Sports Reference website review

  • a. What is the URL of the site?
    The website is https://www.sports-reference.com/.

    b. What is the purpose of the site?
    Sports-Reference provides comprehensive, up-to-date statistics and historical data for a wide range of sports. The information is split into multiple “Reference” sub-sites like Baseball-Reference, Pro-Football-Reference, Basketball-Reference, Hockey-Reference, FBref (soccer), and college sports. The site also offers advanced search and analysis tools designed for in-depth queries and statistical storytelling.

    c. Who is the intended audience?
    The site targets a broad audience, including:

    • Sports fans looking up career stats, game results, and historical records.

    • Media professionals and journalists who need reliable data for articles or broadcasts.

    • Educators, analysts, fantasy/betting players, and researchers interested in deep dives into sports metrics and trends.

    In short, anyone looking for sports data.

    d. Do you think the site reaches its intended audience? Why or why not?
    Yes. Considering that it receives over 120 million monthly pageviews and more than 20 million monthly users, it clearly reaches a large audience. I also hear it mentioned often, which shows that it has a strong reputation. However, there is always room to grow, and the site may not yet reach every casual sports fan.

    e. Is the site useful to you? Why or why not?
    As someone who is very into the stats side of sports, I find it extremely useful. Whether I am checking a player’s stats, comparing team performances, or exploring historical records, Sports-Reference delivers accurate and detailed information. That said, I often use the individual sub-sites, since they are focused on each specific sport.

    g. Would you encourage others to visit the site? Why or why not?
    Yes. It is easy to use and one of the most trustworthy and comprehensive sources for sports data available. Its reliability, depth, and organization make it highly recommended for anyone interested in sports.

    h. How could this site be improved?
    A few enhancements could improve the experience:

    • Add more visuals or interactive elements (charts, graphs, or trend visuals) to make the data more engaging.

    • Improve mobile usability with a more responsive design or dedicated app. While the mobile version works, most stat-focused users likely visit on a computer. Better mobile design could help bring in more casual fans.

    • Introduce contextual articles, highlights, or multimedia explanations to help casual visitors better understand the numbers.

     understand the meaning behind the numbers.

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