I Am Trying for a HubPages World Record

Impressive stats already, Billybuc!

And, yet another great and interesting article in itself.

As we used to say:

Keep on Truckin'

DON

Bill, you are awesome and amazing. No Hub award or score ca tell you that, but still you need to know it. And thank you for making me smile on this article this morning. Happy Wednesday, my friend! :)

Congrats on hub #785! It's a huge achievement and something I couldn't do. Now I have to go and see if my hubber score has dropped - or keep writing on my novel. LOL! Have a great day Bill!

Dang it, I just wrote an awesome comment and it disappeared. I'm not going to attempt to duplicate it. Suffice it to say that I love you and am unofficially awarding this one "Hub of the Day".

Congratulations on your 785 th hub. I really feel that not writing will definitely torment my mind and as you have so well put it "spiritually painful". Positively encouraging hub to keep writing, thank you for this.

I have always wanted to say this to you...William Holland:

"You are a hot mess (LOL)!"

Love you so much, Maria

And here, this whole time, I thought I was holding that record. I really have to pull my laces up and get to writing some more low quality (by Hubpage's standards) Hubs.

Thanks Bill for the encouraging discouragement.

Bill, you may or may not win a Hub of the Day award. For me, and I'm sure many others, you have been HUBBER of the Day consistently. Cheers!

I could think of a whole lot of more Hubbie awards for which you might qualify: Most Supportive, Most Helpful... the list goes on.

I have to agree that I could not care less about awards, here or anywhere. For me, too, the support, insight and friendships I have gained from being here on HP is reward and award enough. And one of those perks has been connecting with you.

So let's do this. I'll award you the Most Amazing HubPages Pal Award. Hope that'll do until an "official" award comes your way. :)

(BTW, sorry I've been kind of scarce here on HP the past week. Had a serious back and shoulder injury last Friday. Can't wait to catch up with everyone!)

Quite impressive stats William. I have always planned to write as many hubs but always getting caught napping. Was hoping to write 200 hubs this year, but the year is halfway gone and I have only managed 22! 178 hubs to go.

Bill, I had to laugh at "I swallow a word and fart out a sentence." Guess I'll have to hit the funny button for that one!

I haven't written nearly as many hubs as you, but I've never received HOTD or an Editor's Choice award. I think what means more than having HP dole out awards (and missing many who deserve them) is what Jo Goldsmith does for the community. A writer recognizing writers. To me, that goes a long way.

I congratulate you on your HP World Record. You've worked hard for it! LOL

Now if only HP would add a Wow! button above, the voting mechanisms could be complete.

Oh, Hubpages! I can't believe they haven't awarded you Hub of the Day yet. I think they base those as much on photos etc as anything. You also need to follow their little rules to get it.

Interesting hub! You have accomplished a great deal here. HP is a valuable place to keep on writing.

Well done Bill. Considering some of the Hub of the Days I have read it isn't that great of an award to aspire to. Maybe if there was a substantial cash prize to go with it I'd care more...lol. I think you were awarded most helpful Hubber last year, am I right? Well you should get that very year as well as most prolific and most popular. I agree, with what Shauna said about the awards presented by Jo Goldsmith as having a lot more meaning than any HP award. Well done.

Impressive feat, Bill. And you did it without steroids!

Billybuc, just getting ready to leave the house but quickly checking out HP before I leave. Voted up, useful, funny and awesome...and THANK YOU for mentioning the scores. Mine stink, but I hardly ever visit that page anyway because, as you stated, that's why I am not here. I am here for the same reason as you are.

I CONGRATULATE you for 785 hubs. Your stamina continues to be contagious to those of us who love to write.

Thank you so much for this wonderful hub, as always. Sparklea, God bless!

LOL billybuc! this is your best hub. You made me laugh so hard. Yesterday after my hubber score dropped from 94 to 89 I labeled myself as the hubber with the most fluid hubber score. These plunges happen frequently, so like you I also have a record. Congratulations on your 785th hub! You are an inspiration to the rest of us.

