I am thinking if they don't click on it, maybe it doesn't count as a view, i had 12 commnets on one the other day...when it was still at 5 views! So if they just look at their feed and comment there...no view!
Well I know I viewed that picas it is one of my faves, so beautiful! But I agree, views have gone down recently, I suppose it is a busy time of year. I have been having trouble commenting much as my baby has been very wakeful at night lately and I seem to always be holding him, so it is hard to type :/
Yeah I know what you mean my views used to be a lot higher but lately have dropped very low, I'm hoping it's the time of year & not my photos dropping in standards :)
I've never had an extreme amount of views and comments, but I've noticed both for me has even gone lower which is kind of discouraging even though I try my best to comment as much as possible myself.
I've been thinking the same thing lately. Seems like the community has gotten busy with other things, tired and uninspired for the moment but I'm sure it will turn around after the holidays.
I would imagine there's a lot of people approaching their year and with that the volume of followers and capacity to follow and comment back reduces - also this is an incredibly busy time of year for everyone so I suspect the combination is the result. There'll be an influx of newbies in New Year so you will once again revel in the joys of lots of views and comments I'm sure!
I have followers who are still listed on my profile but they are no longer part of the 365 but they are keeping their account active with the occasional post. I wouldn't sweat it.
I think the same is happening to everyone of us and as I often get behind on commenting nowadays I don't blame anyone for doing the same. It's a shame but life is just so busy...
Pretty sure you get less views the longer you are on this site... I've experienced the same phenomenon... Only that I have just 80something followers. :P
i have a hard time keeping up with everyone, unfortunately. the more folks i've started following the harder it is to keep up. hate that because i KNOW i'm missing out on a ton of amazing pics.
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Maybe it should not be about views as much as it should be about the fact that YOU have the what it takes to create and post... Have fun, we are all in the same boat. And besides, it's not like we are getting paid!!!
I read on a similar thread to this one once that unless someone views your shot in the large format, it is not counted as a view. They have to click on the photo in order for it to count- not view in the thumbnail format on their home page. Sometimes I look at the amount of people that commented on a photo and then the stats and it doesn't seem to add up. So perhaps there is some truth to this theory. But I try not to get caught up in the stats game. I'm on this site to see other's work and to keep my creative self creative. I love getting comments and such, but I find if I think too much about that, I don't improve artistically. So, I agree with Jason- I wouldn't sweat it. This is a stunning picture- you should be pleased with the excellence you acheived in it.
I have the opposite problem. I don't get lots of views,and that doesn't bother me because I'm kind of new. When I get a follower I always check out their pictures every day. But lots of times they don't keep up with their photos so I feel like I'm wasting my time always checking out their project day after day and no new photos to see. I wish they would delete me so I have more time to look at photos of people that choose to actually post a photo a day.
I'm also guessing it could be the time of year. With the holidays approaching, I think a lot of people are very busy and may not have time to comment as much.
@buttercup In their defense....they found your photos interesting enough to follow you so they could continue to see your work, so why would you not want them to continue to follow you if they are on here every few days to either post or check in? I have probably 40 or 50 dead followers, they are no longer active on here but Ross hasn't deleted their accounts yet so they inflate my number of followers. As for myself, and I can only speak for myself, I don't post every day or even every other day because of family and job responsibilities. I am on here as often as possible to comment and read threads but I usually end up posting a filler or a few photographs from one session that I did get to do. If you know that one of your followers is doing something similar where they dont' post every day, don't check every day. It is very nice of you to check your follwers every day but I don't think it's nice to wish they would quit following you simply because they don't post everyday and you end up looking at the same photo multiple times. If they quit the project,which is usually evident after a week or two of no posting then you can just skip them when you are going through your followers. I had a work related absence of 5 weeks this past summer. I posted about it in the photo before I left so anyone visiting my album would see it and know I was going to be back. I hope I didn't lose any followers because I didn't post for that long. I was amazed that I actually gained a few! Anyway, I am not trying to be mean, just to point out that each person is approaching this project from a slightly different angle and might not be able to post everyday. Just try to keep that in mind.....some people on here literally beg for followers in a discussion thread, so don't wish yours away!
people tend to comment on the thumbnail which doesn't register as a view. Personally, if I like a photo enough to comment, then I click through to give them the view count. Sometimes I still like it enough to click through to view. It's my way of "liking" a picture.
