300,000 hits on my Hubs
71My Hubs have received 300,000 Visits!
We're having a party, yeah, yeah! Everybody's invited! The new generation along with the old.
We are celebrating the 300,000th visit to my Hubs—internet magazine articles with pictures. This milestone was hit yesterday, November 11, 2010, which was also Veterans Day in America.
I have been writing Hubs for 19 months now. I published exactly 200 Hubs before this one.
From the day I started writing Hubs, it took me seven months to reach 50,000 Page Views; 10 1/2 months to hit 100,000; 15 months to hit 200,000.
I took the summer off from "Hubbing" to work on my first book. I didn't finish the book yet. Two drafts have been completed, but I still have a ways to go before I would feel it is ready for public consumption. In a couple of weeks, I will take another hiatus from HubPages and finish the book.
In the mean time: Thank you for coming to my party!
My Most Popular Hubs Ever
Of the 200 Hubs I have created, these 20 Hubs are the most popular:
The Origin of the Christian Faith
Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire
My Home is for Sale; I am Bankrupt
The Pros and Cons of Capitalism
Writing Hubs on Hub Pages
It is been a real joy to create these 200 Hubs. I never know which Hubs will gain a large audience. Many Hubs have started out slowly only to gain a good-sized number of Page Views after catching some mysterious second wind a few months later.
My most ambitious project has been a series on the History of the Christian Faith. It is up to 30 Hubs so far, and I am only up to the year 1600.
I have published Hubs about Television News, Relationships, Science, Aviation, Painting, HubPages, Dogs, Home & Family, Movies, Economics, Fashion, History, The Teachings of the Bible, Politics, Travel, Photography, Who God Is, Baseball, Space Exploration, Writing, Book Reviews, Food, Etiquette, Rock Music, and about my band White Summer.
My least popular Hubs
Sometimes I publish a Hub that I think people will be interested in but for some reason it just doesn't click. These are my 20 least viewed Hubs of all time:
White Summer: The Red Album is about my band, the music business, and the making of our third album. Included are videos of four of our original songs.
Alexis de Tocqueville and his books about America
My Friend the Artist Dara Daniel
White Summer II is about my band, the band members, our classic rock song list, and the songwriting process. It includes videos of an original song from our fifth album (Running from the Light), and two live recordings of us playing smoking hot versions of All Along the Watchtower and Green River.
Supreme Court Progressives is where I uncover the effects on America of progressive judges making law from the bench.
My First Album of Original Rock Music features videos of four original songs, and describes the experience of recording in a studio for the first time at 20 years old.
Global Financial Crisis seeks to explain how the mortgage meltdown caused the worldwide recession we are still experiencing.
Rock Music in the 1960s talks about how I got started as a singer and musician, and about my four favorite bands from the sixties.
White Summer III is about my band again. :D This Hub is about music, my band, our yearly reunion concerts, and features two original songs from our last album: Mother Earth and Without Love.
The Chicago Cubs is about my lifelong love affair with the Cubs; my experiences as a baseball player; how I learned the game from Lou Boudreau and Steve Stone; and then focuses on the 1990s with Harry Carey, Sammy Sosa, Mark Grace, and Kerry Wood.
Christian History 1200 is about what was happening around 1200 with the development of the Christian Faith and Europe itself. It includes St Francis of Assisi; the founding of the Franciscans & Dominicans; the Magna Carta; the plough; the invention of national flags; the 4th and 5th Crusades; and a study of the Catholic doctrines of the Virgin Mary; the Holy Eucharist; and the Community of Saints.
Rock Music in the 1980s discusses great changes in the music business; the homogenization of popular music by producers; and the making of our 4th album.
New Testament is a brief summary of the General Epistles.
Dr Samuel Johnson features a brief bio of the great man and a shortened version of the eulogy he wrote for his wife, which I find quite moving.
Dr Johnson is a brief bio of Dr Samuel Johnson; and a short version of a tremendous sermon he wrote for hire about how the wicked justify their wickedness in their own minds. Deep!
Conservatives Defend the American Way
The History of Israel covers exactly that from the founding of the modern State of Israel in 1948 through the Six Day War in 1967.
Baseball in America is a brief explanation of the game; how baseball is like life; a compilation of the greatest baseball quotes; and a look at some of the most beautiful baseball parks.
My Rock Band White Summer is about life on the road with the band and features a video of one original song of ours called Victoria as well as our version of Moondance.
Hub Pages is great!
Hub Pages is great because they provide an outstanding platform for publishing internet magazine articles with pictures and videos. The HubPages platform is so easy to use that even I can do it! And I hunt and peck!