Bill, you are hilarious! You eat a word and fart out a sentence? Too funny! Anyway, you are right about the hub score. It is more important that we write and write well. I didn't know you were setting a record here on HP but all power to you! Congratulations. You are so competitive but I stick to quality not quantity. (HA - only kidding!) You guys get into being the best and I just plug along being the best I can be. LOL! I admire you Bill for your writing skills and the terrific books you have published.

BIL--EEEEE......This fabulous "tongue-in-cheek" is such music to my eyes! (It would have been "ears," but I rarely read aloud)

Oh how I love it. More & more I believe we really DO share DNA...somehow at some point down the line! Is there a sarcasm gene?

There are so many impressive and powerful statements within this hub, I am tempted to print it up and carry your genius lines with me!

I hesitate to correct the Professor.....but you ARE mistaken. To my knowledge, you have written 785 HOTD's.

Well, OK.....784....we'll leave out the Recipes for Bachelors, just for public safety sake.

ALL the Friggan way UP....across the damned board!!! tweeted, pinned, mass-mailed and handed out at the POLLS!!!

What a prolific and wise hubber you are! You realise that with this hub you tempt providence, don't you? You realise that tomorrow you'll see 'hub of the day' with your name under it, just to break your record?

I hope you continue to make that record higher and higher, bill. You deserve it! I don't care about scores either but I do care, like you, about so many others here on hubpages; the talented writers who make it all worthwhile.

Just keep enthusing and stunning us all, bill!

Ann

You had me going there for a minute (cliché). I was like, since when does he care about getting the hub of the day? Hahah! You nonconformist, you.

I was bummed you could not find a stat for our beloved Gwynn. You had better keep writing, I am on your heals.

This is the greatest rant I've ever read!! Well done Bill!! Although I am shocked that HP have never awarded you a HOTD. That's madness! This hub alone deserves a HOTD. The other day I could have sworn I saw the same hub awarded twice HOTD (It appeared as HOTD on Tuesday & Thursday last week). You gotta share that writer's energy juice with me as I don't think I can write 784 hubs! I have barely reached 20 and I've passed out already LOL. Well done Bill, congrats! Keep going, I'll vote for ya!

Congrats on your record! I was going for the longest time it ever took to get a payout on hubpages....then they finally snuck one in and I have to start over.

What's a hubber score?! Just kidding, but I find it interesting when I think to check it...I haven't added a new hub in over 6 months and yet my score changes pretty frequently. Of course, I honestly don't give a crap! But I do enjoy your writing tips, inspiration and support. So please keep dishing it out and the rest of us will continue to lap it up!

OH...er.....ah.....absolutely nothing wrong with your Bachelor recipes hub. ....and I'm sure you're safe. Any guy who ate what you suggested is long gone....no longer to be heard from.....It's OK, Bro.

This made me lol..HeeHee.Of course i went and checked your hub score, 93 ' ain't ' bad except when some scores are 100 for writing recipes! I must admit i am thrilled when my score jumps up for a day then drops the same day. If i suffered from depression i would be admitted to the psyche ward restrained, lol..This made my day, don't ever change.

Oh, no, Bill - you are a winner!

Wish I had had a better understanding of how HP works, as I felt absolutely terrible when my scores dropped. I actually withdrew most

of my works, and would have possibly pulled out altogether if I had not

"talked" to you.

So, congratulations on your unrecognized victorious achievement of 784 hubs!!

ON TO A THOUSAND AND BEYOND!!!

DJ.

This one is your another great hub. Much touching to the heart. You are so great a skilled writer and I enjoy most of the hubs.

Congratulations on breaking a HubPages record! Wow, 785. Hope you keep them coming. They are so inspirational. I give you an award for dedication to your craft and goals.

"I swallow a word and fart out a sentence." I love that line! I can tell from your writing that you truly enjoy it! Here's too many more!

Way to go Bill...that's a whole lotta hubs!! Keep on hubbin'!! :)

Shoot I was so thrilled to go from 83 to 89 I put in the hub I had been sitting on for special to bump me to 90 or over and guess what? I dropped to 86! Sometimes I think that is what is wrong with my neck! You know.. I know... deep down we really shouldn't care about those things and what makes it worse is putting so much energy into it so I have made peace with it and btw let it be known it has not upset me to the point of hassling you by email Bill! lol Don't you sometimes wish though we had our own HP place without all the hassle like poor John (Jodah) having a hub shut down like it was porn or something? Some things are hard to overlook....

