I had no idea of the kind of world I was about to get myself into when I published my very first post at Theta Mom. The blogosphere is now a place I can’t imagine myself not being an integral part of. I love to communicate and discuss ideas with others that revel in the same passion for blogging.
I’m referring to women who can empathize with me as they understand the same battles that I face, as well as connecting with those who have the innate ability to share a different perspective and make me think – I mean, really think. When a true dialogue is started, this is the aspect of blogging that I find so rewarding. It’s those distinct moments when we relate and connect that is so empowering. This is what truly fosters the relationships we are establishing together.
However, blogging can be stressful at times especially if we begin to compare ourselves to other bloggers. We tend to look at others that are reaching more success than we are and we begin to ask ourselves – what are THEY doing that we’re not? Why do THEY have so many subscribers and why did THAT post get so many comments? I was recently blog reading when a comment written by another blogger completely struck me. She referenced how it’s so easy to get caught up in the numbers game when it comes to blogging which actually spurred me to write this post…
When I began my blog, I knew nothing about Google Analytics, Sitemeter, Alexa and other tools that help you to analyze your site’s traffic. However, once I learned about these resources and understood the specifics I was immediately hooked. Quite frankly, I found myself checking these sources so frequently to see where my traffic was coming from, I became borderline obsessed. I constantly wanted to know how many page views I was receiving, who were visiting, where the referrals were coming from, which posts were most popular, etc. all in an effort to convince myself that if numbers were increasing I must be doing something right. But as soon as those numbers fluctuated or began to drop, this validation quickly turned to self-defeating behavior as I immediately felt like I wasn’t doing “enough.”
This was around the same time I began to look at my Google Friend Connect followers. It was an instant high when I saw a new face pop up in that little box or when I noticed new subscribers through my feed. But it was also a very low feeling when I lost followers. I was left wondering what I did wrong that made them lose interest in my blog. This was coincidently about the same time I began to count comments. There were times I would pour my heart out into a post which took a long time to draft and if I didn’t get as many comments on that post, I was disappointed to find that the carefully chosen words that took so long to put together didn’t resonate with others.
I also began to feel pressure that if I didn’t return every comment or at least attempt to connect with those that shared with me, readers would not return. {However, returning every comment and visiting every blog is impossible and if you need to know how I came to terms with this self-deprecating behavior, be sure to read this post}.
I thought that if I didn’t update my blog everyday I would eventually lose subscribers. I was trying to keep up with other bloggers that were posting daily and I realized that this was a pace I could not continue. The moment I began to feel as though this blog felt more like a “job,” I took a step back. At the end of the day, this blogging thing should be nothing but fun and rewarding. The moment it becomes otherwise, it’s time to re-evaluate.
So, how did I move away from the followers-comments-numbers game? I immersed myself in rich content and focused solely on the writing. I still love a good review and giveaway here and there, but my drive is truly powered by the need to clearly articulate my voice through this platform – whether I am heard by 5 or 500,000. I can’t obsess over the numbers anymore because that’s just what they are, a bunch of numbers. They certainly don’t equate to my self-worth as a blogger or even the total worth of this blog for that matter.
Do I still use Sitemeter and those other resources as helpful tools? Of course I do. There are many benefits as to understanding your site’s traffic and how to properly market to your target audience. There is so much knowledge to be gained from these tools and when integrated effectively they can be quite useful. But measuring your worth against these numbers? Well, that’s when it becomes self-defeating.
I do not spend countless hours anymore playing the numbers game – because my time is valuable and better spent drafting words in context that truly have meaning.
And THAT has become my true passion and fulfillment.
That is MY validation.
I’m here to validate you with a comment.
Seriously, I completely agree with you. I love to have new followers and tons of comments — it’s fun. But at the same time, I don’t want to get caught in a trap of trying to please others. I do that enough already. And I also compare myself enough already in the “real world.” I try not to do that here. I have thoughts to process and ideas I care deeply about — these are the things I need to write down regardless of how many read it.
