What is viral anyway? Typically I think of something (mostly on the internet) getting millions of views. When I look over the stats for this blog, (that is the age of a first grader now) there are some posts that, what can I say? are just way popular. I wish they were posts about running form or motivation. Some of those are popular but they don’t get daily views for years on end like these do.
For our purposes here, let’s say viral posts are ones that receive daily views loooong after they’re posted. And/or that people are constantly searching for this information so the post is coming up that way.
I’ve got a handful of posts that have achieved this rarified status. Here are some of my faves:
When I interviewed The Bachelor, Andy Baldwin and ran RnRCHI with him the following day. Even though he hasn’t been the Bachelor in years, people seem to be very interested in him, especially who he’s dating. I get email asking ME who he’s dating almost weekly. Hahaha!
When I did the Speedloss Detox. Read about that here and here. Face it, people want to lose weight. As quickly as possible. Without working out. That is all. But maybe they’re not losing weight because of this next one:
When I made Slutty Brownies. Oh my this one is huuuge. Not a day goes by that this post doesn’t get gobs or views. I made a ‘healthified’ Slutty Brownie that’s also quite popular, but doesn’t hold a candle to the slut.
How about you? What are your most popular blog posts? Do you think they reflect the mentality of the masses?
My most popular blog post was one where I started a Famous Cheaters in Running hall of fame. But I’ve got nowhere near the draw you do. I’m happy if I get over 100 views on a post. I’m just glad to know someone’s reading what I wrote!
Not my most popular post (that would be my Snowboarding in Breckenridge, go figure for a flatlander), but my fave of the top 10 is the Forever Lazy, an ad for a hooded, one-piece Snuggie to wear. I guess people want comfort. 🙂
I remember your slutty brownies post! Hahaha I bet it is a BIG hit!
I really dont know how to check that out. But you have made an interesting point. I think, though, it has something to do with kidney stones and running. THanks for stopping by my blog. I love being a dad.
My most popular post was well over a year ago: “Thoughts on the Chicago Marathon Registration Going Lottery”. That still gets a few hits every day. People probably find it when they are looking for info on the Chicago Marathon lottery. #2 was “How Much is Your Chicago Marathon Medal is worth?”. Maybe I should use the word “slutty” in my posts to see if that would help with the page views! 🙂
ok seriously those brownies look to die for! Already pinned those! My Ragnar packing list was popular last year so that was fun!
Oooh..those brownies looks fabulous. I would say the 2 posts that continue to give me traffic is my build your own hiit routine and running in cold weather – how to survive the chill
So funny what catches on, isn’t it? I’ve had posts I thought would bomb but which were very popular, and I’ve had the opposite as well–those I thought would be well received but had crickets for an audience. Slutty brownie, though, I understand!
My recipe posts which are few and far between get alot of attention. I have one for chicken potatoes and onions that get traffic nearly every day.
I wrote a one month Shakeology reflection after starting to drink shakes each morning. I was honest about my experience, and since I’m not a Beachbody coach, that seemed to attract a lot of extra readers.
That’s a nice variety. MY most popular posts are recipes, even though I’m not a food blogger, but I think those types of posts have the most staying power – people will always want slutty brownies!
My post about giving up Diet Dr. Pepper continues to go viral. I am really sad I missed RnRCHI that year!
My readers love a review post I wrote about a chicken sandwich at Panera Bread. It got hits for over a year. Now I get hits on Anowa Adjah “Ms. Powerhouse” DAILY!!
SLUTTY BROWNIES have me clicking! 😉
My most popular would be my polar review! Lots oof hits from google searches
I love brownies, it is my favorite cake. I noticed that my most popular posts are …… for mistake. It happens when the title is the name of a city; many persons visit my blog thinking, perhaps, that I wrote touristic information.
I’ve definitely not gone “viral”. I think the marathon weight gain one was as close as I’ve come!
I have a post about non-slip headbands that has been my number one traffic source since it was posted well over a year ago. I find the posts that do the best are ones that offer good information or recipes to people.
What a diverse group of viral posts! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Slutty brownies? I’ve never heard of such a thing! Haha! My #1 viral post was “The reality of the back of the pack”. I hit a nerve with that one!!
It is funny what people look at! My StitchFix reviews get the most look sees- funny ha, like who is really interested in 40+ year old fashion? Amazing, I say 🙂 I missed those slutty borwnie- dang will go look 🙂
I don’t think I have any super popular posts – not even sure how to figure that kind of thing out.
So funny that you wrote about this because I have been thinking about writing a post about what causes something to go viral.
sadly, my assault will forever be the most “hit” page I have had. it even made it to reddit…so, that’s that. At least I could share my story. 🙂 those brownies…