The site was also ranked continuously from April 2006 to December 2008 in the top 3 websites in the UK on Hitwise in the "Entertainment - Nightlife" category.

The format of the site allowed any user to add event listings, post comments and upload photos from anywhere in the world.

In 2005, DSI was featured in a documentary[5] made by Juniper TV as part of Channel 4's "Trouble Online" series, which profiled new media enterprises that have been set up by young entrepreneurs.

[6][7] In November 2006 DSI was reportedly used to organise[8] a flash mob of 3,500 people in Paddington Station, London, UK.

[citation needed] Set up by founders under initial name of "YouGotSpotted.com" Renamed "DontStayIn.com"[11] Won the House Music Awards prize for "Best Web Resource".