Almost there........1200 followers and half a million pageviews

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   KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

   I'm dangerously close to 1200 followers......and half a million pageviews.  At the current rate, I'm due to hit it in the next 48 hours.  It would mean a lot to me to hit it before Thursday. Just a month or two ago, I was hoping to hit it by my birthday, but I'm going to hit it a month earlier. 
   
   The point to this is to wish me luck.....and to convey to others that even though you may have just started with HP and feel that 500,000 views is a million miles away....it comes around quicker than you think.   
   
   The secret? 
   
   Keep writing, keep learning, and have fun while doing it.

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      warchild75posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      congrats,i have nowhere near as many followers but am only 50,000 views behind and im closing fast

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         KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Congrats!  As you well know, it's not necessarily the followers that give you the pageviews.  You're looking for outsiders for the views if you're wanting to make money.  Having both is nice though.

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      ecogginsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      500,000 page views. Awesome. That does seem far away. You've only been on hubpages six months longer than I and have written twice as many hubs as I. I only have 67,000 page views and 280 followers. You must write on more relevant topics and be friendlier and better lookin' .  Congrats.

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         KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         You know the saying....you throw enough mud against the wall, some of it's gonna stick......that's my motto when it comes to hub writing.  I write about things I know and/or interest me.  Sometimes, I write a winner and sometimes I don't.  Wish all 300 were performing like the top 10 do. 

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      PR_amposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      WOW! Congrats!
      
      "...others that even though you may have just started with HP and feel that 500,000 views is a million miles away....it comes around quicker than you think"
      
      Hmmm, I still feel 500,000 views is a million miles away.

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   KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

   By the way......the monkey is back.........
   
   
   

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   Uninvited Writerposted 14 years ago

   Glad you are back.
   
   I'd love to help you but I follow you already. Good luck.

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   KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

   Thanks, UW!!  You're dangerously close to 1200 followers yourself!!!

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   Michael Willisposted 14 years ago

   Wow, what a number!!! Congrats. I finally crossed 200 a short time ago.

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   KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

   Thanks Michael!  I've followed you and UW for a long time.

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      Michael Willisposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      As I have you as well.  love seeing the monkey back!!!

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   Cagsilposted 14 years ago

   Hey KCC,
   
   I'd help you out, but I already follow you.
   
   However, Congratulations! Great work!

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   KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

   Thank you Cagsil!  I love the blue-eyed avatar!

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   Cagsilposted 14 years ago

   You're welcome KCC. I'm trying something different with my avatar.

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    KristenGraceposted 14 years ago

    Just realized I DIDN'T follow you... Well now you have another one... Haha, I've definitely read through some of yours hubs... My finger was too lazy to click follow ? Apologies...

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       Don't apologize!! I hadn't fanned you either!  We both fixed that!

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    Kidgasposted 14 years ago

    Congrats as well.  I have always been partial to the monkey.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Awwww, Thank you, Kidgas!

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    Randy Godwinposted 14 years ago

    Sorry KC, I already follow you and can't help with the following thing!  Congrats on the half million page views though!  I'm looking at 200,000 in the next few days and am quite pleased by my progress here!  Gotta write more hubs, though!

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       Thanks, Randy!  200,000 is awesome!  You'll get that other 300,000 in no time.  The thousands really do come around faster once you get in the groove.  Definitely, need to crank out more hubs myself!

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    Whikatposted 14 years ago

    Congrats KCC,
    Hey do you want me to make a new persona and then follow you? I could then follow you twice. Just kidding. I am so happy for you. That is a great accomplishment, and wonderful inspiration for the rest of us.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       Thanks Whikat!  I do appreciate it!

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    mistyhorizon2003posted 14 years ago

    Well done KCC, I already follow you or I would help out too. I just broke the 1000 follower mark a few days ago and it felt like I would never get there, but it happened in the end.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       Thank you Mistyhorizon...I know what you mean....seems like the last 30-40 followers have taken the longest.  Looks like I only need 1 more though (as it sits at this moment)to reach the 1200.

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    emievilposted 14 years ago

    Hey KCC. I see you hit the 1200 followers already. Congrats. Also the half million views, wow! A million congrats to you .

