As part of my blogoversary celebration, this post is a little reflection on my first year as a book blogger in stats and my blogging firsts. I've said it before in my other blogoversary posts but thank you to everyone who has made my 'blogging firsts' happen!
Blogging Firsts
- My first ever comment was from Bookalicious Ramblings (thank you)
- My first ever follower was Bookalicious Ramblings (thank you)
- My first review was I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend by Cora Harrison
- The first giveaway I held was for reaching 150 followers
- My first author interview was with Sophie Mckenzie
- My first guest post was from Jess from Jess Heart's Books on the Vampire Academy series
- The first book I won from a blog was Nine Days A Queen by Carolyn Meyer from Kelsey Sutton- A YA writer
- The first Coverlicious post I wrote was on different Pride and Prejudice covers
Stats and other randsom facts
- I've written 275 posts
- I don't know quite how many reviews I've written because I keep forgetting to tag them (yes, I plan to do this from now on....)
- I've done 5 author interviews, which have all been lots of fun! Thank you to all the authors :)
- I've had 2 guest posts on the blog, which I really enjoyed reading
- I gained 331 followers in my first year- you're all awesome!
- I've held 4 giveaways and am now holding my fifth (yay!)
- I've participated in In My Mailbox 19 times
- I've participated in Waiting On Wednesday 14 times
- I've written 17 Coverlicious posts
- I've had several blog backgrounds but I've stuck with the header I use now right from the beginning
- The first challenge I participated in was the Jane Austen 2010 Challenge
- I'm hosting the Georgette Heyer Challenge 2011 and so far I've loved the Heyer books I've read
Remember to check out the international blogoversary giveaway I'm holding HERE- Thank you to everyone who has entered already!
Very impressive! I recently celebrated my first blogiversary as well! Too bad we can't get together for a real celebration with cake and all....
ReplyDeleteI like this idea - it's fun to see these stats!
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Blog Anniversary. I wanted to let you know that I've finished another YA Historical Fiction book for your reading challenge. Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve. My review is at my place. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Just Books
www.amazon.com/Here-Lies-Arthur-Philip-Reeve/dp/0545094631/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1307202333&sr=8-1
This was fun to read. I'm a statistics junky :)
ReplyDeleteGreat list! What an achievement =)
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