Time has flown by! WordPress sent me a message stating that it is my Two Year Anniversary with them. Amazing!
When I first started out, progress was a bit on the slow side of things but steady. I thought, “Not too shabby for someone who has a 40-hour work-week, helps to care for a 104-year-old, and writes in between!” Well, let me tell you that things have picked up quite a bit since then! Matter of fact, I feel as if I’m on a roller coaster traveling faster and farther with my hair blowing in the wind and the sun shining on my face! It’s scary, but exhilarating all at once.
I will share a few stats from the last 2 years:
100 original posts
1384 faithful followers – WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin’, Tumblr
9,740 views to date (was 3,220) – U.S. being number one, followed by Brazil, China, United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Philippines, with France & Australia tied, India, Spain Netherlands, Mexico …
The most viewed post besides the About Me page is Running in Heels
The second most viewed post is News Flash
And the third most viewed posts is My Sister, If Only …
Most commented was About Me Page & The Little Green Dress
Most popular topics were: determination, memoir, perseverance
My top commenter: Sandra DiGiovanni
My followers know that I have recently published my first book, “Running in Heels: A Memoir of Grit and Grace.” The “experts” said that a newbie (yours truly) should have a writer’s platform. So I started a Facebook writer’s fan page and two years ago, began blogging about past and current events.
I’ve been especially happy since signing up with WordPress.com for its user-friendliness and it is easy to navigate.
From time to time, I do include short excerpts from my book, and to my delight, you readers are wanting and asking for more. This is good! Since I started blogging, I have re-connected with friends, acquaintances, and yes, family members from across the miles. I have made many new friends and fellow bloggers who not only take the time to read but to leave positive comments and inspiring feedback. This is great!
Bottom line: I feel blessed beyond measure. And I appreciate each and every one of you for visiting my site–newcomers and old–and sticking with me throughout this journey to the finish line. My one regret? That I didn’t start blogging sooner.
Feel free to leave a comment about topics that interest you most.
Thank you again for your support and following this blog – from my heart to yours.
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