Fifteen years ago today, the first article was published on SnookerHQ.com.
What began as a small personal blog on May 27, 2011 has since developed into a leading independent source of snooker news online, with more than 5,250 published posts and millions of readers from around the world visiting the website over the last decade and a half.
Back then, there was certainly no expectation that the site would still be running 15 years later.
The professional game itself was in a very different place.
The calendar was undergoing significant changes, with the sport under the new leadership of Barry Hearn only beginning to recover from one of its most difficult periods.
Since then, snooker has expanded dramatically with more tournaments, greater prize money, and wider international interest than ever before.
Throughout that time, SnookerHQ has had the privilege of covering countless major moments in the sport – World Championships, memorable finals, shocks, controversies, retirements, comebacks, and the emergence of new generations of stars.
The website has also evolved considerably.
What started primarily as a blog became a more complete snooker news and features platform with daily coverage, player profiles, rankings updates, explainers, records, historical content, interviews, and quizzes from across the professional and amateur game.
What has been particularly satisfying is seeing SnookerHQ establish itself as a trusted and recognisable source of snooker coverage for readers around the world.
The digital publishing landscape has changed dramatically across the last 15 years, making long-term sustainability increasingly difficult for independent websites.
Because of that, the site’s longevity and continued growth are a source of great pride.
There have naturally been ups and downs along the way, but the aim has always remained consistent – to provide reliable, dedicated, and wide-ranging snooker coverage for fans of the sport.
The site’s success would not have been possible without the support of readers who continue to visit on a daily basis.
Whether you discovered SnookerHQ recently or have been following the website for many years, every visit, comment, share, and interaction has contributed to helping the platform grow into what it is today.
For that, I offer my sincere thanks.
SnookerHQ continues to cover the sport every day with the same commitment and consistency that have defined the website since 2011.
And hopefully, there is plenty more to come.
Cheers!
