FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS BLOG.
My first post to this blog was on 29 June 2018. Over the subsequent four years I have achieved the following:
Posted 333 articles.
Received 369 comments.
Had 18076 hits on the site.
Secured 13 very welcomed followers.
Although not impressive figures compared to many other blogs, I think I have done remarkably well given the very niche nature of my subject. Woodscrew soldiers were never going to command a lot of interest especially as I am not a wargamer although I am interested in the subject.
I have tried to expand the appeal of the blog by including endless book reviews and writing about my Imagi-Nations. These activities have definitely helped expand my audience but by far and away the biggest impact on the blog was the decision by Archduke Piccolo to wargame a campaign from my Imagi-Nations series. The resulting posts he did on the battles were hugely popular and many readers crossed referenced to my blog which led to a doubling of my followers.
This all proves that well written battle reports create the most interest. As I do not wargame I will never appeal to that audience but that's ok. I write primarily for my pleasure and amusement, if that interests others so much the better but if not so be it.
Anyway, a big thank you to the following:
Ian Dury for encouraging me to start blogging.
Mark at Man of Tin, my first follower and supporter
Steve J at Wargaming Addict and Joe of Fish Tales for regularly commenting
Ion at Archduke Piccolo for his enthusiasm for my Imagi-Nations
and of course my family who now know for sure that, having well over 60,000 painted screw soldiers, I am "not all there" !!!!
I don't think any of us are truly "all there" Tony, given the nature of our hobby which can at times seem obsessive, left field etc, but then I wouldn't want it any other way. Your armies may be niche but I just love them as I've said before. See keep up the good work of posting for the select few that follow your Blog;).
ReplyDeleteHi Steve....Thanks as always for your interest and support. Of course you are right that not being all there is perfectly ok. I will do my best to keep your interest with my future posts. Regards.
Delete4 years, wow!!! We’ve always known that Dad, but not to worry! We love you more because of it xxx (Laura)
ReplyDeleteHi Eldest Daughter....Yes time does fly.... so you think I have always been "not all there."...mmmmm....you catch things from your kids you know !!!!!
DeleteCongratulations sir! - and glad that I did my small 'bit' to encourage you on your journey. As regards the 'not all there' view - aren't we English supposed to be a little eccentric.....?
ReplyDeleteHi Ian....Thanks always for your encouragement.. Yes mad dogs and Englishmen ...... Regards
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