I have been very happy to be notified of no less that nine new followers on this blog today, and one on my other blog. Two of those were entrepreneurs seeking to advertise something, and were ignored. One lady had a nice website, and I was able to read some posts, leave a comment, and thank her for following my blog.
However, the rest had no link to their own sites. Despite some having detailed profiles typed out, and using gravatars, I am unable to find their blogs through the information supplied. Sadly, I am not only unable to thank them, but also unable to follow them, should I wish to do so. So, if you don’t know how to do that, here is a handy link.
You are missing out on communication, likes, comments, and potential followers.
Let’s face it, that’s what blogging is all about, so you are likely to become very frustrated with the process, if nobody can ever find you.
My best wishes to all new bloggers and followers. Pete.
beetleypete 
Reblogged this on Ann Writes Inspiration and commented:
Thanks for the quick tip. If you can’t find my site in your search, my link is:
https://annwritesinspiration.com
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Thanks for the reblog, Ann. I am pleased it was helpful for you.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Reblogged this on Campbells World and commented:
***FYI***
More great info for bloggers!
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Hey!! What are these Gravatars ?! It is on my list of things to research 🙂 Your mention of it has sparked my memory!
Rach
https://rachaelhope.co.uk
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That little square photo of your face is your Gravatar. Or in my case, my dog as a pup. Sometimes, they are abstract designs, computer-generated.
Hope that helps.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you!! I had a feeling that was the case but the way it is sometimes written about makes it seem top secret. Appreciate the clarification.
Rach
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Wow thank you for your insight! I love blogging about Disney World! Although I love making Mickey ear headbands and would love to sell them, I can’t due to Disney Copyright 😉 my blog is bloomsandbeautifuls.wordpress.com I focus on spreading the Disney Magic and building family vacation memories
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Thanks for reading, and leaving a comment.
I have never been to any of the Disney Parks, but if you get pleasure from them, I am happy for you.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This is great advice, Pete!😍 I have had many followers with the same issue in the past. I don’t know how I missed so many posts of yours!😲
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They are still following with no gravatar links. It’s a shame, as I can’t find them on WP to say thanks. 🙂
Best wishes,, Pete. x
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Well that stinks. Hmm.. Sometimes I know people just sign up and don’t make a blog they do it just so they can view and comment on other’s accounts. Like my girlfriend has an account but no blog or url, it’s just a simple account for viewing purposes.
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Some good advice, Pete. Congratulations on 9 new followers.
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Thanks, Robbie. I got four more today, none with any links! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I did not know this was a thing.
thank you lol
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Not connecting your site (s) to your gravatar is very common. Around 75% of everyone who follows my blog hasn’t done it.
Hence the tip. 🙂
Thanks for reading, and leaving a comment.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Interesting…..4 of my last new followers were businesses….I also ignore ……chuq
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Two more businesses this morning, chuq. I marked them both as Spam.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yep I got one from some property management thing….chuq
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Sounds like we all have the same problem, Pete..the joys of blogging…I thank who I can and have on occasions googled and messaged with a link and not got so much a ******* I rest my case..Good of you to try and help 🙂
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I had some positive reaction to it, Carol. However, today’s new followers have no links to their sites…
You can take a horse to water…as the old saying goes. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I know Pete…Everyday I get at least one and I have written posts like you in the past and as I said have found a contact and messaged and mainly no response ..so I justdon’t bother any more 🙂
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Got some new followers too Pete and plenty of spam mails. I was irked by one who just commented to follow her on her blog. She is new in blogging.
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I get those too, Arlene. Their comment is just “Follow Me”, with a link inserted. I delete them.
Best wishes, Pete.
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those kind of comments were on my Spam folder and I just cleaned them.
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Your post should help a few of your new followers. Very kind, Pete!
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I wonder if they are reading it, Peter. 🙂
Two new followers this morning, with no link to their sites.
Oh well…
Best wishes, Pete.
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This is a great tip Pete. I’ve had this happen with several followers.
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Thanks, Kim. I really think they are missing out, by omitting this small step.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am bad and have not checked who is following me, I figure if they don’t say hi or like a post they are not worth my time. I always reply/visit the ones who do though.
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Fair enough, FR. I get email notifications of followers who seem OK, but have zero information.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I think I have a gravatar profile, anyway, I thank you so much and very best wishes 🙂🙏
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Thanks, LM. Best wishes back! Your site is NOT attached to your Gravatar profile, so follow the link. 🙂
It does work from highlighting your blog name tough.
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Oh Thanks again, it seems that I must learn a lot! 😉
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Of course you need to have a worthless press account before you can comment on other people’s blogs on that platform and unfortunately I do not have one anymore.
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well I guess I still have an account over there even though I thought I had canceled it out. Still have to jump through three different hoops to comment.
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John, I have not had any notifications from you, despite signing up, and getting a confirmation email. If you have posted today, you might need to sort that out. (Same with chuq)
Best wishes, Pete.
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You can comment by email without a WP account, John. I have lots of email only followers.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I have had my share of people like that as well. And as you say, that’s definitely one of the best things about blogging. The interacting with everyone. Like you though I am at my limit for the number of blogs that I am following (as much as I would want to, I just can’t follow everyone). But this is a great post and very helpful for a lot of people I’m sure 🙂
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Thanks, Michel. I am trying to help those who may not be up to speed. This doesn’t include those ‘outlook.com’ scammers though. 🙂
I cannot follow many of them back, but I will read their blogs, and leave a ‘thank you’.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am going through the same situation here, I have people that ONLY VISITED AND LOOKED. In my head I’m like:Come on people let me know something, help me out here…. I love to write but at this point I just wonder will anyone even see or read my writing.
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Keep going, Lakiesha. If you have a good site, and consistent output, you will eventually build a community.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yay! Thanks a bunch beetleypete. Motivational Monday indeed, I most definitely will keep going. THANK YOU
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Try this. 🙂
https://beetleypete.wordpress.com/2017/04/02/how-to-have-a-popular-blog/
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And as an afterthought. Most ‘readers’ only visit and look. On a regular day, I might get 300 views, from 120 visitors. But only perhaps 25 likes, and 30 comments. It never reflects the real engagement on your blog, worldwide. Stay positive! 🙂
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Absolutely! Thank you for the #Mondaymotivation
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I also keep getting more,and more of these type of followers, Pete. Smells like some kind of scam…
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Could be, Marina. As I said, a few had profiles written up, but no connection to their site.
Just giving them the chance to get it sorted. 🙂
(These are not the outlook.com people. I ignore those)
Best wishes, Pete.
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