Monday, May 2, 2011

Looking Back on April



Thanks Elizabeth

Today is a public holiday, so I decided to be a bit lazy and do a look-back to last month... so here are some stats: 

Number of blogs visited (not counting repeat visits): 1020
Number of blogs followed: 690 (the rest I was following before the challenge)
Number of times I triggered Captcha: 4
Number of people who joined this blog: 191
Most blogs visited on one day: 80
Number of awards given: Not sure. I tried counting them, but they're hiding too well. I will have to reread every single comment to find those informing me of awards. Lucky that I find your comments so fascinating. 
Post that took the longest to write: M-day (Maps) 
Favorite Posts: Maps and Conflict and Complications. Oh and I Interrupt Regular Posting... 
Highlight of April: Announcing the completion of my rewrite. 
Number of hits in April: 3722.
A to Z Post with most visitors: Energy

Overall, I really enjoyed the challenge. Meeting new people and finding awesome blogs were definitely highlights. Still, I don't think I'm alone when I say that I'm glad that it's May. 

So what did you guys think of the A - Z Challenge? Any interesting stats to share? Who finished?

20 comments:

  1. Interesting stats. Glad to heave found your blog thru the challenge.
    best,
    mood
    Moody Writing

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  2. Hi Misha and thanks so much for stopping by my blog and commenting. I dearly love this time of the year in North Carolina when the temperatures are just right and I can enjoy time with Rocky outside. I wish you could see him when I say the word "outside". He perks up and you can see the excitement in his eyes. He adds so much to our family. I was really interested when saw your title. I like to read especially works done by people I know. Recently I have downloaded into my Kindle a book by Amber LaShell called Blurred Realities and bought a copy of Listening to the Whispers by Karen Walker, both members of my blog family. I hope to one day have yours as well. Thanks again and I will be tagging along on your journey.
    Odie :)

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  3. I finished! I'd disappointed that I didn't get to visit more blogs. I was off line for a week for surgery. :( I'm going to continue visiting the list over the next month. Great job, Misha. Congratulations on a strong finish. :)

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  4. Those are impressive statistics Misha, from every aspect. Well-done! And I notice that you are already blog-hopping...

    I was happy I decided to participate finally, and had just done a reflection on it.

    Grandpa
    Life on The Farm

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  5. OMG..I'm crazy but not that crazy. Caught a virus in my computer on the day of Y.

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  6. I didn't check any stats, but yours are impressive! I finally finished today.
    I enjoyed the challenge but toward the end I was running out of steam. LOL

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  7. No idea on the stats, although several of my posts received way more comments than usual. It was fun!

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  8. Well, you're beating me in ALL the stats departments! Just checked on blogger and I had 2211 pageviews in April...
    Resolution: I shall be more prepared next year and visit more blogs!

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  9. Wow! What an amazing success it was for you! Congratulations!!

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  10. Misha,
    Your numbers are astounding. I wish I could say I was that successful with the Challenge. Congratulations on a job well done. Count me as a new follower.

    Lucy

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  11. Looks you had a fantastic month! Great going. . .will definitely think about jumping into the A-Z challenge the next time around.

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  12. Unfortunately I didn't know about the A-Z blog challenge until after it started so I didn't get to do it. It looked fun though. I'll do it when it comes around again :D

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  13. I'm exhausted just reading your stats!
    It was a very rewarding challenge and has definitely opened my world to more great writers and bloggers :)

    Wagging Tales - Blog for Writers

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  14. Hi Misha,
    Personally, I'm glad that the 'A to Z Blogging Challenge!, is finally over.
    I'm just pleased to see folks get back to a more regular routine. Of course, it gave me the inspiration to do a few satire blogs on the whole thing.
    And well done on your stats. Me, I couldn't care less about stats. I'm involved with a few very kind bloggers, such as your good self, within a very small community on my very unknown blog and that's fine with me :) Although, I shall give you a stat about me. I visit several blogs and comment on several blogs, almost everyday. This can take many hours and I do my best to be there for others.
    Anyway, congrats on completing the 'alphabet challenge' and congrats on your award.
    In kindness and acknowledgement of your amazing achievements, Gary :)

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  15. Likewise, Mood. :-)

    Hi Odie, summer in North Carolina sounds wonderful. Thanks so much for tagging along. :-)

    Congrats Ciara! I'm so impressed that you finished despite surgery.

    Yep Grandpa, no rest for the wicked. I'm already back to my normal blog schedule. ;-)

    Shelly that is such rotten luck!

    Hehehe thanks Jennifer. I'm impressed with you too. Finishing on the steam you had left. ;-)

    Diane, the same here. Especially in the beginning.

    Rachel your stats are still way impressive. ^_^

    Thanks Colene!

    Thanks Lucy! I hope you enjoy what I have to say.

    E.C. it was definitely worth it. An interesting experience too. :-)

    Book Owl, that is such a pity. I'm glad to hear you want to try it next time though.

    Charmaine, I loved meeting all the new bloggers. Hehehe and now I'm spoilt for choice when it comes to my daily blog reads. ;-)

    Thanks Tiger. :-D

    Good, Gary. It's very important to stay focused on the people more than the numbers. Which is something I do too. Just found it interesting to see the difference the Challenge made. See you around. :-)

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  16. Congratulations on finishing, good job!

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  17. Amazing stats!!! Congrats for finishing and doing so much!
    I didn't keep track of stats this time, but I will do so next time.
    Nice meeting you.

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  18. Wow , your stats are amazing ! Awesome stuff ! I completed the challenge ~~ what a rollercoaster ride !! Phew !! But thoroughly enjoyable !!
    Great meeting you !!

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  19. Thanks Ruthie!

    Thanks Halli, same here. :-)

    Congrats on finishing, Mish!

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