As most of you know, I don't use stealth software or traffic counters here on the blog to learn who visits or how many folks stop in. I think people should feel free to visit without worrying about having their presence known, detected, counted, spindled, folded, intruded upon or otherwise identified. It also helps me perpetuate my illusion that only a few friends stop by every day.
That said, once again I need to gather some statistics for a presentation I'm writing, and that requires a rough estimate of how many folks actually do stop by on any given day. Since my last figures are from 2008, I need a new count. So if you're willing to help out, please leave a ping, your name, your handle, or some other sign you've visited in comments to this post before midnight EST on August 5, 2009 (and naturally you may ping anonymously if you'd rather not reveal your identity.)
Thanks in advance for your help on this.
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I check in every day -- thanks for all the great material!
ReplyDeleteping! pong~
ReplyDeleteHi~
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that I stop by daily...I may not always comment, but I do stop by.
Have a great day!
Ping!
ReplyDeleteJonathan Bernard
PING!
ReplyDeleteI read your posts through my RSS reader, and usually follow the links back to the site about 50% of the time.
Hope that helps! :-)
~PJ~
consider yourself ping'd.
ReplyDeletei visit with every post - you are in my google reader...
tanya
:)ping(:
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn! I'm an avid follower of your blog. Count me in!
ReplyDeletePlease forgive my ignorance, but what is a ping? (I'm off to Google it.)
I'm a feed reader. Though sometimes I do click through for the comments.
ReplyDeleteConsider yourself pinged. =)
ReplyDeleteYo.
ReplyDeletePing
ReplyDeleteI'm a regular reader.
ReplyDeleteWhit in Austin
I read your blog via RSS feed, occasionally clicking over to comment.
ReplyDeletePing!
ReplyDeletePing! I read your RSS feed on LiveJournal. :-D
ReplyDeletePing! Visit you almost daily, from Western Canada.
ReplyDelete— Bonz
Ping!
ReplyDeleteping
ReplyDeleteI stop by regularly.
ReplyDeleteJennifer J.
Thought I'd leave my mark and to let you know I have read Crystal Healer and it was great. Can't wait for the next book. Do you have any idea when it might be comming out? I love your writting.
ReplyDeleteLD
Lynn, sorry, I can't help out with the pinging. But I can pong you, so there you go. :)
ReplyDeleteOkay, that was an amazingly weak joke but, like Chandler on 'Friends', I have to go with the obvious.
RSS reader... *raises hand*
ReplyDeletePing!
ReplyDeleteI love your books, you are one of my favorite authors!
ReplyDeleteSharon
Hey, I'm Atari Kid, and you've been pinged!......I also want to make a comment. I found an early copy of Crystal Healer at Books a million on Saturday. Usually, it only takes about 24 hrs for me to read a Stardoc novel, but I lagged a little this time since I am in college now. I just finished Crystal Healer 2 minutes ago. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but I laughed, I cried, I mourned, and I celebrated. And that was just the last page. I was so happy, but also a little saddened. Can't believe there is only one book left. And after waiting a year for this one, I am back where I started waiting for the next. That means it's time to go back to book 1 and re-read the series while I wait.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job once again. You Rock.
I usually read through Google Reader, but I think that counts as being a regular visitor.
ReplyDeleteJust saying hi and answering your blog post.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Nathalie
*ping* (Although, I will say that I normally read the blog in reader and don't know whether or not that counts for your statistics.)
ReplyDeleteI've visited.
ReplyDeleteHere's a 'ping'.
ReplyDeleteGet ready to be deluged, P., that illusion is about to go 'poik' like a pinned balloon!
Do we get to see the results? Intrusive minds wanna know...
Oooo... word verification: factest. Is that most factual?
PING
ReplyDeleteHeather from Australia
I visit Monday through Friday and on Monday's catch up with what I missed on the weekend.
*first comment dance*
ReplyDeleteFrequent lurker!
Heya. i stop in everyday from Wales. you always have really useful stuff on here :D
ReplyDeleteI've stopped by... and I do about three times a week..
ReplyDeletehttp://fantasybythetale.blogspot.com/
http://erotichorizon.blogspot.com/
E.H>
here. lurking. :)
ReplyDeletePing!
ReplyDelete(word conformation "dischi". Huh. I could use that as a name.)
I am here and very glad to be!
ReplyDeleteL from the Land of OZ!
I tend to visit every day.
ReplyDeletePing!
ReplyDeleteyou can use StatCounter to track how many people read it, and whether they return or not.
ReplyDeleteit's invisible - if you pick the invisible option, like i have - and all you do is go into your StatCounter account and check the stats.
too easy! and no-one knows you've done it!
I've visited. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, I read your blog every time you post through my google reader. So I visit every day that there's a new post.
ReplyDeleteThankyou :)
Hello,
ReplyDeletevisiting from Spain, as I do everyday ;)
From Brazil.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first blog I've ever commented on but wanted to help out :)
ReplyDeletempe (UK)
ReplyDeleteI'm a long-time lurker.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great blog!
Count me. Visit most days.
