I have never added the followers widget, mainly because I was fairly embarrassed that I didn't have any. But as the comment added today points out, the widget allows folks to add themselves as a follower.
So after making the comment on Al's blog about very few followers, and having folks reassure me that they do in fact read the blog, I have added the follower widget.
It is reassuring to know that someone does read what you write, and I agree completely that the folks you thought you were writing the blog for (family, friends) usually haven't visited in weeks! But, I am even more reassured by the fact that blogging has opened the opportunity to acquire so many more friends that really do read the blog! Thank you!
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I just added the widget for "followers" on my blog. I was reluctant for the same reasons but then I decided since we are new to full-timing we wanted to make friends in this community of people. This is a good way to do that.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about friends/family....they rarely read what we write but our RVing friends do. It is nice to know somebody is reading.
Mike & Gerri (happytails)
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I've been following your blog since about Dec 09 - although I don't have an RV yet - I still hope to someday !! Enjoy all your adventures & continue to follow along - Happy Trails - Cindy L (Moonfly13)
ReplyDeleteWhen all is said & done, it is nice to know that at the end of the day somebody else actually cares enough to acknowledge your efforts.
ReplyDeleteWe've been folowwing for awhile, it's always interesting to se what you guys are doing and since you live relatively close, the chances of meeting up with you are pretty good. Be safe out there, Sam & Donna.
ReplyDeleteHi Rod I've been reading regularly for well over a year - but I don't have any ID to attach - if you had a sitemeter you might be surprised to see how many of us wannabes there are! Keep up the good writing! Bill M in Ontario.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I have the widget or not. I normally don't become a "follower", but I read each and every blog entry of blogs on my list (sidebar), as well as some that I have bookmarked but aren't on the list.
ReplyDeleteI feel that it is all about reading and being read, and I can look at the sitemeter to tell me if folks are reading it, plus the comments I get from readers.
So if I haven't become your follower, at least know that I'm a faithful reader.
About time you got around to adding that widget to your sidebar, Rod. It's nice to see who else is reading your blog, because as you know only a small number of readers leave comments!
ReplyDeleteWow!!!!
ReplyDeleteEvery day my friend, every day I pop in to keep up on what Loyce is up to and see what creative ways you find to get out of work. Have fun at Hamvention.
ReplyDeleteI read everyday-to see what my sis is up to-and what kind of trouble you are getting into! I think you would be surprise how many of the family is reading your blog! Keep up the great work! #7
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to know how many read your blog but I have been reading it for months. So I am glad you added the gadget.
ReplyDeleteWe have been on-board for quite sometime too. Along with your travels, I have been watching to see what your pick for a new tow vehicle will be. Also of special interest to me is the fact that you are a fellow HAM.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping that my comment the other day would make you think about having "Followers".
ReplyDeleteNow that you have it, I can add myself to it.
See, you have more than you anticipated, and they will keep on coming because they like your blog. Jolly Good!
Happy Trails, Penny, TX