The Akumalian Reader Survey

The January issue of The Akumalian had a brief LETTER FROM "THE STAFF", and there was mention of a Reader Survey, with a pointer to the Survey.  Below, are the results of that Survey, which was taken by 37 readers of The Akumalian. There were 869 recipients on the distribution, so that provides a disappointing 4.26% response rate.

The December issue of The Akumalian had a story on RICHARD ATTACKS LOBSTER CLAW, and it had a pointer to a video that is posted on YouTube.  For this, there is another disappointing response rate, albeit 5.98%, and The Staff guesstimates that half of those are not subscribers to The Akumalian.  See Question 5 below.

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Here are the questions and responses.

1. Once you receive notification of the monthly issue of The Akumalian being available, how long before you read it?

2. The December 2008 issue of The Akumalian was somewhat on the longish side.  What do you think about the typical/average length of The Akumalian?

3. The Akumalian tends to cover a fairly broad range of subject matter.  What do you think about the typical content material? 1 is "Don't like." and 5 is "Fantabulous".

 Here's how they ranked under #5, "Fantabulous.

4. The Akumalian is currently structured as one long page whereby you have to read/scan through the whole issue to see what is included.  What do you think of these alternatives?

5. The December issue of The Akumalian used a YouTube video for one of its stories - RICHARD ATTACKS LOBSTER CLAW.  Why didn't you go to YouTube to view the video?

6. How often do you use the Akumalian Telephone Book on the web site?

7. If you do use the Akumal Telephone Book, which section do you use?

8. What about you and the Akumal Telephone Book?

9. In one line, what do you think about The Akumalian?

• Keeps me in touch with what is happening in Akumal while I am sitting in Colorado!
• Only a six time visitor (wish i could own something there) but love the newsletter
• LOVE IT, KEEP IT UP
• Enjoy reading each and every month
• I like it, but often wonder why I hardly know anyone, given that we own Casa Dos Palmas and have been coming to Akumal for 20 years.
• OK. Appreciate.  Want more on Hekab Be Library
• Informative during the 7 months we not here.
• New news is OK, but third annual explanation of Tres Reos is repetitive.
• GREAT! ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TOO READING IT!
• Love to read it every month--glad I found it--Thanks!!!
• As new condo owners, this is a great way to get more personal insight into the Akumal community.  I really appreciate the local news stories, too--both about people, area construction and political developments, etc.  Much appreciated--wish we had known about this when we were looking for a place in Akumal.
• I think it is grea,t but could be more owner focused with possible references on contractor services, ac repair services, owner preferences on certain stores. Less personal info
• I like it and appreciate all the hard work of The Staff.
• Great keep up the good work.
• I, my wife, and friends all like it very much.
• information regarding area
• Love and look forward to it every month...thanks!!!
• Like reading about the events and people in Akumal
• Went to Akumal last April, like to keep up on what is happening,
• Great info on facts specific to Akumal area. Too much "general" content. I can get astronomy and history of holidays elsewhere.
• Love it--when we're gone, which is most of the year, I can keep up.
• I wish our Board of Directors put out a Newsletter bi-annually itself!
• keeps me connected to Akumal
• It's FANTABULOUS!
• Living away from our 2nd home most of the year, it provides current events we like to know about.
• like to read it
• Elitist
• Love it! Randy Flynn needs to come out of address book though - he died!
• Fun! Would like to get to one of your shirt contests and meet some of you.
• The information is useful, but would like to see some info about Soliman and Tankah
• Great source of local information
• I like that it's simple and easy to read with local updates
• like it, did notice that some of the phone book needs updated
• Great!

 These are all the responses, and they are not edited by The Staff.

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