And I already have a job — I don’t want another one! Thanks for affirming what I’ve been thinking.
Thank YOU. As someone that is new to the blogging world in the way of writing, as I’ve been reading them for years – I needed this! It’s so easy to look at your StatCounter and think, “Oh, my posting the link here got them to my blog!” and so on and so forth. Does it really matter to me at the end of the day? No. What matters is that I am happy with how my blogging is coming along, that I am keeping notes of what I want to write about in the future, etc.
The StatCounter results, the Google Friend Connect number, etc. shouldn’t matter in the long run. But I can say here that comments are the icing on my blogging cake.
.-= Alison´s last blog ..March for Babies Walk! =-.
Very well articulated post! I’ll admit I haven’t been able to find the time to really look at my own blog’s numbers. Yes, I watch the number of subscribers and of course it feels good to see that number go up, because as you say, blogging, for some (people like you and I and probably most of your readers) is about reaching people. I know there is lots of debate about how to do that, and I continue to plug away to find what works best for me. But I agree, it can become all consuming. Just reading other blogs can be overwhelming. The problem is that I find as much value in the writing as I do in the reading. It’s an ongoing balance, a struggle when our lives are already so busy. I have no answers, I’m still searching. I’ll be popping back through the day to see what everyone has to say on this!
.-= Christine LaRocque´s last blog ..Moments of happiness =-.
Christine – I know what you mean, there’s such a fine line I think. Yes, of course I want a readership to engage in the conversation and as I mentioned, this is the aspect I love most about blogging – the interaction. I even wrote some posts on how to reach a bigger audience and TMC is a networking tool to do just that! But when does “analyzing” all of this become overbearing and not productive? At what point do we say to ourselves, “Really, why should the numbers matter?” And to me, they shouldn’t. I was spending way too much time on it where my focus should have been elsewhere.
Powerfully written and ring so much truth! I just recently going ‘pro’ when before, I blog on a different platform and had gotten some good comments/friends but I have no idea what SEO even stands for back then. I have 7 subscribers so far and 3 of them are my families LOL but yes I understand how good it made me feels to see the number went up or to check the feed analytic. Thanks for writing this, I will have to bookmarked this and read it when I get too focused on these numbers again.
Stopping by from SITS
.-= Maureen´s last blog ..My Love-Hate Affair with Jakarta =-.
Great post! I never feel like blogging is a job but I do sometimes get into the numbers too much and honestly I think sometimes it’s just a bit random- if I have more numbers that day it doesn’t mean I have an amazing post, but I might have. I also find my numbers go up when I write a guest post- but that’s only helpful if those people stay and continue to read my blog.
Like you said, the best part of blogging is connecting with other people who either understand or offer a different perspective. That’s what really matters in the end.
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..So Many Grocery Stores =-.
Very well said. I often feel sad when I’ve worked really hard on a post to find I received NO comments and then the quick, short post receives several… I stopped worrying about it and it’s been much easier to just write!
When you get back to the very reason why you began to blog, the pressure is off – and for me, I’ve found this space, too.
This was a great post! I don’t have any google site stuff and have never paid attention to the numbers. Just do it for you. It’s the only way. I should have sent the person who just asked me for blogging advice over to you. You are much better at this (-:
Such a valid point on all levels. It is SO HARD not to get caught up in all that stuff, sometimes its just easier to forget about why we are doing what we doing in the first place. Its really important to me to have a good following who will come back because they want to – keeping that in mind has helped me keep my stat-checking under control.
Thanks for yet another great post!
.-= Beth @ Laugh Until You Cry´s last blog ..Getting to know you and a fun handwriting tag =-.
It’s all so true. I started not thinking about the numbers at all – I just wanted to blog. Then I discovered Google Analytics, and I started to check that every day and wonder what I was doing wrong when people didn’t read a certain post etc.
I can’t quite remember when it happened, but one day, I just stopped worrying about the numbers. I still check some times, but most certainly not every day, not even every week! I just like blogging. It’s fun. And when it stops being fun, then I know something’s wrong.
