I get feedback occasionally from readers, most are thrilled
about the Writings of Jon. Some have
constructive feedback on how to make an article better. This feedback I always use to improve the
blog. I really DO want to give the
highest quality content possible.
You may notice that I do not allow comments on my
blog. This isn't because I am not
interested in your opinions. I do not
allow comments because I want the content to be what people read, much like a
magazine. If you want your voice to be
heard dear reader you need to write an article or even a 'letter to the editor'
email much like you would a magazine. If
your letter is well written and constructive I promise I will publish it under
your name.
In the early days of the Blog I told everybody about it
who would listen. I wanted to generate
traffic to the blog much in the same way any publication wants readers. Even now if I write something good I will
watch the numbers of readers on the article for a day or two and if I feel the
article isn't getting attention I will start telling people all about it to
generate traffic. Some have called these
attempts to get your attention spam, and it may be. But for every one who has cried spam one
thousand have come and read the blog. I
will try to minimize this 'spam' out of respect for you and the websites you
visit.
Why do I allow ads? Simple
really, I do it for the money. Writing a
quality article takes effort, I do research.
I contact people for the rights to pictures. I not only allow advertising but encourage it. I work for money and I won't
apologize for that. Like you dear
reader, I also have a family to support.
I do this in lieu of a second job.
I hope you will be understanding and remember that if you were buying a
publication or even subscribing to an online magazine they would ask for money. Compared to that an ad seems like a
very reasonable.
If you look at the big picture I think you will agree
that I have brought attention to many topics and especially aircraft that need
the attention. For example how many of
you had even heard of a Colomban Cri-Cri before I wrote about it? The big paper publications print articles
about aircraft that are often already popular and usually too expensive for
working class folks to afford. The
planes that get me excited are the fun, safe, and practical aircraft that most
any person could obtain. I feel the spotlight should be on those aircraft.
So my deal for you dear reader is I will do my best to
keep the spam to a minimum and also keep top quality content coming. All I ask from you is that you keep coming
back and reading and tell your friends about The Writings of Jon.