I wish I could swallow a word and out would come a sentence. LOL. You are truly amazing William D. Holland, and to have written 785 hubs in such a short time is a stunning achievement. Hubpages haven't got an appropriate award for you as 'Hub of the Day' is just not enough!

Bravo! And, for once, I actually checked Awesome... but, of course, that matters little, to you, you say! ;-)

I read just more encouragement to keep doing what you have taught me to keep doing. Write. Because, I am a writer.

Now, must get on to today's hub... ;-)

Maybe they'll throw you a party when you write your 1000th hub! I know I'll throw one of my own when I write my 100th. One day....

Thanks, Bill!

Bill,

I love this article (I mean hub-smiles.! When I quit worrying about the all-mighty hub score, I started enjoying HP so much more. That is not to say that I still do not get excited when I see my score go up. And yet, I do take the score with that grain of salt you referenced. For me, HP has been a wonderful adventure. I have met the coolest people and you know you are one of those people. I do not write as much as I should for you are absolutely correct in that the way to improve one's writing is to WRITE. And I do love that spiritual adrenaline rush from having written something that gets a "wow" or two from my HP friends.

I am going to V+/Share because you message is as always something other writers should read. Feeling pretty excited for I just video chatted with my son via Skype.

Blessings Always,

Kim

Make that a big saltblock, friend Bill. Some of the HOTDs have nothing going for them except format, tags, and graphics because they appear to be a regurgitation of other people's research. The worst one I ever read was a little different because it told people they sucked if they weren’t willing to go out and do something that could be dangerous to them. I said in a comment that I thought it might be dangerous and was told I was being rude. This person was a new hubber, and needless to say, I didn’t click the follow button and “encourage” her. If that is the criteria for the HOTD, we professional writers had best steer clear of them. I gave you an “awesome” on this one.

Congrats on your record! I like the way you handle it. The only reason I'm here at HP is to write someplace that's easy to use and there are some great people here - you included. I think your record is safe from me because I doubt I'll ever catch up to you.

Wow! Congratulations on that Bill. We appreciate your effort although we know that no effort is required anymore for you to hub. It's chicken and it's in your bone, eh?

Personally, I'm not that conscious about the hub score although of course, it'll be nice to get a higher score. :) I once hit a hundred and that was it. Like you said, I am here for the community and the friendship that I have built within HP and when my hands are itchy to pen my thoughts and what have you. And, I am grateful for my followers and well respected fellow hubbers like you.

Love from the sky~

P.S. Sorry, I'm not a baseball fan! Basketball is fine! :)

Congratulations!!! Now that's what I call a record. It's party time! Up and awesome...

Hi Bill. I don't know what I find more amazing, the fact that you have never won the Hub of the Day, or the fact that you have written a Hub everyday for almost two and a half years. I for one think you should be congratulated, so Congratulations.

Applause! Applause! Way to go Bill! :)

Way to go, Mr. Productivity! I want to be you when I grow up! The sheer volume of your work is a feat in itself!

It's amazing to me that you write a hub a day! I did a 30/30 one month, and it about killed me. Great job! And you're have many, many that are well-deserving of Hub of the Day!

I am gob smacked that at least one of your hubs has never been selected. Yet, having read some of the hubs that have been, I must say -- as graciously as possible – that you are in good company by NOT having one selected. (Okay, I’m going to pay for that little caprice because Karma never lets me get away with anything.) But at the same time, who really cares? You are not only a prolific writer, you are an excellent writer. And, as with Hemingway, Nell Harper Lee and Steinbeck -- who would experience the same roller coaster frustrations with the scoring schizophrenics at HP that we experience -- writers write because they must. :-)

785 great hubs in two and a half years is an absolutely amazing statistic, Bill! Congratulations!

Bill, you're priceless! HOTD or not, this little oasis would be a desert without you. Thanks for the giggle.

Bill, it's Cristina Maria remember? Looking forward to the book. Good night for now and sorry to confuse you. :)

My aim is to earn enough money off Hub Pages that it can act as a parallel income equating to what i earn off my day job. .I know it is almost impossible but not 100% .. im gonna keep writing and writing ..my hard work should pay off dividends .. great article..voted up!

