I was #1 for a few hours a year ago, from last St. Paddy’s Day. It was a nice ego boost, but it only lasted for a day or so, and then it was back to being a regular schlub.
Anyone interested in a secondhand cape? I never even got a chance to wear it.
I've done it a few times, which shocked me. Each time it meant about 20-40k unique views and some solid discussion. That's honestly my favorite thing when it happens, seeing something I wrote about discussed in depth on here by people who know what they are talking about.
The only real lasting benefit was a steady stream of traffic to those articles years later.
Anyone interested in a secondhand cape? I never even got a chance to wear it.