Alan Rickman? Not So Much

You may recall some time ago, right after Nationals actually, I did a little blog experiment where I posted pictures of Alan Rickman, along with the copious use of his name in an attempt to draw more hits on my blog. (You know, this one that you're reading right now.)

Alas, it didn't really have an noticeable effect. (That's right, Alan Rickman, hang your head in shame.)However, there is another name and mention that does with consistant results. Are you ready?

Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson and Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson.

I consistantly get multiple hits for those search strings. Can't say as I blame the searchers...those are probably the best books that will be released this year.

So now that you know the secret to generating more blog hits, try it and see for yourself. I'd love to hear your results.

Traffic Jam, part II

Unfortunately, Alan Rickman didn't produce the results I'd hoped for. A few more unique visitors, but not the avalache of people I'd expected. Interestingly enough, the keyword searches that have brought people to my blog lately are:

* kristens heart print bras - this from the icy regions of British Columbia. Okay, maybe not so icy this time of year, but I'm a Floridian. Anywhere above Atlanta and I'm putting socks on. Also, to my best recollection, I do not own any heart print bras.

* lil ole me - Two searches using these words. Another British Columbian and a fellow Floridian.

* Roxanne St. Claire - Another FL searcher. Perhaps Rocki owns some heart print bras.

So, as you see, no Alan Rickman searches. Odd, don't you think? Especially with Harry Potter so newly released and all. If anyone else tries this, I'd love to know what your results are.

Traffic Jam

At the PRO retreat in Dallas this year, Colleen Gleason said that a mention of Alan Rickman on your blog would dramatically increase your traffic. So, today is going to be an experiment. Here's Mr. Rickman's photo...

And of course, one of him in all his Snape-y goodness.

I'll let you know in a few days if this has made a difference in my blog traffic.