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JimC · 08-12-2007, 06:19 AM

jamestl2,

Yes, stumble traffic is usually temporary; however, if you have good content, a large percentage of the stumblers are likely to return in the future. It's just a way of advertising.

Kiba · 08-12-2007, 12:16 PM

Liberty Gaming: My Blogging Experience So Far: 10 Things I Learned

It is a little bit unrelated to my blog's main topic, which is game development.

BTW, I do not see much benefit from stumbleupon for some reasons.

Some people did stumble my articles but I have yet to see any great traffic surge on an epic proportion.

I wonder what I am doing wrong. Maybe the blog is too estoric and most people aren't interested in game development and Free software in general? Mine is a niche within a niche, practically.

Maybe the people who stumbled my blog are only interested in personal development and operating a website and not much else.

aaronmp2003 · 08-12-2007, 01:57 PM

The initial spike in traffic from Stumbleupon is only temporary, but there is usually a residual "trail" of traffic that is still coming in days or even weeks afterward if enough people Stumble a page.

Here is one of my pages that got reviewed by 40 people on Stumbleupon and as a result has generated almost 10,000 pageviews over the past few days. Feel free to Stumble it yourself while you're there!

8 Tips on How to Get Out of Bed even when you Don't Want To
Stumbleupon review page

ZHereford · 08-12-2007, 03:04 PM

I find Stumbleupon has been helpful in getting some extra traffic too. I guess every little bit helps. Here's an article I wrote recently. Please have a look.

Success In Sports and In Life

aaronmp2003 · 08-12-2007, 03:17 PM

Good post. I gave it a Stumble and I also gave some thought to Coach Wooden's concepts - that is quality stuff.

ZHereford · 08-12-2007, 03:42 PM

Thanks Aaron! I really enjoyed your article too and did the same.

realignedliving · 08-12-2007, 04:26 PM

If you like this post I made, feel free to Stumble Upon it!

5 Ways to Curb Internet Addiction

I'm surprised how many really good posts there are in this thread - I bookmarked quite a few new blogs today!

ZHereford · 08-12-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realignedliving

If you like this post I made, feel free to Stumble Upon it!

I really enjoyed your article Matt! Stumbled and commented upon.

p.s. I'm with you on the short and sweet. I don't like filler stuff either. Get to the point, cut to the chase - that's my style. Maybe it's not for everybody but it works for me.

JimC · 08-12-2007, 06:47 PM

What do you guys think of the theme? Casual Science

I know it looks kind of dead, but I want it to be rather simple... however I feel that I should add some kind of image(s) to the top. I would make a logo if I knew what to make.

Also: Protecting Your Income at Casual Science

bluskygirl · 08-13-2007, 03:37 AM

I haven't used Stumbleupon at all yet. I am finding that there are soooooo many resources out there on the internet; it's hard to keep track of them all! Given all the great feedback here about it, I'm gonna check it out tonight.

Peter S C · 08-14-2007, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluskygirl

I haven't used Stumbleupon at all yet. I am finding that there are soooooo many resources out there on the internet; it's hard to keep track of them all! Given all the great feedback here about it, I'm gonna check it out tonight.

As you say, there are many resources out there on the internet. I think you will find though Stumbleupon is one of the best

.

Gene · 08-14-2007, 02:45 AM

Hello!

I have two articles for your consideration. Both are audio downloads. If you look at them and like them please stumble them. My stumble user name is Davaomoon.

I am Alive!

As A Man Thinketh!

believegecko · 08-14-2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluskygirl

I haven't used Stumbleupon at all yet. I am finding that there are soooooo many resources out there on the internet; it's hard to keep track of them all! Given all the great feedback here about it, I'm gonna check it out tonight.

There are many and it is a full time job keeping up with them, but the other responder is correct that SU is one of the best right now for getting your page noticed. You could buy PPC (pay per click), but this is free. If you create good content and pages Stumblers will respond kindly to it and push your page along. If not it will not do well. SU is a great way to learn about what users like and don't like as well as showing your site to new visitors.

JimC · 08-15-2007, 01:27 AM

I am hosting a contest if any of you are interested in submitting:
Contest 1 - $20 Gift Certificate to Amazon.com | Small-town Big-shot

Doesn't really need a stumble, but we seem to share blogs here a lot anyway.

