Sometime over the course Thursday night I passed, 1,000,000 views.
To be fair, apparently Blogger only officially started collecting numbers in May of 2010, so it is possible - though unlikely - what we passed that number some time ago. That said, only the things that are recorded really happen.
So, happy 1,000,000 to me.
It is sort of a silly milestone of course: 1,000,000 view is actually probably not the equivalent of 1,000,000 actual views, as the multiple offers to "make $95 an hour with this one easy trick" suggest - although even in that case, I suppose it is possible they got something out of the posting.
But hopefully a substantial amount of those group were real people. And 1,000,000 of anything is an accomplishment.
As always, I am grateful to those that stop by here on a regular or semi-regular basis to read and comment. As I have maintained for years, writers want to be read, and I am humbled and grateful to all that spend part of their time - that most precious of commodities - here. My humble thanks.
On to the next milestone!
Congratulations are definitely in order! Well earned, I say. Thank you for taking the time and effort to write an interesting blog. And for not giving up on it. I know sometimes motivation wanes, so thank you for continuing to give us such good content.
ReplyDeleteThank you Leigh! I have to admit that sometimes even my enthusiasm wanes, but the practice and habit are good for my internal self development. The fact I occasionally score a shot on goal is a bonus.
DeleteYowsa! Give yourself a pat on the back TB, that's a lot of work and dedication put in over the years. Many thanks for all the daily posts here and for sharing so much with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nylon12 and of course you are welcome. This has become something that is a great release and joy for me.
DeleteLike the old saying goes "You look like a million dollars: All green and wrinkled"
ReplyDeleteHeh heh. That made me laugh out loud - thanks for the joy shot!
DeleteCongratulations are in order TB. As nylon12 suggests, a big pat on the back. Thanks for providing a daily diversion.
ReplyDeleteFranknBean :-)
Thank you FnB. If I can at least provide a diversion, I have done something of worth.
DeleteWay to go. Read you every day. Like your faith. Woody
ReplyDeleteThank you Woody. That means a lot.
DeleteCongratulations!!! And thank you!
ReplyDelete~hobo
Thank you Hobo!
DeleteI used to look at the stats back in the day but haven't for years. I never understood what made certain post popular to others because they weren't my best work in my view.
ReplyDeleteEd, neither do I. Occasionally I think I can find a trend - like my hike to Mt. Goddard, for example - but other times there seems to be no rhyme nor reason.
DeleteCongrats, TB! That is an impressive number of views. You made me go look at my stats, and well, let's just say it might take the rests of my life to come close to that number of views. lol
ReplyDeleteLike Ed, I am baffled why some posts of mine (many are years old) get so many hits. One in particular is always in my list of top 10 # of viewers, and it's just a post about an afghan I crocheted once upon a time for my FIL. I know it's been linked to on Pinterest, and I feel kind of bad about that. I tell the book where I got the stitch pattern, but I imagine many people are disappointed to not find a free pattern after following the link. As for me, I wish it would leave my list of top 10. I'm tired of it already.
Thank you Becki.
DeleteI have the same issue. One meditation on Communion I posted 15 years ago continues to be my "biggest hit" - that is nice that it is the one, of course, but it makes me feel like I have not moved on.
Congratulations, TB. I enjoy reading your offerings here, many of which give me much to think about. May you have many more!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Bob! I still enjoy writing, so I am ever hopeful.
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