Congratulations Carl. What’s your secret to not changing websites??? So true what you say about visiting other blogs as I was the same, knew noone online but just prrsisted in commenting on other blogs & webcomics. Some followed me back & some didn’t. I see so many comic sites that never have any comments where I loeave a comment but they never repay the visit. I think some people expect that they can put a comic online & get lots of visitors without making any effort on their own part.
Reciprocity is simple courtesy and most is not obligatory because I really am interested in what the people post in most instances. I gotta tell ya though giving equal attention to all is becoming impossible as so much in my inbox from other quality bloggers. I simply could not imagine ever having such a “problem” when I started. Switching sites ? I haven’t a clue about all that stuff so will just stay right here with wordpress. Compared to other bloggers, 200,000 seems rather meager and insignificant but for me it has been a wonderful joyride . 200,000 is a mind boggle for lil’ ol’ me.
When I started I did not even have anyone with whom to communicate via email. Experience viewing other blogs with large followings seemed to indicate they had considerable connections in their field of work and profession. Many were published authors, photographers, artists, musicians and health providers. Having a big family helps expand a network and so does a presence on social media. Young people had schoolmates. So once a person began a blog a network of contacts from which to draw followers was already established. I began my network with humorists, artists, cartoonists and poets of whom I had previously never known. Following blogs of that nature gave me a presence among like interested folks. But most of all just wholesome, talented, and interesting people, some of whom I have a beyond blog friendship now, composes the major part of my wordpress “family”. I have also feature over 70 guest bloggers and that has resulted in connections too. I started at zero.
49 responses to “Thanks blog buddies 200,000 views”
pattisj
February 3rd, 2016 at 02:42
Way to go, Carl!
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Carl D'Agostino
February 3rd, 2016 at 05:55
Thanks P.
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Tony McGurk
January 31st, 2016 at 18:25
Congratulations Carl. What’s your secret to not changing websites??? So true what you say about visiting other blogs as I was the same, knew noone online but just prrsisted in commenting on other blogs & webcomics. Some followed me back & some didn’t. I see so many comic sites that never have any comments where I loeave a comment but they never repay the visit. I think some people expect that they can put a comic online & get lots of visitors without making any effort on their own part.
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Carl D'Agostino
January 31st, 2016 at 19:08
Reciprocity is simple courtesy and most is not obligatory because I really am interested in what the people post in most instances. I gotta tell ya though giving equal attention to all is becoming impossible as so much in my inbox from other quality bloggers. I simply could not imagine ever having such a “problem” when I started. Switching sites ? I haven’t a clue about all that stuff so will just stay right here with wordpress. Compared to other bloggers, 200,000 seems rather meager and insignificant but for me it has been a wonderful joyride . 200,000 is a mind boggle for lil’ ol’ me.
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itsgoodtobecrazysometimes
January 31st, 2016 at 14:46
That is brilliant well done 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
January 31st, 2016 at 16:11
It is encouraging as I started with no pre establish network.
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itsgoodtobecrazysometimes
January 31st, 2016 at 16:23
what do you mean by a pre establish network?
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Carl D'Agostino
January 31st, 2016 at 16:45
When I started I did not even have anyone with whom to communicate via email. Experience viewing other blogs with large followings seemed to indicate they had considerable connections in their field of work and profession. Many were published authors, photographers, artists, musicians and health providers. Having a big family helps expand a network and so does a presence on social media. Young people had schoolmates. So once a person began a blog a network of contacts from which to draw followers was already established. I began my network with humorists, artists, cartoonists and poets of whom I had previously never known. Following blogs of that nature gave me a presence among like interested folks. But most of all just wholesome, talented, and interesting people, some of whom I have a beyond blog friendship now, composes the major part of my wordpress “family”. I have also feature over 70 guest bloggers and that has resulted in connections too. I started at zero.
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aurorajeanalexander
January 29th, 2016 at 18:05
This is amazing!! Congratulations, Carl!! Well deserved ❤
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Carl D'Agostino
January 31st, 2016 at 16:10
I started having just become computer literate and without a single person in email contacts file.
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Kirt D Tisdale
January 27th, 2016 at 17:56
How awesome, Carl!! Well deserved….love your work and you have a great knack of bringing that “Smile” on…..thanks for all that you do!!
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Carl D'Agostino
January 27th, 2016 at 19:17
Appreciate that compliment esp from an accomplished person as yourself.
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Kirt D Tisdale
January 27th, 2016 at 23:01
😎😎
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Theanne aka magnoliamoonpie
January 27th, 2016 at 12:03
Congratulations and way to go Carl, here’s to the next 200,000 views 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
January 27th, 2016 at 19:16
Thanks T.
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Bridgesburning Chris
January 26th, 2016 at 23:12
I am so happy to be one of your 200,000! To celebrate I think each of the other 199,999 should send me one dollar!
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Carl D'Agostino
January 27th, 2016 at 04:50
You just got a big big laugh from 199,000 viewers.
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Bridgesburning Chris
January 28th, 2016 at 19:17
Haha dollars would be soooo much better
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Mary
January 26th, 2016 at 23:08
Very exciting, congratulations!!
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Carl D'Agostino
January 27th, 2016 at 04:51
Blogging is the most delightful part of each day.
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alesiablogs
January 26th, 2016 at 16:46
You deserve it!
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 18:46
It is heartwarming that people find a chuckle in my cartoons.
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poemsandponderings
January 26th, 2016 at 16:30
Wow!! You’re like Famous dude… WTG
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 18:45
Famous at least with my favorite blog buddies.
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Pat
January 26th, 2016 at 16:09
Wow! Congratulations, Carl, and wishing you continued success in all that you do. 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 16:11
Thanks P
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John
January 26th, 2016 at 12:31
Congrats, Carl!!
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 14:46
Thanks J. Saw your blog. One day I’ll go to Vegas. Love the slots and 3 card poker.
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Laurie Buchanan
January 26th, 2016 at 12:09
Congratulations!
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 13:39
Thanks LB
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Beth Ann
January 26th, 2016 at 10:23
Congrats!!!! 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 13:40
Thanks B
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Grumpa Joe
January 26th, 2016 at 10:12
Congratulations on reaching a major milestone in so short a period. Keep on drawing and keep on blogging.
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 13:40
Thanks GJ
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Laura
January 26th, 2016 at 09:32
Bravissimo Carl, un abbraccio, 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 13:41
Thank you L
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Laura
January 26th, 2016 at 17:15
🙂
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Deborah Leone
January 26th, 2016 at 09:21
I love it….
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 13:42
Next I am going to learn how to steer one of those horseless carriages.
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Darlene
January 26th, 2016 at 08:03
That´s fantabulous!!!
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 13:42
Thanks D
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lacartera
January 26th, 2016 at 07:33
Congratulations!
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 13:43
Thanks LC
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mysm2000
January 26th, 2016 at 07:23
Congratulations!
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 13:39
Thanks M
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GP Cox
January 26th, 2016 at 06:59
Fantastic, Carl!! You deserve it!

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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 13:38
What a wonderful experience it has been. So many delightful and wholesome people to enrich my life.
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Mon ☠
January 26th, 2016 at 06:15
Whoooooo!
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Carl D'Agostino
January 26th, 2016 at 14:48
Many people have a much vaster network but I am very happy to have my blog family following.
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