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Blog traffic…have you been referring people?
Something interesting has happened lately. My average daily blog traffic increased 197% in September over August and I would like to try to identify why. I think I have a couple of general ideas, but I would like my regular readers to indulge me a small favor.
I have been intentionally posting more regularly and that in and of itself drives more traffic, but I am interested in what you like and don’t like about the content on this blog.
I am asking you to complete a four question survey for me about this. If you would do me this small favor I would greatly appreciate it!
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE 4 QUESTION SURVEY.
To expedite things I am limiting responses to the first 50 people. I will randomly select one person (who supplies their contact info) to receive a free gift of appreciation. Thanks for your support!
Random thoughts…
Here’s some updates and stuff going on lately:
- Thought this past week’s services were amazing at WAC and looking forward to this Sunday!
- BTW…Josh Wyatt was able to get a new version of the home page up on the WAC website (click above).
- Had several incredible meetings this week with some guys who stretch me in a HUGE way! I love pouring into other leaders and having them pour into me.
- The weight thing threw me for a little curve. On Monday I had gained 2 pounds then lost three by Thursday. Overall I am 11 lbs down with 24 to go.
- Final results for the poll earlier this week are in (the poll is now closed). Pay It Forward won with 34.15% of the vote with Living the Dream coming in 2nd at 19.51%. Thanks for participating and taking the time to vote!
Have a great weekend!!
Weight loss update
Just a quick update on my weight loss challenge…I mentioned in this post that I gained 25 lbs since my rib injury.
10 lbs so far!!! I have been exercising more regularly and being sensible about what I eat. These were the easy ones. I should be able to drop another 10 pretty easily. After that, those last 15 are going to be ROUGH!
To Whom It May Concern:
I mentioned in this post that I would be addressing the following question:
Who do I have in mind when I write the crazy things I write on this blog? Primarily…two groups of people. Here goes:
1. People in my ministry – These are usually the primary people I have in mind when I am writing a post. These are the people who are active in the ministry I serve. Currently that is Washington Avenue Church…and previously it was through Damascus Road Ministries.
This is an excellent way for those connected with this ministry to know me better as a pastor and understand where I am coming from. In the past, this could only be done through maybe a newsletter or the weekly bulletin. I am thankful technology allows this way to communicate.
This is a much less formal way of communicating and allows people to see a side of me they might not otherwise see…simply because I don’t get to spend one on one time with everyone involved in a ministry.
2. Other ministry leaders - This group has grown significantly over the last 6 months. I usually have a specific message in mind when I target a post more toward this group. Through technology, I have the benefit of sitting down with some of today’s greatest ministry minds every morning and sharing thoughts on how to do Kingdom ministry in modern culture.
As God changes, grows, and develops my ministry and strategy, this is a group I am very burdened to communicate with. I have often wondered what the impact on the spread of the gospel would have been if Paul had a blog, or Peter could Twitter? I believe this is the greatest time in history to be alive for the spread of the gospel and I can’t wait to see what God accomplishes for His glory through technology!
3. Seekers – There is a third group…smaller in number…but not significance. I have shared previously (this post) how many people who arrive here might not know Jesus personally. I am always writing (as I hope we are always living) knowing that the person far from God is peering over my shoulder.
That’s about it. I have one or more of those groups in mind with each post. Thanks again for investing your time! I will always try to be the best steward of it I can be.
