Saturday, May 1, 2010

Google Analytics Report For April 2010

Well, another month has gone by, and that means that it is time for another Google Analytics Report! Here are the results for April 2010:

The top ten countries, in number of visits, are:
  1. United States - 150 visits
  2. Canada - 16 visits
  3. United Kingdom - 8 visits
  4. Germany - 6 visits
  5. Australia - 3 visits
  6. Malaysia - 2 visits
  7. Sweden - 1 visit
  8. Ireland - 1 visit
  9. Puerto Rico - 1 visit
  10. France - 1 visit
The top ten states in the United States, in number of visits, are:
  1. Wisconsin - 18 visits
  2. Indiana - 16 visits
  3. New York - 13 visits
  4. Texas - 9 visits
  5. Illinois - 8 visits
  6. California - 7 visits
  7. Ohio - 7 visits
  8. Florida - 6 visits
  9. North Carolina - 6 visits
  10. Utah - 5 visits
The top ten articles, in number of views, are:
  1. Genealogy and History Thoughts Column One - 18 views
  2. 92nd Edition of the Carnival of Genealogy Posted! - 17 views
  3. Tombstone Maker Website - 13 views
  4. Don't Forget! Submissions Are Due Today! - 10 views
  5. Happy Easter! - 9 views
  6. Google Analytics Report For March 2010 - 8 views
  7. 2nd Edition of the Carnival of African American Genealogy Posted! - 7 views
  8. Looking For Hosts - Update - Again! - 7 views
  9. Looking For Hosts - Update - 4 views
  10. Genealogy and History Thoughts - Column 8: Or Why I Prefer to Not Use Online Translators - 3 views
Well, that is it for this month's report. To my readers, I just want to say, "Thank you for reading!" Stay tuned for next month's report, and Enjoy!

28th Edition of the Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genalogy Posted!

The 28th edition of the Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy has been posted! You can read it here. (Thank you Antra for hosting!) The topic for the next edition will be on religion, and will be hosted by J. M. of Tracing My Roots. Submissions are due May 14, and the edition will be posted on May 17. You can submit your articles here. Enjoy!

Friday, April 30, 2010

April 2010 Issue of the Shades Of The Departed Magazine Posted!

The April 2010 issue of the Shades of the Departed Magazine has been posted! You can read it here. Enjoy!

19th Edition of the Carnival of Irish Heritage and Culture Posted!

The 19th edition of the Carnival of Irish Heritage and Culture has been posted! You can read it here. The topic for the next edition will be on "I speak from experience," and you can read more about it here. Enjoy!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Don't Forget! Submissions Are Due Today!

I just want to remind everyone that submissions for the upcoming edition of the Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy are due today. The topic for this edition is war stories, and you can submit entries here. Enjoy!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

2nd Edition of the Carnival of African American Genealogy Posted!

The 2nd edition of the Carnival of African American Genealogy has been posted! You can read it here. The topic for the next edition will be on

"They Served With Honor ~ In Memoriam, African-Americans In The Military 1914-1953

Host: Amy Cain of Reconnected Roots

Military research can yield important genealogical information. Yet, many overlook this valuable resource. Have you researched military records for your African American ancestors? In your research, what did you find out about their service? If you have not done any research in military records, this CoAAG presents the perfect opportunity to get started.

For the 3rd Edition of the CoAAG, tell us about your African American ancestor(s) who served in the military and write a post to honor them. If you don’t have an African American ancestor with military service, but know of one who served honorably make this an occasion to honor that person.

Submissions deadline: 12 May 2010"

Enjoy!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Happy Easter!

I just want to wish everyone a happy Easter! Enjoy!

92nd Edition of Carnival of Genealogy Posted!

The 92nd edition of the Carnival of Genealogy has been posted! You can read it here. The topic for the next edition will be on

"Write a 'how to' series of articles! Choose a topic that you can give helpful advice on and write a series of articles (3+) about it. Series articles require a little more planning and a lot more writing so this next edition will have a deadline of May 1st."


Enjoy!

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Looking For Hosts - Update - Again!

As everyone knows, I'm still looking for hosts for future editions of the Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy, but I have to update the list again. Here are the months still available:
  • July
  • August
  • November
  • December
If you are interested in hosting an edition, please feel free to contact me at jess_history at yahoo dot com. Thanks!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Google Analytics Report For March 2010

Well, another month has gone by, and that means that it is time for another Google Analytics report! Here are the results for March 2010:

