When I set out last fall to get this blog rolling, I was curious to see how many people would actually pay attention. I set myself what I thought was a modest goal, never thinking it would be achieved but thank to you all.. I made my goal for this year!
I have to say, when the blog officially debuted in January, it was dismal.
Total blog hits in January 2010 – 70
February was a little better – 591
The the taste of spring training hit everyone and the blog took off.
A couple days ago I met my goal. I was thinking if I could get 100 hits per day, I would see the first year of the Horn & Bell and worthwhile.
Total blog views as of this morning – 36,776
Yes, 36,776 times this year.. someone looked to see what I was thinking. I had no idea I was that interesting. At this pace my annual per day average is set to finish around 113 hits per day.
Not mind blowing, but to me.. incredible. I know these big professional bloggers pull in tens of thousands of hits per day.. but for me, some fan who just made this blog to have fun and stay involved in the game that I love with the fans and friends that I love.. I think it is awesome.
So today.. today is your day! THANK YOU!
OinK!
noisenation.mlblogs.com 
nah, you’re not that interesting, i’m just that boring, haha
congrats Dan! keep up the good work!
Congrats Dan! You do a great job. Keep up the great work!!
Not bad, sarge! And it can only get better…
who would think anyone would be reading a baseball blog a few days before Christmas?
Nobody but us loyal IronPig fans !
Dan.. you have done a great job ! It can only get better !
Keep up the great work !
i’d like to see what the so-called “professionals” could do if they had to manage a full-time job on top of blogging activities…like some people we know…great work, kommandant — keep on keepin’ on!
Has the HOG BLOG certified these numbers?
🙂
Thanks for all your good work and ongoing efforts.