tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post3232533249746777803..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: 6 Great Ways to Get People to STOP VISITING YOUR BLOG!Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-69406507223774860172013-04-24T09:38:38.560-05:002013-04-24T09:38:38.560-05:00Hi Roland - couldn't agree more; I struggle wi...Hi Roland - couldn't agree more; I struggle with Google plus; and people who perhaps are more technically minded and have their blog all high-tech ... leaves me wondering what to do - I usually manage to find a way round, but not always.<br /><br />I do hate whiners, and whiner comments - totally frustrates me .. and too much flash ..<br /><br />Anyway that's enough, otherwise I might perjure myself .. <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-57005585943985088612013-04-22T08:20:15.526-05:002013-04-22T08:20:15.526-05:00Mark:
Some in social media have a twisted idea of ...Mark:<br />Some in social media have a twisted idea of what "social" means!<br /><br />Grammy:<br />Thanks so much for commenting! I've missed you! I hate having to prove I am not a robot! I often write that -- some have not reacted kindly to that. Ouch!<br /><br />I am so happy you have been here all along, reading. It makes me feel not so alone. I have my friend back. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-88324293145968726742013-04-22T06:13:41.725-05:002013-04-22T06:13:41.725-05:00Hello, my friend... my pet peeve is (actually, the...Hello, my friend... my pet peeve is (actually, there are two) difficulty finding the "comment" prompt, and then when I post, having to do the "prove you are not a robot" thingy. I admit, I am bad about commenting on comments, but am trying to improve on that. Right now, I am hopping about trying to read a lot of blogs and support other bloggers. I am a loyal follower of yours, although I don't always leave a comment. Bless you for your common sense tips. Best regards, Ruby Grammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07080499751409620799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-46059815606207942312013-04-22T02:09:15.442-05:002013-04-22T02:09:15.442-05:00I want to capture the inventors of CAPCHA and make...I want to capture the inventors of CAPCHA and make them watch nothing but Google+ pages All. Day. Long. :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-43456378167657716122013-04-21T20:23:50.434-05:002013-04-21T20:23:50.434-05:00Elliot:
As a rare blood courier, whose center is b...Elliot:<br />As a rare blood courier, whose center is busily downsizing and changing my duties, I understand all too well about the plucking demands of life!<br /><br />Yes, word verification is a bane. I hardly ever get it right the first time!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and staying to comment!! RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-76074105714947364892013-04-21T19:46:18.623-05:002013-04-21T19:46:18.623-05:00...sporadic posting, yep, guilty as charged. In my......sporadic posting, yep, guilty as charged. In my defense, I often find myself on the road, (day job duties.) Housing a multitude of foster children at various times throughout the year tends to chew into my writing time as well. Ahh, excuses, excuses...<br /><br />Another annoyance to consider, those pesky comment verifications when attempting to leave comments...a series of numbers followed by a set of block letters that are nearly impossible to decipher. I usually give it one chance. If it fails to publish, I move on. <br /><br />Great post, Roland ;)<br /><br />El Elliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-62843375496184717232013-04-21T18:15:09.188-05:002013-04-21T18:15:09.188-05:00Wendy:
They visit because they like you ...as do I...Wendy:<br />They visit because they like you ...as do I. :-) Hey, I went through some unsettling moments as I tweeted you during that Auckland earthquake, not knowing from tweet to tweet how you were!<br /><br />(Hangs head in shame) Yep, guilty as charged -- but I did take the book trailers down to another page! I try.<br /><br />I thought I was the only one having trouble with Google+ until this post. I feel not quite so alone!<br /><br />Word Verification! AAAAARGH! It drives me "Bay at the Moon" crazy when I try to make out those blurred, wavy letters.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!! :-) RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-92028225824846234332013-04-21T17:36:13.340-05:002013-04-21T17:36:13.340-05:003.) Post content sporadically or rarely?: Yep, tha...3.) Post content sporadically or rarely?: Yep, that's me. It is a wonder anyone follows me in that case!<br /><br />And I must say, Roland, that your blog takes a while to load up. HOWEVER, as it's one of the best blogs out there, I shall forgive you :)<br /><br />Google* is driving me up the wall!<br /><br />Bloggers that do not interact I find tedious also. Saying that though, some of them are also the biggest supporters on my blog. So, for that, I shall forgive them too :)<br /><br />And let's not talk about word verification .... aargh!!!!<br /><br />That's quite enough from me!<br />Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31209600700877590902013-04-21T17:20:43.533-05:002013-04-21T17:20:43.533-05:00Kitty:
Hey, Gypsy has a permanent picture in my si...Kitty:<br />Hey, Gypsy has a permanent picture in my sidebar. My ghost cat just swatted me because it is WAY down my sidebar! :-)<br /><br />Google+ has become more difficult of late for me to enter. And even when I have merged into cyber traffic as it were -- I have a hard time finding their blog or linking to it once I do find it!<br /><br />Have a great new week, and thanks for commenting!!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-87745743286117857622013-04-21T17:00:39.883-05:002013-04-21T17:00:39.883-05:00No pics of cats?! I'm kidding!!! LOL!! Dogs an...No pics of cats?! I'm kidding!!! LOL!! Dogs and other creatures are as lovely too! <br /><br />p.s. it doesn't make me stop going to the blog - but I'm really really really finding Google+ difficult - I want to go to the blogger's blog but am faced with this Google+ interface... there are quite a few who've commented on my blog and I try so HARD to comment back but they're on Google+ and I'm totally lost. And that makes me sad cos it looks like I'm not responding! :-(<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-76944676357170136542013-04-21T16:18:40.176-05:002013-04-21T16:18:40.176-05:00Summer:
I wander off, leaving it in its own tab, t...Summer:<br />I wander off, leaving it in its own tab, to go off somewhere else. But if I return and it still is loading, I switch it off.<br /><br />I thought to add Calvin & Hobbes in to bring a few smiles along the way this Sunday! :-) I'm glad it brought laughter your way. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-5654252148181847512013-04-21T14:19:59.149-05:002013-04-21T14:19:59.149-05:00Great 6! I agree. Load times are really important ...Great 6! I agree. Load times are really important for me, if it takes to long to load- I tend to wander off to somewhere else. My time is important to me.<br /><br />Love the Calvin and Hobbs mix in.<br />~SummerSummer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-25459920928689087422013-04-21T12:18:08.818-05:002013-04-21T12:18:08.818-05:00Kellie:
I can sympathize there. Sometimes there ar...Kellie:<br />I can sympathize there. Sometimes there are so many advertisements and pronouncements that I get lost!<br /><br />Donna:<br />I gave my book trailers their own page for that very reason!<br /><br />Alex:<br />Aw, man! What if you really are great? LOL.<br /><br />Milo:<br />I know how people are contrary enough sometimes to do the opposite of what you say is smart! LOL. <br /><br />Your posts give inspiration to those of us struggling to never give up hope!<br /><br />VR:<br />I am with you! I go a bit "Bay at the Moon" when folks seem intent on hiding how to comment on their blog! And would you like some cheese with that whine? :-) In that case, I'll have to give myself some of that cheese myself!!<br /><br />D.G.:<br />Yes! Those pesky Google+ Pages! There is something about them that will not load on my computer. And then, I have to hunt for their blogs -- and you're right: sometimes they are not listed. Those folks must not get the "social" in Social Media! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41992339991321458252013-04-21T11:24:55.914-05:002013-04-21T11:24:55.914-05:00I dislike the Google + pages that do not have a li...I dislike the Google + pages that do not have a link to that person's blog. It makes it difficult to find them.<br /><br />Slow-loading pages, whiny posts about how busy they are (most of us are busy as well), and no reciprocity (as Arlee mentioned).<br /><br />And, I agree with Milo, quality comments are much better than one-liners (of a general nature).D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-78995031549707668812013-04-21T10:28:11.414-05:002013-04-21T10:28:11.414-05:00That first one really gets on my nerves. Drives me...That first one really gets on my nerves. Drives me crazy when I can't find the comment box. I know: whine, whine, whine. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a>VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19126358818829133902013-04-21T09:15:32.340-05:002013-04-21T09:15:32.340-05:00Great anti-advice, Roland! I probably blog too muc...Great anti-advice, Roland! I probably blog too much about my work instead of general interest topics, but I'm a writer first and a blogger second. My traffic has slowed, but more doesn't always mean better, and the quality comments I receive are worth more to me than mad dash one-liners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84201615445151107812013-04-21T07:33:03.224-05:002013-04-21T07:33:03.224-05:00Those will all do it!
Also, post only about yourse...Those will all do it!<br />Also, post only about yourself and your book/product/whatever. Your blog is only about how great you are.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-67964237590004421082013-04-21T03:29:31.584-05:002013-04-21T03:29:31.584-05:00I hear you about load time. I tried to visit one b...I hear you about load time. I tried to visit one blog yesterday and there were so many videos loading that I gave up waiting before a single post had come up.<br /><br />I would also like to add CAPTCHA to that list. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-20626005011733195402013-04-21T01:24:18.032-05:002013-04-21T01:24:18.032-05:00A big one that turns me off is if there's too ...A big one that turns me off is if there's too much going on on the page. If I have to search for the text of an entry, it's too much work.Kellie @ Delightfully Ludicroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226603919012169939noreply@blogger.com