Well Jackie, thank you you for sharing this masterful hub of billybuc's, I felt like saying something good about somebody and guess what? It just happened to be after reading this fantastic write up. Just like a dancer that likes to dance because it's in the blood, I share billy's sentiments here. Sometimes, when you make it to the top it's scary because the only other place from up there alone, is back down. Some people can't top their own record and it becomes a serious problem. Me? I just enjoy being in this family like Jackie said a day ago "we're a family" that she commented on one of my hubs. I'm enjoying a ride that's coasting from day to day. I accept it as it comes. I appreciate the love and I share the love. Thanks billybuc, you're a legend here and that's more than just for hub for a day but also, forever. I've seen others remark about you that left me with the notion that you're at the legendary status :-)

most of the hubs I read of late are Hub of the day in my book..LOL I too have written over 400 hubs and I was denied that elusive hub of the day..LOL so move over I'm a bench warmer too LOL

Voted up and all the way across! I haven't been on HP for quite a long time and lo and behold your article was the first I stumbled upon this morning. I commend you for your fortitude and commitment to keep churning out one great hub after another. You have proven your loyalty and dedication to this site and for that accomplishment I tip my hat to you.

Wow! Over 700 hubs. That is soooo impressive to me. With all of that to choose from, how dare they not choose you for Hub of the Day?! Anyway, I think you are a terrific, prolific writer. And I agree, I enjoy what goes on here at Hubpages. A great group of writers. But Hub of the Day winners? Nah, it's you I wanna grow up to be. :-)

Take care!

You mean writing in HP is not a sure fire route to winning the Pulitzer Prize. I am heart broken now. I am in the deepest, darkest depths of despair because I have no idea what the Pulitzer Prize is. Oh. Wait. It's that writing thing isn't it.

Couple of quick fact about baseball for you Bill as you like such things.

1 It was invented by the British.

2 We have absolutely no idea of how to play it.

3 Americans explaining the rules of baseball to the British has exactly the same effect as the British trying to explain cricket to Americans. Usually starts with glazed eyes and ends with a wish to die.

Have a good day Bill. :)

You are an example for other writers. That itself is an award. Your number of hubs and the uncountable appreciative comments you receive must be a record of some kind.

Interesting hub and very motivating!

Thanks and have a good day!

I did get a chuckle out of this. However these awards are definite ploys to keep people writing actively here--and I know this is obvious. I also know how unimportant this is in the scheme of life and for you also. You always say it so well. And though I miss some of your hubs I do try to stay in touch and read most of them. Some slip through the cracks for sure. Keep going Bill I am rooting for you.

Billy you couldn't have said it any better. My purpose here is to bless someone by reading my writings i never got a cent from hubpages nor am i looking forward for any. I am not into this for cash or fame.

Yet we are humans and will feel good if we get featured or an accolade etc.

You called two good writers above : "John Steinbeck" (The Pearl) and Harper Lee (To kill a mockingbird) .

You are fabulous and, I love you!!! If we write, we write, success is in the eyes of the looker on-ers.... and to me you are very successful... Thanks for the share. God Bless you!

Your commitment to HP shows in the name of your doggie... love it!

Hey Bill ~ This is such a great reminder to keep our focus on what we have the power to do ~ write! There are people out there who think that writing is not worth the time spent if it is not done toward publication. My mother is one of them She isn't a writer and neither are they.

As you have so beautifully stated, being a Writer is a calling. Another woman whose weekly newsletters I follow considers Writing a Sacred Path.

Now and then I must work to pay the bills at something other than writing...and have to walk away from creating hubs...but not from writing (always carry a pen and notebook) but I will be back publishing on HP again very soon!

I don't know how you write so many Hubs and still have the time to write a novel, for goodness sakes!

I have received one HOTD, and I have to say it was one I really was not very proud of. I've had others that were definitely better.

One of these days, you'll be surprised to see you have HOTD!

Using stats to create a goal is great, but using numbers to justify you existence on hubpages is dangerous, unless all that we care about is the cash!

