Since I have become more of a blog stats whore, I was browsing through the referrer section in StatCounter, finding which keywords were bringing others to my site via search engines. Imagine my surprise when I noticed a visitor who came from Google, using the search terms, “panty sex.” My first thoughts, “When have I ever discussed this topic?” Then I remembered my recent post, The Superstitious Panties from a week ago. I click the link in StatCounter and sure enough, the search pointed to that post. In fact, this may be a proud moment in my blog’s history. I am listed as number 4 on Google for the phrase:
Yes, a very proud moment. The strange thing? I didn’t use the All In One SEO plugin options for the post. I only tagged Technorati-and not with those specific keywords. Goes to show- search engines can still pick up your posts, if you have freaks searching for fetish topics -because I also received a hit from someone searching for “Celine Dion camel toe.” Instead of Oprah’s camel toe, people now want to know about Celine’s. I think I’m on to something. Maybe I should start a blog discussing nothing but the camel toes of celebrities. I could make millions, millions I tell you.
Viewing results like these are not helping me in the least in reaching my goal of getting a mid-life crisis pep talk phone call from Diane Sawyer-I’m sure her people, if she has any, are saying, “Is this chick for real?” Yes, yes I am- and I swear I know nothing about panty sex. My best-blog friend, blueyes™ did a little something special for me in hopes of getting closer to my 6 degrees. So, she is now the 2nd person-2 down, 4 to go. At this rate, I’ll be turning 40, instead of 35, beyond my mid-life crisis, living with 30 cats and taking a broom after the neighborhood children because they’re running through my yard. I write one, ok one and a half serious posts about a dream of mine and I receive no response. I briefly, (pun intended), mention panties and not having sex and the masses go wild. Come on, there has to be one normal person out there who knows someone who knows someone who knows so and so who could grant an old chick her wish?
Discussing Unlucky Panties On One’s Blog Brings In Traffic.
Buy Your Girlie Gear At GirlMogul.
For all you chick geeks out there, I have found a shop just for us. That’s right- all Girl Moguls and Girl Moguls in the making can now buy their gear at a shop, aptly named, Girl Mogul, an up and coming shop hosted on cafepress.com. Why am I a girl mogul? I’m not sure that I am, but I have the mindset to become one. Okay, sure, technically since I’m 8 days away from becoming a middle-aged woman, I’m not a girl, but “middle-aged woman mogul” doesn’t sound quite as sassy.
As a firm believer that women/girls can do anything a male can do-and just as well, I have embraced my inner girlie geek and basically said, “I don’t need a man’s approval to get the job done.” I am no longer shy about the fact I’m different than my friends and somewhat, well odd. I watch tech shows. I watch the news, I love history, literature and anything dealing with language. Two topics interest me most-computers and writing. I would love to be able to make my living writing about women in the technology world. This is me, who I am and I’m not ashamed. You don’t have to be a geek to visit Girl Mogul-I chose to show the t-shirt I found most appealing to me, but the shop offers mugs, aprons, baby items, bumper stickers- you name it. Show your Girl Mogul power-visit the store and buy something!
Who Wants To Win The $10 Sam Freedom Paid Me?
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I changed the title of the post because people thought I was giving away the $10 if they linked back to my blog. This isn’t the case. Keep reading…
I promised a “contest” after the post, Thanks For Proving My Point, Sam Freedom, created such a stir. Since I will not link to his blog, feel free to visit the link to learn more. I said the contest would be put to good use to benefit everyone who participated and I am keeping my word. The rules are simple, you will have a week to complete the two tasks and, hopefully, you’ll gain a few readers and a little traffic. In order to win the $10, no it isn’t much but it’s his money, not mine, you must do the following 2 tasks:
1. Subscribe to my feed, (comment to let me know you have done so- you also have the option of subscribing by email as well).
2. Go to the blogger’s site immediately before your comment- and comment on his/her blog, preferably the latest post. If you feel you have no input, subscribe to his/her feed and let them know in a comment on the latest post that you have done so. I will be checking all blogs. If you happen to be the first person to comment on my post, don’t worry your comment and subscription option is enough.
That’s it-quite simple and I am doing this for a reason. Too many of us stick to our daily reads and niches as if we’re afraid of what we may find in another blog. One thing EntreCard.com has taught me- popularity and numbers mean nothing. I have found interesting content and people from the smallest of blogs to the largest. Blogs I would never have known about otherwise and I am enjoying every minute of it. I’m a people person by nature- I enjoy interacting and this is how I envisioned the EntreCard service. Unfortunately, some see things in a different light and become selfish. Don’t be selfish with your time. Inviting new readers and interacting with those of other niches is what blogging is about- it isn’t about making money and becoming the most popular blog on the Internet. Who knows-you just may find a blog you actually like- and not one you feel as if you need for your own blog’s sake. Got it? Good. Now, subscribe and comment. Next Saturday at 11:59pm EST, (US Time), the contest ends. At this point I will assign each comment a number, (it’s critical that you include the link to your blog), and use Random.org to choose the winner. $10 whole smackaroos are up for grabs here, folks. The winner will be contacted via email and the funds will be sent via PayPal. If you do not use PayPal, please let me know and we can make other arrangements. Now- go forth and find new blogs and good luck.
How To Almost Kill Yourself With A Bed-Sheet While Sleeping.
I hate bed-sheets ,(fitted sheets I have no issues with), almost as much as I hate socks. Both make me feel bound and smothered so I avoid them at all costs. Today, however, I washed a set of sheets I hadn’t used, plus my quilt, pillow cases, etc., and thought of how comfortable sleeping in the bed would be, especially on such a cold and snowy day. I get in bed, cover up with the sheet, then my warm fuzzy blanket and finally the quilt. I quickly fall asleep for about 3 hours, awaking to this-my artistic rendition of the almost suicide:
Notice how the sheet is wrapped around my body and the bed? When I got in bed, the bedding was nice and neat. I awoke to find the sheet had taken on a mind of its own and decided to try to kill me. It was wrapped around my neck, my right arm and left leg. Now tell me, what in Sam Hell does one have to be doing in his/her sleep to be almost killed by a sheet? My quilt and fuzzy blanket were on the floor beside the bed. The curtain panel closest to the bed was also entangled in the mess. What if I had been strangled? How would they write my obituary? “Killed by bed linens.”? And the medical examiner coming to get me would add a whole new meaning to “bed in a bag.”
The sheet is now folded and tucked away in a drawer. I’m not taking anymore chances.
