Two weeks ago I hosted a link up right around Thanksgiving–which is always a weekend filled with gratitude. I took that moment to thank a few (9 to be exact) fellow bloggers: individuals that have helped me to become a better blogger. A blog however would be nothing without its readers. A blog needs readers. Yet, readers of a blog are hard to pinpoint. While my readership (thankfully and luckily) continues to increase, I often times do not know who those readers are. The statistical dashboard of a blog will only tell me so much. However, it is through the comments on Kremb de la Kremb where I can really begin to tell who actually checks in and reads this blog (sometimes a daily basis!). I am proud of my five very steady readers. I love them. I rely on them. They keep me going. With their feedback, and the fact that I know they’re reading, I often keep at it so as not to disappoint. Five is a rather small number in the blogging world, BUT, it does not matter. I feel inclined to keep writing just because I love that these five fabulous women are reading (and then commenting). Thank you ladies! Thank you so much for reading Kremb de la Kremb!
A Blog Needs Readers–My Five:
Petite Silver Vixent
Jacqueline is a somewhat new reader, but she’s very consistent and super supportive. When the communication between bloggers exits the comment field and enters into emails, you know you’ve got some blogger love going on! For Jacqueline, who is pretty fresh into the blogging world (she just wrote her 50th post!), it’s been fun to get to know her and encourage her to do things like submit her posts to Independent Fashion Bloggers and then get chosen–like I knew she would!
No Fear of Fashion
Greetje is the most honest woman I’ve met in a while. I love how she just says it as it is. She also questions some of my style decisions making me rethink things or support sartorial decisions. I really appreciate how straight forward she is. She reminds me of my most honest girlfriend Caron who will also tell it as it is. Each one of us need women like that in our life. Without them, we might be, well, I don’t know. Doing some pretty silly things!
Anna’s Island Style
Anna is also a new reader that I just love. She’s consistently supportive and always inquisitive. In fact we have such appreciation of some of our wardrobe items, we’re actually figuring out how to create some sort of exchange between us. She loves my orange paisley pants, and I love her orange plaid cape. We’ll figure it out! Also, a discussion of lipstick and recommendations for Anna are a topic we discuss on the side.
Fake Fabulous
Samantha made it on to my other blog list too in terms of influencing me to become better. But, it started with her being such a supportive reader. She’d always comment and initiate the blogger love; in turn I started to get to know her, visit her Fake Fabulous, and in turn fall in love. That’s the thing: this whole blogger community, it’s all reciprocated some how. Now, I check in to her site daily as well, always eager to see her next sartorial move. One time, her post drove me to tears since I just wanted to really get to know her in person–not just online.
Sheela Writes
Sheela also made it on my influencer list, but also she’s one of my best readers. She always leaves short little notes that are filled with jokey lines only we would get. Like I said before, we text on the side, asking daily questions so it’s no surprise that she’s become one of my best readers as well as influencers. In fact on the side we’re trying to figure out another style challenge for ourselves. Stay tuned for that!
Who Are Your Blog Readers?
If you’re here to link up, you know what I’m talking about. Who are your dedicated blog readers? I know you have some. Who are they? Don’t be bashful to share. They deserve some blogging love!
I always read! Yep I’m always lurking in the background.I love your style and enjoy reading
Laurie x
Thank you Laurie! That makes me feel so good! Bit by bit I’m growing and getting to know more of you. I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much. Love, Ann
You have great blog commenters! I’ll have to check out the ones I’m not reading already!
The readership (and commenters) of my blog has changed a bit over the last few months since I changed the focus of my blog in August (to focus more on fashion). But I have some readers and commenters (and email conversations) who have been commenting (or emailing) and reading since the very beginning of my blog in 2009. They truly have become friends, and it feels great.
Oh gosh! Thanks Andrea! I agree. With each post, I am hopefully gaining more–like you for example! Thank you for commenting. Makes my day!! Love, Ann
Love your blog! I love getting to know everyone. 🙂
Jaymie
http://www.jaymieashcraft.com
Yes! It is nice!! Thank you Jaymie. I’ve been enjoying getting to know you better as well. Love, Ann
I love all of these ladies too!
Thank you for including me with them…I am honoured.
I always look forward to what everyone has to say and really appreciate any feedback given.
The support of other bloggers was the biggest (and wonderful) surprise for me.
It’s like being part of a global “club” and I love it!
Thank YOU for your support Ann.
XXX
Samantha
http://www.fakefabulous.com
A global club! I like that!! Yes, count me in!! I will always support you Sam!! Love, Ann
I don’t always comment, admittedly. Some days I’m more comfortable with just sharing the posts I read. Some days I do both.