I also cooked up yet another article for your stumbling addictions: Getting a Job at Casual Science

JohnPlace · 08-16-2007, 03:57 AM

Hey everyone,

I could use some stumble-love for this one: 11 Causes and Cures of Hostile Online Communication

I'll be back here before the weekend to stumble anyone kind enough to give me the time of day.

aaronmp2003 · 08-16-2007, 04:02 AM

John,

Funny that you should post a request to Stumble that particular post on an Internet message board!

~

Stumbled!

ZHereford · 08-16-2007, 02:51 PM

Wow John! Fascinating article! Stumbled.

Please have a look at:

Visualization a Key To Achieving Your Goals
Affirmations Make It Real

Thanks so much.

aaronmp2003 · 08-16-2007, 08:03 PM

Love the post about visualizing! Lots of great info, but packed into a small space - good stuff, and Stumbled!

I just wrote this post about achieving success using video content, and I think it is some quality content worth sharing:

5 Secrets to Success using Video Content

JimC · 08-17-2007, 02:50 AM

Here's an article for something that I have been doing for years and it has helped a lot with my confidence and even professional situations. I hope you guys find it useful

Avoiding Repetition in Life at Casual Science

Gene · 08-17-2007, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimC

Here's an article for something that I have been doing for years and it has helped a lot with my confidence and even professional situations. I hope you guys find it useful

Avoiding Repetition in Life at Casual Science

Stumbled! Nice article.

Mark Lapierre · 08-17-2007, 03:42 AM

Ooo, plenty of great articles continuing to come out of this thread! Keep up the good work all!

Here's one I wrote a couple of weeks ago which asks you to challenge your approach to attempting to understand your existence:

Do you really want to know the Truth?

And here's a guest post by Jenny which gives a good non-technical introduction to the science behind change in the realm of personal development:

The Science Behind Change: A Beginner’s Guide

Enjoy!

JimC · 08-17-2007, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene

Stumbled! Nice article.

Weird, the stumble must not have went through... anyway, thanks for the compliment!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Lapierre

Ooo, plenty of great articles continuing to come out of this thread! Keep up the good work all!

Here's one I wrote a couple of weeks ago which asks you to challenge your approach to attempting to understand your existence:

Do you really want to know the Truth?

And here's a guest post by Jenny which gives a good non-technical introduction to the science behind change in the realm of personal development:

The Science Behind Change: A Beginner’s Guide

Enjoy!

Stumbled! Good articles, especially "Science Behind Change".

jamestl2 · 08-17-2007, 04:33 AM

I think I have a good article here for some stumble love, especially for bloggers:

Top 10 Wordpress Plugins and Improvements

InterfaceLeader · 08-17-2007, 10:44 AM

Oh my gosh, so many good posts ^__^!

I love SU, I've found so many amazing websites and blogs through it. I'm one of those that does bookmark and come back to the stuff I like. I also had a massive surge in traffic due to one of my posts getting stumbled repeatedly.

Anyway, I have another one, which isn't going to be quite so popular

But it might be worth a stumble:

Writing a Kick-Ass Sales Pitch

jamestl2 · 08-17-2007, 05:52 PM

One thing that doesn't make sense to me, is the fact that one of my articles (counting for over half of my current traffic), got nothing but bad reviews (5, total), yet many people are still visiting it?

(I'll admit it is probably not the best article I wrote, but it still confuses me, that if hardly anybody likes it, then why are they still checking it out?)

jasonivers · 08-17-2007, 07:25 PM

Here's a roundup of my latest articles for your reading pleasure... stumble if you choose, not if you don't... if you REALLY like them, link to me on your own blog.

I'll break them into two groups... ones that I think have wide appeal, and ones that I think have appeal that is more limited to the type of people who read this sort of forum.

First, the ones that have wide appeal (in my opinion):
The Power Of The Spoken Word - Spoken Words Multiply
8 Ways To Show Your Husband You Love Him

Second, the ones that I think will appeal to the type of people who read this forum:
Which One Runs Your Life - Love Or Fear?
You Are Who You Choose To Be
The Not So Well Traveled Road To Peace

If you disagree with my evaluation, let me know.

Oh, and about the negative reviews... people don't hit your site from SU through clicking based on reviews (generally, at least), they do it from stumbling, ie random pages within a category. What page they go to is determined by people who give you a thumbs up... and people who like it are probably far less likely to leave reviews than people who DO like it.

