Reminder: Tell us about it

Just a quickie reminder: we’re trying to learn more about who you are and what you’re looking for out of Wallyhood, so we can make it more relevant and valuable. As a little incentive, we’re giving away a 12 oz bag of Wallingford-roasted Pangaea Organica to two respondents picked at random. The survey is short, so take a moment and speak your mind:

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/218814/wallyhood-reader-survey

The results so far have been eye-opening and fascinating. A few tidbits:

• 50% of our readers live between 40th and 50th in Wallingford, 21% south of 40th and 11% north of 40th. The remaining 18% live outside of Wallingford.
• Readers are about evenly split between the 25 – 35, 35 – 45 and 45 and over age groups. Just under 5% are under 25.
• 70% of respondents don’t have children living with them. The remaining 30% are roughly evenly split between age groups.

And the “what else do you want us to know” comments have been food for thought. Here’s sampling:

• don’t change! i love the irreverent commentary & neighborhood pics…also appreciate the parent perspective.  keep up the good work & many thanks!!!
• I find the layout hard to read. Which may be my bad eyes. The Ballard and PhinneyWood sites are easier on the eyes. But you guys do a great job!
• Leave the postings less personal and more informational.  I like the information provided, but some of the personal comments or views are annoying.
• I’d rather see the crime-related posts condensed to a weekly blotter. I feel the blog is too crime-centric recently.
• I find the crime and safety articles entertaining.  I like having the information but I very much like the descriptions of bizarre and dangerous incidences from the various people who have written in about their experience.  I am less thrilled with  long essays about family restaurants, for instance.
• I would love to hear more about events and organizations in the community, and issues that affect Seattle residents.

Keep it coming!