I can't really say that I have 0 friends or really unsocial but I'm like borderline I guess. I don't really like to socialize much because I have other things to focus on but when it comes to social media and getting people to view your websites, you will need to connect with people or at least get people to see your website. Social media is just one way to do that.

There are many other ways to get people to see your website. Social media is just only a small percent of the traffic I get to my blogs. In any case, you can start by building a profile on twitter and facebook. On twitter, start following maybe two-five people a day that have something to do with the topic of you blog. Hopefully they will follow you back. After a month of doing this, you should start to see some followers. Check to see who isn't following you back and just unfollow them. Continue doing this and you will have a decent size list of followers. You don't have to put yourself out there too much. Just post useful twitter updates.

In regards to Facebook, join groups or pages related to your topic of your blog and join in on the discussions. Make sure to leave a link to your blog on your profile. Don't be hesitant to friend request a few people either. If you need more advice or would like further assistance, feel free to message me.

I'm right there with you girl..
I could say I'm anti-social and aloof, but then again I'm a middle-school teacher (who NEVER wants to be thrown into the"school teacher" stigma).
But if you get me out (all right, I don't do bar scenes or anything like that) - anywhere in a group settting, concert, play, dinner without kids (!) I don't stop talking < that right there is a good thing and bad thing.

As for writing a blog, you could be a forerunner. By that I mean, take an idea, something you think DOESN'T fit in because 'no one is doing it', and try it. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. So many inventions, logo's, fashion ideas, homes, toys, games for that matter; started with an idea that did not fit the norm.
BE DIFFERENT - If it's good different or bad different . . . word will get out to look for it.
Different good - that's exciting ----- everyone want's to learn, or get ideas or a new way to do something or hear about what's going on in your world.
Different bad - Who does not try not to laugh when someone knocks over the dishes in the restaurant or leaves a paper trail on their heel when coming out of the bathroom?
Right now, your annonomous-that's a luxury, can you just get a test group together to try some ideas out?
I know you could find some here on DS. AND I know, you will get the truth from 98% of them. Hell, I volunteer, I know a few would too. They have no experience and probably no idea what you will be trying to do; but you will get honest feedbck.

Rereading you thread, you could get many readers from here. Your talking 500+ people with quite a variance of likes/dislikes/education/locality/opinions/age groups, et.al.

If you do approach members I would do so with caution. Many of us have been around so long that we've invented games like "name that scam" or "whose the troll". I'm just saying ask a friend here to ask a friend or two to join or listen or whathaveyou.. Then ask another friend to do the same. Give it some time and word of mouth will take care of it.

I really hope to hear from you or about you again, rventura. You have a novel idea and with perserverience your going to go places, don't give up. What MEKAP said seemed to be right on the money too.
IM me please, if you'd like. kim ( o I o )

I've had a blog since 2005. I had some readers. What it takes is that you look at other bloggers and if they blog something that interests you, than make comments about what they wrote. it's better to write something positive, than negative, lol, you already knew that.

When they see you have an interest in their blog, let them know about your blog and it's a good bet that they will read yours and make comments.

does anyone have any side hustle ideas ?

Greetings and Happy Holidays/New Year to you and your loved ones, I think a blog would be a great idea, Why not start on Facebook but give a little more of yourself so that potential viewers don't feel they're talking with a ghost, You don't have to give everything away but at least enough to where people know why you began your page and what's your intent in doing so. Find your clarity first, Who are you? What are some of your desires and wishes? Whom would you like to have follow you? Can you move beyond your fears to attain what you're seeking? Reconize vulnerability isn't a weakness and neither is sensitivity. Share some things you might consider weird and see what kind of reaction you receive. Remember wherever you begin people are good and evil so don't base your self-esteem on anyone online. Treat yourself with the things you'd like from others first and give in return in that same fashion. Good Blessings to you..