published: April 17th, 2008
Just A Rant About Dropping Entrecards
I try to go through the socialcarders list systematically, but when my browser closes or I have to refresh for some reason the feed changes randomly. Then I have lost my place and end up wasting time by going to the same blogs again. It seems like I never get done dropping, but on the bright side each visit that is to the same blog is counted as a page view even though it’s not regarded as a unique visit.
I have 3 blogs and I use the same list to drop from, even though I empty my temporary files some blogs will let me drop and some wont, but then again you are still getting a view from me counted on your stats. I have so many stat programs running, but the one I use most is GetClicky because it usually gives me a more accurate reading.
I’m thinking about removing Google Analytics because I seldom ever check my stats there any more because it takes a while to register accurately, but I haven’t made a final decision yet. I do use Sitemeter and I like that program also. I figure the less programs I have to check the more time I will have for other things.
I don’t like pop ups because they are very annoying and instead of closing the annoyance I simply choose to leave the site without viewing anything. I don’t mind the bars that some people use at the top or bottom of their blog for sponsors, but when I happen upon a site that all I see is the whole blog covered with a sponsor add and I have to close it, I again leave the site.
If it happens to be an Entrecard user even though they are getting a unique visitor for their stats they have lost me as a reader and maybe a possible commenter. I’m sure it doesn’t bother some people and that’s fine, but it’s sure not going to help their bounce rate unless they are in the 10 tabs that I open when I’m dropping. Okay I just felt like ranting, but I’m done now, so I’ll go drop some more.



