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Hey folks,

Happy Monday! 

I put up my epic post today. It's about twice as long as my usual post.

Can you take a look and give me some feedback? 

Personally, I think this is way too long and I'm afraid readers will not read all the way through.

http://retireby40.org/2012/02/…..-it-alone/

I also put a music video up top and the usual picture at the end. Is this a good or bad decision? 

If you like it, please help publicize. 

Thanks!!!

The length did not matter much because the content was interesting (at least for me)!  I left yo a comment.

I'll admit, I really just skimmed the post when it showed up in my Google Reader. But it wasn't the length. The post really just didn't resonate with me. While others seem to like them, I just get bored easily with posts about making the leap to entrepreneurialism. I actually would rather work for somebody else.

At 1200 words, it's not excessively long. I've read (and written) longer.

I'm reading it right now. Don't worry about the length. I just released a 2000 word post today on another blog, and the response has been very strong. Quality is what matters!!!

Daisy said:

I commented :) I never, ever watch the music videos but I find some bloggers do this. Good post. 

I rarely put a video in my post, but I couldn't resist this time. Do you think I should put the picture up top and video at the bottom? 

Edward Antrobus said:

I'll admit, I really just skimmed the post when it showed up in my Google Reader. But it wasn't the length. The post really just didn't resonate with me. While others seem to like them, I just get bored easily with posts about making the leap to entrepreneurialism. I actually would rather work for somebody else.

At 1200 words, it's not excessively long. I've read (and written) longer.

Can't please everyone. :) 

Thanks for your input. I think this is my longest post so far. I suspect most internet readers are like me – short attention span. 

Commented. I do have a short attention spam too BUT you were able to hold my attention. Good writing my friend!

I liked the post and didn't think it was too long.  I commented and will promote socially later tonight.

Thank you everyone for the encouragement and feedback. 

I really appreciate all your help with social media and promotion. Yesterday was our best day ever with a page view of just under 1,900! I know that is still peanuts compare to FS and the other big guys, but I love it!