Thank you Lonely Marketer readers!
I’ll be honest, when I first started authoring The Lonely Marketer in the beginning of the year I wasn’t sure who would read the site. I felt I had good things to share, but there are so many smart and well-written sites out there. I wasn’t sure where this would go.
Well, thanks to you - my readers and contributors - I’ve reached some major milestones this week! Yes, there are sites with much more impressive stats, but I’m proud of where this has gone and I’m so appreciative of all of you who have been a part of this site’s success.
Here is what has happened this week:
500 subscribers! I saw the stat on my site this morning. But almost more importantly my 300th comment happened this last weekend as well. I was so happy it was Drew McLellan of Drew’s Marketing Minute that was the 300th. Drew is an example of why I started this blog. I’ve never met Drew, but we’ve corresponded on email many times, commented on each other’s blog, and have participated in joint projects. I consider him a friend and look forward to meeting him in person one day. If I had never started this site, I wouldn’t have met him as I wouldn’t have met many others.
I’m sure many friends and family wonder why I spend hours at night building this site when there is no money coming from it. Well, I consider the friends I’ve gained, the solid business contacts, and the knowledge I’ve gained from others….absolutely invaluable!
A big thank you to other site authors who have referred me the most visitors! In no particular order, they are:
- Brad Geddes
- Lee Odden
- Drew McLellan
- Paul Jahn
- Jon Miller
- Matt McGee
- Douglas Karr
- Michael Jensen
- Todd And
- Chris Brown
Thanks again to all who have made this site so much fun to maintain and grow!
Hey Patrick, you’ve really done a lot with the blog, great job!
Patrick,
Congratulations! I think Drew is counting. He often seems to be part of a milestone. I’m going to have to watch him more carefully. By the way, I met Drew and his family over the weekend. They are fabulous.
Hey Lee,
Thanks! I’ve always appreciated your support. You were very open to answering a ton of questions from me when I first started. Thank you!
Lewis,
Thanks for the congrats! Drew does seem to be in the right place at the right time a little too often, doesn’t he.
Looking forward to working with you on our upcoming project!
You bet, Patrick! It’s a great resource!
Pat,
Rock on! Congrats on both milestones. I’m, of course, thrilled to have been in the right place at the right time.
Actually, what I’m most happy about is that my readers are smart enough to migrate over here and read your blog as well. I hope I am always one of your biggest referral sources.
Enjoy your well-earned success!
Drew
Drew,
Thanks! I appreciate the support. Keep ‘em coming!
Well deserved, Patrick. I knew I should’ve invited to come write on SBS back in the beginning.
Sky’s the limit — keep it up, bud!
Thanks, Matt! Your support has been incredible. Can’t wait to meet up with you again in San Jose!
At the rate you’re growing, writing for SBS could still be a good gig for me!
Congratulations!! That is so awesome! Wow!
Can’t say you are that LONELY any more!
Chris
Hey Chris,
Thanks for the support.
500 subscribers, but I still can’t figure out why your comments get caught up in my spam filter!
Congrats Patrick, I’m glad to be able to send you traffic. I mentioned it before, but your blog makes people smarter!
Thanks, Paul! Looking forward to seeing you and Aaron here in Minneapolis soon.
Hey … say my name and I appear! Congrats on the milestones, very cool. Keep it up and I’m sure you’ll be posting about doubling these soon. See you next week.
Thanks, Aaron! Looking forward to next week. See you then.
Congrats on the milestones Pat!
Hey Tom,
Thanks, I appreciate that! Now, if we can get you to start a site of your own and share your great experience, we’d have another milestone to celebrate!
Great job Patrick! I know I’m one of them
Hey Chris,
Thanks you! I’m a big 10e20 fan and have been for as long as I’ve been doing this.
Congrats Patrick! Count me among your subscribers - I just added your blog to my RSS reader
Thanks, Christine! I’ve added you as well - looks like you a ton of great information.
Patrick, I love hearing good news from other bloggers. I see Christine made a comment already. I just subscribed to your RSS as well. David - Co-Founder CBG
David,
Thanks! That’s a great podcast gear giveaway you guys have going on. I’m planning a post to let my readers know.