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you emievil! I just got my 1200th follower! It was ngureco!  Woooo hooooo!!!   Thank you all!!!

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    Just checked my pageviews.....it could hit tomorrow, the 26th, but might go into the 27th.  It's hard to tell.  One of my best performing hubs is a Halloween hub and it's going through the roof right now.  However, by Monday it will fall off the face of the earth again.  It devasted me last year.  I got so caught up in the Halloween frenzy and then watched my numbers tank the next day.  I had lots of Christmas hubs, but they just didn't pick up fast enough to take the place of the drop after Halloween.  I'm a bit more mentally prepared this year...(I think).....someone may have remind me of this comment next week.

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    travelespressoposted 14 years ago

    Hi KCC
    Congrats on these achievements.  AWESOME!  I already follow you, but I'll happily read a few more hubs. 
    
    My theory - trying to achieve these milestones when you are close is a little like watching a pot boil - it seems to take ages and ages.  Then you achieve them and the stats seem to race away. 

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you travelespresso!  I think you're right about the "watched pot" theory!

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    Jesusjohn78posted 14 years ago

    wowo congrats on 1200 followers!!

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       Thank you very much!

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    Ign Andyposted 14 years ago

    Hi KCC, congrat for the achievements. Wow half a million pageviews!

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you very much.  I just checked my pageviews and I'm pretty sure I'll hit it today (Tuesday).

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          CASE1WORKERposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          omg- i have a spreadsheet too- one sheet for three months to do a quareterly comparism in the future

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             KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Spreadsheets are what I do.  So, I have them for anything and everything.  Kinda nerdy that way.

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    CASE1WORKERposted 14 years ago

    done my bit for the page views and keeping fingers crossed- i know what you mean - i am on target to hit 10,000 by the end of the month or even the 28th and it does mean something.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       Thank you so much Case1Worker!  Congrats on your upcoming milestone.  Write the date down and keep track of each 10,000 pageviews.  You will be surprised how quickly they come around each time.  I have been documenting mine from the beginning.

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          CASE1WORKERposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          er... i track mine the last day of every month since i started and can quote the amount of views on each hub during any monthly period- i know i'm sad

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             KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             LOL.....you're talking to a spreadsheet person.  I don't find that sad at all!  I track everything!

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    sandun81posted 14 years ago

    Congratulations. Half a million page views... wow...

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       Thank you sandun81.  Welcome to HubPages!

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    europewalkerposted 14 years ago

    Congrats! Just checked out some of your hubs. I have now become a fan.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you so much!  I have no become your fan/follower as well!

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    prettydarkhorseposted 14 years ago

    Congrats KCC -- Ms. Texas! You deserve a Margarita!!

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       LOL...Prettydarkhorse!  Where is my margarita?????

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          prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          What kind of tequila would you want me to put on it? Am sending it before the Rangers game tomorrow!

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             KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Jose Quervo Gold 

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    Thrillerposted 14 years ago

    Way to go KCC! 1200 followers is a dream for someone who currently has only 2 followers

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you!  I was in your shoes 2 years ago.  (btw...now you have 3 followers.  )

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    livewithrichardposted 14 years ago

    Way to go KCC. I'm about a month away from a half million page views myself. I probably could have hit it sooner but I took most of the summer off from writing here...too busy at my day job.
    
    You know I've been following you for quite a while. You're one of my favorite hubbers.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you LivewithRichard!  I've been following you for a long time too.  Early congrats on your upcoming half a million views!

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    Jane@CMposted 14 years ago

    Way to go KCC (glad to see your monkey back lol).

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you!  I had quite a few people tell me they missed the monkey.  So, I brought it back. 

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    Kidgasposted 14 years ago

    Yes, congratulations for making both 1200 followers and half a million views.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you....I should hit the views in the next 12-24 hours...maybe sooner.

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    tritrainposted 14 years ago

    
    
    Aaahhhh, tain't nothin!
    
    
    Look at mine!

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       LMAO @ you!

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    Angela_1973posted 14 years ago

    Congratulations! I just now became a fan and faced-booked one of your hubs.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you so very much!  I fanned you back!!!