JohnPlace · 08-17-2007, 08:06 PM

I found something worth stumbling at each of the sites of those who were so gracious as the stumble my last article. With one exception: Who is Heref? I'm not sure which site to visit for that user -- sorry!

Also, I could use some stumble love for my new one: Top 7 Ways to Live Your Best Life

ZHereford · 08-17-2007, 10:38 PM

Hi John,

That's me!

My articles were:

Visualization a Key To Achieving Your Goals
Affirmations Make It Real

I also left a comment on your website. Thanks John!

JimC · 08-18-2007, 04:52 AM

I doubt this would be useful to anyone on this site, but I had to make it for those who oppose the Law of Attraction.

Law of Attraction Myths | Small-town Big-shot

jamestl2 · 08-18-2007, 06:39 AM

Is anyone here a Premium Stumbleupon member?

(They could create a Pavlina stumble group)

08-12-2007, 06:47 PM	#189 (permalink)
JimC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 198	What do you guys think of the theme? Casual Science I know it looks kind of dead, but I want it to be rather simple... however I feel that I should add some kind of image(s) to the top. I would make a logo if I knew what to make. Also: Protecting Your Income at Casual Science Last edited by JimC; 08-13-2007 at 02:26 AM.

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Gene Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 3,335	Have a look ath these Hello! I have two articles for your consideration. Both are audio downloads. If you look at them and like them please stumble them. My stumble user name is Davaomoon. I am Alive! As A Man Thinketh!

08-15-2007, 01:27 AM	#194 (permalink)
JimC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 198	I am hosting a contest if any of you are interested in submitting: Contest 1 - $20 Gift Certificate to Amazon.com \| Small-town Big-shot Doesn't really need a stumble, but we seem to share blogs here a lot anyway. I also cooked up yet another article for your stumbling addictions: Getting a Job at Casual Science Last edited by JimC; 08-15-2007 at 04:40 AM.

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JimC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 198	jamestl2, Yes, stumble traffic is usually temporary; however, if you have good content, a large percentage of the stumblers are likely to return in the future. It's just a way of advertising.

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aaronmp2003 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 60	The initial spike in traffic from Stumbleupon is only temporary, but there is usually a residual "trail" of traffic that is still coming in days or even weeks afterward if enough people Stumble a page. Here is one of my pages that got reviewed by 40 people on Stumbleupon and as a result has generated almost 10,000 pageviews over the past few days. Feel free to Stumble it yourself while you're there! 8 Tips on How to Get Out of Bed even when you Don't Want To Stumbleupon review page

08-12-2007, 03:04 PM	#184 (permalink)
ZHereford Family Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,090	I find Stumbleupon has been helpful in getting some extra traffic too. I guess every little bit helps. Here's an article I wrote recently. Please have a look. Success In Sports and In Life

08-12-2007, 03:17 PM	#185 (permalink)
aaronmp2003 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 60	Good post. I gave it a Stumble and I also gave some thought to Coach Wooden's concepts - that is quality stuff.

08-12-2007, 03:42 PM	#186 (permalink)
ZHereford Family Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,090	Thanks Aaron! I really enjoyed your article too and did the same.

08-12-2007, 04:26 PM	#187 (permalink)
realignedliving Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 73	If you like this post I made, feel free to Stumble Upon it! 5 Ways to Curb Internet Addiction I'm surprised how many really good posts there are in this thread - I bookmarked quite a few new blogs today!

08-13-2007, 03:37 AM	#190 (permalink)
bluskygirl Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 72	I haven't used Stumbleupon at all yet. I am finding that there are soooooo many resources out there on the internet; it's hard to keep track of them all! Given all the great feedback here about it, I'm gonna check it out tonight.

08-16-2007, 03:57 AM	#195 (permalink)
JohnPlace Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 332	Hey everyone, I could use some stumble-love for this one: 11 Causes and Cures of Hostile Online Communication I'll be back here before the weekend to stumble anyone kind enough to give me the time of day.

08-16-2007, 04:02 AM	#196 (permalink)
aaronmp2003 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 60	John, Funny that you should post a request to Stumble that particular post on an Internet message board! ~ Stumbled!

