How the heck did this happen?? My blog has received over 15,000 hits! I got 5,000 hits in just about a month's time. And no, it is not me clicking on my site over and over again. lol
So, I am totally blown away by the lovely comments and emails that I am receiving. I am especially thankful for the orders that have been coming in because of this blog.
Here's some fun trivia about the visitors to my blog:
- The dinner hour (1800-1859) is the busiest time for visitors - don't you all eat???
- Mondays are the busiest days. (I am assuming it's because no one wants to work! lol)
- My first week posting I had 29 unique visitors, last week I had 839. (Unique visitors are those whose ISPs have not been logged by my site before, although it is not an *exact* science.)
- Most of my visitors come from links from another website. The website with the most referrals to my blog is SplitCoastStampers. (Look for me on SCS!)
- Google is the most often used search engine to find this blog and "stampin" is the most often used keyword. (Well, it IS a Stampin' Up! related blog!)
- I've had visitors from 32 different countries. Most of my visitors are from the US.
Well, to thank all my readers, I am once again offering up blog candy! There are a few things you can do to gain an entry. Complete any or all of the items below. For each one you complete you get one entry for my blog candy. Here we go:
- Leave a comment on this post.
- Subscribe to my blog by clicking on "Subscribe to my Feed" on the left hand side.
- Join my email newsletter list.
- Link this site to your blogroll.
- Write a post on your blog letting everyone know about my blog candy. You can use the trackback feature if you know how!
If you've already done any of these things, just let me know (for instance, you already subscribe to my blog). When you leave your comment, let me know which item number(s) you completed. I will take your comments as "Stampers Honor" but if you win, I will verify as best I can!
Oh! I guess I should tell you what you are playing for. Drum roll please.....
This is $30 worth of product, not including S&H and tax (which is also on me, so you pay nothing - as long as what you pick is $30 or less.) This is not save $30 with a certain amount purchase. This is a straight $30. Think of all the goodies $30 can get you... Did I say it was $30??? *wink*
Please, please, please leave a way for me to contact you. If you don't leave enough info, I can't contact you. This blog candy contest ends on Friday, February 8. I will pick a winner and post on Saturday, February 9.
Thanks for visiting my blog!
WOW! Congratulations on 15K hits! That's great! And it was interesting to read all of the little factoids about the visits and visitors. Thanks for the chance to win this generous blog candy!
Kerry Morgan
Posted by: Kerry | February 04, 2008 at 06:56 PM
OMG!!!! This prize is FABULOUS!!! You are such a generous person! I love the interesting facts about your blog. Very neat. I'm off to link to you my blogroll and subscribe!
Thanks!
Posted by: Cheryl Kelly-Van Domelen | February 04, 2008 at 06:58 PM
Wow - fabulous prize indeed!! I did all of the above - I sure do need some new SU stuff. Thanks for offering such a great prize.
Posted by: Jackie | February 04, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Wow! That's very generous of you to offer this blog candy. I happen to find your blog and I like the arts/samples you posted. I plan to return often and have already added your link to my favorite. I also subscribed to your blog. Hope I can win. I surely can use some Stampin' Up! products. Thanks again.
Cam
ctcao@earthlink.net
Posted by: Cam | February 04, 2008 at 08:35 PM
Congrats on your great blog. I wish you much success and I loved hearing about your stats.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Posted by: Terri E. | February 04, 2008 at 08:43 PM
Congrats on the milestone! Thanks for all the SU inspiration! I subscribe to you through my Google Reader! Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for the next 15K hits!
Posted by: Kate Baldwin | February 04, 2008 at 09:26 PM
Ack! I forgot my email addy! kate+blogs@composerlink.org
Posted by: Kate Baldwin | February 04, 2008 at 09:28 PM
WOW! Congrats for you! You've got one hot spot here! ;)
Posted by: Tami D. | February 04, 2008 at 09:53 PM
very cool. love blog candy
stampmouse@comcast.net
Posted by: laura | February 04, 2008 at 09:54 PM
How many visitors do you have at 2AM Michigan time? Can you tell that? I am an insomniac who likes to bake in the wee hours. I have you in my Google Reader and see all your new posts. OOH-there goes the buzzer. Bread is done.
Posted by: Jan Scholl | February 04, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Count me in on this sweet SU candy RAK! I can't resist candy and for sure not SU candy! Congrats on 15K! Great blog and just love your creative and inspiring arwork. Thanks for a chance.
cmeyers@hughes.net
Posted by: Cathy M | February 04, 2008 at 10:48 PM
1 and 3 completed.
Wow, 15k. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Char- | February 05, 2008 at 12:45 AM
Congratulations! I LUV your swap card below - going to check out your blog. thanks for entering me for sweet SU candy. :) Happy Day
Posted by: bluemoon | February 05, 2008 at 02:59 AM
Love your blog, especially since you use SU exclusively. Your work is an inspiration to me. Thanks for your generous chance to win SU products. I completed #1,2,3. Suesmithstamps@aol.com
Posted by: Susan Smith | February 05, 2008 at 03:03 AM
Mission accomplished , all 5 have been done !
lastelndemitri@msn.com
Posted by: Lastel/STAMPINSTEL | February 05, 2008 at 03:12 AM
WOW! That's great! Congrats to you! You've got a great blog, it's no wonder you have so many visitors!
Hugs,
Joani
Posted by: Joani | February 05, 2008 at 04:28 AM
Congrats!! You have a great blog, no wonder so many enjoy it!
daffycrazy@gmail.com
Posted by: Von | February 05, 2008 at 04:55 AM
Congrats...I can't wait to check out your site in more detail. I will find time at work today...cheers!
Posted by: Lori | February 05, 2008 at 05:22 AM
WOW ~ What fabulous blog candy! Thanks for the chance.
You have a fabulous blog!
Posted by: JenMarie | February 05, 2008 at 05:44 AM
Congrats on your blog hits. I enjoy checking out your "tools and tips Tuesdays" in addition to your great cards. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Kathy W | February 05, 2008 at 05:45 AM
Wow, congratulations. How exciting is this.
Thank you for the chance to win your blog candy.
Posted by: Pat M. | February 05, 2008 at 05:49 AM
Hi Michelle!
Let's see... 1,2,3, and 4 are done. I need to do 5 and I'm off to do so! I SO HOPE I win! Thank you for the chance!
Posted by: Angel | February 05, 2008 at 05:56 AM
Wow, you are a generous lady! Thanks for the chance at your delicous...and might I add, sugar-free blog candy! This is a must for us weight watchers! Plus with $30, my hands would be busy crafting instead of snacking :)
I have subscribed to your thread using my google reader. Not sure if that counts, but I hope it does. Thanks!!
CMCLaura AT woh.rr.com
Posted by: CMC Mom in OH-Laura | February 05, 2008 at 06:44 AM
Congratulations, you have a wonderful blog.
Claudia
scfranson@charter.net
Posted by: Claudia F. | February 05, 2008 at 07:23 AM
What generous candy! I just found your blog, but will be going up to subscribe. I will also link you in my blogroll - so that's #s 1,2, and 4 completed. Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: MelissaS | February 05, 2008 at 07:45 AM