If it's okay with you I'll stick to the friendship. Got nowhere to put a Pulitzer anyway. And it will need dusting and I hate dusting. Unless I have to run the duster over you lot once a month do I?

Sir William,

I have been out of pocket for a while, dealing with the daily grind and have not seen anyone's hubs of late. The first one I pick to read is this one and again, you have made a tremendous statement. Far too often, HOTD's are meaningless drivel, not well researched, informative, and substantial creations. I can honestly say yours meet every criteria for what a HOTD SHOULD be. And I agree with you that you should continue to put forth such hubs for those of us who appreciate them (and we are many!), not bend your knee to accept the meaningless criteria those WTBW (Want To Be Writers) who bequeath the honor on lesser hubs designate as their requirements to be "honored" with their titles. Stand Firm! Continue to show us what it takes to write, and write well! I, and thousands others, love your work just as you create it. Continue on, my dear friend and beacon; continue on.

Much love and blessings to you, Bill.

Mike

I have to disagree with you on one point Bill. You say that HP doesn't make one a better writer. In my case I think HP does make me a better writer. I take a lot from what I learn here. And I do feel I am constantly learning.

Or maybe it doesn't matter if I'm writing on HP or elsewhere. Maybe it's just the sheer fact that as I continue to write, I improve. And that can go for anyone.

Nevertheless, I do still feel I am getting a lot from HP. The ability to track the success and failure of various hubs of mine, helps me see what works and what doesn't. HP gives us the tools to do that, such as the stats in each hub as well as the general stats page. I then take what I learn and put it back into future writing endeavors.

Works for me!

By the way, did you really name your dog HubPages?

I also feel that at hubpages, I learn much. It guides you in building your hub through its various capsules and gives hints how to present top content. I started my first hub "Smoking? Sorry, it is injurious to health" only because I got fascinated by the presentation formats when I accidentally visited the hubpages site. So, I feel I owe much to hubpages.

Hi Bill. Your creativity is what keeps many of us going. It is good writing that counts, helpful, entertaining and informative. Content and presentation is so important in any hub at any time. The reason hubbers worry about there hub being featured is of course the hope that it is being read by more people. More pearl's of wisdom expected Bill.

Graham.

I certainly agree... we cannot be so hungry for a few dollars that we sacrifice quality and our reputation... There are sites where this is acceptable, but not here. The HP is a very reputable site and should always be treated as such by all.

Good luck with the world record, Bill! I'm rooting for you!

Bill you are outstanding as a writer and as a person. If there were a Hub Awards ceremony you would be the honored guest, the MC, and the person who would received the most awards. And, along with your thoughts, there are no awards that can really gauge how great a writer one is -- it's all intrinsic value to the individual. Feel good about yourself, you are top notch!

Hi Bill

Funny and with the perfect attitude.

That is a huge amount of writing you have done...I think that there should be enough material for quite a few excellent e-books, when you have the time...

Especially the one's on writing tips!

You have the respect and admiration of so many people here, nothing beats that. :)

Congrats on #785! I absolutely admire your writing ever since the very first hub I have read of yours and I look forward to your new hubs every day. You are an outstanding writer but also a very nice person in general which makes you just that much more awesome. :)

Hi Bill, Yes it's me, first outing out since op and you are my first port of call. ALL your articles are worthy winners of the HOTD my friend. Oh how you made me laugh like Paula and Shona said and can just visualize you as I read this! You are the rock here we are all drawn to, much more precious than any HOTD award. Keep them coming my friend!

Hi Bill, I am afraid I may feel jealous. 785 hubs, 2000 followers and so many comments pouring in. Very great achievement. And still, you feel you will get world record for not being declared Hubber of the Day. Do you really need to have one? You are already so much worthy of all those unawarded awards, let them offer it or not, it doesn't matter.

Yeah, I know it. I simply wanted to appreciate your work once again. I admire you so much.

None of my hubs have ever been awarded Hub of the Day either. For some reason, finding out you have not gotten it makes me feel better. Not that I don't want you to win... I am just saying you've published way more hubs than me and you are quite popular. It is good to know we share this "no Hub of the Day" bond. :-)

You are so right, Billy. Stephen King might not write featured stories, either. I have my camera, newspaper column, followers, and fellow birders. What more do I really need right now? I even sell a few pictures, too.

