Here's what I learned.
1} Blogger actually has stats. I had no idea about this until a couple months ago.Don't laugh. I just write. While I'm not a huge stat checker {I mean is it important to look at what browser people use? Chrome or firefox or internet explorer? -- and in case you need to know it was firefox that won} I did enjoy seeing what post received the most pageviews over the last year.
2} The Celiac Disease Journey is by far the most read post {besides the my story page which I never wrote until a couple months ago after more than 800 people tried to read it and all they saw was coming soon. oops.} I've ever written. And this I love. I receive emails from all over the world {including just recently from Australia} from parents whose children are ill and they don't know what is wrong, from parents whose children have Celiac Disease, and from those with advice and support. Again, to God be the glory. Samuel's story is bringing awareness and while I never what it would be part of my story, I am thankful to be a voice for Celiac Disease. It's too important. And it's always on my heart.
{sweet samuel}
4} The number two post? The Very Beautiful Legacy Giveaway. That closed. Back in April. I love that it still gets hits as Amy, one of the founders, is a dear friend of mine. Maybe I should host another giveaway. It appears quite popular. And, let me tell you, the bracelets are exquisite. Love legacy.
{there's that bracelet again and at this point there is NOT a give away}
5} My own daughter, Hannah, sends the most traffic. Then Networked Blogs. And followed by my sweet blogging friend, Carissa {who hosts this meme} at number three. Thanks, sweet friend, for making my random thoughts have a purpose on Mondays.
6} Not directly related to google stats, but similar -- I don't know if you noticed if I finally {and I mean finally} decided to create a facebook page for finding joy. It took me so so so so so long. It's been a blessing and it's fun and easy for me to interact with you all. So, that being said there's my new link. I'm feel so technologically savvy right now. Not. It takes me way too long to figure most of those facebook apps out. So for now, enjoy the box. And click like.
7} 360. That's how many posts I've written since last March when I finally returned to blogging. Some serious, some silly {remember the one that I posted with my hair straight up on the boat at the lake?}, some prayer requests, and some just about life. I love blogging. I love the community. And I love that it helps me think straighter.
{one of the early headers}
8} Caringbridge. That's how the whole blogging adventure began....over five years ago...from a little journal I kept to keep friends and family up-to-date on my husband's cancer treatments. Who would have known how it's become part of my daily life? How about you? Why and when did you start blogging?
9} I have NOT seen my ad. {I know totally unrelated to the "stat" theme} This is the last week of my Gatorade $100 giftcard giveaway and I have NOT seen my ad on a blogher sidebar. I tried to figure out the statistics of me actually seeing that Gatorade and Finding Joy promo and it's almost impossible. So....enter now....because I want one you to win...and if you happen to see my face somewhere out there in blog land screen cap it and send it my way. I can guarantee it will make my {friday} favorites. :)
{and totally random, but needed to be posted as next Sunday I will be there. Vacation. It's coming.}
Couldn't make it to ten miscellany facts. Oh well. My brain is tired from all the photography wrap-up. Thanks for laughing along with my silly stats. Now, pop on over to my dear friend, Carissa's blog and examine the beautiful new header that my Hannah girl designed {her site hannahnicoledesigns}. Love her work. Thanks again for the sweet comments and prayers and friendship. Have a great and blessed and wonderful Monday. ~Rachel
