This is something I have been asking myself lately. Why? This blog dropped views out of nowhere. I averaged 70 - 100+ and since mid October (which is usually my largest view count) its been mostly 30 or less. If people commented most of the time, it'd be different as I'd at least feel people cared. Heck I even added a "Reaction" scale at the bottom of each post so if you didn;t want to comment you could at least let me know how you felt but as of the last time I checked, no one ever clicks it. It makes me feel why bother? Something Brother Midnight has mentioned on his blog. The truth is even if one person commented on most of my posts I'd feel better as then I'd know someone likes my work and that is enough for me!
I know a good deal of this is due to the holidays (how I feel, since this started in October thats not the reason for the views). Its just made me think a lot and thats why I barely post now. I have some ideas I want to do b4 Christmas so there might be 2 or more posts a day during the weekend until Christmas but after? I'm not sure. Would anyone actually care?
I know a good deal of this is due to the holidays (how I feel, since this started in October thats not the reason for the views). Its just made me think a lot and thats why I barely post now. I have some ideas I want to do b4 Christmas so there might be 2 or more posts a day during the weekend until Christmas but after? I'm not sure. Would anyone actually care?
It is tough. I feel less inclined to it all, especially after Tumblr's whole bunch of nonsense. Just unsure myself. Not sure if others are feeling the same or are just tired after a long, long year. Hang in there. Do it for yourself.
ReplyDeleteI know, its just hard sometimes.
DeleteLike the above poster said,you gotta do it for yourself,Alexis ;)Post pics that you'd like to come back and look at yourself.Kind of like a photo album.Eventually one of those pics or posts will resonate with someone and draw a comment/view from them.Blogger makes It hard to find new blogs and like minded sites but when and If you do find them ,add them to your blogroll .That helps,too!
ReplyDeleteI try too and not a bad idea. Thats why I do a mix of toys and life. Life posts like kara and snow I expect too be low but yeah. I've thought about removing comments so that I Stop worrying about it lol. I add sites I like when I find them but as you say its hard to find them!
Deletehere I'll comment on your blog ,being that I'm an internet celebrity just the mere fact I read your blog gives you mad street cred ;)
ReplyDeleteOMG! I have a celebrity commenting:O
Delete:) but really you know my standing on the subject ,I just wanted to be part of the comments xD
DeleteCan't blame you for that as this is now my most viewed post EVER! I never planned that.
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ReplyDeleteThe anonymous comment above is why I don't comment on people's blogs anymore and have disabled comments on my site. It's not worth the hassle for me. I didn't start a blog to make connections with people in the toy community. Nor did I know I was supposedly signing up for some obligation to visit, read and respond to people's posts. I'm not going to point fingers at anyone specifically, suffice to say, I will keep posting for myself. For those who don't what to read what I post, there are plenty of other websites on the internet for you to visit. It's a shame there are a small group in what you people call a community who are bent on making miserable for others. I won't be part of that.
DeleteToy Box: I can understand that.
DeleteDaTOYBOX: that kind of stuff is not ok on my blog and why your comment was deleted!
Ironically I Wrote this post as I was fed up and it went from 20 something lat last night to over 400, making it one of my (if not the) most viewed posts yet!
ReplyDeleteI have never commented before , not because I don't like what you post but because I just don't know what to say that will sound sincere and not like Im just posting something to see my name on the screen. I have read all of your posts and I have many times thought about commenting but didn't. I cant honestly say I will comment again but I want you to know I will be reading and enjoying your posts.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your commenting, ty.
DeleteAlexis - love your blog. I often feel the same way. I am happy when I get 20 people to see my work. But it is also a record of time for me. It's fun to look back at a previous year and see what you posted. I just enjoy doing it and if others get some enjoyment out of it, great. It is true that facebook and other social media is changing blogging. I'll stick to the old school.
ReplyDeleteKeep up your great work. I appreciate what you share.
Good point, I just got upset by lack of views i guess but yes thinking of this as more a record of time is a good way of looking at it.
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