work!
Happy New Year from this Senior American.
I have really enjoyed your site for several years and I think it is the best!
I remember when there was no internet. Today I have the pleasure of reading your work and have enjoyed it very much.
Thank you for your site!
A Very Happy New Year to Martin and all at Ghacks.
Best Regards
Happy New Year to all at GHacks. :-)
Happy New Year old friend
F.
Happy new year Martin.
I wish that this excellent site keeps running forever and hope you also enjoy maintaining it.
Thanks for all your giveaways you organized.
Long live this excellent website.
Happy new year to GHack’s editors, writers and visitors.
Happy New Year GHacks!
D.
Health,happiness & prosperity for 2012 for all involved with Ghacks.
Happy New Year, Martin! Much luck, prosperity and joy. All the best to you and all your projects!
to Martin, the rest of the ghacks.net team and all ghacks readers out there, a great 2012! Hope that everyone gets what they wish!
ghacks is a great adventure and a source of news, information and prizes (the Christmas giveaway!!!) that needs to continue.
Again, thanks for all these years of neat information and prizes :)
all the best!
Happy New Year Martin. I wsih all the best for you at 2012.
Mike
A very Happy New Year to you, Martin!
Thanks so much for all that you so graciously provide here. Your site is a “must visit” each day for me.
Best wishes,
John