Great photo! I used to get tons of views and sad to say I am getting around 10 views per photo and I think I have been putting out my best work to date too so I try not to let it discourage me plus I am guilty of being so hectic busy I can't comment on others work like I used too its its like a double edged sword
I agree.... I only have 54 followers who seem to be all active... but hardly ANY views. That sucks because I feel like I am taking the best pics I have ever taken lately!!! :(
I know getting views and comments aren't the say all end all - but it is nice to get feedback. I am in NO MEANS a pro but my pics have improved from when I started - yet with like no comments/views it makes me feel like I am doing something wrong and I just suck!
That's a gorgeous photo, and I'm not sure how I missed it. I follow you and have for ages but I don't recall seeing many of your shots on my new feed lately. I wonder if it's the time you post them (I wonder that about my own shots too). I'm glad you highlighted this one as it's a beauty and well worth the attention. I do know I have been fairly busy lately and haven't had as much time to hang out on 365, so I tend to view and comment on people who do the same to me.
Another thing I just thought of is it seems that if you want comments you have to be willing to give comments. It can be a lot of work but the more you put into commenting and being active in the discussions and competitions, etc.,the more you will probably get comments back. And as I mentioned above, it is a busy time of year so maybe people just aren't able to put the time into it right now.
LOL as someone who has only 43 followers, of which maybe half are regularly active, it's very comforting to know that those of you with HUNDREDS of followers are experiencing the same thing! HAH! What a relief. Definitely the season is playing into it. And some people just don't stick with the project. I get a bit concerned when someone who's really active, making the PP, consistently comments on my photos etc, just suddenly stops posting photos.
I am super busy and am about a week or two behind catching up just on who I follow, then have to get back to my followers. Also many of your followers have probably gone inactive as mine have (out of almost 200 I may only have 100 still posting regularly).
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I kind of noticed that, too. It almost seemed that when school started in September, things slowed down a little here. I wonder if school starting has anything to do with it.
I know I am just super busy and out of time a lot. I do try to catch up, but sometimes it is taking days now. I also have noticed a drop in views and comments.
I find that the time of day I post really influences both the amount of views and comments that I get on my photos. I agree that's it's both nice and encouraging to receive lots of feedback on your work, and even though I know the time of day influences that feedback it's just what time works best for me.
@shadesofgrey No, you're totally off the point! I don't know anyone that would wish any followers go away, and that includes me. I think it is an honor if anyone even looks at my photos. I appreciate every single comment I get. I have so many great photographers that I follow and have learned so much from them. This is the most rewarding project I have ever had. Every day I can't wait to get on the computer and see the most beautiful and personal photos anyone could ever want to see. Anyone that wants to follow me is very much appreciated!
i have noticed the same- i think the time of year plays a big role- i am often guilty of posting and not commenting as life tends to get in the way...i think many of us are in the same boat:)
@sbb1980 you took the sentiments of my feelings and words right out of my mouth...its good to know we aren't the only ones that feel the photog blues lol...I think I am just resigned myself despite anything and everything I just want to keep working on my art PERIOD views or no views (although that would be icing on the cake :) )
Maybe we should adopt a follower and promise to comment on that followers photo each and every day before we post our own photo :) anyone want to adopt me? lol
In the last 3 weeks my views have dropped to a fraction of what they were,
every photo would quickly get to 200 and eventually 300. these day it's in the 60's for on a good day 70. The comments are still stong but have also dropped.
Todays photo I think is one of the better one's that I have posted to date and it's under 70
@byrdlip Thanks, I pretty regulary check that out. Thats how I know I have 40 or so dead followers (at last check anyway). I am rather perturbed that we can't elimnate our dead follwers because it inflates the number of followers we have when they aren't really following us. However I understand that people come back and leave and come back sometimes, so I understand not having the ability to control our followers and actually agree with it. They found something worthwile in my work and wanted to see more so they might still want to should they come back.
@jml0306 That is an amazingly beautiful photo! Please see below as I didn't want to flood your notification inbox!
