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stoney321(That's me. I'm the loving friend! SURPRISE! But first...)
FIRST: Top Chef! - The Recap Oh, my heart was broken in the "Last Chance Kitchen" series online (I won't spoil you. Also, I used Invisio-Text on the website) but I continue to stand by my other alliances.
SECOND: A Plea. I don't know if you realize that a lot of ratings are done through social media, but they are. Glee? They knew it was a hit because of how crazy it was on Twitter, Tumblr, etc. That's the new medium for a new generation of viewers. Nielson's are going away, social networking is the new gauge.
This is also true for, say, start up websites like mine. So when you share links on your blogs, on your tumblrs, tweet them, post to facebook... That brings a TREMENDOUS amount of traffic and interest in our site. And when you bring interest to our site, that includes great things like...investors and advertisers (they don't want to spend money on a site that doesn't get a lot of traffic, you see.)
Because here's the goal: I am trying to make a place for writers to earn money doing thing they love - talking about shows they love. It's all love there, there's no hate, no bashing... We love what we watch and we love talking about it in a fannish way. That's where we're different from, say, TWoP where they hate some of the things they recap/review. And who doesn't want more fannish love of things in media?
(And psst! If I can get paid advertising on my site - don't even mention Google Ads, they are DEAD TO ME - if I can get paid advertising on my site, I can not only pay the girls that work so hard to bring you entertaining reads, but we can join the TV Critics Association. We'll be legit. ALSO: WE WILL GET TO GO TO THE CONVENTIONS WHERE NEW SHOWS ARE DEBUTED. And finally get screeners! And talk to the writers, producers, and actors! Which means we can bring YOU recaps and discussions faster with inside information! BUT STILL IN A FANNISH WAY.
How awesome is that? And here's how easy it is: click "Like" on the bottom of recaps. Click "+1" while you're at it. Make with the clickity on Twitter. Share it on Reddit or Tumblr. Please link to us on your LJs, your facebooks. It's a button click, for the most part, and it helps us out TREMENDOUSLY. Please?
In the worlds of Bartles & James (omg, I am old) We thank you for your support. :)
THIRD: Someone took some quotes from "Where There's Smoke" and made some fun art around them. Very cool!
FIRST: Top Chef! - The Recap Oh, my heart was broken in the "Last Chance Kitchen" series online (I won't spoil you. Also, I used Invisio-Text on the website) but I continue to stand by my other alliances.
SECOND: A Plea. I don't know if you realize that a lot of ratings are done through social media, but they are. Glee? They knew it was a hit because of how crazy it was on Twitter, Tumblr, etc. That's the new medium for a new generation of viewers. Nielson's are going away, social networking is the new gauge.
This is also true for, say, start up websites like mine. So when you share links on your blogs, on your tumblrs, tweet them, post to facebook... That brings a TREMENDOUS amount of traffic and interest in our site. And when you bring interest to our site, that includes great things like...investors and advertisers (they don't want to spend money on a site that doesn't get a lot of traffic, you see.)
Because here's the goal: I am trying to make a place for writers to earn money doing thing they love - talking about shows they love. It's all love there, there's no hate, no bashing... We love what we watch and we love talking about it in a fannish way. That's where we're different from, say, TWoP where they hate some of the things they recap/review. And who doesn't want more fannish love of things in media?
(And psst! If I can get paid advertising on my site - don't even mention Google Ads, they are DEAD TO ME - if I can get paid advertising on my site, I can not only pay the girls that work so hard to bring you entertaining reads, but we can join the TV Critics Association. We'll be legit. ALSO: WE WILL GET TO GO TO THE CONVENTIONS WHERE NEW SHOWS ARE DEBUTED. And finally get screeners! And talk to the writers, producers, and actors! Which means we can bring YOU recaps and discussions faster with inside information! BUT STILL IN A FANNISH WAY.
How awesome is that? And here's how easy it is: click "Like" on the bottom of recaps. Click "+1" while you're at it. Make with the clickity on Twitter. Share it on Reddit or Tumblr. Please link to us on your LJs, your facebooks. It's a button click, for the most part, and it helps us out TREMENDOUSLY. Please?
In the worlds of Bartles & James (omg, I am old) We thank you for your support. :)
THIRD: Someone took some quotes from "Where There's Smoke" and made some fun art around them. Very cool!
