Disclaimer: This picture has nothing to do with this post. But I like it, so I'm sharing. It's two of my favorite guys, in one of my favorite places: the Oregon coastline.
I was not planning to post today.*
But I need to. I need to grovel and plead and generally embarrass myself further. I can hear someone like Mr. Unmarketing say something along the lines of if you can’t move people to do something then you’re a lousy blogger and should just cash it in. Well, maybe I’m a lousy blogger.
But I am not cashing it in. First, it doesn’t appear I’d get much in the way of ROI right now. Second, I like blogging here. Period.
The point is, a couple weeks ago I wrote this post. I realize that the prize(s) are not a new Coach bag or a great pair of sunglasses or a cute photo book. But they are still good prizes. No? So I’m asking this: Take another look at the post and leave a comment?
You have two options for commenting, and both are easy. I promise.
- Just leave a comment. You can tell me what you ate for lunch, or what color panties you’re wearing. Tell me anything. Every comment is $1 for charity.
- You can open a GiveBack account (or tell me if you already have one), tell me YOUR favorite charity, and then you’ll be entered to win $50 for your charity.
That’s it. And I’ll just say Thank You now, because you’re all awesome.
***
As for the * up there. In the first sentence. See it? I’ve been operating on a blog only when you have something to say system, and it turns out I have about two things to say every week. Does that work for you guys? Are you annoyed there aren’t more posts here or are you glad your inbox/reader has one less post in it some days?
Just curious. I would love your thoughts on posting frequency and what you would like to see here. Because me? I’m here for you.
Honestly.
Writing here is often cathartic and nearly always fun, so sure, I get something from it. But over the last year, it’s you guys – the kind people who stop by to read – who keep me coming back. I know I always say I’ll keep writing even if nobody reads (and I will, so the joke’s on you, non-reading people); but I’d like you to get something out of the expereince, too.
I’m wondering…
- Do you want more posts or is the current (in)frequency okay?
- What are your favorite kinds of posts? {This one, for example, made me laugh, but I’m guessing it was either A) Too long (my wordiness is a known issue, but sometimes I can’t control myself) or B) I was the only one laughing and everyone else thought it stunk or C) I’m the only loser watching way too much USA programming.}
Again, I say thank you. I appreciate your feedback.
Have a great weekend. And once you’ve answered my posting-related questions, go comment on the GiveBack post, okay? Or you can go there first and then come back to this post. It’s really up to you.
Lapsed homemaker. Looking to hire a full-time housekeeper who will work for the sheer joy of a job well done and free coffee. Interested parties, DM please. 
I’d like to see you post more.
I like your introspective posts, the most.
It’s like sitting with a very close friend and really talking about what matters.
Posting frequency does not influence which blogs I read. The people themselves do. I’d read you once a month if that’s all that worked for you. Do what feels right. The rest will work itself out eventually.
Missy,
if 2 days a week works for you, then go for it. I love that you ask your readers their opinion though. Just shows what a classy girl you are!
I find myself more and more overwhelmed by people who post every day
I’m kind of a word vomit poster. If I’m in the mood, or there’s a fun top I just can’t pass up. Not much of a scheduler! Post when you’ve got content!
I agree with KLZ. Just found your blog!!
I am guilty of over-posting (sorry KLZ!). I can’t seem to help myself.
I say – post whenever you like. When you need to. But thanks for asking! 🙂
I like posts that come from the heart, whether it’s funny, sad, heartfelt, irreverent.
I post almost every day. It started out as a challenge, to see if I could so this blogging thing. Then I realized I like reading new blog posts from my favorite bloggers each morning, so I kept it up. However, frequency ofposts does not affect whether or not I follow a blog. Do what works for you:)
I am an infrequent blogger myself, as in, once a week, when I’m at my best. I used to blog constantly and I loved it, but for me and my War and Peace lengthy posts, it was eating up all my writing time. And at this point, the vast majority of my writing time needs to be devoted in another direction.
I say blog for whatever fits your lifestyle. And it doesn’t matter to me if you’re tickling my funnybone or being serious. I’m here for the words, your words, which are always, always a great read.
Off to check on this other post you speak of.
I don’t post a lot because I want my posts to count. You’re system is working perfectly. Great content, no fluff. I’m a fan! 🙂
I like the 2-3 times a week posts. Maybe b/c that’s what I do. It’s so hard for me to keep up with reading and writing that it’s nice to not feel pressured or like I’m missing out on something.
I like it when people do what works for them. If 2 posts a week feels good for you, then that’s what it should be!! And I love your writing in whatever format it arrives. You are hilarious, insightful, sincere and real. I feel like I am sitting right next to you when I read what you write. Don’t change a thing! Just keep being the awesomeness that you naturally are! xoxoxo