Great post!
.-= Jodie at Mummy Mayhem´s last blog ..Photo #10 =-.
what a great encouragement~ it is so tough not to get caught up in it, isn’t it. I laughed the other day when a blogger tweeted “unless you are making big bucks, blogging is NOT your job.” i laughed…because I often get so wrapped up in it…for a measly $30-40/month. HA
Thanks for reminding us to step back and not worry about the numbers.
.-= Little Llamas´s last blog ..Can I swing contemporary? =-.
You’ve summed up my thoughts exactly. It’s hard not to get caught up in the numbers game. I use tumblr as my blogging platform and my number of followers and feedback stares me in the face every single time I log in to make a post. There’s no avoiding it. I almost prefer Google Friend Connect because I actually have to make an effort to look at it and I’m pretty good at avoiding that.
But then I realized that even though I was accumulating hundreds of tumblr followers, it was still the same core of people who gave me feedback on any of my posts. And it was at that point I decided I care less about how many followers I have or how many page views I’m getting, and more about communicating with my core audience that obviously gets me.
It definitely takes a concerted effort not to get caught up in the numbers game, though. Great post!
.-= Bringing Up Baby´s last blog ..Because we’re awesome, we’ve decided to do a bracket… =-.
I couldn’t agree more and it’s a good thing I can’t seem to figure out half the stuff to do with Alexa or Site Meter because believe me I have tried. My blog is basically just a lice letter and a living thing that they will be able to look back on after I am long gone of their childhood. Funny stories, pictures f things they did, if I just focus on my main goal I manage not to get too caught up in the rest. Although I think it us only natural to be curious about your stats!!
Well said Theta Mom.
Sadie at heyMamas.com
.-= heyMamas´s last blog ..Birthday Wishes =-.
I meant love letter not LICE letter, damn this iPhone and it’s keyboard!
Sadie at heyMamas.com
.-= heyMamas´s last blog ..Birthday Wishes =-.
I’m guessing that you are describing most bloggers at the beginning of their blog adventure. It’s uncharted territory, after all, and the tools you mention feel like compasses or way- markers. Thanks so much the reminder of what’s important!
.-= Herself´s last blog ..Spring Fling! =-.
My husband and I just had this discussion on Sunday. As in, “People who are obsessive compulsive have no business having a stats page.” He said he wishes he could block my statistics so I could just enjoy my blog. So I am trying not to look or care about the stats now.
.-= Subourbon Wife´s last blog ..Household Idiot(s) =-.
Someone with OCD – lol! I found the bigger my blog grew, the bigger the obsession. It’s all in check now.
Thank you for this great (and very helpful) article. I actually never used Google Analytics before so I just signed up for an account. Why didn’t I know about this before?!?
~Jenn
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Look Who I Found In The Fridge =-.
This was a very good post, i like what you said, “The moment I began to feel as though this blog felt more like a “job,” I took a step back. At the end of the day, this blogging thing should be nothing but fun and rewarding.” good line!
.-= Stephanie @ Geezees´s last blog ..Custom Word Art =-.
AMEN Mama!! It is difficult to leave the numbers alone and just focus on the posts…whether or not our words mean something to others – getting them out in the open is where the therapy comes into play. High numbers don’t mean we are “failing”…writing the words down is a success in itself!
WM
.-= Working Mommy´s last blog ..Lesson #97 – Drugstores Will Soon Go The Way Of The Dodo Bird =-.
good word!
Wise words. There was a time when I was watching my numbers obsessively and then all of a sudden I stopped and yesterday I thought, oh, I haven’t checked my sitemeter stuff recently. I am much happier and more inspired not feeling the pressure of numbers…and I don’t even have that many…but I would almost think it is the stage I am at…not “big” like you but not just my family anymore…that it gets really easy to get obsessed with the numbers. When you are big enough I am guessing it doesn’t matter as much. Good post…I always appreciate your blogging advice and thoughts.