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    Angela_1973posted 14 years ago

    Having 500,000 views must feel great! Way to go!

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    GmaGoldieposted 14 years ago

    LOVE to hear about success!  Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring us.
    
    Congratulations on a job very well done!

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you so much!

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    sagebrush_mamaposted 14 years ago

    Wow!  Just barely passed 100 followers...love the milestones we can look forward to!  I'm glad the monkey is back, as I believe you were my first follower and commenter!  Did you do any hubs on your Vegas trip?

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Sagebrush_mama....yes I did 3 or 4 hubs on Vegas.  I have a couple more in the works too.

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    evvy_09posted 14 years ago

    Wow Great Job.  I just recently passed 1000 pageviews
    I'm sending you a cupcake for you to celebrate with when you do pass your mark
    http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail … ;index=ch1

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       evvy_09posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       oopps here it is sorry

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       evvy_09posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       

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          KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          3rd time was a charm.     Thanks!    (You do know you can edit your posts for a certain period of time, right?)  Instead of 3 posts, you could have fixed the first one. 

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             evvy_09posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             oh... thanks lol I was determined to give you that cupcake though.
             I guess I'm just too poor to even pay attention 

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                KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I appreciated it.  I just didn't know if you knew you could edit posts.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       Be sure to keep track of your milestones.  You'll be glad you did later.  It's very motivating.

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    Money Glitchposted 14 years ago

    WOW! Way to Go, KCC!

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       travelespressoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       MG You always have the coolest congrats animations.  I'm in awe of this and of course KCC's achievements here on HubPages.

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          KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          MG does have the cutest animatations!   Thanks again travlespresso.   It looks like I may hit the 500,000 during the night or early tomorrow.  Guess it depends on how many non-USA folks find my hubs while I'm sleeping.

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             Money Glitchposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             WOW! A half of a million that is Awesome!
             
             And btw thanks for the compliment.

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             travelespressoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Do keep us posted on your progress KCC.  I'll put the champagne on ice ready to toast to your outstanding success.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you MoneyGlitch!  The bears are soooo cute!

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    It's about 8 am Central time (USA) and I'm 51 views away. 

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    It's about 9:30 central time and I just checked and I've done it!  I have 500,045 views!   A big thank you to everyone!!!!

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       Randy Godwinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Great!  Those last 46 views took me a long time!

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          KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          
          
          Thank you Randy!

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             Randy Godwinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Glad to help! LOL!

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    evvy_09posted 14 years ago

    
    
    Yay!

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you!!

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    MissEposted 14 years ago

    Super cool!

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you!

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    

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    wordscribe43posted 14 years ago

    Oh my gosh, that's totally how I dance.
    
    Congrats, KCC!

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       lol.......Wordscribe.....that's too cute.  My husband and I were discussing the gender of this dancer.  He assumed it was male and I assumed it was female.  Part of my argument is the wideness of the hips.  LOL  Not sure I've seen many males that dance that way either.   Particularly when she flops her head forward and shimmies a bit.  lol
       
       Thank you, btw.

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          wordscribe43posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          It's soooo female!  I'm with you, it's the hips and just the way SHE moves.  That's too funny, hope the debate didn't get too heated. 

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             KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             I think he just has this notion that all stick figures are men.  LOL   Even her head looks feminine to me.  And what about those dainty feet?  LOL

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    travelespressoposted 14 years ago

    FANTASTIC news KCC.  A HUGE congrats from me!  I so enjoyed reading some more of your hubs too.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you so much....you really helped me out with some pageviews (and comments!) on a number of hubs yesterday!

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          travelespressoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          You're very welcome.
          
          My vote - its a she!

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    Jane@CMposted 14 years ago

    So proud of you - you are a great hubber inspiration!!!

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       KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you so much!  I remember so vividly being discouraged once upon a time and wondering how on earth I would ever get 10,000 pageviews.  Now here I sit with half a million.  I'm really grateful to all my followers here at HP and all the internet surfers out in the real world who happen to come across my hubs and give me a minute of their time. 
       
       I've had another record-breaking adsense month too.  I am thrilled....hence the happy dance.

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