If you read the thread or viewed my website you'd know there are no ads, pop ups or redirect apps. I share your aversions to online sites, but you can find those items on more standard websites than blogs nowadays, especially "journalism" and news sites.
I just don’t go to blogs ......or try not to. Yours can be the best in the world ect but I get all I need here.
Nothing personal on your efforts, I just don’t do such if at all possible.
Eakers post was most (99%) blogs have this and that .....I just agreed. Still do.
Stay safe !