Apr
18th

No Better Birthday Present! 500 Feed Readers!

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Content, Passion, Momentum… these are the three elements that I speak to my clients about when it comes to blogging. Some folks think that blogging is a narcissistic endeavor - especially when you talk about your own blogging success. The conflict, of course, is why would anyone listen to you if you are not successful? I post the number of feeds and keep my Technorati Rank and other information up to date so that I can provide evidence of the success of my blog’s topics.

Tomorrow is my birthday. I’m often quiet on my birthday because it’s an unfortunate day in history. In recent times, it’s become a week of tragedy (now add Virginia Tech to the terrible list of events).

However, I can’t help but put this graph up and thank you folks for the best birthday present a guy could ask for! (Besides my kids and the AppleTV that Bill and Carla got me.)

I hit over 500 readers for my feed today!

500 Feedreaders

Thanks to everyone for sticking around! A couple weeks ago I submitted my 500th post. I continue to try to build great content, my passion is as strong as ever, and the momentum of my blog continues! I read somewhere that only 1% of visitors will actually comment. If you’re shy and don’t feel like it, just know that I really appreciate your company!

One important note: Special thanks to John Chow who inspired me to make some changes to attract more readers to my feed. You’ll notice the small text under the article inviting you to join my feed. As well, I offer an advertisement for a free year of hosting within my feed. With John’s tips, I think I’ve accelerated my RSS adoption quite a bit. Thanks John!

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18 Comments »

Comment by Tony D. Clark
2007-04-18 20:16:46

Congrats on the 500th and a early Happy Birthday!
Comment by Douglas Karr
2007-04-18 20:43:10

Thanks Tony!
 
 
Comment by Andy Beal
2007-04-18 20:35:47

Well deserved, keep up the great content and you’ll be at 1000 in no time!
Comment by Douglas Karr
2007-04-18 20:43:38

Thanks Andy!
 
 
2007-04-18 21:03:50

[...] Happy Birthday, Doug, and congratulations on 500 subscribers! [...]
 
Comment by engtech
2007-04-18 22:52:16

gratz on lvl
 
Comment by Wes Bos
2007-04-18 22:56:11

congrats and happy birthday!
 
Comment by Latimer Williams
2007-04-18 23:41:17

Congrats Doug, well deserved!
 
2007-04-19 01:23:39

I’m happy for you, congrats and happy birthday!
I recently started reading your blog and I think it’s a wonderful resource. I convinced that you have a valuable resource. 500th is a wonderful thing. Keep up the good work I look forward to reading your future posts.
Comment by Douglas Karr
2007-04-19 07:59:16

Thanks for the kind words James! Feedback like this is always welcome. :)
 
 
Comment by Martin Weiss
2007-04-19 02:58:04

Congrats, and all the best for your 29th birthday ;)

…and a big birthdaycake, health, and soon-top-2500 in Technorati.

Comment by Douglas Karr
2007-04-19 07:56:43

Thanks Martin. You’re off 10 years, though. One direction with old age, the other with maturity. I won’t say which is which, though! :)
 
 
Comment by Vijay
2007-04-19 04:33:20

Congratulations indeed Doug..
500 feed readers is no mean feat.. It just shows the effort you’ve taken to sustain them..

Good job and keep going

 
Comment by Thor Schrock
2007-04-19 07:38:34

Congratulations! That is a HUGE accomplishment! BTW, that’s a nice looking growth curve.
Comment by Douglas Karr
2007-04-19 07:58:18

Thanks Thor. I think the growth curve is a testament to momentum more than anything else. I would actually love to apply some statistical analysis to the number of posts over time with search engine results and placement. I’m sure there’s a good correlation there. One day I’ll do the math!
 
 
Comment by Rick Cockrum
2007-04-19 09:03:57

Happy Birthday, and congratulations on #500! Thank you for what you’ve done.
 
Comment by Dawud Miracle
2007-04-19 11:16:32

Doug, congrats. Totally deserved. I love your site and its content. Keep up the great work. And, Happy Birthday.
 
Comment by Patrick Schaber
2007-04-19 12:05:01

Hey Doug - Way to go! Based on the great content you provide, I bet the road to 1000 will be quick.
 
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