Comments on: Sexy Geeks Get Pwned

By: w00tpwnage

w00tpwnage — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:21:43 +0000

Hmmm…IS content really king? I seem to remember the LOLcats blog being not only one of the most popular blogs, but also one of the most popular websites period.

Surely my site can be no worse?

The fact that you have even gone to the site means something. As it seems have Zadi, Nikita, Felicia (who was kind enough to send over some of her users even though most of them hated it), and Carolina(who seemed to like it or at least was supportive in my endeavors).

Let’s see if I can lend a bit of perspective.

First let me say I generally know what interests people and I figured it would be a fun geeky concept to turn into a blog.

This is really my first attempt at blogging. I’m not a “name” or even have a real web presence outside of my commercial arts portfolio website.

I’m also notorious for not following though with the projects I start. So for my birthday present to myself I decided to start the blog as a hopeful experiment. It is a simple concept really. I make at least 1 post a day, every day (Monday-Friday), for a year.

The big reason there isn’t much content is that until I find my “voice” I just want to focus on my visitors and maybe have a fun debate every now and again.

People are generally sharply divided over my website. They love it or hate it so I must be doing something right.

A few quick facts about my blog:

My dashboard tells me: “There are currently 232 posts and 1,290 comments, contained within 30 categories. Akismet has protected your site from 716 spam comments.”

The first post was Pirate vs Ninja on 10/03/2007 (roughly 8 months ago)

I’ve kept up with posts every day since October 15th, 2007

I’m quickly approaching a quarter of a million visitors

I have readers in over 30 countries

RSS subscribers vary between 400-800 people, usually around 500.

I’ve spent $0 in advertising.

Up to this point I feel I have been successful and as long as it is a positive thing in my life and others, I’ll continue.

Respectfully I’m going to have to disagree with your suggestion.

You should check it out and let me know what you all think.

Thanks for the mention,

Matt aka w00tpwnage

PS. My next blog will have more content, it’s going to be a reviews site. Yeah, I know, but you have to walk before you run.

By: Zadi

Zadi — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:18:15 +0000

Hah! Came across that site a few days ago too. Couldn’t agree with you more. Hope we cross paths soon.

By: fotoeins

fotoeins — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:20:46 +0000

I have and continue to thoroughly enjoy reading miss604 and mostlylisa, from which I get a “hey-i-dinna-know-dat” to bursts of laughter. These are often alternated between the two blogs.

By: phaedra

phaedra — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:15:04 +0000

you have a great head on your shoulders, with a super sexy bod-ay to match. That’s one complete package you got there Rebecca:)

By: Mostly Lisa

Mostly Lisa — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:40:48 +0000

agreed. in my eyes, content remains the most important part of blogging. I’ve actually cut down on the number of my post so I have more time to write meaty well thought-out posts. and yes, don’t worry i got a stern talking to about the butt shot. It’s such a subtle balance between increasing your readership by posting “eye-candy” images (not all bikini related), and staying true to your blogging values.

I think you do it best, by occasionally posting some cheeky nerd shirt picts, but always keeping your blog on track with consistent posts and great photos.

PS. If i’d want anyone to pwn me it would be Larissa Meek. w00t.