Hello my dear friend and esteemed author, Bill,

I am sorry to have been missing in action here of late, but I am so glad to be able to read today, especially this Award Winning Hub here ... well, to me it is, as are all of your many wonderful hubs!

You have written and expressed your thoughts on the topic so well, plus to add the humor is brilliant ... I expect no less from you. Yes, it is a wonderful community of friends and writers ... what score ... what is a HOTD lol

I am proud to sit on that bench with you and Frank and continue to warm it up : ) ... if you both will allow me to squish in between you both.

Have a glorious day! I voted up and across and sharing everywhere.

God bless you always.

Hugs and blessings

Well saiD!! As always. MNot that I am anywhere near as productive as you, but mercifully, I quit worrying about scores and awards about six months in. We should all do that and just enjoy the community, practice our craft and write about those things which are meaningful to us. Blessings! Theresa

Great hub and basically - apply derriere to seat and write! Anything else is a distraction.

Congratulations on so many hubs - and for making a useful and funny hub from what others have been worrying (whining) about - LOL.

Oh, yes, dear Bill,

I am well at the moment : ) ... I see I have much to catch up on here. Thank you so much for missing me. You're the best.

(((Hugs)))

Well congratulations on a total of three awards that HubPages will have to add to their list. First on the list #785 hubs without the hub of the day.I thought I would add two more categories.The second award The most helpful writers hub. You have won that from the East Coast To The West Coast and all over the world.The third award The most views in one day. They just don't know that HubPages system can't handle all your activity at one time. The system has to go down for an update which will happen as soon as all your fans get together and decide to make A Billy Buc day. Where we can all comment on your hubs at the same time. I will let you decide what day to pick because that would tie you up for the next nine months just making comments. We know you have to keep writing and try to keep our comments to a minimum. Once again I just wanted to say what a pleasure it is to read your refreshing,interesting and helpful hubs again and again. Have a great day.

Still hangin in there with that HP Record!...LOL.....That's why everyone loves you so much. When you make up your mind to do something....you DO it! (You've got me checking out the HOTD's every morning now!)

You do realize if one of your hubs appears there one day......the entire Hub Community will wet their knickers!! Not to mention you having to deal with "failure."....LMAO!!!

You brought it to our attention, Sir William. I've got a couple of records here myself....but nothing I want my kids to find out!! My "image" you know....Perfect Mother. .......Bwahaaaaaaaaaaaa.

LMAO!!!! OMG! Now, THAT is a totally HILARIOUS comment, bro.....No wonder we all love you.....I'm laughing tears, you brat!! Damn it...I left the door Open again!

You're a popular figure here and after I read a comment by a hubber about what a wonderful guy you are and how nice your articles are, I thought I had to check you out and I'm glad I did. Very nice and inspiring hub - can't believe you've written so many hubs in just two years. You must be earning quite a bit. Congratulations on that and the awards.

Wow! You have done an amazing job in a short time writing hubs. Thanks for sharing your thoughts of why you are still here.

I have no time to write hubs but somehow i find time to read your hubs. Interesting and entertaining hubs. :)

This is now not relevant, but still funny. I imagine Hemingway, Faulkner etc... would never have won a HOTD. It's probably more fun writing things that don't tick all of the boxes so to speak.

Awww bro.....I'm sorry. You blew it. Nice long record though. I'm sure you can establish another goal!.......You're simply too talented for your own good!

Seriously..? You're actually asking a WOMAN what there may be to complain about?? bro.......C'mon.

Too funny, billybuc! I've never had HOTD, though I sort of gave up on HP as a money-making platform a long time ago and just started writing random things that amuse me. Belated congrats on your HOTD, though your record will probably stand, if only because few people have the stamina to write 825 articles!

Hi Billy, a belated well done on the HOTD. Sorry I did not get to you sooner but it has been one thing after another just lately.

You mentioned having another mountain to climb, well I hope you had time to admire the view from this one first.

Happy trails

Good luck with that. Do be careful. The air can get a bit rare up there, you could get all giddy. See, with the excitement I went all poetic on that last line.

Happy trails.