ReplyDeleteI usually read the blog on my feed reader (Google Reader), but occasionally pop onto the blog itself when I have something to say.
ReplyDeletePing!
ReplyDeleteChecking the Google reader and/or stopping by daily.
(Finland)
Two pings for me and my assistant in N Y.
ReplyDeleteL.
Ping.
ReplyDelete:)
Ping!
ReplyDeleteAnother daily visitor...
Stop by everyday even if I don't leave a comment...great info, great read...just great.
ReplyDeleteI read the blog through an RRS reader, I hope that counts.
ReplyDeleteam one of the many who read your posts via google reader, and don't visit the actual site unless I feel a burning need to comment...kinda like now :P
ReplyDeleteI check in every day and I'm so not afraid to admit it! ;)
ReplyDeleteDitto to the google reader comments. :) And thanks for so much great information! (And for John and Marsha)
ReplyDeleteI, too, check in everyday (and I'm not a writer!)
ReplyDeleteI "lurk" every day through my RSS feed.
ReplyDeletehey!
ReplyDeleteI check in every day. Love everything you have to say - writing, birds, I've never wanted to throw the laptop at the wall. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSuelder
NYC area / northern NJ
I visit every day! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteLeslee
Florida
I check in every day.
ReplyDeleteAnother Google Reader-reader. :-)
ReplyDeletePing
ReplyDeleteIs here.
ReplyDeleteAnother daily visitor goes "ping!".
ReplyDeletePing - Everyday visitor
ReplyDeletePing! from a daily lurker, K
ReplyDeletePing
ReplyDelete*waves*
ReplyDeleteEvery morning, I have coffee and read PBW so I can laugh and learn.
ReplyDeleteI stop by every day :)
ReplyDeleteI subscribe to the RSS feed and find your advice inspiring and a welcome distraction from my daily work. Thank you for getting me through the long and mostly boring days. :)
ReplyDeleteI stop by about every other day.
ReplyDeleteChristina
Ping!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the great blog :) I always check it through Google Reader.
Christy
pinggggg love that word
ReplyDeleteI follow everyday by way of Google Reader.
ReplyDeleteI check in almost everyday.
ReplyDeleteI and at least 2 of my alter-egos visit you daily.
ReplyDeleteThere should be data available to allow you to estimate in a statistically valid manner how many readers you actually have, based upon this response.
Ping!
ReplyDeleteA daily, impatient, ping from France! All my admiration ;)
ReplyDeletePS: as for your impact... I still cannot help giggling all alone at the cinema, or reading,... thinking back to your "Antagonist no-nos" list. Thanks!
I visit every day -- never commented until today though! Thank you for running this blog. :-)
ReplyDeleteHere daily via Bloglines
ReplyDeleteEveryday lurker here. Ping!
ReplyDeletePong!
ReplyDeleteYep. Ping.
ReplyDeletePing! I visit every day when there's a new post.
ReplyDeleteYet another google-reader here. I definitely check in with you every time you update.
ReplyDeletePing!
ReplyDeleteI subscribe via Bloglines and visit pretty much daily.
ReplyDeleteI have you on my blogroll. Hi. =)
ReplyDeleteUsually here at lest once a day.
ReplyDeleteA daily impatient in the UK.
ReplyDeleteLove your Books.
Read your blog most days
Enjoyed the garden saga
What next?
After birds in pots and grills -
Bats in the attic!!!
Lynn,
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm a frequent visitor! Can't wait for the new books! Take care!
Tami
Jacksonville
Ping! I'm subscribed via Google Reader.
ReplyDeletePingity ping ping PING!
ReplyDeleteEvery day from Texas
"Ur in mah favrites"
I subscribe through Blogger, but just started reading your posts about a month ago.
ReplyDeleteI stop by everyday. I follow you on Bloglines which indicates that there are 202 subscribers to your feed in case you are interested.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on my Google Reader.
ReplyDeleteI'm a subscriber so see/read every post.
ReplyDeleteI visit you at least every other day, though I'm more of a lurker.
ReplyDeleteYou're in my Google reader every morning. :)
ReplyDeleteI may not always comment, but I'm here every morning, Lynn.
ReplyDeleteYou're in my Google Reader I read every day and I click through to the site most days.
ReplyDelete'ello!
ReplyDeleteCarissa Reid
Hello. You're in my RSS feeder, so I read everything. :-)
ReplyDeleteKrista from Forward Motion
You are on my blogroll too and I check in almost every day : )
ReplyDeleteConsider me the machine that goes PING!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog :)
I have no idea how to ping, so here you go, and I usually check in a few times a week.
ReplyDeleteErin
I check in most days.
ReplyDeleteI stop by every day.
ReplyDeleteI read your blog every day... Really enjoy the inspiration and information you provide...
ReplyDeleteI'm here every day whether or not I'm commenting. :)
ReplyDeleteJess
Ping. :) Stopping by nearly every day. Thanks for at great blog!
ReplyDelete/Carol (Sweden)
Ping. I usually peak in on the weekdays but I don't normally comment.
ReplyDeleteJulieB was here...
ReplyDeleteyep, i get the feed.