On Hub Pages we have a Community of fine writers. I have learned much from them. They also read my work and critique it for me, which is invaluable. The conversations generated from the "Comments" section are fascinating.
HubPages has been a great blessing to me. It has allowed me to hone my craft as a writer; and I get a check every month now. Most of all, I have made a lot of new friends here.
Other Hubs About Hub Pages
I have written seven previous Hubs about Hubbing:
100,000 Page Views Later is about when I hit that milestone. I also write about my concept and aims of writing Hubs; the writing process; and issues with censorship by HubPages.
Goodbye my Friends was written the day I quit Hub Pages in a huff over censorship, and because two of my Hubs were flagged for duplicate content. It includes a few nice pics.
My Experiences on Hub Pages commemorates the day I hit 50,000 Page Views. I talk about the HubPages Community; how and why I write Hub Pages; How I got started on Hub Pages; and why I love the statistics page.
Why are Atheist Social Liberals so Nasty on HubPages
Advice for Success on HubPages
One Year on Hub Pages in which I write about myself a little; the book I am writing; about how I choose my subjects; about my strategy or philosophy in regard to HubPages; and I touch on reading the work of other Hubbers.
200,000 Page Views on Hub Pages was written in July 2010 when I hit that milestone. I write about what Hubs are; being snubbed by HubPages Staff; a bit about Google Adsense; and about having four of my Hubs demonetized by Hub Pages Staff.
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Good stuff!
Painter Penfield— Hi there. Yes, she is. Thank you for saying so. :-)
You are too kind, Pen. I am glad you joined HubPages. Welcome!
Oh yes, I get HUGE checks regularly. Thanks for the toast. I look forward to reading your work.
James
Hi James. Your daughter Shelby is beautiful! I see where she gets her good looks ;) Your hub on The Art in my home was actually the second hub I read and your piece motivated me to join up so you can take credit for that too! I hope they paid you for it. Here's to those big checks (glasses clink in a toast)
Pen
no body— Thank you brother! I am glad you appreciate my work. God Bless You!
Congrats brother. Love em all. Much blessings for the future.
sonia05— Thank you! I appreciate you swinging by and offering your congratulations. I'll keep on as long as I can. :D
Hey, Congratulations...its an achievement for sure!! Keep on hubbing!!!
Alexander Mark— Thank you! Thank you very much. :D
CarolineVABC— Hello! Welcome to the Hub Pages Community!
I appreciate your support and readership. Thank you for the congratulations and blessings. I am grateful for your words about my family. I do love them! :D
You inspire me, keep it up.
Hello James!
Congratulations-you, sure, deserve the recognition! You've written so much regarding faith and Christianity; can't wait to read them! Keep writing. May God bless you and the wonderful work that you're doing. Btw, just want to let you know that you have a very lovely family!:-)
ama83— You are right on time, my dear. Don't you worry. I was compelled to include my "unpopular Hubs" because I think they are as good as the others, relatively speaking. Not that they are "good" but that they are "good" relative to the others I have published.
Thank you so much for visiting this Hub. I appreciate you!
I'm a little late getting to this (two jobs keeps me pretty busy), but Congratulations! I like that you have shared your accomplishments (and struggles) in this current hub. I particular enjoyed the part about your unpopular hubs. I always remember one of my creative writing teachers saying, "You have to write what you are interested in, not what you think other people are interested in." So, even if other those other hubs weren't as popular, at least you enjoyed writing them because your heart was in it :)
Keep up the good work, Mr. Watkins! And good luck with finishing your book!
v_kahleranderson— How about that! You got a real job as a writer!!
Congratulations! Of course people are into food. I sure am. And you are a fine food writer.
Thank you so much VKA, for taking time out of your busy life to check in with me. You are a peach. I appreciate your congrats, love, and prayers.
James
rls8994— What a pleasure to see you again! Thank you for the laudations. You have made my day! Thank you very much for coming!
Hello Mr. Watkins, and congratulations on reaching 300,000 views on HubPages! I can only imagine how exciting that feeling must be. WOW!!
Please forgive my long span of absences, but between looking for work (I haven't worked in almost 2-years), studying to stay sharp, and writing on the side for Examiner.com to keep busy, I don't have much time left to do everything I want. Lol!
I know how busy you are, but if you have time, please take a quick look-see at my recipe pages for Examiner. I am very proud of it. I actually receive a lot of views. 'Guess people are into cooking, well, at least into the hobby of reading recipes.
http://www.examiner.com/food-in-san-jose/virginia-
I always keep you in my prayers.
