Introducing the KevsRobots Stats Dashboard - See What Everyone's Searching For!

Ahoy there makers!

I’ve got something cool to share with you today - a brand new public stats dashboard for KevsRobots.com!

You know what I love about the maker community? Transparency. We share our code, our designs, our failures, and our successes. So why not share the website analytics too?

What’s the Stats Dashboard?

The new stats dashboard is a completely transparent view into what’s happening on KevsRobots.com. No login required, no paywalls - just pure data about what makers like you are searching for, viewing, and enjoying.

What You’ll Find

The dashboard shows:

• 📊 Real-Time Metrics - Total visits, searches, and user counts (updated every hour!)
• 🔍 Popular Searches - See what topics makers are searching for right now
• 📈 Trending Searches - Discover what’s gaining momentum week-over-week
• 📄 Most Viewed Pages - Find out which tutorials and projects are most popular
• 🌍 Visitor Locations - See where our global maker community comes from
• 💻 Device & OS Stats - Breakdown of how people access the site
• 📅 Historical Trends - Search patterns over the last year

Why Did I Build This?

Honestly? Because it’s useful for everyone.

For You (The Maker)

• Discover trending topics you might want to learn about
• Find popular projects that other makers love
• See what the community is interested in right now
• Validate your project ideas by checking if others are searching for similar topics

For Me (Content Creator)

• Understand what tutorials you actually want
• Spot gaps in the content I’m providing
• See which projects resonate with the community
• Make data-driven decisions about what to create next

It’s a win-win!

The Tech Behind It

For the nerds out there (I see you 👋), here’s what powers the dashboard:

• DuckDB Analytics - Open-source analytics
• Chart.js - Beautiful, responsive charts
• Hourly Updates - Fresh data every 60 minutes
• No Cookies - We track anonymized data only
• GDPR Compliant - Respecting your privacy

The best part? Everything you see on that dashboard is real data from actual visitors. No inflated numbers, no vanity metrics - just honest stats.

Some Interesting Findings

Since launching the dashboard, I’ve already spotted some fascinating patterns:

Popular Searches Include:

• Raspberry Pi 5 projects (no surprise there!)
• MicroPython tutorials
• Docker and home server setups
• 3D printing guides
• Robot building tutorials

Trending Topics:

• AI and machine learning on Raspberry Pi
• Home automation projects
• PCB design with Fusion 360
• Camera and vision projects

It’s really cool seeing what the community is passionate about!

Check It Out!

Head over to kevsrobots.com/stats and explore the dashboard yourself. Bookmark it, check back regularly, and maybe you’ll discover your next project idea based on what’s trending!

What’s Next?

I’m planning to add more features to the dashboard:

• Search term details - Click a search to see related content
• Time-of-day patterns - When is the site busiest?
• Popular content categories - Robotics vs Programming vs Electronics
• Content suggestions - Based on searches with no results

Got ideas for what you’d like to see? Drop me a comment or reach out on YouTube!

The Bigger Picture

This stats dashboard is part of my commitment to making KevsRobots.com not just a collection of tutorials, but a genuine community resource.

By sharing this data openly:

• Content creators can see what makers actually need
• Learners can find the most helpful resources
• The community can spot trends and opportunities

It’s all about building in public and helping each other grow.

Try It Yourself

Whether you’re:

• Looking for project inspiration 📝
• Curious about maker trends 📊
• Planning your next tutorial 🎥
• Just love data 🤓

…the stats dashboard has something for you.

Check it out, explore the data, and let me know what you discover!

Happy Making! 🤖

P.S. - The dashboard updates every hour, so you’ll always have fresh data. I might even add a “live” indicator showing when the last update happened!

P.P.S. - If you’re interested in building something similar for your own site, I’m happy to share the technical details. Just ask!