08-16-2007, 02:51 PM	#197 (permalink)
ZHereford Family Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,090	Wow John! Fascinating article! Stumbled. Please have a look at: Visualization a Key To Achieving Your Goals Affirmations Make It Real Thanks so much.

08-16-2007, 08:03 PM	#198 (permalink)
aaronmp2003 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 60	Love the post about visualizing! Lots of great info, but packed into a small space - good stuff, and Stumbled! I just wrote this post about achieving success using video content, and I think it is some quality content worth sharing: 5 Secrets to Success using Video Content

08-17-2007, 02:50 AM	#199 (permalink)
JimC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 198	Here's an article for something that I have been doing for years and it has helped a lot with my confidence and even professional situations. I hope you guys find it useful Avoiding Repetition in Life at Casual Science

08-17-2007, 03:42 AM	#201 (permalink)
Mark Lapierre Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,061	Ooo, plenty of great articles continuing to come out of this thread! Keep up the good work all! Here's one I wrote a couple of weeks ago which asks you to challenge your approach to attempting to understand your existence: Do you really want to know the Truth? And here's a guest post by Jenny which gives a good non-technical introduction to the science behind change in the realm of personal development: The Science Behind Change: A Beginner’s Guide Enjoy!

08-17-2007, 04:33 AM	#203 (permalink)
jamestl2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: What of it? Posts: 724	I think I have a good article here for some stumble love, especially for bloggers: Top 10 Wordpress Plugins and Improvements

08-17-2007, 10:44 AM	#204 (permalink)
InterfaceLeader Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: In a green and bountiful land Posts: 515	Oh my gosh, so many good posts ^__^! I love SU, I've found so many amazing websites and blogs through it. I'm one of those that does bookmark and come back to the stuff I like. I also had a massive surge in traffic due to one of my posts getting stumbled repeatedly. Anyway, I have another one, which isn't going to be quite so popular But it might be worth a stumble: Writing a Kick-Ass Sales Pitch

08-17-2007, 05:52 PM	#205 (permalink)
jamestl2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: What of it? Posts: 724	One thing that doesn't make sense to me, is the fact that one of my articles (counting for over half of my current traffic), got nothing but bad reviews (5, total), yet many people are still visiting it? (I'll admit it is probably not the best article I wrote, but it still confuses me, that if hardly anybody likes it, then why are they still checking it out?)

08-17-2007, 07:25 PM	#206 (permalink)
jasonivers Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 124	Here's a roundup of my latest articles for your reading pleasure... stumble if you choose, not if you don't... if you REALLY like them, link to me on your own blog. I'll break them into two groups... ones that I think have wide appeal, and ones that I think have appeal that is more limited to the type of people who read this sort of forum. First, the ones that have wide appeal (in my opinion): The Power Of The Spoken Word - Spoken Words Multiply 8 Ways To Show Your Husband You Love Him Second, the ones that I think will appeal to the type of people who read this forum: Which One Runs Your Life - Love Or Fear? You Are Who You Choose To Be The Not So Well Traveled Road To Peace If you disagree with my evaluation, let me know. Oh, and about the negative reviews... people don't hit your site from SU through clicking based on reviews (generally, at least), they do it from stumbling, ie random pages within a category. What page they go to is determined by people who give you a thumbs up... and people who like it are probably far less likely to leave reviews than people who DO like it.

08-17-2007, 08:06 PM	#207 (permalink)
JohnPlace Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 332	I found something worth stumbling at each of the sites of those who were so gracious as the stumble my last article. With one exception: Who is Heref? I'm not sure which site to visit for that user -- sorry! Also, I could use some stumble love for my new one: Top 7 Ways to Live Your Best Life

08-17-2007, 10:38 PM	#208 (permalink)
ZHereford Family Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,090	Hi John, That's me! My articles were: Visualization a Key To Achieving Your Goals Affirmations Make It Real I also left a comment on your website. Thanks John!

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08-18-2007, 04:52 AM	#209 (permalink)
JimC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 198	I doubt this would be useful to anyone on this site, but I had to make it for those who oppose the Law of Attraction. Law of Attraction Myths \| Small-town Big-shot

08-18-2007, 06:39 AM	#210 (permalink)
jamestl2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: What of it? Posts: 724	Is anyone here a Premium Stumbleupon member? (They could create a Pavlina stumble group)