We had a reader drop us a note this week and ask if it was possible to send out an email each day with a list of the post titles so she could quickly and easily decide if there was something she didn’t want to miss. It is possible. It’s also a little more time consuming and adds to our expenses. However, I didn’t want to dismiss it without first asking our readers if this would be something of interest.
Here’s how it would most likely work:
You’d sign up to receive the notifications. And everyday we’d send you a relatively short email listing that day’s post titles and perhaps a short paragraph where warranted explaining the substance of the post. We’d also need to include some sort of relevant ad just to help keep the expense down.
And we’d most likely have you select either an html format, which can include images and looks much more professional, or a straight text format.
So, let us know if this is something you’re interested in receiving and if there are enough positive responses we’ll give it a go.
Thanks!
One could always join the RSS feed too. Something I’ve done on my website.
Dave,
If anybody doesn’t have much time, it’s me. I work a 45-hour a week job, then walk home and spend another two-to-three hours writing. That doesn’t count the 90 minutes in the morning from 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM that I write before heading to work. I keep Hellnotes in my “Favorites” section so I can just go down the list each day to see what’s happening here. It doesn’t take but a minute. Sometimes less. If I can do this, then everybody else should be able to do it, too, without putting extra work on your shoulders. Like me, you also have health problems to contend with. Unnecessary extra work adds to our dire situation. Most people by their very nature are lazy to a certain degree and would rather have others do the work for them. I encounter this every single day at work and it pisses me off. Of course, if you want to do this, then that’s your decision. I, for one, think enough of Hellnotes to check it out each day to see what’s new on it. I’ve sold three short stories this year because of information you provided on Quick Notes. That more than makes up for the time spent in coming to this website.
Hi Doug! That’s an excellent idea. She was reluctant to do that. I’m not sure I fully understand, but I do think the RSS feed would serve this need well.
Dave
I use google reader and it does the exact same thing….and no more work for anyone…except once for readers to add your url …
I haven’t tried Google Reader. Great idea! Thanks, Ellen!
Hi Dave,
I also have HN on my favourites, for obvious reasons, but I do think Google Reader and RSS feed would be the best.
Hi Dave. A great idea, but save some time for your life, too. :o) //von//