I started my blog in 2008, I’m going on three years now. Boy, does time fly by. WordPress sent out stat report on how well my blog did last year and I must admit I was pleasantly surprised.
Once more I THANK each and everyone of you for stopping by either to just visit or to visit and comment. I have enjoyed getting to know all of you, some people comment once or twice some daily.
I started blogging to form a type of documentary of what it took to work the land on a small (80 acre) farm on the western slope of Colorado. Gradually it has become a form of communication between me and you. One that I have enjoyed very much.
Once more, I very sincerely Thank You for stopping by and commenting. As the song says: Getting to know you, getting to know about you….is, well, fun!
Linda
WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health:
The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow.
Crunchy numbers
About 3 million people visit the Taj Mahal every year. This blog was viewed about 46,000 times in 2010. If it were the Taj Mahal, it would take about 6 days for that many people to see it.
In 2010, there were 193 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 959 posts. There were 910 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 239mb. That’s about 2 pictures per day.
The busiest day of the year was August 6th with 470 views. The most popular post that day was Rain and More Rain.
Where did they come from?
The top referring sites in 2010 were blogger.com, thehorseshoeinghousewife.blogspot.com, northviewdiary.blogspot.com, farsideoffifty.blogspot.com, and google.com.
Some visitors came searching, mostly for grand mesa colorado, john deere, black mouth cur puppies, black mouth cur, and stuck tractors.
Attractions in 2010
These are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.
Rain and More Rain August 2010
14 comments
Babysitting the New Puppy February 2009
15 comments
John Deere Days February 2009
8 comments
Stuck Tractor March 2010
22 comments
The Road to Grand Mesa, Colorado August 2008
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Well done Linda – your blog is most informative on life on a Colorado farm.
Ironic – isn’t it? August – all your rain and my “tongue in cheek” comment.
Looks like that comment has come back with a vengeance to Qld!
Cheers
Colin (HB)
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Interesting stats. I need to look at mine better and keep track.
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I love coming and seeing what you are up to and what the weather is doing 😉 I think I am actually on my second year now I have to look myself!
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Just wanted to comment, your blog is on my morning reading list. It makes my morning to see the new posts.
Keep them coming!
Pattie
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Linda – it’s been so nice visiting you over the past couple of years. I’m not by here everyday, heck, I’m behind on blogging, too. But I’ve enjoyed hearing about your world and your daily life. THat’s a neat that WordPress does. Wish Blogger did that. I’d be most interested to know how my blog’s done, too. Here’s wishing you a lovely new year, showers of blessings raining down from Heaven above, and peace and contentment for you and your family! See ya later!
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That’s great!! It should be motivation for you to keep blogging.
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Those stats are so funny. Sometimes you scratch your head over how on earth people manage to find you, and the answers are so cool. :oD
Great job on your blog. It’s got a great title and simple subjects that draw people. And reading about your adventures is always a treat.
Here’s to a great 2011 for you and for your blog!
~Faith
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Of course we keep coming back…we’re friends. Your stats are great. Blogger is not that great in the stats department so I have no idea how many page views I’ve had.
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I got a similar e-mail for my blog and, like you, found it to be very interesting. We are fortunate to meet some of the nicest people through blogging.
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And thank you for your consistent posting. Your blog is a reminder to me of life on the farm with all its ups and downs. And rainbows.
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Congrats, Linda. Those are great statistics… You do such a great job with your blog. Isn’t it amazing how many people look at the blog –and never comment???? That happens on my blog also…. Who knows?
Loads of success to you and your blogging in 2011.
Hugs,
Betsy
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WOW! It’s been great getting to know you and one of these days we’re going to have a meet up, I’m sure of it!
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Good for you Linda. I look at mine in a like way. Your family will have this as well. I wonder how long these sites will last. As long as they do our spirit lives and I like that idea a lot.
I still can’t wait for spring to get here. There’s so much snow around.
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Dear Linda,
Happy New Year’s to you and your family. I’m thrilled your blog is doing well and I’m looking forward to another 3 years. I found an incredible friend when I found you.
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Congrats, Linda. I know I come by every day to see what is happening with you and your farm. Even tho I don’t blog, I sure have made some great friends just by reading theirs. I look forward to reading more about your life and seeing lovely pictures of your area.
Blessings!
CottonLady
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Hi Linda..Great job and congrats on the start of your third year! I always enjoy my visits here with you! 🙂
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For me one of the best things about blogs is the chance to ‘meet’ new people and make friends with people like you! Super stats – I wish I had that many readers!
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Linda, I’ll be sure to keep checking in on farmlife in Colorado in 2011.
Your comment on liking brown swiss dairy cattle was apt, as we also have a couple of Jersey-Brown Swiss crosses. One, a beautiful young cow, daughter of the old Jersey pictured.
Wishing you a wonderful 2011.
Fiona.
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I’m all about stats. I think this has to show how well you express your life in words that hold our attention. When I first found the world of blogging I searched for anything I could find with a farming theme. I am now back down to just three. Your site being the most interesting to me. I just can’t get over the conditions you have to contend with while maintaining a farm in your environment there in Colorado?? Keep up the good work, hoping you have many more years farming and blogging!!
A dedicated follower,
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