I formally announced my retirement publicly yesterday. After 50 years in the workforce, I think it's enough. This decision comes after careful consideration. It is indeed a moment that makes you feel much. I will continue as a stakeholder but no longer as a director. Forty years as a director is enough.
As the editor and founder of this point-of-sale (POS) industry blog, I feel immense pride and gratitude for everything we have accomplished since launching this blog in 2006. It has become a leading resource for retailers, POS professionals, and the industry. Our readership now has over 8,200 monthly reads and over 6,400 readers. These figures are not just statistics. They represent a vibrant network of business owners, managers, and technology enthusiasts who have shaped the direction and relevance of our content.
Celebrating its public achievements
Today, this blog’s domain authority (DR) has reached an impressive 70, a level typically reserved for major brands and industry leaders. This places us among the most authoritative sites in our market space, reinforcing our position as a dominant voice in the POS industry.
Recently, Feedspot, an organisation with over 4 million registered users worldwide and over 2 million blog visits per month, recognised us as the #2 point of sale blog worldwide and the top POS Software blog in Australia in its prestigious awards, further validating the impact and quality of our work. These milestones reflect the worth that so many readers have placed on us.
What Sets Our Content Apart
At the core of our success is a commitment to providing relevant, original information. This information was selected to help retailers make informed business decisions. We have always focused on practical solutions, valuable insights, and actionable strategies tailored to the unique challenges faced by SMB and large retailers. For example, I know a senior executive at Safeway reads it, too. This approach has enabled our readers to save money by optimising their inventory, streamlining operations, and enhancing customer experiences.
The Blog’s Future
The POS management team will now determine the direction of this blog. I have provided my recommendations. While I will remain available to support the process, my involvement will be reduced as I want to keep blogging. Each article is a lot of work, requiring over three hours of research, writing, and editing; some, like the AI research ones, took much longer. I doubt whether any POS Software blog could have done something as advanced as these studies.
We made this investment willingly, knowing its positive impact on our readers and the broader retail community.
Personal Reflections and Gratitude
Reflecting on this journey, I am deeply grateful for the feedback and trust shown by our readers over the years, both here and on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. It has been a privilege to serve you, readers, and it was so pleasing to witness this blog's growth often through the innovation of our POS Software. In truth, this growth was only possible because of our software lead in the market space. It's easier to blog new stuff when your software is the best.
Continuing the Legacy
Thank you for your ongoing support and for making this blog a cornerstone in the POS industry. I look forward to seeing how this platform continues to empower and inform retailers.
