Well, I will have to say that a few months later, I'm taking back any snarkiness (real or perceived) in that post. After doing a study of the Google Analytics associated with my blog, I've noticed that a SIGNIFICANT portion of the traffic to my blog is coming as a "Next Blog" referral from someone else's site. North of 40% worth.
Additionally, a nice side effect (I'm assuming), is that I've also almost tripled my "Followers" in about the same time. Coincidence? Perhaps...but then again maybe not.
Now, I don't make money off my blog so attracting a huge number of visitors is not really the goal. (That being said, you can certainly buy some Troutrageous junk here should you be so inclined) However, since I do use my blog to network & meet people with similar interests, I can't help but applaud Blogger and give credit where it is due; I think the improvement in the "Next Blog" functionality is great!
I don't make money off my blog either. What my goal is is to have a blog that a lot of people find either helpful because of content or a favorite to read everyday because of content.
ReplyDeleteHi Mike, that's how I found your blog. I got all sorts of sites on next blog and it took about a dozen tries before fishing showed up. So I guess it works. Looks like you been busy running around. Butch
ReplyDeleteI'm starting to lean more towards Blogger again. There is much more of a community feel, and they have added some things that I really like - the added pages and stuff. Getting closer to coming back.
ReplyDelete@ Rick - Your goal has certainly been achieved. I'm not a hunter, but I still enjoy stopping by quite a bit to see what you're up to.
ReplyDelete@ Butch - Glad you found my blog. Your photography blog is great, and have noticed quite a few of my Blog Buddies have found it as well.
@ Owl - Come back to the darkside... Just kidding, I like your WP layout, but I hear where you are coming from.