2011 in Blogging Review for Mymcbooks Blog

Crunchy numbers

The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 74,000 times in 2011. If it were an exhibit at the Louvre Museum, it would take about 3 days for that many people to see it.

In 2011, there were 355 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 437 posts. There were 955 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 170mb. That’s about 3 pictures per day.

The busiest day of the year was October 24th with 924 views. The most popular post that day was Welcome to Spooktacular Giveaway Hop. Ends Oct 31st.

How did they find you?

The top referring sites in 2011 were:

• iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.com
• facebook.com
• wordpress.com
• mail.yahoo.com
• mombloggersclub.com

Some visitors came searching, mostly for birthday, birthday images, birthday pictures, pilgrims, and black history month.

Where did they come from?

Most visitors came from The United States.India&Canadawere not far behind.

Who were they?

Your most commented on post in 2011 was Summer Giveaway Hop August 1- 7

These were your 5 most active commenters:

• 1 Carol L. 233 comments
• 2 Larissa 128 comments
• 3 domestic diva 72 comments
• 4 Alicia C. 62 comments
• 5 Krystal Larson 62 comments

Perhaps you could follow their blog or send them a thank you note?

Attractions in 2011

These are the posts that got the most views in 2011. You can see all of the year’s most-viewed posts in your Site Stats.

• 1 Welcome to Spooktacular Giveaway Hop. Ends Oct 31st 47 comments October 2011
• 2 Free January Giveaway 2011 24 comments January 2011
• 3 Black History Month 2011 – African Americans and the Civil War 3 comments January 2011
• 4 The Pilgrims and America’s First Thanksgiving 0 comments November 2009
• 5 NEA’S Read Across America – March 2, 2011 (Dr. Seuss’s birthday) Giveaway 24 comments February 2011

Some of your most popular posts were written before 2011. Your writing has staying power! Consider writing about those topics again.

2011 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.

 

Here’s an excerpt:

The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 74,000 times in 2011. If it were an exhibit at the Louvre Museum, it would take about 3 days for that many people to see it.

Click here to see the complete report.

Thank You!

 

Dear Friends,

Yes, I called you frineds because you all have stood by and supported Mymcbooks Blog and Memorable Children Books & Gifts. I would like to say a big thank you for the great support you have given by giving your time to read the book reviews, authors interviews, taking part in the giveaways and for making us the winner of the 2011 Top 200 Leading Moms in Business.

In 2011, the blog have been given 3 awards, posted 456 posts and received over 3,200 comments. The busiest day of the year for Mymcbooks Blog was October 24th with 924 views.

I have reviewed over 169 books and given 315 books and 9 gifts free as giveaways.

In June, I created the ‘Mymcbooks Birthday Library Program’ http://mymcbooks.wordpress.com/category/birthday-giveaway/ and http://www.mcbooksandgifts.com/mymcbookslibrary.html and have 35 children registed and have given 15 books free to 15 children for their birthday. We have continued to receive more books from authors to help support this program. And in August, I gave away 25 bags of school supplies free.

I would personally like to thank the following people for helping to promote Mymcbooks and MCBG on their blog, facebook and twitter.

Grace H

Alicia C

Kristi B

Inspired Kathy

Donalisa

Worlds To Discover

Tina Peterson

DS Walker

Larrisa B

Margot Finke

Thanks to all those following me on facebook and twitter. Also thanks for featuring me as guest blog on your blogs.

My biggest thanks goes to Carol L for always leaving comments on nearly all the posts that are not listed for  giveaways. For her its not about the giveaway.  And not forgetting Teresa Young.

What a blessed year this has been for us. Thanks again for your support and I pray you all have a blessed New Year.

Thank you everybody and Happy New Year!

Ella

Giveaway Winners!

Congratulations to the following winners.

The Winners were selected using Random.org 

#21 – Heidi Grange is the Winner of Record a Story! ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

#19  – Holly Lawson  is the Winner of Record a Memory! Our Family Christmas Memories 

Thanks to all those who took part in this giveaways.

Winners has been notified.

Check back for giveaways going on now or coming soon!

http://mymcbooks.wordpress.com/category/free-giveaways/

Giveaway Winners!

Congratulations to the Mid-Winter’s Eve Blog Hop Winners.

The Winners were selected using Random.org 

#7  –  Annesbooksgarden

# 19 – Sherrie Cruson  

#45  –  Dawn Schmidt

#48  –  Kristi Bernard

#70 –  Bevarcher

  

Thanks to all those who took part in this giveaways.