Here's sending you love, in Christ Jesus,
VKA
Online Genius— Thank you. I don't recall ever begging for Page Views. I have never used Pay Pal. I am broke and I am blessed. Both. I followed your link, which led me to bullshit.com but you didn't come up as a user there under Online Genius. I'd love to see your website.
Stories Inc.— Thank you! Thank you very much. Welcome to HubPages. :)
Sun Pen 50— Welcome to the Hub Pages Community, my new friend from Sri Lanka! It is good to see you here. I appreciate your kind comments and compliments. Thank you for visiting my Hub. And you are welcome.
Micky Dee— Yes sir, that is a lot of hits. I'll take all of them I can get. Thanks for coming to my celebration. Always good to hear from you.
Congrats James!! Beautiful family! You always do an amazing job on your hubs.I think you and your hubs are awesome!:)
Hey James congrats on all your views. I must say the last few times I have seen you on here you were begging people for some page views so that you could get the roaches out of your house. I guess that ploy worked well for ya huh? One minutes your broke and the next your celebrating with all kinds of "blessings" from God. Or is it from your paypal account that you set up for people who you suckered into sending you money and to view your hubs. Wow you really are brazen...By the way, you are featured once again on that website that I posted. Blah hahahahah
300,000 visits, congratulations! You're an inspiration.
bgpappa— Thank you for coming to my celebration, my friend. I sincerely appreciate your kind compliments. You are a good writer yourself, with interesting topics.
Denise Handlon— A hearty welcome to the beach bum from North Carolina! I love the House of David story myself. Thank you for the congratulations. It is good to see you.
J Sunhawk— I do like that metaphor! I see you prefer aviators. My father and brother both qualify. Welcome to the Hub Pages Community!
TheListLady— We should celebrate the little milestones methinks. You can throw a heckuva party in The City. Thanks for coming! :-)
Congratulations!! I am very new to Hub pages and new to writing too. (at60). Started writing only after I retired. Any way will stay with Hub pages till the day you reach the million and after . Planning to read as much as possible from your hubs to .. Learn and follow. Thanks Thanks
That's a lot of hits. Keep taking the hits!
James,
So many accomplishments, can't remember which ones I have given congrats for. 300,000 views, 2000 fans, etc., etc. But congrats on them all, they are well deserved and sure to be just the start.
James-congratulations. What an accomplishment. I'm glad you included the House of David on the most popular. I cannot imagine it NOT making that list.
Good job. Metaphorically, you've made a better Hub mousetrap and people are beating a footpath to your door.
H P Roychoudhury— Hello my friend! Thank you for the congratulations and your high praise indeed. I always look forward to your remarks.
Hey Bravo! I just love that celebratory spirit (and photos). You've inspired me to celebrate when I reach that milestone. Yay!
Hi James, - Let me Congratulate you for a new high. It is because your writings are excellent in all respect and in brief as well.
Coming of Age— I only play the drums once a year now. My band gets together to put on a reunion concert and we do it with no rehearsal. :)
Yes, we should raise our discourse. There is plenty of bullying going on in HubPages.
I read your outstanding Hub, "Gods Assurance...So Easy Even A 'preythiest' Can Understand it." I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for telling me about it.
I appreciate your encouragement and support of my writings.
Hi James.....Hey I've been reading more of your stuff, and your band was good brother. Are you still pounding the drums?
On another note: I was raised Catholic...Parochial school and the whole nine yards. One of my influences from there was an "old school" German-Irish priest, a man among men to be sure. He taught us the classics in the classroom, and boxing in the gym. As a result of that influence, I learned to hate a bully, and I have seen quite a bit of so-called "intellectual" bullying going on here at HubPages. I read you hub "Why are Atheist Social Liberals so nasty on HubPages?" I am in agreement that we should "raise our discourse".
To make a long story short, I'd like to ask you a favor...Will you read my hub titled "Gods Assurance...So Easy Even A "preythiest" Can Understand it"? Ultimately, I would appreciate a comment from you because it may carry some influence with readers. If you do not care for the article, or for any reason choose not to leave a comment then no problem. I will still be reading your stuff. I have made the content of the article as broad reaching across religion lines as I can think to do because I am attempting to appeal to everyone that believes in decency.
Ipeoney— Welcome to the Hub Pages Community. I am well pleased to hear you say I have provided some inspiration. Keep writing and the readers will come. Thanks for visiting.
lisadpreston— I think I got a bit carried away with that free wine. :D
Thank you for your kind compliments about my children. Yes, that Shelby is a looker alright. She is in college right now as a business major, having given up on dentistry.
Discussion is absolutely for learning. We've both been through hard times. I remember when you were brought low. You kept the faith and prayer works. I had no idea anything I said helped at all. That is nice to hear. I think oft times we never learn of positive impacts we have made on people through the smallest things. Thank you for telling me.
