It depends on my work pensum and the level of concentration I need for my work, but usually I'm checking the site (at least hourly / every two hours) between >0700UTC - 1700UTC (core time) and between (not every day) >2100UTC - 2300UTC "Session length" between 2 to 10 minutes depending on how much time is at my disposal (I spend more time during my lunch break at ~ 1330UTC.) Obviously, I don't maintain that rhythm when I'm not in the office or at home – which is maybe once or twice in two weeks. Related answer [here on Meta SF][1]. [1]: http://meta.serverfault.com/a/2360/45