So I applied for one of those Google Analytics accounts like, ten years ago. Imagine my surprise when I retreived my e-mail yesterday and saw that my application had finally gone through. I have no idea why they would take on my crappy site, but whatevs. Google is tracking each and every one of you that roll through these parts. You should only be mildly afraid. Sure, Google has all kinds of personal and potentially damaging info on you- but you can't really do anything about it either. Give in to The Man! Remember, Google's inroads on your personal life are done in the name of progress. The evil ones are Microsoft.
So along with this Analytics account came a new confrontation with the state of this blog. To be blunt... nobody reads it. I really shouldn't care, since I'm not running ads or anything- but I sure do. Sure, I could put more effort into spreading word and exchanging links and such... but I'm not going to. The brilliant content should be enough.
For example, I'm pretty sure this guy's blog gets a good deal more traffic than mine. He updates more regularly, and posts stuff that's probably a lot more interesting to read, but here's the thing... I started first. What more can I do, people?
I don't really have a point. If anything, it was that Google now knows where you live, what browser you're using, and that you were searching for nude pictures of Red Ranger Slavco when you ended up here. Take comfort in that.
4 comments:
I've started reading your blog, so you've got at least one fan.
I'm new to blogging, and I'd like to make some side ad revenue for doing nothing, so one of the first things I did was learn about publicizing the blog. I could give you some pointers, but you don't sound that interested (or you would have done it yourself a long time ago).
I've found the most effective thing I've done is just read other blogs that interest me and leave a comment. No need to exchange links, just feign interest in theirs, and they'll at least give you a look.
How is google analytics different from site meter? Should I check it out?
I've only taken passing glances at it. I feel like sitemeter's UI is a little more intuitive, but I'll tell you one thing... GA looks a lot better.
Interesting website with a lot of resources and detailed explanations.
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