Winners has been notified.

Check back for giveaways going on now or coming soon!

http://mymcbooks.wordpress.com/category/free-giveaways/

Giveaway Winners!

Congratulations to the following winners.

The Winners were selected using Random.org 

#8 – Stacie Williams is the Winner of Dr. Little’s Tri-Alphabets and More English · Español · Français

#2  – Jeryl M is the Winner of Dr. Little’s Tri-Alphabets and More English · Español · Français

#5 – Sarah Walker is the Winner of Dr. Little’s Tri-Alphabets and More English · Español · Français

#3  – Minibea12 is the Winner of Alanis’ Daily Routine

#8 – MJ is the Winner of Spot the Puppy

 

Thanks to all those who took part in this giveaways.

Winners has been notified.

Check back for giveaways going on now or coming soon!

http://mymcbooks.wordpress.com/category/free-giveaways/

In My Mailbox #30

In my Mailbox this week

 

Deep in the Desert by Rhonda Lucas Donald

 

JT Terrier and the Message by Tabitha Z Baskin

 

Tootsie and Lulu- Lulu Wears a Tutu by Wendy Botts

 

Wise Bear William A New Beginning by Arthur Wooten

 

In My Mailbox was started in November of 2008 by The Story Siren. This is a great way to feature Author’s books even though it might not be in the form of a review. In My Mailbox is a great way for bloggers to socialize and network their blogs, it’s also a great way for bloggers to share upcoming releases!

Anyone can participate in IMM and you are not limited to only sharing books that arrive via your mailbox. You can also share books that you’ve bought or books that you’ve gotten at the library

Mid-Winters Eve Blog Hop Giveaway. Ends Dec 27th

Welcome to Mid-Winter’s Eve Blog Hop

December 21^st  – December 27^th (US ONLY)

Co-Hosted by I am a reader, not a writer and & Oasis For YA & The Daily Harrell 

There will be 5 winners for this Hop. And each winner will receive 5  books each.

Prize Pack is 5 Children’s books.

 

The Sorcerer’s Apprentic by Mary Jane Begin

 

Everything You Need To Know About Geography Homework

 

Everything You Need To Know About History Homework

 

 

Hayyim’s Ghost retold by Eric A. Kimmel

 

 

What’s Happening to Grandpa? By Maria Shriver

 

Must be a follower to enter this giveaway

Mandatory Entry: Follow this blog by clicking on Follow Blog via Email and leave your comments and email address for shipping contact. No email No contact.

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To win more books please check out the other OVER 250 blogs taking part by clicking on the link below to enter more goodies.

http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.com/2011/10/mid-winters-eve-giveaway-hop.html 

This giveaway close at midnight on Tuesday, December 27^th  and the winners will be selected at random.org and posted December 28^th 

Entries - 95

 

Happy Holiday!

 

This Giveaway Has Ended!

Just Because its Christmas Giveaway! Ends Dec 28th

Just because its Christmas. 

I’m giving away this Record a Story Book. T’was the Night Before Christmas.

Just because its Christmas and my last giveaway for 2011, why don’t I just giveaway another book.

Record a Memory – Our Family Christmas Memories. Record your family’s holiday memories!

Giveaway Rules ( US ONLY)

There will be 2 winners for this giveaway selected by Random.org

Must be a Follower to take part. Ends December 28th

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Or Do You Follow Me On Twitter?(required)

 

Entries - 41

 

This Giveaway Has Ended!

Giveaway Winners!

Congratulations to the following winners.

The Winners were selected using Random.org 

#8 – Amy W  is the Winner of The Day No One Played Together

#10 – Cathe Olson is the Winner of What are You Thinking

#8 -  Tonya May is the Winner of Humbug: A Christmas Carol

#1 –  pumpkinlady430 is the Winner of Big Cat, Little Kitty 

#6 – Teresa Young is the Winner of One Wolf Howls

#8 – Alicia C is the Winner of Colors of Me

#8 – ilana is the Winner of Babyberry Pie

#6 – David Gossett is the Winner of Gunther

#9 – Larissa Brunken is the Winner of Loon Baby

 

Thanks to all those who took part in this giveaways.

Winners has been notified.

Check back for giveaways going on now or coming soon!

Mid-Winters Eve Blog Hop – December 21^st – 27^th.  There would be 5 Winners!

http://mymcbooks.wordpress.com/category/free-giveaways/

Merry Christmas