I'll never forget you, Lisa. And I will pray for Shaun. I hope he wins the bout. :D
God Bless You
James
Ictodd1947— Thank you, my dear! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. :-)
mtsi1098— It is good to hear from you again. I can never predict which Hubs are going to be "hits."
Thank you for taking the time to visit my Hub and leave your comments and congrats.
justom— Thank you, Tom. I appreciate you swinging by.
Wow Okay, I want to say congratulation too! I'm wondering how long will it takes for me to reach such number. You an inspiration to all of us.
James, I am so extremely proud of you. I have always been proud of you. I haven't really drank alcohol in around 15 years, God took it away from me and I thank Him for it. But when I did, I was a 3 fisted drinker myself!!!!!!!!!!I'm giving a cheers with you, only my glass has coca cola in it. Your children are so beautiful, and Shelby should be a model if she isn't already.
It is no secret that we have not always agreed on everything. But I always learn something from you and isn't that what discussion and even sometimes arguments are for? Learning? You were one of my first followers on hubpages and were always supportive. You and I went through a major financial crisis at the same time. I prayed for you, you prayed for me, along with many other good people, and we both came out of it with flying colors. Neither of us lost our faith through the hardship, it only got stronger. I will never forget your concern for me when I felt completely alone and frightened. I find it a miracle, that a stranger can say a few words of encouragment to another stranger and stop them from wanting to end it all.
James, I know that you are close with God, I like to think I am as well, so will you pray with me for my oldest son? He is a boxer and has been training hard for sometime and this Saturday is his first REAL fight in the ring. I am so afraid. I know he is a good fighter with skill and heart, loves God more than anything, but as his mother, I am overly protective and don't want his brains beat in. Nor do I want to embarrass him by running into the ring and slugging the other guy if he should get the best of Shaun. Please pray with me for Shauns safety.
I have no doubt your book will be a bestseller. Don't forget us little people. LOL.
Love, peace, and joy to you and your family
Lisa
Congratulations are in order...great job and Happy Thanksgiving next week.
WeNdYpOoPoO— Thank you for coming! Welcome to the Hub Pages Community!
tonymac04— I appreciate your attendance at my party, Tony. I wish you love and peace.
James
TattoGuy— That's a big hill to climb. I hope to get there. Thank you!
Ingenira— The Hub Pages Community will be the first to know when my book is done. Thank you for your interest and encouragement. I appreciate your laudations! :-)
Dolores Monet— Thank you for your kind comments. I appreciate your congratulations, and your compliments on my family. :D
this is a great achievement and one I can only hope to reach. I cannot believe your 80's music hub did not perform to your expectations as it was a great era in music...Congrats!!!
Congrats James! Peace!! Tom
that is super congrats I just started I am sure I have alonggg way lol, but maybe someday I will get there.
Congratulations James! Well done - and on to the next great milestone!
Love and peace
Tony
DeBorrah K. Ogans— THANK YOU!! I sincerely appreciate your warm words of affirmation and encouragement. Yes, I have covered a lot of ground. And I have about 35 topics written down that I want to write about as soon as I find the time to do so.
Thank you, Ms. Ogans, for saying nice things about my family and my mom. I love them! And they love me! It is always uplifting to me to hear your reassuring voice.
Well done James, onwards now to the big Million !!!
Peggy W— Thank you for the accolades, and thanks for commenting on my photo gallery. These folks are near and dear to me. It is always good to hear from you.
heart4theword— I, too, have a heart for the Word. I truly appreciate your gracious remarks. I'll keep on Hubbing as long as I am able.
oceansnsunsets— It is a pleasure to hear from you again. Thanks for coming to my party! :-)
Rosie2010— Thank you! I appreciate your enthusiastic response. Welcome to the Hub Pages Community!!
Granny's House— Thank you! Thank you very much. :D
quicklysilver— Thank you for the visit, the congratulations, and the toast. Welcome to the Hub Pages Community!
drpastorcarlotta— I am humbly grateful to receive your message of love. God has blessed me beyond my imaginings. So good to hear your uplifting voice.
Polly— Thank you! I'll be sure and tell me mom what you said. She will like that. Of course, she is only 49. :D
Jacob, as in Jacob who wrestled with God?
I am pretty excited to reach this milestone. Small victory but a victory nonetheless.
Thank you for coming! And you are welcome.
spiderpam— Yes indeed! Thank you for the congrats, the encouragement, and the blessings!
Congratulations, James. You are a great writer. I look forward to your first book. Do let us know when it is published.
