Top 5 Blogposts / patterns of all times on W3LC - A true analysis for from a Technology Blogger

Recently I sat to analyze what has worked well for my blog and what topics were the most helpful based on the number of visits per post. 

Following 5 clearly stood out as the Top 5 patterns of all times.

 

🔥 1. Clear #1 Winner Pattern: “Quick Linux / System Fix”

Topic: Checking File system / Directory size in Linux (df -k, du -sh)

Visitors - 301K visitors

Why it exploded:

• High search intent (“I’m stuck NOW”)
• Very specific command
• Short, practical, copy-paste friendly
• No philosophy, no fluff

👉 This is classic evergreen DevOps traffic

URL: https://www.w3lc.com/2013/05/checking-file-system-directory-size-in.html

🔥 2. Windows + Enterprise IT Pain

Topic: RDP full screen MSTSC and Disable RDP wallpaper via Group Policy

 

Visitors -

RDP full screen MSTSC - 81K visitors

Disable RDP wallpaper via Group Policy - 17K visitors

Why these work:

• Corporate IT users
• Windows admins Google exact phrasing
• Very few blogs explain this simply

👉 Enterprise IT problems = loyal Google traffic

URLs: 

https://www.w3lc.com/2014/04/rdp-in-full-screen-mode-remote-desktop.html

https://www.w3lc.com/2012/09/disable-remote-host-desktop-wallpaper.html

🔥 3. Errors & Weird Messages = Hidden Gold

Visitors - 

Error 452 file larger than ulimit - 30K visitors

Git cherry-pick bad object - 16K visitors

Perl XML/Simple.pm @INC - 7K visitors

Why they work:

• Exact error text in title
• User pastes error into Google
• The blog becomes “the savior page”

👉 Error-first titles are the silent traffic engine

URLs: 

https://www.w3lc.com/2011/11/error-452-error-writingfile-larger-than.html

https://www.w3lc.com/2017/03/fatal-bad-object-error-in-git-cherry.html

https://www.w3lc.com/2012/03/cant-locate-xmlsimplepm-inc-inc-in-perl.html

 

⚠️ 4. General Information and novelty of the Blog!

Visitors - 

Definition of Smart Devices – 62K

Why W3LC blog – 25k

Why it was read by people:

• Informational / opinion-based
• Less urgency
• Not a “problem to fix”

👉 These are good for branding, not aimed for traffic spikes. Yet it drew!

URLs:

https://www.w3lc.com/2018/07/definition-of-smart-devices-by-w3lc.html

https://www.w3lc.com/2010/05/why-new-it-discussions.html

Definition of Smart Devices by W3LC - World Wide Web Learners Consortium *

Definition of Smart device.

"A smart device is any electronic computing device that has an ability to interact autonomously and yield information to its user and other smart devices."

© 2018, Mohd Anwar Jamal faiz

To explain more over this topic and some really good examples i have written this blog which will suffice the needs of both the new entrants into the Information Technology field and the professionals in the area. 

A smart device is a piece of technology that is designed to connect to the internet and perform a wide range of tasks. These devices can be controlled remotely, and they can often be integrated with other smart devices to create a connected ecosystem. Smart devices can include things like smartphones, smart TVs, smart watches, smart speakers, and even smart appliances like refrigerators and washing machines. They are characterized by their ability to connect to the internet, allowing for the exchange of data and the ability to perform advanced functions such as remote control, automation, and even artificial intelligence. The goal of smart devices is to make our lives easier and more convenient by automating and streamlining everyday tasks.

Some examples if Smart devices are:

• Smartphones
• Smart speakers like Alexa Echo Series, or Google Home
• Smart Home systems like of Philips Hue and Samsung line
• tablets
• phablets
• PDAs
• Smart watches
• Smart Fitness trackers
• Smart Glasses

And, the list continues.

Smart devices are called "smart" because they possess advanced features and capabilities that allow them to be controlled remotely, automate tasks, and make decisions based on data input. The term "smart" implies that the device has intelligence and the ability to think and learn. These devices are often connected to the internet, allowing them to exchange data with other devices and services, and they can often be integrated with other smart devices to create a connected ecosystem. The smartness of these devices comes from the ability to perform advanced functions such as remote control, automation, and even artificial intelligence. The goal of smart devices is to make our lives easier and more convenient by automating and streamlining everyday tasks.