tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post6119519531443847102..comments2023-08-02T21:10:21.457-04:00Comments on Strands of Pattern: PageViews Mean (Almost) NothingJeff Hargetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-34986533369583871122012-09-14T16:29:19.148-04:002012-09-14T16:29:19.148-04:00Yes, it's nice seeing pretty pictures in our g...Yes, it's nice seeing pretty pictures in our gadgets, but communicating with the folks behind them is better still. I'd even take it a step further and say it would be even more disheartening to see lots of pictures and never hear from them.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-73758357619427592152012-09-14T16:25:13.539-04:002012-09-14T16:25:13.539-04:00It seems that the purpose, motivation or focus of ...It seems that the purpose, motivation or focus of many of our blogs have evolved since we began. Funny how we set out to do something "because we're supposed to" and then continue with for completely different reasons.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-90039756516374087762012-09-14T15:51:12.110-04:002012-09-14T15:51:12.110-04:00I completely agree!!
Is it exciting to see a new f...I completely agree!!<br />Is it exciting to see a new follower, SURE<br />but I love being able to go back and talk (or blog) with that new person time and again!<br /><br />When I started this blog, I really didnt know anything about blogging and naively believed I would gain a following quickly so that when (not if, because someday it will happen) I publish a book or two, Ill already have people who want to read it. <br />BUT what I have since realized is that, my measly 100+ (or even 1000+) following on a blog, would never guarantee that i sell a ton of books. <br />BUT Thats ok, because I have come to LOVE blogging and interacting with everyone.<br />:)Mrs. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071346437077008455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-85070906012116040552012-09-14T11:40:50.448-04:002012-09-14T11:40:50.448-04:00I started my blog to build a platform, but it'...I started my blog to build a platform, but it's become simply another opportunity to write. I love it.<br /><br />I've met a lot of very interesting people, and my "followers" are growing, but that's not really the focus anymore. <br /><br />Comments are the fun part. Interaction, communication with people who share my interests. That happens less often than most people might think.<br /><br />If I wanted reader-followers I'd do the blog differently now. <br /><br />LaurenLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137538450232783883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-77356013258579780712012-09-13T19:28:01.414-04:002012-09-13T19:28:01.414-04:00It's like another awesome soul stands ready ju...It's like another awesome soul stands ready just around every virtual corner in cyberspace. All you have to do is turn the corner and meet someone new.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-82666898061460607392012-09-13T18:47:58.883-04:002012-09-13T18:47:58.883-04:00I too have noticed that Blogger-based blogs seem t...I too have noticed that Blogger-based blogs seem to contain more (consistent) interaction via comments. Getting hacked is always bad news. Hate you had to go through that.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-31442553273866207752012-09-13T07:34:38.064-04:002012-09-13T07:34:38.064-04:00Oh I totally agree! I can't believe all the w...Oh I totally agree! I can't believe all the wonderful people I've met online from all over the world. :) kjmckendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534751311630921447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-36434354160684389342012-09-13T01:53:28.407-04:002012-09-13T01:53:28.407-04:00I agree. It's about the interaction, the commu...I agree. It's about the interaction, the community that you build. I started a blog here at Blogger, it was a really good interactive one but I terminated it when the email I used for its registration was spammed/hacked, my blog was flooded with spam too. It was running since 2006 and so I was so down to see it go. I made a lot of friends there already. I built a blog on WordPress, it has a good number of hits, the Facebook fans are 1100+, but I am looking for comments. Interactions. They are present, but very limited. Or maybe it's just that the bloggers who I happen to bumped into are not so interested in such engagements. So I created one here on Blogger again and found more people to interact with. The stats are important, but there are far more important things than numbers.Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11858597624646950763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-26013556920772084492012-09-12T20:03:47.281-04:002012-09-12T20:03:47.281-04:00You're so right, MaryAnn. And if people don&#...You're so right, MaryAnn. And if people don't want to do business with a place that treats them like a number, then they definitely don't want to join a blog where they feel like one.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-24460211285799348872012-09-12T12:56:47.662-04:002012-09-12T12:56:47.662-04:00Great post. I think it is easy to get up in the n...Great post. I think it is easy to get up in the numbers and forget that there are actual people behind them. I wonder a lot about the people who read my posts. Where they are in the world, what brought them to my sight, and what they thought about my post. <br /><br />It is about connecting and sharing ideas, and I love it when someone posts a comment and lets me know what they think too. Blogging isn't about telling everyone what I think, it is an opportunity to share ideas, and that is just pure awesomeness.MaryAnn Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618345950149423623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-74361123002774204702012-09-11T22:08:06.659-04:002012-09-11T22:08:06.659-04:00Thanks, Gary! It's always comforting to open y...Thanks, Gary! It's always comforting to open yourself up and find that what you feel or share has resonated with others. I suppose it's a form of validation, a hint you're on the right track. This was a heart-felt post for me and every word was true.<br /><br />Thanks again!