I've been blogging for a few years. So far, it's been rewarding; mostly because it's nice to have people willing to peek into my thoughts and not recoil in revulsion.
Some things I learned:
- Blogging is enjoyable: No, it's not like spending a week in Tahiti, with people waiting on you like royalty; moments of sheer bliss as you watch the sun set in a sea so blue, it makes your eyes hurt and finding a treasure ship full of gold.
Still, it's enjoyable, and I can invent such a vacation, write about it and enjoy my thoughts as I write.
-Visitors visit for reasons beyond comprehension: If I can ever determine what drives people to peruse posts even I forgot about, I'll hire a programmer, give them the information and sit back, while the money flows in.
- The world is small, when you blog: I have visitors from all over the world. Most don't comment, but that's okay. I understand many found my site by accident, while searching for porn.
....and the best thing I learned: Blogging is a discipline, with the requirement you learn from writing and never assume you can express your thoughts as well as you'd like.
Over one hundred thousand visitors have been to my blog. To me, that's amazing, especially when I think about how much money I'd have accrued, if everyone spent a quarter for the visit. If that was what happened, I'd have enough money to go on the vacation to Tahiti, watch beautiful sunsets and explore the island, while looking for treasure ships...or not. At this point in life, I'd rather sit on the porch, sip something cold and watch the world go by.
I should comment more often.
ReplyDeleteYou write great stuff.
Thank you.
DeleteI figure people comment when they have time, or something gets their attention.
I would take a dime for each visit to my blog! I usually go to blogs I find interesting and comment.
ReplyDeleteWhen will chapter ten be posted? I love your writing. This will be a book I would buy in a heartbeat or check it out of the library...lol.
Even though I am a good writer, I find I sort of slop my way through blogging. I have written enough papers to know how to write--all that writing involves. But, I just allow myself to get sloppy after all the years of editing and re-editing.
Over the weekend, while musing over the next chapter, I decided to change the scenario and I'm hoping the thoughts will jell.
DeleteWhile it may not appear as though I'm trying, finishing the book is in my near future plans. It's becoming annoying to me, like a hangnail; a constant distraction that needs to go away.
And, I'm glad you like it so far. It started after a comment about a short story. I thought: "What the hell", and wrote some more chapters. It's been a daunting task and I didn't have any idea how involved the project would be.
Jess. I am NOT sending you a quarter, no matter how much you beg.
ReplyDeleteI can understand that. It would cost two to send one.
DeleteI agree 100%, I'd much rather sit on my own glider rocker and watch the world go by than travel. Perhaps that's why I love blogging, it allows me to be a part of the world outside my tiny corner of the world without leaving home... when I can spare the time.
ReplyDeleteTraveling to far away places seems to be a major hassle. The anticipation of the visit would help with the trip to visit. The return trip would probably be dreadful.
DeleteI wish I could charge a quarter for every visitor you get.
ReplyDeletePut me down for a dollar.
ReplyDeleteEven better.
DeleteWhat, this ain't no porn site??? I'm not surprised you're gaining traffic and always enjoy your yarns. If you start charging me a quarter than I'm reciprocating by charging you a plug nickel.
ReplyDeleteI thought about monetizing my blog. After seeing all that are, doing some research, and realizing any money to be made would require hundreds of thousands of visitors daily, I decided to leave it alone.
DeleteI'd rather just be out on the fringes; out of sight; out of mind.