I have written a lot about blogging here. This was my first ever post about the subject, in 2012. Hardly anyone has ever seen it.
As you all know, I am a new ‘Blogger’. I would like to thank all my friends, and a few outsiders too, (Ecuador? Not Assange, surely?) for reading my blog. I am also privileged to have a few ‘followers’, something I found unusually exciting! However, those of you who have not yet embarked on your own Blog will be unaware of something very annoying.
When someone ‘likes’ your Blog, or an individual post, you receive an e mail telling you that they do. This also includes a link to their Blog, and their username, with an invitation to visit their site. When you have only posted a few entries, it can be very encouraging to start to receive these notifications. Unfortunately, with a few exceptions, these ‘fellow bloggers’ are simply trying to sell you something. Whether it is by clicking a link in their Blog, or an actual direct request…
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beetleypete 
I learned that I write for myself. Hopefully, others will enjoy it and let me know, but I don’t let numbers bother me.
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Very true. I was posting some of these to just 4-5 followers. I still have those followers, but many of the thousands more who have ‘followed’ since have never read any of my posts.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’s amazing that you were able to concentrate on blogging in 2012! There were so many disastrous events that year: earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, mega tsunamis, and even a global flood! Fortunately, some of us were able to board one of the arks. But I’m sad to report that I didn’t get to meet John Cusack or Amanda Peet.
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That was the predcited year of The Mayan Apocalypse or something similar, as I recall. Many thought the end of the world was nigh. But not me! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I don’t get many fake likes (that I’m aware of) but do get a lot of spam which is thankfully caught. I turned off the email notification for ‘likes’ but left it on for comments and new followers. Since I use the Reader I still see notifications there without them filling up my inbox.
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Good tips, Susanne.
Best wishes, Pete.
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When I started in 2011, Pete, I had no readers at all. We sure have come a LONG WAY!
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That’s very true, dear Lara.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I’ve had a few of those but mostly genuine followers and wonderful connections through the years! I just hit 500 WP followers! Hope it continues! 💕C
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Congratulations, Cheryl. You deserve it.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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‘Read my blog’ links is the equivalent of ‘buy my book’ I think.
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Yes, even after all this time, it still goes on.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I get those messages all the time. Got to go now as Sam’s loading up the car…
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Totally agree, prefer to have 3 genuine readers and followers than 3000 non-readers who just want to increase their sales base.
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Thanks, Claire. Loyal followers are worth their weight in gold.
Best wishes, Pete.
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my first blogs sometimes only had a couple of people read them and may have been family under duress )
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Mine too, only family and friends back then. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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