If you build it they will come - the Sequel
Way back on March 16th I led off my blog with an entry entitled "If you build it they will come". That was our first full day of existence and we were relying heavily on the hope that if we built it you would show up.
I've been looking back on our history lately and I'm proud as well as excited that you did come. And you not only came but have participated by blogging or helping others in the forums. We have at this writing 181 users and a total of 9 bloggers all serving one purpose - to promote Speech Server and increase the skills of the community. We have several Microsoft employees that regularly answer questions in our forum so you know you are getting answers from people that know the product and have the experience.
I know that everyone is busy with other things but it makes me feel good to see how many of you are regularly checking in and helping each other by providing insight or answering questions. That's what this is all about.
I just want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for making the dreams that Brandon and I had come true. As we continue to grow you should know that your efforts to promote and participate in GotSpeech are greatly appreciated. People have noticed what is happening here. We have been mentioned on other sites and a link to GotSpeech can be found on the Speech Server Community page. If you Google for "speech server community" you will find us right there in the second position behind Microsoft. Any combinations of "speech server" or "forum" or "GotSpeech" will have us on the first page. Things are looking up and that is largely thanks to you guys
I better end this before I get all teary eyed but I really feel that we couldn't have got this far with out you guys - Thanks!