.-= For the Love of Naps´s last blog ..Be prepared… =-.
Thank you for that – but actually in my experience, the bigger my blog began to grow, so did my obsession for the stats. I’ve found this to be so unproductive, so I am in a better place now. Writing with purpose and conviction – true validation for myself.
Thank you so much for this post! I was actually going to write a post similar to this one today. I’m a new blogger and have become obsessed with my blog’s success. My main thing is trying to be funny, and it’s so discouraging to write a post where not one single person comments. But I have to remember why I started this blog – to give me an opportunity to put a humorous spin on the things that happen to me and to voice my opinions. Writing is what I love to do and it shouldn’t make me love it less just because someone else might not love the end result.
I have been known to get caught up in the numbers myself, to the point where I if I get a new follower, I call out the new number to my husband. And he’s sweet enough to applaud! Haha. I find that it’s a fine line for me, though, because it is my goal to make this my job one day down the line. Granted, I’ve only been seriously blogging for 3-4 months, and I know it takes time. I just feel like I need to work hard to get there. So I’m trying to find balance.
Great post! Thanks for writing this. It is easy to get caught up in the numbers game, and it’s helpful to know the writer of such a popular blog recommends I don’t!
.-= Jana@An Attitude Adjustment´s last blog ..The Poetry of Women’s Bodies =-.
I really needed this post this morning because I’ve been having so many of these feelings lately. I was having total confidence issues over the weekend and was in tears quite a bit because I kept feeling so overwhelmed and like so many others were better than me. I have been getting so obsessed with the numbers too and I really need to try and let it go and remember why I started my blog in the first place. It was not meant to be stressful!!! Thanks Heather…your posts always deliver and that is why I can’t wait to read them each time you post a new one!
.-= The Mommyologist´s last blog ..I LOVE A Good Party! =-.
And that’s exactly the space I am now in – with a strong focus to deliver posts each time with purpose and conviction. Every thing else is just icing on the cake.
man…could have written that post word.for.word. so hard to not compare yourself to other blogs, wonder what you deal is, etc. thanks for helping me feel like i’m not the only one!
.-= jeannett´s last blog ..Some Might Call This Disturbing… =-.
So very true! Thank you for posting this:-)
.-= Andrea´s last blog ..Parenting Police…they’re after ya! =-.
Great post! It’s hard sometimes not to get caught up in the numbers. I began pushing my posts and reviews and giveaways too much for a little bit and it lead me to exhaustion. Then I watched something on the Today Show that reminded me why I am really doing what I am doing. To connect with others that might feel alone like I do at times as a stay at home mom. We have to focus on the real reason behind the blogging. Thanks again!
Great article! I used to get caught up with the fact that I don’t have as many followers and “commenters” as most blogs, but I don’t anymore! =-]
If we all worried more about our content and writing and less about our “numbers”, I think all of us will have more fun and would probably in turn be better bloggers as well. Happy blogging everyone! And thank you again for such a wonderful post!!
.-= Vanessa´s last blog ..*Scripture Spark* ~ Post #1 =-.
I’ve been feeling pretty blue this week as I’ve watched my numbers drop, drop, drop. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s not important. Thanks for this post. Just what I needed.
.-= Kami´s last blog ..Not That Innocent =-.
This post comes at the perfect time for me! It’s like you read my mind. I love to blog. And, love the blogging community. I have only been at it for a few months and I am still trying to decide what my true blogging goals are. The numbers are a quick refenrence point but I do not think they determine a blogs success or failure. That comes from the blogger her (or him) self.
Right now I am feeling pretty successful (if I can say so). I have “met” so many fantastic women and a few of them actually read my ramblings. And, I feel embraced by this blogging community. I love it and that makes me feel successful and happy.
.-= Magically Ordinary´s last blog ..Post It Note Tuesday, The "I would judge me, too" Edition =-.