Congratulations on the milestone, James. This is a great hub for new hubbers so they can see how someone really made it! (You have a lovely family)
James A. Watkins, CONGRATULATIONS! What a marvelous collection of educational, informative, concise and controversial hubs! You have certainly covered a plethora of subjects! WOW 300,000 that's impressive and encouraging! As they say; “You GO!” Keep up the fabulous work! We all await your "Bestseller!"
You have a lovely family and your Mom looks really great as well! Thank you for sharing, Remember; “your gift will make room for you…” Bravo! In His Love, Grace, Joy, Peace & Blessings!
Congratulations James! Vino is fine for a celebration. It doesn't necessarily have to have bubbles! Haha! Great pictures of your family and friends in this hub. You are a wonderful writer!
gracenotes— You are most welcome, my dear. I like that nice round number too. Thank you for your encouragement.
drbj— High praise indeed!! How can I thank you enough. You have warmed the cockles of my heart. I appreciate your graciousness.
Marie-Renee— Thank you very much for the congrats, best wishes, and blessings. Your note is most kind. I'll need all the luck I can get. I appreciate the following, as well as this visit from you, and your fine comments.
Neil Sperling— A pleasure to hear from you, kind sir. Thank you for gracing me with your presence. :)
Hxprof— Thank you, my learned friend. I shall now bask in the glow of my new found appellation. :D
chinafood— Thank you! I am well pleased to hear from a remote village in China.
Coming of Age— No worries. I appreciate your visits. :-)
Your the Man! Great job...sir Watkins:) Some of us, only dream of such an icon! Keep on Hubbing, James:)
Congratulations! Wow, that is awesome. :)
300,000 hits!!! It's mind-boggling!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congrats James and good luck on many more
Congrats. what an achievement. I raise a toast to you.
And another toast to when you reach the half a mil mark of which I'm sure you will do
Nell Rose— Repo. :-(
mysterylady 89— I am blessed with a lot of followers, about 2000 now. Perhaps the force is with me. :D
Thank you for your kind comments.
Nell Rose— I had vino but no bubbly. :(
I appreciate the notice of my pictures, Nell. Thank you for your warm words as well. You are one of the best writers on HubPages. Here's to you!
James
CASE1WORKER— When that day comes I'll have to wing it, as I did this time. I am glad you were able to make it to my soiree. Thank you very much for coming! :)
Congrats! James. May God continue to Bless you as you Bless others with your information and knowledge. I am proud of you!!!!! Much love...
Congratulations James! I don't think it surprised anyone but I can understand your thrill of it. It's very nice to be appreciated and let me tell you your Mama looks young enough to be your wife! Here's to your next 300,000. They should come twice as fast. lol...I should have not missed it, sorry. But you know me always stirring up a page of trouble, but I always feel better when I have had my say. I would sure like you to write a piece on Jacob's trouble. I only got a small inkling lately but you could get it all I am sure. But I will enjoy whatever you do next. Oh and thanks for the pictures, a little insight of your life.
V peace
Different parts, one body in Christ. Congratulations James, God Bless and keep writing.
Hello, hello,— I've got a porcelain throne, if that counts. :-)
I sincerely appreciate your faithful support of my writings. Thank you kindly for the nice things you wrote in your note.
Specialk3749— Why, thank you, my dear. I look forward to reading more of your Hubs too. Always good to hear from a fellow Michigander. :)
lyjo— Thank you for your kind regards. I consider myself blessed to a part of the Hub Pages Community. I appreciate your blessings. :)
RNMSN— Thank you, Barbara, for your thoughtful comments. I guess we do go way back on HubPages. So glad you came by and offered your congratulations. I am gratified by your presence here.
ripplemaker— I'm so glad you could make it. You are the most upbeat person I know. Thank you for coming!
Gypsy Willow— I surely agree with you that my "handsome" family is indeed my treasure. Those little checks from Google don't hurt though! Thanks for coming by to visit. :-)
Wow! 300,000 is such a nice round number, isn't it? I like it, I like it!
Thank you for providing such interesting and well-written hubs, James.
Why am I not surprised at your 300,000 views achievement?
Simple. You are one of the best writers and researchers on Hubpages who is consistently interesting and even educational. Do not change and do not leave! :)
Congrats James,
As one of your hub followers, I certainly know why you have reached that 300,000 hits. I dream of getting there too, one of these days. You deserve these blessings and accolades. Ur an inspiration to us. Goodluck on your book and God bless you my friend!
Congratulations on hitting another milestone. May there be many more.
Cheers Mate!
Congrats Professor Watson. Best to you in your newfound love of writing.
James A Watkins Hub Author 13 months ago
izettl— Thank you!! Thank you very much! :D