Over the past few days, there has been a deluge of Feedblitz subscription cancellations. Since I've come to the realization that I do not have an uber thick skin, and I haven't been able to find the silly box to uncheck in Feedblitz to remove notification for cancellations, I'm going to be removing that particular subscription feature from my blog sidebar.
You will still be able to subscribe via the Google Reader button (I love Reader!) or by becoming a Blogger Follower. Neither of those options will email me to let me know you've left and are no longer stopping by... LOL
I know that subscribers come and go, and that it's not really personal as people's preferences change, but it's really hard not to take it that way... We are our own worst critics, and I'm doing very well being ridiculously critical of my own stamping skills, thank-you-very-much. *wink* LOL
I'm very sorry if this inconveniences any of you, it just kills me to see cancellation after cancellation coming to my inbox. I hope you understand and will continue to stop by...
Thanks.
Hey - I thought it was only us lesser talented stampers that had issues!! Seriously though - you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi Heather - completely understand! I'm not an expert in blogging and don't even know how it all works, but I do know that I get performance issues!! Ha ha!! Don't worry - I love your creations!
ReplyDeleteHey Heather,
ReplyDeleteThought I would chime in to say that I love your blog site. Your work is fresh and fun and always so beautifully crafted. I appreciate everything you take the time to share with us. I look forward to your next post.
Blessings!
Terri D.
Heather you rock! I check out your blog daily. I LOOOOOOVE your style and your work. :D
ReplyDeleteOh Heather - those unsubscribers are totally missing out! (Maybe they all switched to Google Reader?! :-) Anyway - love your work and follow you through my Google Reader! Hope you have a happy Friday and weekend!
ReplyDeleteWell, I'll be darned!! You know, I just have you on my favorites list, but even if you weren't on my fav's, I'd still think of ya, and wonder what you're creating and for what challenge, ha ha:)
ReplyDeleteHey Heather - More and more folks are moving to Google Reader and other similar services, and that would explain the unsubscribing. I can't imagine any other reason for the mass exodus. So chin up, girlie! I use Google Reader for my not-to-be-missed blogs because I might miss it in my emails.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration.
Hugs,
Colleen
I think Colleen is right! I love your work and come here daily through my email subscription! Hugs, Harriet
ReplyDeleteThe NERVE of some people to cancel, huh!!! LOL!!! Girl, you rock!!!! I am a follower and proud of it!!!! Keep doing that thing you do!!! {{{{HUGS}}}}
ReplyDeleteWHAT! Who do they think they are, Heather?! They must not really know! :) Just want you to know you're not the only one! I got some today too! LOL But, I told myself that they're probably joining Google Reader and don't need an e-mail and RSS feed at the same time! Maybe that'll help you too! I'm not sure if it's true, but at least it makes me feel better. So, if it does and you ever want to add e-mail subscription back and turn off the unsubscription notification, you can by logging in to your Feedburner account, click on your feed name, click the Publicize tab, click Email Subscriptions, and to the right towards the bottom there is a box to uncheck that reads "Send me an email whenever people unsubscribe (will be sent to your "from" address)." Just uncheck it and voila - we will never know again! :) I really hope that helps, Heather. I hope you're not too down! Wanna meet up sometime? Just let me know...seriously!
ReplyDeleteHeather, just so you know, yours was one of the first set of blogs that I follow. I'd never even heard of Etsy until I saw your shop. So, you definitely have a fan in me and I follow your blog via reader, so anytime you have input, I'm there!! Your creations constantly inspire me to step up my game in cardmaking! I agree with you in not wanting to know about cancellations. Ugh!
ReplyDeleteHeather, I think these people who are unsubscribing must be on crack or something. Maybe they are switching to a different type of feed? At any rate, your cards are absolutely gorgeous!! You really have nothing to be worried about! :)
ReplyDeleteHeather, I can completely relate. I'm a regular reader of your blog although I've never officially become a follower... I do check in daily and I ADORE your creations. You have an amazing talent.
ReplyDeleteYou are fabulous and don't forget it. They are all just missing out! I check your site daily and look for you on SCS all the time. You have an amazing talent.
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Dear Heather,
ReplyDeleteI know you weren't fishing for compliments but I just had to agree with everyone; your blog is one of my favourites! Your clean and simple style is the best!! If people unsubscribe, there must be something wrong with them!! Or maybe they're just jealous :)
Well, I am a die hard fan of yours. I have been for quite some time now. So, chin up chica :)
Hugs
Jacynthe
I got some of those, too... I'm sure that people are just switching to a different style of access - as your creations are too GREAT for someone to quit following. I'll keep up with you in Google Reader. Love your work, Heather!
ReplyDeleteHeather, I love your blog and love your style. I visit everyday, without any subscriptions or feeds! Looking forward to more of your great cards!
ReplyDeleteKrista
why would anyone do that? you know I love ya!
ReplyDeleteHEY HEY HEY... Now you listen up, b/c I'm only gonna say this one time, and one time only. YOU. ROCK!!! Trust me!!! Don't worry too much about what those notifications may or may not mean... forget the #s, and focus on that smile of yours! We love to see it and feel it in your work! Chin up! Shoulders back! Now let me see some teeth!!! :-D *hugs!!!* (taking off my tough love hat now...lol!) You're an amazing crafter, and you will have so much more fun if you forget about all this other stuff!!! *SMILES!!!*
ReplyDeleteI'm CERTAIN that these people are just changing to a Reader of some sort, so you're not losing them, you're just helping them be more technologically advanced!
ReplyDeleteI have been a follower of your blog via Google Reader for several months now. Your blog is one of my very favorites. Out of more than 100! I'm ashamed to say that I rarely comment, but I DROOL over your cards each day. Just wanted to come out of lurkdome to let you know how much I enjoy your cards!!!
ReplyDeleteI bet a lot of people are just switching to Google Reader. It's the cool thing to do! So no worries because you are AMAZING! :) I am so thankful to have found your blog!
ReplyDeleteGosh it blows me away that you still dont know how good you are! Your cards are amazing and you are like FAMOUS to me! LOL.
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Deb
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PS I follow you every day, and I have you on my blog as one of my favorite blogs to visit, but I dont use reader...I bet there are a ton of other chickies like me! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHeather, you're amazing, and I'm sure the cancellations just mean they're subscribing in a different, more convenient way for them. That said, I totally understand! I used to take it personally everytime I got an unsubscribe email, too. I have no idea how I turned it off, but I did (of course then you don't feel the love when someone subscribes, either, LOL!) - wish I could remember. Anyway, hope your new subscription methods work better for you, and please know without a smidge of a doubt - YOU ABSOLUTELY ROCK, GF!!! I mean, seriously, everything I see from you, I smack myself and think, "now why can't I design like THAT!!!"
ReplyDeleteI'm not going anywhere! Your stuff rocks!
ReplyDeleteI'm a HUGE fan of yours and I'm sticking with you!!!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, Heather! I turned off my notifications...who needs that little jab in the middle of the day?!? You know, it may be a lot of SU! demos. Their new agreement requires their own blogs to be SU only, so they may just be unsub-ing on any blogs that aren't. Don't take it personally, you're amazing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE you Heather!! Great being a roomie with you! and I adore everything you do with the In Bloom set!!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding! Your work is awesome; so creative and unique and if i could figure out HOW to subscribe to you i would. unfortunately, i am severely computer challenged,so i just have written your site down on my favorite list and just type it in every few days to see what you're up to and inspired!
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