I’m with you on this one, Heather. I decided to focus soley on my writing; it’s only then that I can be true to God, myself, and the women I minister to.
You are doing an unbelievable job reaching women and mothers with your writing. Your honest, funny, and transparent. Thank you!!!
.-= Jasmine´s last blog ..A Place to Fall Apart =-.
I recently had this very problem. I wondered why I didn’t have as many followers as some other blogs that I read and/or follow. I had to take a step back and evaluate why I blog. It’s not really for followers as much as it for me and my story.
When I got the bad news about my sons health the other day, my immedate response was, I need to blog. Its my out, its my vent. I use it to help me mentally. It helps me look at the whole picture. Yes, have followers is VERY nice and Yes I LOVE comments. I especially appreciate the comments from people who have walked in my shoes and have been through some of the stuff we as a family are going through. It helps me know that even if everything is not alright, my son is a precious gift and to not take a day for grated.
So at the end of the day, even though I only have 38 followers, and yes I value EACH and EVERY ONE, I have realized that that is not what its all about, its about telling MY story!
.-= Beth´s last blog ..No Good Title…. =-.
I go through all the same things as everyone else. In fact, I’m just emerging from one of those “why do I blog again??” moments. I find that it almost always follows an intense period where my levels of effort don’t match levels of interest. But, in the end, I always remember that I write because I love to write and the quality of readers that I have, I think, is stellar. It’s ok that I don’t have thousands of followers or 100s of comments, because the interactions that I do get the pleasure of having are really real and amazing. And that’s what counts. Just because only 1 person shows up to your party doesn’t make that one guest any less important or special.
However, I also just took down my “Who’s following me” thingy. I don’t want this to feel like a numbers game anymore. If someone wants to follow me, that’s great! If not, that’s ok, too
.-= Jessica – This is Worthwhile´s last blog ..Excuse me, I have a poop question =-.
That’s exactly the conversation I had with myself last week. I was getting so caught up in chasing readers that I had forgotten why I do this…for the writing. And the community.
I’m back to focusing on what matters now, and feel much happier!
.-= amber´s last blog ..Searching for My Happy Place. =-.
I can totally relate to this. For a while I wanted to know what I was doing wrong because other blogs I read had a ton of followers and/or a ton of comments. Yes, I do want those things, but I don’t want people to follow just to follow. Or comment just to comment.
I want to focus more on writing from my heart and making connections with others who have been there or who can show me things in a new perspective. Yes, I do want noticed because, in my mind, it validates what I have to say. But I don’t want others to feel they have to follow/read my blog.
.-= All You Need is Love´s last blog ..How to Get Your Husband to Leave You Alone =-.
Interesting post and something I have found myself doing and trying to undo [the numbers game] but to not sound glib or hateful…this has to be easier to write when you have as many followers and comments as you do each post. I have not gone back and looked at how many comments your posts get and I don’t get a chance to read all your posts but when I do stop by you are well into the 30s on your comments. I might hit that once a week or so…. It is hard for me not to compare myself to you or others with your kind of followers. I love my followers and appreciate every comment I get but would certainly like to get more.
But as you said, I don’t want my blog to become a job and no longer fun..so I will go on my merry way doing what I do and hope I interest some readers from time to time. I will also continue to read and hopefully learn from bloggers like you.
.-= Vodka Logic´s last blog ..Music Monday-A band you should know. =-.
We all love comments and followers – we are bloggers, it comes with the territory. But, when you constantly measure yourself up again stats and others, this is when the process of blogging itself is lost and the whole thing becomes self-defeating.
I noticed I was checking these stats more and more as my blog began to grow – as if there was never “enough.” I have come to realize, this is so unproductive. Your worth should be measured in yourself as a writer first and everything else really is icing on the cake.
This is absolutely excellent advice, and the major reason why I LOVE your blog. I really wish more people would take the effort with their content that you do.
.-= Gilliauna´s last blog ..$20.00 Store Credit Giveaway =-.
