The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 88,000 times in 2014. If it were an exhibit at the Louvre Museum, it would take about 4 days for that many people to see it.
I can hardly believe how fast this year has gone by!! It seems like only yesterday, when I started this blog in February of 2013 with terrible smoker’s flu and a passion for food. I really didn’t know I was going to like blogging so much. Writing this blog has been a great experience. It has given me some great opportunities, and most importantly it has given me some pretty great friendships. I expect to make so many new friends. I love communicating with people of different walks of life all over the world. Sharing experiences with others and then learning from them and their experiences.
We would like to personally thank each and every one of you who have stopped by to visit us at The Mountain Kitchen. That is what makes all of this so worthwhile. It is you! You, the person that took 5 minutes out of their day just to see what kind of crazy meals David and I made, what His Royal Highness has been up to, our life here up on the Blue Ridge or to read the crazy stories like the one about the bear and the goat.
I want you to know that I really haven’t taken the past two weeks off from this blog as mentioned in my last post. I have been working behind the scenes and
I am excited to announce that The Mountain Kitchen has officially purchased a domain!! 😀 😀
During this time, I ask for your patience. All the technical aspects of setting up a website is making me dust off all the computer skills I have and forcing me to learn new software and so many new things. (All of you fellow bloggers know what I am talking about.) I hope to have our new site up and running soon, but again it will take some time. www.themountainkitchen.com will be up as soon as I can get it ready to introduce to the world. Although, picking out a theme would sure speed up the process… You never know how indecisive you can be until given endless options!
When I get the site ready, our wish for you is the same as it has always been. We hope you get a good laugh, learn something new and find something good to eat while you are here. Then take it with you and share it with others. May 2015 be all you wish it to be.
Thanks for visiting & come back again soon!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Debbie, David & HRH
samuelwthomas says
Thank you for all your support too, I can’t wait to see what the future hold for you xx
Debbie Spivey says
Thank you so much, Samuel! I wish you tons of support this coming year. May 2015 be all you dream it can be!! xxx
Colleen says
Looking forward to the reveal!!!
Debbie Spivey says
If I ever decide on a template…lol! Thanks for being my #1 commenter, Coleen! 🙂
Patrons of the Pit says
That’s pretty cool! Very cool. I’ve been thinking of going dot com too. Hows the process going for you? Any advice!?
Anyways, congrats. Always a privilege to stop by the mountain kitchen, take a gander off that awesome deck, and then stroll about the kitchen and see whats cooking on the mountain. Most of the time its edible even!
Party on!!
PotP
Debbie Spivey says
I thought y’all were already a dot com… I am just getting into it. Right now I am stuck on deciding on a template. Once I have that it should move along. There are so many helpful resources out there on the web so if I run into a roadblock there is support. I want functional without scaring people off…
I am always happy when POTP stop by the kitchen to see what’s going on. You’re always welcome here on the mountain.David and I both enjoy peaking to see what adorns your grills. It always looks mighty tasty!
Happy New Year! Here’s to more blogging fun in 2015!!
Debbie
DesignsbyJeanneR says
Woot – woot!!! A huge congrats on your new domain & blogging success! It’s been a pleasure to visit with you & enjoy your witty sense of humor & wonderful recipes! Happy New Year to you, David & HRH, of course!
Debbie Spivey says
Thank you so much, Jeanne. I have enjoyed getting to know you and Gene also. It’s finding people like you that makes this so much fun.
Happy New Year! Here’s to more blogging fun in 2015!
Debbie
Andria A says
oh cool! I’m excited to see the new site! Happy New Year!
Debbie Spivey says
Thanks, Andria! I beg for your patience…
Happy New Year!!
Dana Fashina says
Yaaaaay!
Congratulations Debbie!!
So, so well deserved!
Looking forward to seeing what The Mountain Kitchen will become in 2015!
Love you to tiny, little pieces 🙂
Debbie Spivey says
Thanks, Dana! It is finding people like you that makes blogging so enjoyable! I look forward to your posts in 2015!!
David says
Debbie, congratulations on taking the big step! I look forward to seeing the new site! Don’t get too hung up on picking the perfect theme. Themes are easy enough to swap out…just get started and you will eventually find a theme that you will grow into.
Have a wonderful 2015!!
Debbie Spivey says
Thanks for the advice, David! I will enjoy the freedom to do what i want with the new site. I am excited about it and will take heed to your advice.
Happy New Year!
YourTablecloth says
Wish you a very happy new year
Debbie Spivey says
Thank you! Happy New year!!
dogear6 says
How exciting – the stats and the domain name. Happy New Year! I can’t wait to see what 2015 brings for you.
Nancy
Debbie Spivey says
Thanks, Nancy!
kemtee says
Excellent! I may pick your brain afterward to get hints about the site building process. ‘Cause I’ve been dithering for several years now and well… it’s going nowhere fast. Still trying to learn the software, too.
Keep up the great work!!
Debbie Spivey says
Thank you, Kelly! It is challenging me to use my computer brain. I am rusty and I am starting to think I’m extinct…lol! Trying to understand the software, platforms and SEO are the biggest challenges. I will be happy to help you anyway I can and IF I can.
"Cheffie Cooks" says
Woo-Hoo so excited for you Debbie!!! Happy 2015! I am patiently waiting as everyone to see what you decide (they’re big choices…) enjoy the process I am here for the long haul with you! Your TK and Florida Buddy (for life! Ha-you couldn’t get rid of me if you wanted too!) HeHe. XO Cheryl
Debbie Spivey says
Thanks, Cheryl. I am so glad I have a fan like you! 🙂
Anna Buckley says
Dear Debbie, so lovely to hear from you. You are a much followed, loved and admired blogger. My story referencing your pastry issues got some of the highest number of hits. I look forward to seeing your new site up and running, cheers from Australia, Anna x
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thank you Anna! It is now up and running. Come visit!! 🙂