Quite frequently, as a blogger, I'm surprised to see what does - and doesn't - attract readers. It's not always predictable!
My top post of the year was a tribute to my Great-Grandfather, Samuel:
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| Grandpa's Last Will & Testament |
Another surprise hit was about my Christian Faith:
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| Orthodox Christian Icon Alphabet |
I fully expected this post to be popular - and it was. People tend to like tech tips : )
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| How and Why I use Scheduled Posts on Blogger |
But these two were a total shock! Who knew that upcycling & reusing would interest so many people?
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| Upcycling the Vinegar Jug |
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| About that Coffee Cup |
My individual recipes seldom attract much attention on their own (although some of them are steady producers of hits), but my menus featuring them are a perennial favorite - as evidenced by FIVE super-popular menus this year. I guess people just love variety : )
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| Winter Week Menu |
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| Chinese New Year Week's Menu |
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| Vegan Valentine Treats |
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| Lenten & Omnivore Week's Menu |
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| Mexican Week of Meals |
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| Holy Week Menu |
And, Homeschooling Resources are often quite popular
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| History & Geography Fun Homeschool Video Day |
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| Rethinking Learning Styles |
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| Math Homeschool Fun Video Day |
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| English Homeschool Fun Video Day |
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| Multiplication Quick Tricks Memory Song |
But, invariably, there's a post or two in a year that I EXPECT to be hugely popular that for some reason doesn't attract attention. In past years, those posts have turned out to be "late bloomers" - attracting little attention when first published, but later becoming hits. That's my hope for my "Stir & Pour Bread Variety" Series. I mean, seriously, who can pass up a homemade yeast bread variety that's easier to make than Just-Add-Water Pancakes? Time will tell, but here's hoping this one will "bloom" later!
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| Stir & Pour Bread Variety |
I hope you have a Wonderful, Blessed 2018!
and, if you're looking for a worthy New Year's Resolution, check out this post:
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| The One Resolution that is the Best |
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Thanks so much for doing this! I somehow missed the "coffee cup" post and was so glad you brought it up. I couldn't agree more. Love your recipes.
ReplyDeleteThese recipes are great I am going to try them all!#ourminilinkyparty@_karendennis
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day to have a birthday day. Jan 7th is old calendar Christmas, I bet God knew your Great Grandfather Samuel was a special person.
ReplyDeleteBy far my favorite was how to schedule posts!! I now have most of my posts scheduled a good week in advance and have it found it life changing. Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Learn. Pinned.
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