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Date: 2012-01-26 04:11 pm (UTC)Off-topic: ~don't even mention Google Ads, they are DEAD TO ME~ Last night I got hit with a Santorum For President GoogleAd while reading a random non-political forum. DO NOT WANT.
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Date: 2012-01-26 04:30 pm (UTC)UGH. NO ME GUSTA. Also, they have refused all requests of proof we "rigged the system" at HDJM and refused to pay us the money we earned carrying their ads. ASSHOLES.
ALSO: THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT.
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Date: 2012-01-26 04:43 pm (UTC)!!!!!
That is so awesome!
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Date: 2012-01-26 04:45 pm (UTC)AND THEN WE ALL GET UNICORN PONIES.
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Date: 2012-01-26 04:49 pm (UTC)Oh my goodness, I have to say -- I was telling my sister just the other night how I've known people in fandom to start different sites with different levels of committment, and how most sort of fade away after beginning. I told her because I was explaining how you've really explored all the opportunities out there, have been so on top of the stats and numbers and ways to make sure the potential readers are getting the recaps when they expect them and people new to the site will find things, and been so proactive about searching for new ways to make things even better. It's really admirable, seriously, what you've done and continue to do with HDJM. ♥
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Date: 2012-01-26 04:58 pm (UTC)ENTRENOUS, WHY ARE YOU MAKING ME CRY HAPPY THANKFUL TEARS?!?! oh, because you're awesome, that's why. <3 <3 <3
All of the huggings are yours.
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Date: 2012-01-26 05:21 pm (UTC)I agree about TWOP. I really used to enjoy the recaps there, but it's gone from being funny to just plain hateful and nasty. It's one thing to make fun of plot holes and such, but they're so far beyond that!
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Date: 2012-01-26 05:46 pm (UTC)I just don't want to read about things I like from someone that hates them, you know? Why are you torturing yourself with the assignment, writer, if you hate it so much? Surely someone loves it and will take over. HEY, LIKE MY SITE! ;D
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Date: 2012-01-26 06:35 pm (UTC)I'm a noob Scentsy Consultant trying to get my site in everybody's face! If it's in my budget, I consider it worth a shot.
:)
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Date: 2012-01-26 07:43 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2012-01-26 10:07 pm (UTC)Try this: [*heydontjudgeme@gmail.com*] taking out the * and the [ (I don't want spam bots getting it)
or send it to me via : stoney.onlj@[gmail.com] <-- take away the brackets.
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Date: 2012-01-26 10:13 pm (UTC)I'm sending from an AOL account, do you think that has anything to do with it?
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Date: 2012-01-27 04:53 pm (UTC)Anyway, my email is CopyKween at aol dot com. (I also don't want spam bots!). If I could get pricing info, I'd be much obliged.
Thanks!
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Date: 2012-01-27 05:35 pm (UTC)ANYWAY. I had several people send me emails from different clients, so it's not at my end. :( But I'll email you right away.
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Date: 2012-01-27 05:53 pm (UTC)I do have a gmail account (I just use it so rarely that I usually end up forgetting the password!), so I'll use that for future communications.
Ahhh, got your email as I was typing this!
Edit: so as to not discuss business in public! Oy, sorry.
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Date: 2012-01-26 08:49 pm (UTC)I agree about TWOP. I used to love that site but then it jumped the goldfish.
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Date: 2012-01-26 10:07 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-01-26 09:37 pm (UTC)I mean... you know (I hope) how much I admire what you're building. <3
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Date: 2012-01-26 10:08 pm (UTC)You are one of the BEST SUPPORTERS OF LIFE, let alone my site. <3 <3 <3
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Date: 2012-01-27 02:02 pm (UTC)Honestly, I think for now what I need is to get people that could benefit from my readers (cable/satellite companies, liquor manufacturers, horse bridle crafters... Ha) to pony up for ads on the side bar.
I'm building up the audience and getting data - that lets me know how much I'm able to charge and attract certain companies. This month saw a HUGE jump in interest in Hoarders. The first four shows of the season are in the top 10 most viewed pages so far. If I can prove that we'll maintain that, I want to approach some of the people I've met on the show about putting up an ad for their companies, leading me to hitting A&E.
I'm figuring this out as I go, which is why it's sloooooow.
You continue to be my #1 supporter, and I just can't tell you how much that means to me. <3
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Date: 2012-01-27 05:42 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-01-27 02:07 pm (UTC)(Check out TheBloggess.com on her advertising page - I think her rates at 70% of what she charges is reasonable for us.)