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By shannon, August 19, 2010 12:10 pm

That’s right.  It’s time for everyone’s favorite game:  Fun with SEO.

It’s been a while since I searched the stats, and I was pleasantly surprised with the diversity of search critera that led readers to me.  So, without further chit-chat, he’s the top 10:

1. ladadeeda – Looks like people actually know the name of my blog and are searching for it.  To you 11 brilliant individuals, I say “right on!”
2. DUI, I went to prison – Sorry dude, but you’ll get no sympathy from me.  Don’t drink and drive.  EVER.  There is no excuse.
3. Baltimore Diabetes Blog – Am I the only one in this shit hole who blogs?  Not possible.
4. Fuck Type 1 Diabetes – Amen!
5. Who is to blame if you get a needle stick in hospital in Ireland? – I’m going to go out on a limb and say blame the fool who stuck you!
6. Incorrect grammar technical writing samples – Did my post help?
7. Minimed vs. Dexcom CGM – Obviously, you know my thoughts on this one.
8. Ken Negbenebor - ‘sup, Warden.
9. Type 1 diabetic international adoption – Good luck with that.  Oh, and please stop by and let me know if you’re successful.
10. ‘Cause I’m the wound and you’re the salt, it’s all my fault? – My personal favorite.  Not only does it rhyme; it’s also so poetic.

So, there you have ‘em.  I love reading how people arrive at my site.

Now, to my devoted lurkers.  I know who you are and *where* you are, so why don’t you stop by and say hello?  I won’t bite, and I’ve love to get to know you better.  So, to my friends in Evanston, IL, Vernon, TX, Springfield, MA, Alexandria, VA (you work at an interesting place, doncha!), Saco, ME, and Walnut Creek, CA, (and everyone else – there are tons more) I’m glad you stopped by!

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By shannon, March 31, 2010 12:09 pm

No, this isn’t a pity party – I meant “Why My Blog?”  What are people searching for when the end up here. 

It’s been a little while since I checked the search terms that people use to find my blog.  I don’t know why, but I LOVE looking at these queries and wondering about the people who entered them. 

As I hoped, there were some good ones:

“Big of a” grammar – This overused phrase is wrong, as noted by a fellow grammar cop.

Little fridge – I love my little fridge.  My employers often don’t.

My a1c is 7.5 – Ugh.  Don’t remind me.

Dexcom crazy wrong at night – Hmmm, I disagree (Go Dexcom!).

Fuck you diabetes – Amen!

Car accident without headlight on – As I inch closer to a resolution (i.e., settlement) for my injuries, I want to remind everyone to turn your headlights on at night.  Are you listening Camry drivers?

Had blood test drs have phoned and asked for phone consultation does this mean bad news – Um, probably.

What happens to diabetics in prison? – Nothing good.  I think Type 2s have it a little easier, though.

Why are supervisors morons – I’m going to assume this is rhetorical.

Symlin pregnancy – That’s a no-no, folks.

Low income Omnipod – Um, a big syringe taped to your arm, maybe?

Scott Williamson Seymour TX – I’m not even going to write what I really want to write about this person.

MM CGM – Sucks!

Adoptive parent chronic illnesses – Thanks to the wonderful news from Elizabeth, I no longer fear this one.

Grab my boobs meme – I don’t think I’ve ever used the word “boob” in my blog.  Now I feel compelled to search for it.  Plus, now that I’ve mentioned it (again? Twice, dammit!), I can expect it to turn up more in the searches.  Ah, the cycle of life . . .

Forced sissy breasts – What the hell was the person who entered that search string ACTUALLY looking for?  I understand each of those words individually, as I often write about my sissy, who has breast cancer, and I’m sure I’ve written “forced” somewhere.  But why all three together?

Lada sucks – Indeed.

Airport metal detectors – It amazes me how often this one appears.  Why are so many people searching for ways to get around airport metal detectors?  Do I feel safe when flying?  Nope.  Not even a little.

And finally …

La da dee la da da this good shit got me high – Well, you’re welcome!

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By shannon, January 29, 2010 10:28 am

Inspired by Kerri’s recent Search Engine Optimization (SEO) post, I decided to delve into that mystical world and check out my own SEO results via Google’s Webmaster Tools.  These are the searches that led folks to my blog.  I bet some of them were surprised when they got here.  My favorites are:

Roddy Pippin – I’m glad this is bring people to my blog.  I want everyone to know about the injustice taking place in Texas right now. 

Happy Birthday Man – Just for fun, Google that one and see what you get.  Oh, boy (literally!).

Inside Boxing Ring – I’ve always known I’m a bit scrappy, but seriously?  How is this related to my blog?

S my D Shirt – I have absolutely no idea.

Gross Veggies – Well, duh!

You can kick and scream all you want but it’s gonna happen – I love this one because it reminds me of Doug Heffernan.

Pregnant never feel full – How about Full never feel Pregnant?

LADA sucks – No shit!

Weight scale funny – No, weight scale scary!!!

And, my personal favorite: Fun with breast – I’m not kidding.  People are coming to my blog by searching Fun with breast.  Wait, was that you, Brian?