My entrance to the blog world seems to have taken a very different path — I blogged for over a year nearly privately, then around New Year’s this year I suddenly felt the need to share with the world. I love Google Analytics, but not for the hit count. I lust the MAP… Oh, yes, I love the idea that someone in Saudi Arabia read my blog — even once! I get pumped as I watch the US map turn green (Hey, anyone from Idaho? No one from that state has read my blog yet). Anyway — excellent and thoughtful post, as always! Cheers!
.-= IASoupMama´s last blog ..Country Life on a Monday =-.
What a wonderful insight into the world of blogging. This struck something with me. I loved reading it! So true how numbers seem to matter to folks. It’s funny to me. I blog for the sheer pleasure of it. It’s my ‘me’ time so I think I’d keep on doing it even if no one was reading (which is how things started off in the first place) I recently joined in the UBP and found on the flip side there was this instantaneous need from folks for followers. It was a lot of “I’ll follow you if you’ll follow me”. Let me just come right out and be honest (Ok I’m always honest). Not every blog I visited or come across is something I wanted to follow. Not because the person or family behind the blog was dull. I just have a certain amount of time to blog and desire to make REAL connections with folks I actually find myself having things in common. I’m certainly a one on one person.Well as ‘real’ a relationship as one could through blogging. Am I bearing to much?
So when I posted my blog post for the UBP and linked up, there were prizes that one could win. Being married to a Cop I aim to keep parts of my personal life in seclusion (as in my address where prizes would need to be mailed). For many reasons other than that I opted out of the prize winnings thinking their are plenty of deserving folks. So I didn’t list what prizes I wanted to win in my blog post. I did the whole UPB to meet other bloggers and connect. That’s just me. What I found were a lot of bloggers needing followers. I ended my UBP post with a statement that I was not interested in prizes but if in turn you wanted to follow me that would be my gift. Meaning, my gift to have them as a new bloggy friend. I didn’t do this to populate my “I’m so cool” followers list. I did it out of the truth of my heart. If someone came by and was not interested they only need to not comment and keep on their way ~ no hard feelings. LOL I would never had known any different. I did find some of the blogs I came across(even the ones with 100+ followers) they seemed to retain a small margin of folks who were actual commentators. Yuck I don’t want that. I would rather a small group who actually read my blog than a big number list of followers who never bothered to stop by. Your statement, “But measuring your worth against these numbers? Well, that’s when it becomes self-defeating.” is so true. Ok I think I’ve said enough here. Cheers Thea Mom to happy blogging where numbers don’t impair our blogging enjoyment! Your blog is a real good read!
.-= Rebecca´s last blog ..Unwanted Calls =-.
Great post as usual. I’m finding out very quickly that too much worry = too little time for everything else in my life. And I’m working on focusing on what’s right in my life rather than what’s wrong.
Have a terific day!
.-= Dear Sydney´s last blog ..I feel so guilty for LOVING my new job… =-.
Wait, I’m not my numbers? And here I was going to walk around with a sign that said “I’m number 206,000,000 in the interwebs. Eat your heart out!”
No seriously I think everyone needs to read this/hear this because it is easy to get caught up in the daily numbers game but miss the larger picture of what they are doing (do they even like writing/blogging?) and are they building something they are proud of.
.-= beth aka confusedhomemaker´s last blog ..Recycled Glass Appetizer Trays =-.
Great post! I’ve “been there and done that”, though on a MUCH smaller scale than you, LOL
I have nowhere near the number of followers or site visits as Theta Mom to obsess over, but perhaps that is wherein the problem lies. The fewer your numbers, the more monumental that new follower seems, the more precious and coveted the comments become, and the more devastating and confusing the loss of a follower can seem. Thank you for letting us “little bloggers” know that even the big girls feel this way from time to time 
.-= Bullfrogs & Butterflies´s last blog ..The Key To Healthy Skin =-.
It’s funny you mentioned “smaller scale” but I found myself doing this more and more as my blog grew! So unproductive and self-defeating. Glad this post resonated with you!
