I Am Not Ignoring You, I Promise

@porwest (92661)
United States
November 19, 2023 6:34pm CST
It just so happens that lately I have had to focus my time more heavily outside of myLot. So, today I was able to get a new article written for HubPages as well as two new blog posts for Blogspot. I don't know why it's my rule, but I only allow for one post a day on Blogspot, so I posted one earlier today and wrote the second one which I scheduled for publication tomorrow. I am also continuing to evaluate my presence on YouTube, having shifted from making my channel an extension of my total online presence which incorporates money and politics mostly. Early on I shut off a few political videos I had and decided to focus more heavily on money and the stock market and frugality. Now I am thinking about adding the politics back in the mix. I just haven't decided yet. I know having a niche channel focusing on one thing is more valuable overall. But at the same time, as you have probably figured out, I don't like to follow certain rules and I also do not like to be pigeonholed. I will make a decision on that very soon regarding YouTube. Meantime, while I do have some other plans outside of myLot, I do intend to spend a bit more time here. Not that I have to say, "Hey, I am not ignoring you," at the same time I did not get as caught up around here either to the extent I would have preferred. So, see you tomorrow and onward and upward.
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@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
20 Nov 23
I closed my account with HubPages, but you reminded me that I have a blog with Blogspot that I am not updating from ages. I am sure I will see you around here soon.
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
20 Nov 23
The one downfall of Blogspot is that, at least none that I am aware of, there is no main page or decent way to search for similar blogs as my own. I wish there was.
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
23 Nov 23
@LadyDuck You used to be able to hit a "next blog" button and it would take you through to other blogs. But that feature no longer exists.
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
27 Nov 23
@LadyDuck I assume Blogspot doesn't make a lot of money for them. Not sure. You'd think it would still be profitable though.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Nov 23
I know it's good to have an online presence. Good luck in your ventures.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Nov 23
@porwest I know you need to do that.
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
20 Nov 23
You have to go where the money is, as they say.
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
20 Nov 23
@just4him To me it is the only thing that makes sense.
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@allknowing (137822)
• India
20 Nov 23
Writing articles and blogs is sure time consuming and it is understandable you will find it difficult to spare your time here
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@allknowing (137822)
• India
21 Nov 23
@porwest Good. Keep it up
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
20 Nov 23
I will admit they do take longer than stuff like here. But at the same time, they come relatively easy for me. I have been writing for a very long time. Some of the stuff, honestly, writes itself. Writers definitely know what I am talking about when I say that.
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@RasmaSandra (80783)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Nov 23
Never heard about Blogspot. My blogs are all on WordPress. Just posted seven more articles on Vocal Media, You gotta do what you gotta do and best of luck to you,
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@RasmaSandra (80783)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Mar
@porwest I posted my poetry for years at HubPages. With that I made a lot of online friends who with time drifted away from the site, Then HubPages stopped allowing comments and I never made a cent there and finally closed my account,
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
8 Mar
Have you ever tried HubPages? It's actually a pretty good site, gets good traction, and is easy to use. Might be something to look at.
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 23
Enjoy your day whatever you decide.
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
20 Nov 23
Thank you ma'am, and you as well. I can see you now, out chasing crocodiles and kangaroos, or perhaps looking to pet a wallaby or something. lol
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 23
@porwest Actually I'm tackling a snake that's in the loo and then I have to get the scorpions out from under the cupboard.
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
22 Nov 23
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
20 Nov 23
I am a member of Hubpages but I stop writing there as my earnings were ridiculously low.
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
20 Nov 23
@porwest When did they make the change? this year?
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
20 Nov 23
@nela13 Oh no. It's been a long while. A few years.
@porwest (92661)
• United States
20 Nov 23
It got bad over there for a while, but when they made the change from an interaction-oriented site to an actual writing site, it got much better.
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@May2k8 (18389)
• Indonesia
20 Nov 23
Whatever your decision, we cannot prohibit it, have a good time.
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
20 Nov 23
I am doing my best to ramp things up to ready myself for a better position in 2024.
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@Orson_Kart (6842)
• United Kingdom
20 Nov 23
Yeah, I was expecting some comeback after my comment about Bill Gates, but I see you are busy. I don’t know where you get the time. Take it easy and catch up with you soon I hope. Our government are publishing their Autumn budget tomorrow, so I might need to run it past you.
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
8 Mar
I retired in July of last year. But of course, I always made the time even when I was working.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Nov 23
I used to write on Hubpages and Blogspot but it was so long ago I’d almost forgotten.
@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
20 Nov 23
Whatever you decide, I hope you don't forget about us!! Have a great week and a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
20 Nov 23
I am certain there are some who prefer I'd rather. lol
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@lazydaizee (6735)
• United Kingdom
20 Nov 23
You sound like a very busy person. How do you get on with Hubpages, have you managed to make any money on there yet, if you don`t mind me asking? I know that they have a high pay out threshold . I do a bit of writing on there and I have barely made anything in over two years. Do a lot of people visit your blog?
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@porwest (92661)
• United States
8 Mar
I make a fair amount, but I have several places I write and have been at it for many years and so over time I have built a fair amount of an audience that follows me around. But it does take time.