Tip of the Hat: Readers and Commentators

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It’s time for my monthly word of thanks to those who make this blog so vibrant.

First, I’d like to salute our readers. During January, we had 4814 unique visitors, making 23,282 visits during the month, suggesting our readers drop by once a week. Each day we see between 180-200 unique visitors, occasionally jumping up to almost 400 when our StumbleUpon friends flag posts of particular interest. When I occasionally tire from all the work that goes into this blog, I remember all of you loyal readers. You are the ones who keep me going. THANKS.

It is the COMMENTER that truly brings a blog to life, creating our own community. Thanks to those readers who contributed to discussions this month.

Many of the commenters maintain blogs of their own. Click on the links to take a look — or when reading a comment, click on the writer’s name if it is underlined.

This month’s commenters, in no particular order:

Michael Downend — American Society of Media Photographers
Jeremy Osborne — discover fire
Jeanne Dininni — Writer’s Notes
Anes S — Work At Home Mom
Kristi Holl — Writer’s First-Aid
Michael — The Word Wrangler
Jesse Hines — Vigorous Writing
Paul Vigna — Man With A Pen
Peter Paulenz
Barbara Rozgonyi — Wired PR Works

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Comment by
Jeanne Dininni
4 Feb 2008

Tom,

Thanks for the link to Writer’s Notes! Appreciate it!

Jeanne

Comment by
Barbara Rozgonyi
4 Feb 2008

Tom:
Thanks for the link and the mention – congratulations on the traffic! With readers checking in once a week, you’ve found a way to keep the content fresh and flowing. Will be fun to follow your progress in 2008!
Barbara

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Comment by
Jeremy Osborne
4 Feb 2008

Tom,

Life has been quite interesting in the last couple of months, not the least of which is becoming debt free. Now for the next phase

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Comment by
Tom Colvin
5 Feb 2008

Well, we are beginning to form a cozy little group here! Thanks again to all of you.

Jeremy, congratulations of becoming debt-free! Does that mean you will not stop searching out open source freeware? I’m still looking for more review/tutorials on your site.

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