WEBSITE REVIEW: NEW DEVELOPMENTS

A website review usually involves an outside analysis, an external look from an expert.

An expert in the field would evaluate speed, design, ways to fix what’s broken.

New developments on boomerpdx means one thing: blog traffic.

My traffic is the same as that on a country road, my readers are literate, and that’s good for a humble writer.

I don’t run this blog for money, fame, or to enhance my ‘image.’

Writing is an exercise I get a kick out of, one I find rewarding in so many ways.

Such as?

I see loads of online folks enhancing their websites, doing everything called for to make it enjoyable for their readers.

They hear about the next big thing and hustle to get on it first.

There’s lots of advise on blog post titles to use words like ‘Breaking News’, the ‘Ultimate Guide,’ Stunning Revelations.’

Sound familiar? Too familiar? My familiar face.

Me: Heh?

For over a decade, and thousands of posts, I haven’t lost any momentum for knocking one out nearly every day.

I feel good about that. Most people quit long before they really get started.

Because I don’t shit talk for attention, fame, or money, I’ve got a green light in my head to continue instead of a red flag.

Take it from Ray:

By writing I feel engaged in a larger cause, which I aim to honor.

Stick around boomerpdx, scroll the posts, and you’ll find some repetition.

Things I can’t repeat enough:

A good marriage is the foundation of a happy life.

A stable home grows stable kids.

Stable kids make better citizens.

Sound too corny? Too maudlin? Too bad.

You can’t hammer the fundamentals enough, hence the repetition.

Fortunately, I have enough experience on the page not to be too boring.

 

New Traffic. Bots?

My latest advancement for reader comfort? Noooo.

The latest advancement here is traffic from China, lots of traffic from China.

Are they readers who find boomerpdx through search engines, reference, or personal recommendations?

I’d recommend me.

Me: If you need a place to turn down the noise, read boomerpdx.

I don’t hound my family and friends to read my work.

My wife and kids are on their own in that endeavor.

If I become rich and famous for this blog I won’t rub it in.

Me: See? I told you so.

They won’t hear that out me? They might.

One of my kids told me he wasn’t raising his kids like he was raised.

Like that’s an ultimate insult? Why would my kid think that.

I raised them with the freedom to make their own decisions which I support whole heartedly.

So far. Lol. I’ve done my share of preaching the basics:

They think their old man might be a little nutty with writing.

And they’re right.

In fact, I’m so nutty I’d like them to start writing so I can take credit.

It wouldn’t be the first time.

Kids: Our father forced us to wrestle in high school.

Me: You’re welcome.

 

About New Traffic From China

Me: Honey, I’ve got new traffic from China.

Wife: It’s probably bots.

Me: Maybe it’s people who enjoy my writing style.

Wife:

Me: It could be.

Wife: Yes, it could. I’ll check.

 

My ideal reader is a casual scroller who stops when something looks interesting.

However, what I find interesting enough to write about isn’t always a fan favorite.

Bruce Springsteen said it with this:

Well now, I’m no hero, that’s understood
All the redemption I can offer, girl, is beneath this dirty hood
With a chance to make it good somehow
Hey, what else can we do now?

What else can we do now but take a chance on the best interest of others and help make it better.

 

PS: Give an honest take, a funny take, then listen.

PSS: Can you hear me now?