Are you interested in making friends? Meeting these people in real life?
I’ll tell you. I have made a number of friends on here but have only met one person so far. Once I graduate, I plan on traveling around the world and meeting more people. I want to go around the states to meet some before that. I was supposed to go to Vegas this year and meet a couple of people but being broke stops that! Lol
I just hit 900 followers and I am wondering how many people actually read the posts or just follow to follow. If I follow you, I most likely read your posts and like and/or comment on them.
I started thinking about this About Me part of my blog. I'm going to expand it just a little from the 3 words I had before.
I am a single mom. I love my son. We have been alone since he was 6 months old. He really is my sun, moon, and stars. I am very proud of him.
I am an entrepreneur. I started my driving business 2 years ago. I don't want to work for a "boss" ever again. I always tell people they can do it too. In what I do, there is no competition because there are plenty of people that need rides (and maybe that would help get some of these bad drivers off the roads!). I work hard and have fun on my own time doing what I like to do.
I really am a Netflix addict. When I am not working or doing something with my son, I am watching Netflix. There are so many shows that I've never re-watched anything either. I will watch anything and make my own opinion.
I am opinionated. This blog is really just my opinions and my life. People don't have to agree with me all the time. I welcome discussions and other people's opinion whether they agree or not. I'm not petty, I'm not going to block anyone for not sharing my opinion, why do people freak out these days when someone doesn't share their opinion? Who cares?!? There is a reason we all are different.
There's a lot more about me but you'll have to read the blog to find out!
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I myself actually do read the post of people I follow if they are relavent to me and sometimes just because.
Once I decide to follow a blog, I may not always comment, but I read every entry. It helps me to see how other people deal with what is happening in their lives.
I read the posts of those that I follow. It is hard work but I figured that if they took the trouble to read mine and share comments, it makes it all more fun plus I get to know people. I met some really nice friends here, like yourself and others. But I think not all my followers read mine as some do not comment but that they are reading my post and provides good laughs or moans. It is not easy easy every post and likewise, I feel my followers may read some but not all. It is ok.
It is definitely fun, plus you make friends. I doubt all of my followers actually read, look at how many likes and comments I have. And that’s okay! I’m just curious if all people read or skim or just hit the like button.
I usually read everyone’s posts sometimes I just don’t respond because of schedule but hopefully I can be more engaged in the future it’s something I need to work on.
I would say Julie to be honest I I’m not as busy as you I think my problem is I don’t prioritize things in the best manner so I don’t get to a lot of things I want to do so I’ve been working on that a lot lately
Your blog is possibly followed because the people who relate enough to follow are also living very busy lives. Sometimes the like button is hard to find. I think wordpress ought to make it easier.
I don’t do the follow for follow thing. I follow people because I am interested in what they write. I might not comment every time, but I read about 70% of the posts on my feed. If someone new follows me, I check to see what they’re writing about to see if it’s something I want to read. I can’t remember how we met online. I think you maybe commented on one of my posts and I found your blog through that. I think the follow for follow thing is pointless – I’d rather have a smaller blog with more engaged followers than massive numbers and nobody liking or commenting.
Aww! I hope you can make it to Vegas next year or maybe I’ll just have to come to Houston! 🙂
Congratulations on 900 followers. I think a majority of people follow just follow & like just to like. I’m the same as you though– if I follow a blog, I’m reading & commenting on mostly all of their posts.
First of all congratulations Julie. Here is my story rather observation about followers. When I had fifty followers I still have had 50 likes and comments. Now, I have 1100 followers and still every day 50 Likes. Are those 50 person same …may be 50% of them – another 50% are new. As far as I am concerned I can read maximum 30 – 50 post depending on how my days are going. I also read books every day which takes my time. The best part I am following and followed by people from all over the world.
That is the best part, I have really enjoyed making friends across the world! And yes, the followers grow but the likes don’t. It’s pretty funny how that works!
I myself actually do read the post of people I follow if they are relavent to me and sometimes just because.
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That is a wonderful thing!
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I enjoy hearing about others lives it’s fun and can be very inspirational or comforting
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Very true!
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Once I decide to follow a blog, I may not always comment, but I read every entry. It helps me to see how other people deal with what is happening in their lives.
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That is exactly what I do! 😀
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I read everything because it’s reading LOL
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True that!
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I read the posts of those that I follow. It is hard work but I figured that if they took the trouble to read mine and share comments, it makes it all more fun plus I get to know people. I met some really nice friends here, like yourself and others. But I think not all my followers read mine as some do not comment but that they are reading my post and provides good laughs or moans. It is not easy easy every post and likewise, I feel my followers may read some but not all. It is ok.
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It is definitely fun, plus you make friends. I doubt all of my followers actually read, look at how many likes and comments I have. And that’s okay! I’m just curious if all people read or skim or just hit the like button.
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I usually read everyone’s posts sometimes I just don’t respond because of schedule but hopefully I can be more engaged in the future it’s something I need to work on.
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You’re as busy as me, I’m surprised you have time to read any!
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I would say Julie to be honest I I’m not as busy as you I think my problem is I don’t prioritize things in the best manner so I don’t get to a lot of things I want to do so I’ve been working on that a lot lately
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It happens to the best of us!
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I read, though rarely comment. I follow bloggers who uplift my day somehow.
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Hi! I’m glad you read, even if you don’t comment. I think that’s why we write, is to have it read. 😀
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Your blog is possibly followed because the people who relate enough to follow are also living very busy lives. Sometimes the like button is hard to find. I think wordpress ought to make it easier.
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😂 That little tiny hiding “like” button! It’s not just me, I wonder if people read everyone they follow, just hit like, etc
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I am going to see if there is a way to make those buttons bigger. Will let you know if I sleuth and find anything helpful.
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That would be awesome!
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I don’t do the follow for follow thing. I follow people because I am interested in what they write. I might not comment every time, but I read about 70% of the posts on my feed. If someone new follows me, I check to see what they’re writing about to see if it’s something I want to read. I can’t remember how we met online. I think you maybe commented on one of my posts and I found your blog through that. I think the follow for follow thing is pointless – I’d rather have a smaller blog with more engaged followers than massive numbers and nobody liking or commenting.
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I completely agree!
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Aww! I hope you can make it to Vegas next year or maybe I’ll just have to come to Houston! 🙂
Congratulations on 900 followers. I think a majority of people follow just follow & like just to like. I’m the same as you though– if I follow a blog, I’m reading & commenting on mostly all of their posts.
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I would love it if y’all came to Houston! I want to visit Vegas too though. I had a lot of fun the last time I went (20 years ago).
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One day!!
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First of all congratulations Julie. Here is my story rather observation about followers. When I had fifty followers I still have had 50 likes and comments. Now, I have 1100 followers and still every day 50 Likes. Are those 50 person same …may be 50% of them – another 50% are new. As far as I am concerned I can read maximum 30 – 50 post depending on how my days are going. I also read books every day which takes my time. The best part I am following and followed by people from all over the world.
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That is the best part, I have really enjoyed making friends across the world! And yes, the followers grow but the likes don’t. It’s pretty funny how that works!
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