[petervandijck]

Let's see, where would I begin?

First, I would identify what we're trying to do (you know this) and from that figure out 1 to 3 core metrics for the site.

Metrics are hard, but try your best to identify something. A meaningful number. Active users (defined as users creating content) would be good.

Now track the weekly growth percentage of that number (how fast it grows week over week), and focus on keeping that growth percentage around 5%.

Just keep it at 5%.

Now you have a clear focus. Good luck! http://www.paulgraham.com/growth.html

[FansUnite]

Loved this article you linked to about startup growth. Thank you.