The top ten countries, in number of visits, are:
  1. United States - 240 visits
  2. Canada - 37 visits
  3. Germany - 11 visits
  4. United Kingdom - 8 visits
  5. Netherlands - 6 visits
  6. Poland - 4 visits
  7. Philippines - 2 visits
  8. Sweden - 1 visit
  9. Czech Republic - 1 visit
  10. Austria - 1 visit
The top ten states in the United States, in number of visits, are:
  1. California - 30 visits
  2. Indiana - 17 visits
  3. Wisconsin - 15 visits
  4. New York - 14 visits
  5. Texas - 12 visits
  6. Illinois - 12 visits
  7. Michigan - 10 visits
  8. Georgia - 10 visits
  9. Florida - 9 visits
  10. Arizona - 9 visits
The top ten articles, in number of views, are:
  1. 26th Edition of the Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy - 31 views
  2. 1st Edition of the Carnival of Genealogical Societies Posted! - 30 views
  3. Google Analytics Report For February 2010 - 24 views
  4. 3 Years Ago Today ... - 19 views
  5. 27th Edition of the Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy Posted! - 17 views
  6. Genealogy and History Thoughts Column One - 16 views
  7. Looking For Hosts - Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy - 15 views
  8. Tombstone Maker Website - 13 views
  9. Cemetery Thoughts ... - 7 views
  10. Trippstadt, Germany Civil Death Records, Part One: 1806-1829 - 7 views
Well, that is it for this month's report. To my readers, I just want to say, "Thank you for reading!" Stay tuned for next month's report, and enjoy!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Looking For Hosts - Update

Although I am still looking for additional future hosts, another month has been taken. Here are the months still available:
  • July
  • August
  • October
  • November
  • December
If you are interested in hosting an edition, please contact me at jess_history at yahoo dot com. Thanks!

Monday, March 22, 2010

27th Edition of the Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy Posted!

The 27th edition of the Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy has been posted! You can read it here. (Thank you, Al, for a wonderful edition!) The topic for the next edition will be on war stories, and the deadline for submissions will be April 25. The edition will be posted on April 28th, and you can submit your articles here. Enjoy!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Looking For Hosts - Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy

I just wanted to let everyone know that I still have some openings for future Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy editions, if anyone is interested. The months still available are:
  • May
  • July
  • August
  • October
  • November
  • December
I let the person hosting the edition choose the topic, submission date and publication date of the edition. If you are interested in hosting an edition, please contact me at jess_history at yahoo dot com. Thanks!

Friday, March 19, 2010

1st Edition of the Carnival of African-American Genealogy Posted!

The 1st edition of the Carnival of African-American Genealogy has been posted! You can read it here. The topic for the next edition will be on

" Grandma’s Hand: Grandmothers and Their Influence On The Family

Host: Sandra Taliaferro of I Never Knew My Father

Grandmothers are often the matriarchs of the family. In fact, truth be told, many of us were raised by our grandmother; if not, she was definitely a constant in our lives.

For the 2nd Edition of CoAAG: Grandma’s Hand, write a post about your memories of your grandmother and be sure to include a picture of Grandma if you have one!

Submissions deadline: 12 April 2010"

Enjoy!

91st Edition of the Carnival of Genealogy Posted!

The 91st edition of the Carnival of Genealogy has been posted! You can read it here. The topic for the next edition will be on

"Dance! Did you take dance lessons as a child? Did your parents go out dancing every Friday at the Elks Hall? Do you enjoy taking in a good ballet at the theater? Care to share a memory from your high school prom? What role does dancing play in your family history? Come on, let's cut a rug! Deadline for submissions is April 1st, 30 submissions will be accepted."


Enjoy!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

3 Years Ago, Today ...

It's really hard for me to believe, but I started this blog exactly three years ago on this day. At the time, I never imagined that I would still be writing this long, nor did I ever imagine that I would post over 1,150 posts by now. It has been an interesting three years so far, and I can only imagine what the next several years will be like for this blog. Enjoy!

Don't Forget! Submissions Due Tomorrow!

I just want to remind everyone that submissions for the Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy are due tomorrow! You can read more about the edition's topic here. Enjoy!

(I apologize for not posting a reminder earlier. I've been busy with school work lately, and I forgot to post a reminder. I am really sorry about that.)

18th Edition of the Carnival of Irish Heritage and Culture Posted!

The 18th edition of the Carnival of Irish Heritage and Culture has been posted! You can read it here. The topic for the next edition will be on poetry, and you can read more about it here. Enjoy!

March 2010 Issue of the Shades Of The Departed Magazine Posted!

The March 2010 issue of the Shades Of The Departed Magazine has been posted! You can read it here. Enjoy!

(I'm very sorry for the delay in posting this. I've just been very busy over the past several weeks.)

Thursday, March 11, 2010

1st Edition of the Carnival of Genealogical Societies Posted!

The 1st edition of the Carnival of Genealogical Societies has been posted! You can read it here. The topic for the next edition will be on
"Collaboration.
Does your society collaborate with other societies?
(genealogical, historical, lineage, etc.)
Or groups? (local library, family history center)
Why or why not?
What works or needs improvement?"

Enjoy!