ReplyDeleteWe are here. . .we are here. . .we are here. . .
ReplyDeleteconsidered this as a ping
ReplyDeleteAnonymous Fan, Visitor, and Feed-reader-user #2,3456 reporting for duty! *salute*
ReplyDeleteLong time reader, first time pinger. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff, love the sub ops.
My blog reader fetches your content and I read my 20 or so blogs with my morning coffee. Sort of a personalized newspaper. :)
ReplyDeleteSo I read you every day.
ping!
ReplyDeleteI'm yet another who checks everyday via RSS feed daily. Thanks for a terrific website and all the time and effort you've put into it!
ReplyDeleteI stop by almost every day. And when I can't stop by, I scroll back and catch up on posts I missed.
ReplyDeleteping :)
ReplyDeleteHi. I follow by the RSS feed and always look forward to your posts.
ReplyDeleteping
ReplyDeletei visit daily monday-friday
I check in daily.
ReplyDeleteI have been reading your blog on and off for about a year. I love your books and have enjoyed your commentary on writing. I think I've learned some good STUFF from you. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan and I visit!!! so PING!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, more than happy to send you a ping since it is a very rare day when I don't check in with you as I have for numerous years.
ReplyDeleteEdie
Daily blog stalker.
ReplyDeleteI check my PBW feed every single day!
ReplyDeleteRead you every day. Every day. Comment rarely, but never miss checking in ...
ReplyDeletethanks so much for all the time and effort you invest here, it's so appreciated!
I try to check in regularly.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn---I check in about 4 to 5 times per week. I don't leave comments very often but I do enjoy your blog---thanks!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your website most mornings with my coffee. Great way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteKTB
I sub to the rss feed. Consider yourself pinged!
ReplyDeletePinging! :)
ReplyDeleteI stop by daily....
ReplyDeleteI stop by daily.
ReplyDeletePing.
ReplyDeletePing. I stop in regularly.
ReplyDeleteSari
Daily
ReplyDeleteCris
PING
ReplyDeleteI have you on my Blogroll and check in pretty much every day.
Almost every day.
ReplyDeleteI visit nearly daily
ReplyDeleteI'm pinging. You're on my blogroll too.
ReplyDeleteI get your RSS on my Google Reader.
ReplyDeleteI read you via RSS. :-)
ReplyDeletePing
ReplyDeletePing and run!
ReplyDeleteI read you through Bloglines.
ReplyDeleteI visit every day!
ReplyDeleteI'm a regular reader.
ReplyDeleteI'm a daily visitor via Google Reader :)
ReplyDeleteI check in on google reader
ReplyDeletePing. :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your site quite often.
ReplyDeleteI'm here every day.
ReplyDeleteI don't stop by daily, more like couple times a week to check in on what's going on.
ReplyDeleteBeen reading your blog since I was 15. I turn 20 tomorrow.
ReplyDeletePBR is a daily read via RSS for me. Thanks for all the great tips.
ReplyDeleteping!
ReplyDeletePing! I read you everyday through Google reader. :)
ReplyDeletemeeeeeeeee
ReplyDeleteI'm here...
ReplyDeleteI usually read everything in Thunderbird (the RSS-feed), but check out PBW on the web when there is something I want to comment.
...or something to ping...
Ping.
ReplyDeleteGood morning
ReplyDeleteI'm here! You know I'd be here though. I'm such a pest! :-P
ReplyDeletetheo
I read you through google reader
ReplyDeleteI visit most days. : )
ReplyDeletePresent for the head count;)
ReplyDeleteChecking in!
ReplyDeleteI subscribe via Google Reader, and click through for nearly every post.
ReplyDeleteI check in every day -- often by RSS -- but I'm reading every day!
ReplyDeleteJessica was here :)
ReplyDeletegoogle reader serves your posts up for me every day. mmm, fresh baked posts...
ReplyDeleteHere 4 - 5 times a week.
ReplyDeleteGive me one ping, Vasily. One ping, only please.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn...I'm a follower through Blogger. I lurk by every day...
ReplyDeletePing.
ReplyDeleteI used to check in every day. Now it's only 5 - 6 times a week. =)
Loyd
You're in my RSS feeds. I read you every day. :)
ReplyDeletePing
ReplyDeleteI read (via RSS) almost every day!
ReplyDeleteYes, Killroy was here.
ReplyDeletePING
ReplyDeleteI read your blog every day in RSS feeds - and I've won a prize from you in the last month or so as well. :) I love what you're doing, my friend!
~Elisa
what_ever_for(at)cox(dot)net
*ping* from another fan who checks in every day!
ReplyDeleteI stop by nearly every day. :)
ReplyDeleteMakin' my daily check in.
ReplyDelete*ping!*
ReplyDeleteI read every post on the LJ feed-thingie
(sometimes I'll even type out comments..until I realize I've just typed over my checking account password, again)
I stop in every day
ReplyDeleteI read every day through bloglines. :)
ReplyDeleteI subscribe to your RSS feed through Bloglines. :)
ReplyDeleteLori
I read daily by Google Reader, but stop by in person occasionally to comment.
ReplyDeletePing!
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