As always, beautifully written. Thanks for sharing this so that us new bloggers dont make the same mistakes. It has happened to me and I find that focusing on writing really does bring me more blog support.
Thank you for this! I have been in the process of stepping back too, it is so easy to get sucked in and compare yourself with other bloggers. Trying to keep up the pace of posting daily (and trying to “top” your previous post!) has had an ill effect on my family. Something I originally started as a little hobby, quickly consumed me and pulled me away from the main characters in my blog… my kids.
I kept telling myself that my blog was my “journal/cookbook” for my boys (ya know, in the even I get hit by the proverbial bus or something), but I quickly realized that if I kept up at that pace, they would have to read my blog to know their mom!
Just yesterday I posted what I thought was a “big” post for the gluten-free community and only 6 comments, no Retweets… I usually get at least one tweet! I can’t help but wonder… was it something I said??
I could obsess over the reasons why and make myself feel bad in the process or I can refocus on the point of my personal blog… my adventure in raising a child with celiac disease and a gluten-free family.
It is nice to know that I am not alone in this… it gives me strength and makes me feel better, so thank you!
.-= Heidi´s last blog ..Blue Horizon Fish and Chip Bites, a Gluten-Free Vinegar Odyssey and Valuable Lessons Relearned =-.
What a great post! I’m stuggling right now with feeling guilty of not always being able to check out the blogs of people who comment on my blog. I try and I know that is the best I can do.
I started my blog as a way to document my son’s life and my blog has turned into something a bit more than that. I just never want to lose site of the reason I started my blog in the first place.
Thanks again for a great post!
.-= Katie´s last blog ..The Poop Walk =-.
I know the blogger guilt about responding to comments and visiting blogs – you have to do what you can with the time you have and those who really read you, they will be there no matter what – comment on a post or not.
I can totally see where you are coming from. I am somewhat new to the blogging world and have not yet got caught up in the number game, but I can see how that would be easy to do. Before I became a SAHM I worked for an internet marketing company, and that was our job, to drive traffic to ours and our customers websites. I know how to use the tools, but have always chose not to. I am still new to the blogging world and I don’t want to fall into any traps. For now I just write what I want, what makes me happy and if others like it then great, if not, that’s fine too.
Great Post!
.-= Things to do With Your Kids – Mommy Talk´s last blog ..Bubble Fest @ Discover Science Center =-.
I’ve been reading this sentiment a lot lately in the world of blogs and I’m so glad. I get to read better content when the bloggers are less stressed about followers/numbers/stats/etc. And, when I read good blogs, I get inspired to write good posts and it comes full circle.
.-= Lindsay @ Just My Blog´s last blog ..Post-It Note Tuesday: Brain Fart Edition =-.
Seriously? Give yourself a pat on the back because you always seem to write a post just for me. Blogging is not fun anymore when you are constantly worrying about the numbers. I mean we all want our posts to be seen–Twitter, Facebook, fanpages, etc..but sometimes I think we take it a little too far. I LOVE to write. I need to remember that when I started blogging it was because I LOVE to write. And do what I have noticed? Not all bloggers like to write. I mean that’s what I thought. Some bloggers find it really tough to write just one post. All I’m sayin is THANK YOU.
You said it all in one post.
And now I am tweeting this to my followers…tweet, tweet.
.-= one cluttered brain´s last blog ..Ultimate Blog Party 2010<—Getting to know Cluttered Brain =-.
I can absolutely relate. I was doing the same constant number checking and would have the same reactions. So glad I decided to relax on that
.-= Accustomed Chaos´s last blog ..Blondes Really Do Have More Fun =-.
Great post! I’ve often had those very same thoughts…especially when you put alot of thought into a particular post and not have one comment. I do love having new followers and comments, and I only hold giveaways every now and then. I tend to visit blogs that are more personal, and connect with me rather than the blogs that are all giveaways and reviews. That’s just me though.
.-= Tree´s last blog ..Sunday Linky Love =-.