Background

Thousands of Internet users from around the world visit the Snoqualmie Falls Web Site each month. Many of those web surfers plan to visit the Falls and, while in the area, would like to explore the businesses around the Falls. As a service to the local community, we created a local business directory (originally "www.snoqualmiedirectory.com") in 2001. 

The "Local Business Directory" link on the Snoqualmie Falls Web Site will take the web surfer to the Snoqualmie Falls Directory, located at www.snoqualmiefallsdirectory.com.

When the surfer arrives at the Snoqualmie Falls Directory, they can 'Search', view the 'Full Directory' or click on one of the business links on the home page.

Monthly Hits

When (for example) the surfer clicks on the link for the Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory, another 'hit' is added to the 'monthly hit count' for the Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory. If they click on five (or fifty) more links during their visit to the web site, each of those organizations' 'hit count' is incremented by one.

Since April of 2002, we have been keeping track of the number of 'hits' that each listing in the directory receives.  On the 15th of each month, we save the data for the previous 30 days and reset the counter.  The saved data is used to create the "Hot 100" lists that are published on the 1st day of the next month.

The Hot 100

The Hot 100 lists that are published on July 1st (for example) are based on data that was collected during the previous month. We call these the "Hot 100 Lists for June" instead of saying the "Hot 100 Lists for May16th through June 15th".  Lists include Overall (all listings) along with the top Restaurants, Lodging, Recreation and Real Estate listings.

The Home Page

The listings you see on the home page of the Snoqualmie Falls Directory reflect the current Hot 100 listings, except for "New Listings" and "Featured Listings". The home page is updated on the 1st day of each month.

Why Are Numbers Missing from a Hot 100 List?
 
If a number is missing from the list, #5 of 100 for example, it is because the company that was ranked #5 during that time period had their listing deleted. Beginning in July of 2007, we are doing our best to list only active companies in the Hot100 lists.

Not 'Best of'... 'most clicked'

The Hot 100 lists are not based on which hotel has the fluffiest pillows or who serves the best hamburger. The lists are based solely on how many times an organization's listing on the web site is clicked by visitors during a 30 day period.

Questions?

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Click on the Feedback link (above) or send an e-mail to support@snoqualmiefallsdirectory.com.