@buttercup@mittens@nanalisarocks@shortperson2002 and of course @tnaki I feel like it is the time of year as far as school, holidays, etc. I also think that part of it is that only the hardcore 365'ers are left. I noticed that in Jan the number of new users was way up as most seemed to be trying out a new year's resolution...I know I came in during that time of year, albeit not because of a resolution, only because of timing when I found this site. I remember spending hours on here viewing, following, commenting on many many photos, threads, discussions, and the like. Now I am lucky to get an hour or more.... I'm sure that in a month or so the views will be bumped up again with a new crop of people finding the site and feeling the excitement of the project's beginning. I personally don't stress views although it is nice to see more than less on a photo I appreciate! I have way more followers than I ever really expected and more than some others on here so I have no space to complain about anything, really. JMO.
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I agree, Shades of Grey. I started last January, also not as a resolution but since my daughter started it and wanted me to try it. It probably will pick up again in January for the reasons you mentioned.
I dont have that many friends... so I barely have views in my pics... sometimes I get bored of that and I stop downloading pictures but then I realized that I am doing this just because I like it (although is nice that other people get to see your pictures and comment on them )
@tnaki Fab photo and I have faved! I too find my views and comments are down, but then I feel this is self-inflicted. I have less and less time in my day to view and comment on others, and therefore cannot expect this to be reciprocated. At one time I went through my daily feed and tried to view each photo and comment.
I just wish we had a few more hours a day to view more and enjoy the brilliant artists on this site....but unfortunately life is busy. In the NY I expect to be able to post only once or twice a week as I am travelling for 6 months and living in a tent (for my sins), but I will do what I can to keep up. I expect views, comments, etc to drop right back, but I think I can only get out of this site what I put into it.
After having been around the internet for ages it seems, this time of year is always slow. Be it online forums, online games, ect. So much is happening in people's real lives with the holiday, that something has to give.
ive been super busy lately so im guilty of both not posting and not viewing much but trying to get back in to it lol ! .... i think people just have less time this time of year
@kiwichick I wondered if it was timing as well - but I think the more people you follow the less you see of others - it just depends on the day you look as to what you'll see!
Yeah I think the more people you follow - the more likely you'll miss photos - I follow alot of people and haven't had a chance to get online as much with my new job - so if I miss a day - I miss all those photos - must be that and the time of year!
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Maybe it should not be about views as much as it should be about the fact that YOU have the what it takes to create and post... Have fun, we are all in the same boat. And besides, it's not like we are getting paid!!!
Time of year when people get busy .
I know getting views and comments aren't the say all end all - but it is nice to get feedback. I am in NO MEANS a pro but my pics have improved from when I started - yet with like no comments/views it makes me feel like I am doing something wrong and I just suck!
I kind of noticed that, too. It almost seemed that when school started in September, things slowed down a little here. I wonder if school starting has anything to do with it.
I have had one account that I followed and versa vicy, went away for over thirty days, came back and then has disappeared again. Life Happens.
every photo would quickly get to 200 and eventually 300. these day it's in the 60's for on a good day 70. The comments are still stong but have also dropped.
Todays photo I think is one of the better one's that I have posted to date and it's under 70
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@jml0306 That is an amazingly beautiful photo! Please see below as I didn't want to flood your notification inbox!
@buttercup @mittens @nanalisarocks @shortperson2002 and of course @tnaki I feel like it is the time of year as far as school, holidays, etc. I also think that part of it is that only the hardcore 365'ers are left. I noticed that in Jan the number of new users was way up as most seemed to be trying out a new year's resolution...I know I came in during that time of year, albeit not because of a resolution, only because of timing when I found this site. I remember spending hours on here viewing, following, commenting on many many photos, threads, discussions, and the like. Now I am lucky to get an hour or more.... I'm sure that in a month or so the views will be bumped up again with a new crop of people finding the site and feeling the excitement of the project's beginning. I personally don't stress views although it is nice to see more than less on a photo I appreciate! I have way more followers than I ever really expected and more than some others on here so I have no space to complain about anything, really. JMO.
I agree, Shades of Grey. I started last January, also not as a resolution but since my daughter started it and wanted me to try it. It probably will pick up again in January for the reasons you mentioned.
I just wish we had a few more hours a day to view more and enjoy the brilliant artists on this site....but unfortunately life is busy. In the NY I expect to be able to post only once or twice a week as I am travelling for 6 months and living in a tent (for my sins), but I will do what I can to keep up. I expect views, comments, etc to drop right back, but I think I can only get out of this site what I put into it.
I think the numbers of views/followers/whatevers will pick up significantly come January! :)