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-48797989838057449202012-09-11T21:56:38.654-04:002012-09-11T21:56:38.654-04:00Oh, I do hate you missed the party. We had a gran...Oh, I do hate you missed the party. We had a grand time. Blogging can be difficult, even for people who love to blog. I find that I end up publishing less than half the posts I write. And I still haven't committed myself to a posting schedule. But through blogging, I've met some amazing people.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-66947510663748191142012-09-11T21:52:43.109-04:002012-09-11T21:52:43.109-04:00I believe that no single medium is right for every...I believe that no single medium is right for everyone (and none may be right for some) but blogging has started to feel natural to me. <br /><br />In reality, even a blog membership numbering into the thousands is still a tiny base from which to "build a platform" and that is on top of Twitter, Facebook and all the other avenues of the information superhighway.<br /><br />I don't say that to devalue its worth or merit. I just believe that the many other benefits I've gained by blogging make it worth pursuing regardless of its impact on future sales. What can I say? I love it!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-64873247279625171922012-09-11T20:30:20.870-04:002012-09-11T20:30:20.870-04:00Hi Jeff,
My friend, you are spot on in this postin...Hi Jeff,<br />My friend, you are spot on in this posting and without self-promoting, I have done many an article that embraces your ideals. Indeed, it's not about total hits, number of "followers", yes we both struggle with that word. <br />It's about the positive interaction we can share amongst ourselves in the true ethos of a sharing, caring blogging community. I like to rejoice in the all different, all equal diversity on offer. We can learn so much about each other through the awareness we bring forward.<br />My blog was born five and half years ago. It was never about my ego, but my desire to be there for others as they are here for me. My friend, you have eloquently stated what I treasure. Thank you.<br />With respect, Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-33132205798728523602012-09-11T01:06:09.702-04:002012-09-11T01:06:09.702-04:00Thanks for this wonderful reminder of what writer ...Thanks for this wonderful reminder of what writer blogs are really all about...or should be. Blogging doesn't come as easily to me, but I make an effort to blog at least once a week. I missed the big August party you had and hope to catch the next one. :-)Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-4115305376411319122012-09-10T23:08:40.904-04:002012-09-10T23:08:40.904-04:00So glad your blog is working for you. I'm not ...So glad your blog is working for you. I'm not very good at blogging and after a lot of hand-wringing, I've decided to let it go. I'll keep the blog itself, but I am no longer expecting it to help me gain a "following" or "build a platform". Hope you do well with it, Jeff. Caprice Hokstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625997639466258510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-35677429311467719942012-09-10T20:45:11.349-04:002012-09-10T20:45:11.349-04:00I've noticed that I rarely comment on poetry. ...I've noticed that I rarely comment on poetry. It's not for a lack of appreciation, but probably from a lack of self-confidence. I'm always afraid I missed the hidden meaning or overlooked the technical aspect of what makes a piece notable. I'm sure there are others like me so I doubt you're "going wrong" anywhere, Megan. <br /><br />I've learned a lot about you in the last several months and am happy to have done so. I've been heartened by all the things you've overcome, gladdened to see how far you've come, and stand ready should you need to call on me for anything. I would be saddened to see Lady of Muse grow stagnant or disappear.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-81914639711748882262012-09-10T20:39:49.640-04:002012-09-10T20:39:49.640-04:00And yet you've said things via blogs and Twitt...And yet you've said things via blogs and Twitter that have been worth so much--at least to me.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-76770425989272007052012-09-10T20:37:39.962-04:002012-09-10T20:37:39.962-04:00I took great satisfaction in reading that third pa...I took great satisfaction in reading that third paragraph, Livia. "August is Awesome" was specifically for that very purpose. <br /><br />Sharing friends is unlike sharing other things. If we share our food or money then we have less of it. If we share things like love and friendship, we always gain more. Funny how life works sometimes.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-70380483983812126642012-09-10T20:33:29.965-04:002012-09-10T20:33:29.965-04:00I checked the SPAM folder and didn't see you i...I checked the SPAM folder and didn't see you in there, Kelley, so Blogger must have been very hungry. LOL. <br /><br />But yes, the sense of community is what I've found to be the most fulfilling aspect of blogging. We can always setup a dedicated website to process orders and promote our books.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-16307773781487223222012-09-10T20:30:12.954-04:002012-09-10T20:30:12.954-04:00Thanks, Diane. I always enjoy knowing you stopped...Thanks, Diane. I always enjoy knowing you stopped by!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-70195026267608943032012-09-10T20:29:25.189-04:002012-09-10T20:29:25.189-04:00Hmm... blogger ate my first response.
I agree wit...Hmm... blogger ate my first response.<br /><br />I agree with you. Its all about building communityKelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-80392050892860643432012-09-10T20:28:44.970-04:002012-09-10T20:28:44.970-04:00Yes there are, Suzanne. It's a decision that ...Yes there are, Suzanne. It's a decision that I absolutely do not regret.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-19799031888775945702012-09-10T20:15:39.785-04:002012-09-10T20:15:39.785-04:00You've got that right, Alex. Were it not for t...You've got that right, Alex. Were it not for the connections I've made, I would have probably already lost interest in blogging. I now believe I'd continue blogging even if I decided to forsake all hope of being published. There are just too many wonderful people to meet and friends to make.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-26180518504670011452012-09-10T20:12:45.021-04:002012-09-10T20:12:45.021-04:00I agree on both points, Sara!I agree on both points, Sara!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.com