{"id":7013,"date":"2014-06-03T07:58:56","date_gmt":"2014-06-03T11:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theenchantedhome.co\/?p=7013"},"modified":"2014-06-03T08:05:59","modified_gmt":"2014-06-03T12:05:59","slug":"spoken-say-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/03\/spoken-say-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"You have spoken and here is what you had to say plus a giveaway&#8230;&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Hi there. If you remember about two weeks ago I posted a poll\/survey about my blog and shop. I eagerly anticipated seeing what you had to say. What I did not anticipate was that almost 1100 of you would chime in&#8230;what a wonderful response that was!? I was so thrilled to hear from so many of you and your kind words honestly touched my heart more than words can convey. You totally validate what I do and more important <em>why<\/em> I do it. So I was eager to share with you the results of the poll, a lot of it not? surprising but a few things absolutely were.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I was so happy that I featured, at the end,? a place for you to write and share your thoughts\/suggestions, whatever you had to say. It was so incredibly enlightening!? To thank you all for participating I am offering up a wonderful giveaway from my online shop (details at bottom).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>83% are between 45-55+ and 16$ are between 18-45 years old<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>50% of you have been reading my blog for 1-2 years, the rest were evenly distributed between being new to 1 year<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>64% of read my blog every single time I post (thank you)!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>40 % say when they read my current post, they then click to either an old post of mine or go to my online shop 20% click to another blog in my blog list<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>When asked why you read my blog, 82% say they love my style and love that I make my blog personal and 17% said they love blue and white and pretty pictures<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>74% found me through web browsing or another blog and 7% found me through Pinterest (74 people)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>41% read 1-5 blogs a week and 31% reads? 6-10 blogs a week<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>43% say they like when I post on beauty\/fashion but can take it or leave it while 38% love it and want more and 19% said they would prefer I stay true to interior design<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>55% say they want to see more of my home and love it and 41% say they like it when I feature it<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>65% say they love my long posts and my many pictures (thank you) and only 7% said they wish the posts were shorter<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>It was a dead even tie about my contests 50% of you love them and 50% of you could do without them&#8230;.(484 vs. 482)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>72% of you have recommended my blog to someone (many thanks for that)!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>65% say they ready religiously but do not leave comments, 28% rarely leave a comment, 5% leave a comment half the time and 1% always tries to leave one (so fascinating)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>94% are readers but not fellow bloggers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>6% who participated were bloggers (65 people who responded were bloggers)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One thing I found most interesting is that the vast majority do not leave comments, so for any bloggers who get frustrated over this, it doesn&#8217;t mean people are not reading and very much enjoying what you are posting, but clearly most do not comment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The blank section where I asked you about anything I could do to enrich\/enhance your experience&#8230;.was filled with nearly 400 comments. I read every single one and was thoroughly entertained by them.? Nearly all were unbelievably flattering and heart warming, a few offered constructive criticism and thankfully even fewer were a little &#8220;tougher&#8221; (1-2 comments)? so I really appreciate everyone taking the time to participate and hearing what you have to say keeps me going:)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It meant the world and as I am about to expand my shop and integrate my shop and blog (promise its going to be great) your feedback is super important to me! I wish I could share all almost 400 comments? but I promise you, that each and every one of them is treasured and I have taken it all in.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jeanneunnamed-193x300.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7008\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jeanneunnamed-193x300.jpg\" alt=\"rp_jeanneunnamed-193x300.jpg\" width=\"143\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jeanneunnamed-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jeanneunnamed-193x300-108x168.jpg 108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Giveaway details&#8230;.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now onto the giveaway! To show my thanks to you for participating&#8230;&#8230;one lucky winner is going to win a pair of custom silver\/pewter napkin ring (your choice of styles)? from<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theenchantedhomeshop.com\/napkin-rings.html\"> my online shop.<\/a> These sell for $56 on my shop but sell for double every where else.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe this will be the start to a collection, which is what many do. I have started a few people that I know and love with a collection and every time a birthday or special occasion rolls around I give them another napkin ring to add to their collection. They are very special and like jewelry for the table!<\/p>\n<p>Leave a comment on this post to be eligible, if you want a second chance, leave me a comment on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Enchanted-home\/218496624850540\"> Facebook by clicking here<\/a>. I will announce a winner on Saturday morning.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6689934.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7043\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6689934.png\" alt=\"6689934\" width=\"486\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6689934.png 251w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6689934-168x112.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2171842.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7044\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2171842.png\" alt=\"2171842\" width=\"471\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2171842.png 333w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2171842-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2171842-168x111.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2883762.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7046\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2883762.png\" alt=\"2883762\" width=\"446\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2883762.png 333w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2883762-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2883762-168x111.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7045\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/8868091.png\" alt=\"8868091\" width=\"624\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/8868091.png 333w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/8868091-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/8868091-168x111.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6844261.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7047\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6844261.png\" alt=\"6844261\" width=\"641\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6844261.png 333w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6844261-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6844261-168x111.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/4820712.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7048\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/4820712.png\" alt=\"4820712\" width=\"579\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/4820712.png 333w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/4820712-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/4820712-168x111.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/4911620.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7049\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/4911620.png\" alt=\"4911620\" width=\"473\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/4911620.png 333w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/4911620-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/4911620-168x114.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/3041545.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7050\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/3041545.png\" alt=\"3041545\" width=\"426\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/3041545.png 333w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/3041545-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/3041545-168x111.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/a>Thanks as always for stopping in and to all who participated in my poll&#8230;.cannot tell how you how much I appreciate you taking the time! Enjoy your day&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jeanneunnamed-193x300.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7008\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jeanneunnamed-193x300.jpg\" alt=\"rp_jeanneunnamed-193x300.jpg\" width=\"144\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jeanneunnamed-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jeanneunnamed-193x300-108x168.jpg 108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi there. If you remember about two weeks ago I posted a poll\/survey about my blog and shop. I eagerly anticipated seeing what you had to say. What I did not anticipate was that almost 1100 of you would chime in&#8230;what a wonderful response that was!? 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