Tuesday, August 9, 2011

One Year in the Blogosphere

Well, dear Readers, we made it. This blog is just over one year old. While I haven't quite kept up with my once a week goal, I ended up with 59 posts. That was due to my almost daily book reviews while I was recuperating from back surgery in the spring.

Blogger makes it easy to look at stats, and they are fascinating:

I've had almost 7000 page views. That's not much compared to some group blogs, but for a start, well, it's a start. And viewers sat in nine countries beyond the United States (including India and Slovenia).

Google and Facebook were the primary referring sites, while Twitter was the largest referring URL followed by http://travelswithkaye.blogspot.com/ - thanks, Kaye! This makes sense: usually when I put up a new post, I mention it on Facebook and on Twitter.

The most common Search keywords that brought people here were:
  • Edith Maxwell
  • edithmaxwell.blogspot.com
  • mystery story ideas
Almost as many people viewed the page on Firefox as on Internet Explorer, but more than three-quarters were on a Windows system as opposed to twelve percent on a Mac. There were even three views on an iPod.

The most-read blog topics fell into five (sort-of) categories:

I plan to continue blogging on topics relating to Speaking of Murder (book One), Murder on the Beach (book Two), and, of course, writing and publishing. Thanks to everybody who has stopped by. I know how many blogs and feeds are out there, and I really appreciate it.

What would you like to read about in the next year? Send those requests in now!
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19 comments:

  1. Rhonda LaneAugust 9, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Hi, Edith - Congratulations on your first anniversary as a blogger. You've done really well for that first year. Way to go!

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  2. Ray AndersonAugust 9, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Congratulations!

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  3. Barb RossAugust 9, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Hi Edith

    I know you've sent some traffic Level Best's way, so thanks so much for that!

    Barb

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  4. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    That's a keeper.

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  5. Kaye GeorgeAugust 9, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    You're one of my biggest referrals, too, Edith! Thanks a million, and keep blogging!

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  6. Eleanor AndersAugust 9, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Happy 1st birthday of the blog and many more!

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  7. Edith MaxwellAugust 10, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Thanks Rhonda, Ray, Bar, PJ, and Kaye!

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  8. Edith MaxwellAugust 10, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Thanks, Eleanor.

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  9. Sheila ConnollyAugust 10, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Well done--and thank you for sharing the information.

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  10. Linda LeszczukAugust 10, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Happy Blogaversary. Now you've made me want to check my stats.

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  11. Edith MaxwellAugust 10, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Thanks, Sheila. Linda - I love 'blogaversary!' Did you coin that?

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  12. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Congratulations, Eleanor! Your numbers are definitely the start of something great.

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  13. Lisa HaseltonAugust 10, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    This is quite a milestone - congrats!

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  14. Edith MaxwellAugust 10, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I appreciate it, Morgan and Lisa!

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  15. Rae Padilla FrancoeurAugust 10, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I'm impressed but not surprised. I like your thoughtful, systematic approach to a project. I'm glad you're keeping this up. It seems like you're enjoying the blogging experience; two surgeries haven't managed to stop you! Congratulations on your anniversary and very nice work!

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  16. Edith MaxwellAugust 10, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Thanks, Rae!

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  17. Norma HussAugust 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    You are inspiring me. I have a website, but no blog. I like that I can comment on your blog. Some don't allow me for some reason - I'm not sure why. Didn't realize it's been a year since you started. Congratulations!

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  18. PatRemickAugust 11, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Happy Anniversary, Edith! Can't believe it's been a year already, can you?

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  19. Edith MaxwellAugust 11, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Glad you stopped by, Norma and Pat! Pat, you were one of my inspirations to start this, and while you were blogging you were so faithful with the weekly schedule.

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