Technical difficulties and a hectic schedule have kept me offline for a while; but I'm back now, and will continue to bring you news from the HubNugget files.
First up, I received an email from a recent winner who was kind enough to share some thoughts on the HubNugget experience. RedElf was very excited about her win, and we always like to encourage HubNugget excitement; so here is her tale of multitasking, and the rewards of hubbing:
To say I really enjoyed being selected as a Hub Nugget Hopeful would be a gross understatement. I hate to sound like a gushy Academy Award hopeful, but I was truly was thrilled to have my writing acknowledged. As I was participating in the 30 Hubs in 30 Days Challenge at the same time, I was too busy to hover over my score and check the voting every day, but I was tempted.
I am so pleased one of my hubs was chosen. It was amazing, as a relative newcomer, to receive that kind of exposure, and the response from the Hub community has been most gratifying. I certainly feel welcomed and appreciated. I must tell you, it was great to find such acceptance for doing something (writing) I have done all my life, but which has never been particularly valued or considered worthy. It was just something I did.
I was lucky enough to have a seasoned "hubber" as a mentor. She would explain how to accomplish what are now, with practice, some pretty basic things - it all seemed so new and "what-do-I-do-next?" just a couple of months ago. I owe her a lot and am so grateful for her patience and support.
I also found that not only did traffic increase because of the featured position of my "candidate" hub, but the Hub Nugget spotlight and the Challenge happily combined to drive up my AdSense exponentially. I must admit, though, that it is really all about the writing for me - that and the great community of like-minded souls I have found here on Hub pages.
Well said, Elf! The HubNugget team congratulates you on your win, and wishes you much hubbing success in the future! And I would like to send a personal thank you to the mystery hubber who introduced you to Hubpages!
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What a terrific note from RedElf! I'd love to know who her mentor was, as well, B.T.
ReplyDeleteRedElf, if you're reading this, you can mention the hubber that helped you achieve HubNugget stardom! We're all dying of curiosity.
I have to disagree with one point that RedElf made. I think that the HubNuggets is about on par with the Academy Awards. Very exciting and infinitely satisfying. Maybe that's just my biased opinion. :)
We must've done our job well, Team HubNuggets. RedElf realized the benefits of the win:
- was surprised and excited
- got lots of new traffic
- made extra ad revenue
- felt validated as a writer
Just makes you want to sigh with happiness, doesn't it?
Congrats again, RedElf!
By the way, B.T.
ReplyDeleteWELCOME BACK!
I think she hit the high points, all right. And for nonhubbers, it's worth noting that talent and hard work are valued and acknowledged at hubpages!
ReplyDeleteOh, and thanks fore the welcome back!