Alex – Funky Jungle
Awww, thanks Alex! I know there are some more silent readers. We never really know exactly who they are. Thank you for coming forward and saying so. Makes me happy to know you’re reading! Love, Ann
What a lovely surprise to be included in this line up Ann! Our hidden readership is always a bit of a mystery and I wonder too who’s out there and if they’re liking what I post. It’s fantastic to get repeated feedback and grow these new friendships – it’s a real bonus of blogging. Am going to message you about the tartan jacket – we can do this!
Anna x
Anna’s Island Style
“Hidden readership.” That’s a good way of putting it. I feel bad being so honest in this post, BUT in turn have found out about some other readers by saying so. In the end that is a good thing because I really like knowing who they are. I’m so excited to collaborate with you Anna! All good stuff!! Love, Ann
How wonderful to be in the company of such great ladies – thank you so much Ann. It’s inspiring to be part of such an engaged and engaging community that crosses countries! I’m not always able to comment as quickly as I like on many blogs and feel I’m playing catch up alot of the time! but I love reading other people’s blogs and seeing their style and how that can spark ideas with mine.
I always appreciate the people who comment on my blog and I’ve loved getting to know fellow bloggers. It’s been one of the great joys of blogging that it’s gone beyond just the enjoyment of putting outfits together and writing the post but also finding such support from people and places I never expected!
http://petitesilvervixen.blogspot.co.uk/
Jacqueline, boy can I relate to not commenting as quickly. It seems these days that I just keep getting further and further behind! For example, it’s Thursday and I haven’t visited the link-ups yet! Very naughty. At times I’d love to be a full time blogger; the reality is a have a full time job and do this as a fun hobby. I really admire those bloggers who are able to make blogging their longevity.
Here’s to blogging in whatever capacity and the great friendships made along the way! Love, Ann
Ann you’re so lucky to have five such wonderful and loyal readers – as am I to have you as one of mine! Friendships are what make blogging go round, and I’m sorry that I don’t comment as much as I should (or would like)… I truly admire those who leave such lovely descriptive comments and take the time and trouble to do so.
There’s been a lot of talk about The Death of Comments and it’s partly because we’re sharing and commenting in other ways, like on social media. I think we have to accept it whilst at the same time do everything we can to encourage people to comment by nurturing those precious relationships – and BOY are you the expert!!!
Thanks for hosting the link up, and good idea to host it every two weeks if that’s more manageable for you :))
Catherine x
http://notdressedaslamb.com
Oh Catherine, I know there are more than five–as demonstrated by this post’s comments. I felt rather risky with this post, but at the same time I wanted to acknowledge a few individuals who support K de la K. There are so many others, so perhaps this wasn’t the best way to highlight those peeps. It is all rather anonymous at times as you know. And there are so many ways to connect these days aside from commenting. My readership has grown, yet I often don’t know who they are….anyway, please don’t be sorry for not commenting–you do often and I always appreciate it. I feel your friendship in so many ways! I love that I can always call on you. I love that you feature so many of us fellow bloggers. I love that you are the one we turn too–I continually try to learn from your role modelling. I hope my post didn’t put too many people on the defensive. Rather I wanted to highlight a few readers that I really know.
I admire individuals like yourself who are able to blog full time. I don’t know how you do it!! I seem to always be coming up for air–barely. Hence, the biweekly attempt. Hopefully I can make that work!
Thank you for being one of my readers Catherine! Muah!! Annie
Oh Ann my apologies – I think I confused things by saying “FIVE such wonderful and loyal readers”, I didn’t mean it was five and five only! It would have made sense just to leave the word five out… not sure why I put it in the sentence now.
But please don’t think it was a risky post in any way shape or form – it was a WONDERFUL post! And I can’t see why people would go on the defensive…? We should be pleased when deserving women/people/bloggers get recognised and thanked for their support , and you’re always one for supporting other women, and what better way to do that than to write a post like this? 🙂
After all, what’s the alternative… I think trolls know the answer to that one, and we all know they’re not worth our time of day! Kudos to you for spreading your love and positivity everywhere, lovely Ann!! xx
Ahhh Anne, you are the cool to my quirky. The fun side to my I-do-not-smile attitude. You have no idea the amount of admiration and respect I have for you, for your personality, and for your style aesthetics. Seriously, reading your posts is so enjoyable, it’s like our chats, having a direct conversation with you. Can you imagine the antics we’d get up to were we living in close proximity?? 🙂
Oh gosh Sheela! You’re making me blush. One of my favorite things to do these days is wake up and saying “Morning” even though I know it’s probably your afternoon. What a friendship we’ve created!! <3 U! Annie
Yes and I love ya to death!!! Happy holidays, my friend, to you and yours, and a special hug to Gigi xoxo
I am totally struck. I had just added your blog to my list of blogs, after which I read through your posts ….to find this….I never knew. I get teary… Thank you and so glad we “met”.
Greetje