Hey! So, remember that reader survey I asked you all to take last month? Today I’m finally getting around to sharing the results with you! Thank you SO much to everyone who partook in it – it was pretty eye-opening and definitely very helpful for me. I also can’t believe that 74 people decided to answer my questions. Though it is still driving me a little batty that it isn’t an even 75, I am so grateful for your help and for reading my blog! Thank you! Now onto the good stuff.
FUN FACTS
1. As you might’ve guessed, almost all TNC readers fall between 21-30 years of age…approximately 80%!
2. The survey-takers were from 18 different countries and five different continents! About 60% of you all live in North America.
3. This one made me laugh. Holla to the one dude out there.
![Reader Survey Results [via The Nectar Collective]](https://melyssagriffin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/reader-survey-results-2.jpg)
4. 40% of participants are or were expats. 60% have never lived in another country. I hope you feed your wanderlust here!
5. Ever wondered if it’s worth it to buy advertising space on other blogs? Um. I think the answer is an overwhelming YES. Also, Instagram sucks.
![Reader Survey Results [via The Nectar Collective]](https://melyssagriffin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/reader-survey-results-1.jpg)
Want to advertise with me? Click here! Giggity.
6. Important question: How many TNC readers have a dog? About 40%! Honestly, more than I was expecting. That’s a lot of people!
7. What kind of posts do people dig the most? (They were allowed to pick three).
![Reader Survey Results [via The Nectar Collective]](https://melyssagriffin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/reader-survey-results-3.jpg)
Do you guys really hate my cooking that much? *sniffsniff*
Just kidding! I don’t really love posting recipes either.
8. Finally, the most important question! FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR. There were about a gazillion different answers, so I just picked out some of my favorites!
- Coconut Almond Fudge…and I manage an ice cream shop so I know it’s the shiz (You had me at Coconut Almond Fudge. omg.)
- Rocky Road (Whoever you are, I think we’re soulmates).
- Deep chocolate (not dark, deep 🙂 (Sexual ice cream. That’s new!).
- My go-to is usually mint chip…but really if you put any flavor in front of me I’m going to eat it! (Yep. That pretty much sums things up.).
- Banana and maple toasted almond (I live above an ice cream shop!) (You live above a waaahhh!?? Beyond jealous).
- all of the above 😉 (I like the way you think).
What do you think of the results? Do they surprise you at all? Have you ever done a reader survey?
I got your post card today! (: I’ll be sending yours out in a couple of days. It was soooo cute and it totally made my day. Thanks Melyssa.
Aw that makes me soo happy Jen!! 🙂 So glad it finally reached you! 🙂
Hahah I’m telling you, coconut almond fudge really is the shiz. You need to try it sometime! It’s kind of life changing. That was interesting to see that participating on other blogs/advertising really is important. Glad I advertise with you! xx
Allie @ callmesassafras.wordpress.com
Ohhh trust me, I am not arguing with you – it’s sounds amazing! All of my favorite flavors in one! 😀 And I thought the part about advertising being so important was really interesting, too! Glad you’re advertising with me, too!! 🙂
Oooh, how interesting! 🙂 Thanks for sharing the results with us! It’s almost like sitting in one of those rooms with the two-way mirror (you know, that glass that looks like a mirror but it’s really a room of little voyeurs peeking in on what’s taking place, kinda like in those cop shows or matchmaking shows). (This comment may not make any sense; I’m under the weather today, feeling a little loopy, and probably should not be communicating digitally. THE INTERNET NEVER FORGETS. Scary.)
haha I always laugh out loud when I read your comments. You’re so visual and quirky. It’s fabulous.
Wow! This was kind of cool to read- I agree with the sponsoring, I’ve seen it’s HUGE for blog growth! I definitely want to advertise with you as soon as I pay my rent next month 😉 Your blog brings me so much joy- it’s just so darn positive!
Yeah I didn’t realize how much sponsoring really DOES make a difference but those results are kind of crazy! And I would lovelovelove to have you as a sponsor! Thanks for thinking of lil ol’ me! 🙂 Your comments are so sweet 🙂
This is so fun to see! Um, and I am sooo jealous of that person who LIVES ABOVE AN ICE CREAM SHOP!
I thought it was fun, too! hahah And riiiighttttt!!! The only thing I live near is the rear entrance of a restaurant where they put out all their garbage. Yum.