DontStayIn
Encyclopedia
DontStayIn, commonly abbreviated to DSI, is a social networking site based around clubbing
. Primarily covering the UK
it lists nearly 185,000 events and has over 430,000 verified members. Members are encouraged to upload picture galleries to the site for events they've attended, add events and venues and otherwise contribute. 'Spotters' are DSI members who review and photograph events and promote DSI. Alexa
ranks DSI as one of the top 7,000 websites in the world.
The site was also ranked continuously from April 2006 to December 2008 in the top 3 websites in the UK by Hitwise
for their "Entertainment - Nightlife" category. (Hitwise
awards - Q2/2006 Q3/2006 Q4/2006 Q1/2007 Q2/2007 Q3/2007 Q4/2007 Q1/2008 Q2/2008 Q3/2008 Q4/2008)
The format of the site allows any user to add event listings, post comments and upload photos from anywhere in the world. DSI members are known for their loyalty to and promotion of the site. Many users have also commented favourably about the site and its impact on their lives when it is mentioned by reviewers (see comments here for an example).
DSI users (often shortened on the site to "DSIers"), have used DontStayIn to set up events and user-groups to promote the meeting up of DSIers in real life.
In November 2006 DSI was reportedly used to organise what has been described as the biggest flash mob
ever in Paddington Station
, London
, UK.
In 2005, DSI was featured in a documentary made by Juniper TV as part of Channel 4
's "Trouble Online" series that profiled new media enterprises that have been set up by young entrepreneurs.
On 14 April 2009, DontStayIn Ltd was acquired for an undisclosed sum by Development Hell Ltd, the publishers of The Word and Mixmag
.
Won the Hard Dance Awards "Best Website" award
Won the Musik 4 You Awards "Best Website" award
Won the Hard Dance Awards "Best Website" award
Won the Hardcore Heaven Awards "Best Website" award
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
. Primarily covering the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
it lists nearly 185,000 events and has over 430,000 verified members. Members are encouraged to upload picture galleries to the site for events they've attended, add events and venues and otherwise contribute. 'Spotters' are DSI members who review and photograph events and promote DSI. Alexa
Alexa Internet
Alexa Internet, Inc. is a California-based subsidiary company of Amazon.com that is known for its toolbar and Web site. Once installed, the toolbar collects data on browsing behavior which is transmitted to the Web site where it is stored and analyzed and is the basis for the company's Web traffic...
ranks DSI as one of the top 7,000 websites in the world.
The site was also ranked continuously from April 2006 to December 2008 in the top 3 websites in the UK by Hitwise
Hitwise
Experian Hitwise is a global online competitive intelligence service which collects data directly from ISP networks to aid website managers in analysing trends in visitor behavior and to measure website market share. The Hitwise product is a commercial platform whereby customers pay Hitwise a...
for their "Entertainment - Nightlife" category. (Hitwise
Hitwise
Experian Hitwise is a global online competitive intelligence service which collects data directly from ISP networks to aid website managers in analysing trends in visitor behavior and to measure website market share. The Hitwise product is a commercial platform whereby customers pay Hitwise a...
awards - Q2/2006 Q3/2006 Q4/2006 Q1/2007 Q2/2007 Q3/2007 Q4/2007 Q1/2008 Q2/2008 Q3/2008 Q4/2008)
The format of the site allows any user to add event listings, post comments and upload photos from anywhere in the world. DSI members are known for their loyalty to and promotion of the site. Many users have also commented favourably about the site and its impact on their lives when it is mentioned by reviewers (see comments here for an example).
DSI users (often shortened on the site to "DSIers"), have used DontStayIn to set up events and user-groups to promote the meeting up of DSIers in real life.
In November 2006 DSI was reportedly used to organise what has been described as the biggest flash mob
Flash mob
A flash mob is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and sometimes seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then disperse, often for the purposes of entertainment, satire, artistic expression...
ever in Paddington Station
Paddington station
Paddington railway station, also known as London Paddington, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex.The site is a historic one, having served as the London terminus of the Great Western Railway and its successors since 1838. Much of the current mainline station dates...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, UK.
In 2005, DSI was featured in a documentary made by Juniper TV as part of Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's "Trouble Online" series that profiled new media enterprises that have been set up by young entrepreneurs.
On 14 April 2009, DontStayIn Ltd was acquired for an undisclosed sum by Development Hell Ltd, the publishers of The Word and Mixmag
Mixmag
Mixmag is a British dance music and clubbing magazine. It styles itself as "the world's biggest selling dance music magazine", with an Audit Bureau of Circulations audited circulation of approximately 21,250...
.
2004
Renamed "DontStayIn.com" Archive.org snapshot of site2006
Entered the "Hitwise" top 3 for the category "Entertainment - Nightlife" in the UK Q2/2006 HitwiseWon the Hard Dance Awards "Best Website" award
Won the Musik 4 You Awards "Best Website" award
2007
Became number 1 in the "Hitwise" rankings for the category "Entertainment - Nightlife" in the UK Q2/2007 Hitwise - remained number 1 until Q4/2008Won the Hard Dance Awards "Best Website" award
Won the Hardcore Heaven Awards "Best Website" award
DSI Stats
From the site (as of 28 April 2009):- Photos - Nearly 12 million photos have been uploaded to DSI so far. On average around 150,000 photos are uploaded every month and there are around 13 million photo viewings every month.
- Events - The number of events on DSI is over 210,000. Around 2500 new events are added every month.
- Verified members - There are now over 490,000 registered members on DSI. Around 2,500 new members are signing up every month. Around 35,000 log in at least once per month.
- Forum Posts - There are over 20 million discussion forum posts on DSI. Over 120,000 forum posts are written every month.