It's hard for me to believe, but today is the second anniversary of Free Technology for Teachers. Without much of a clue as to what I was doing, I started this blog two years ago today. Two years later I've written nearly 2500 posts.
Here's a look back at some statistics made possible by all of you who read, subscribe to, and Tweet about Free Technology for Teachers.
Two years ago: no subscribers, no page views.
18 Months ago: 200 subscribers, 10,000 page views/ month.
12 Months ago: 1500 subscribers, 30,000 page views/month.
6 Months ago: 8500 subscribers, 80,000 page views/ month.
Today: 14,000+ subscribers, 120,000 page views/ month.
Here are the seven most popular items of the last week:
1. 12 Ways for Students to Publish Slideshows Online
2. Weekend Workshop - Make a Wiimote Whiteboard
3. Memoov Looks Promising for Digital Storytelling
4. Buying a Netbook or Laptop on Black Friday?
5. New Moon on Shmoop
6. Where Does Thanksgiving Grow?
7. Earth Pulse 2010 - Vital Statistics Interactive Map
The list above is based on item clicks and views. If you ever miss the week in review post, you can always check out the Post Rank widget embedded in the right column of the blog. Post Rank displays the most popular blog entries at any given time.
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Week in Review - Blog Birthday #2!
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Congratulations on your first two years. I learn a lot through your blog posts. Looking forward to more from you!
Happy Birthday Free Technology for Teachers! I am constantly telling others at my elementary school about you and the great resources you find for all of us.
Thanks, Richard, for devoting your time and for all the wonderful educational leads!
Congrats on 2 years -
I have truly appreciated reading and using your site – you provide great resources and while my site pails in comparison I have now started my own blog and website
http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/
http://sites.google.com/site/stealingexplainingtechsites/
Thanks again.
Rich - as one of your earliest readers, congratulations! You certainly have earned it and worked very hard to do get where you are. You have come a long way from where you were 2 years ago.
Happy blogversary
Remember that lunch where you said I get 10% hehehehe. We have to do a lunch with the WDL guys and Mark to celebrate your anniversary.
Wow, two years? only? it is my opinion that this is the best blog for teachers. I just can not express how clever and well thoughtout the material you present is for teachers. It is something I look forward to reading/receiving. I first learned about your blog while teaching in China - and of course it was blocked, but thanks to the miracle of RSS, I could get my personal copy of your writing delivered to my email. Only when I'm in non-blocked areas of the internet can I post a comment. I want you to know that I share your work with all the teachers I work with. Thank you and please keep it going! ~Kathleen
Happy Birthday! I love reading your blog and all the resources that you share. Isn't it fun to watch our babies grow! I appreciate all the time that you put into this.
¡ Felicidades! y un saludo desde México
Harold,
Other than my mother, I think you might have been the first reader. :) Seriously though, the word of mouth from you and Jeff & Dan at WDL did help a lot early on.
Rich
p.s. yes, I remember that lunch :)
@Ann Oro, thank you.
@RRTT best of luck with your blogging efforts. My best advice is to just keep at it.
@Linda thank you for sharing with Elementary teachers. One of my goals is to include more K-6 materials in my posts.
@Kathleen, I'm glad that China doesn't filter RSS :)
@Loony Hiker, it is amazing how fast our "babies" grow up. :)
@Ramon, gracias
Many congratulations on your 2nd anniversary! You deserve all the accolade in the world for your fantastic blog, which is always full of topical, practical advice and information for us busy teachers!
Looking forward to many more years of inspirational posts.
Congratulations! I've enjoyed reading your blog. Great job!
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