Comments on: Commenting – Why and How to Comment on a blog post

By: Alexis Bob

Alexis Bob — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:18:59 +0000

Although not a must, most good quality blogs are interactive, allowing visitors to leave comments and even message each other via GUI widgets on the blogs and it is this interactivity that distinguishes them from other static websites. In that sense, blogging can be seen as a form of social networking. Indeed, bloggers do not only produce content to post on their blogs but also build social relations with their readers and other bloggers.

Thanks
Alexis

By: Angela Wills

Angela Wills — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:36:53 +0000

I remember when I put the ‘Do Follow’ plugin on my website and then I got it listed on a popular site that listed sites that followed… I ended up getting all kinds of junky comments that were from people just trying to get SEO value for their comments. While it encouraged comments, they weren’t the kind I wanted.

I so agree with your post and in this world where social media is crazy-popular we can get great value of still building the relationships on our websites and blogs. The people who now take the time to fill out a form on WordPress are highly engaged readers and definitely people you want to keep the conversation flowing with!

Thanks for the reminder. I was brainstorming ways to get the word out about a contest I’m holding and I think rather than linking to my site straight I’ll be linking to the contest page in my blog posts… a creative way to lead people straight to a page they might be interested in I think.

Great post Ruth… Hope to see you at WordCamp TO 2011!

By: toronto seo company

toronto seo company — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:47:00 +0000

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By: Judy

Judy — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:45:00 +0000

Thank you Ruth. I have bookmarked your blog to refer back to it each time I write my blog. This is the first time I have ever commented on someone’s blog. It has taken me out of my comfort zone. Growth!

By: dandelionweb

dandelionweb — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:29:00 +0000

That is great Judy! Thanks so much for commenting. I know it is uncomfortable at first but it really does add value to our online interactions.

By: JB

JB — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:29:00 +0000

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By: Sherry

Sherry — Fri, 21 May 2010 12:07:00 +0000

Very good article! I am going to post on my blog for my readers!

By: Janet Barclay

Janet Barclay — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:44:00 +0000

I’ve made many valuable connections due to comments I’ve made on other blogs, and from checking out some of the other commenters. You just never know who is watching!

By: Misty Belardo

Misty Belardo — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:20:46 +0000

Thank you Ruth for the more detailed aspect of commenting. It really helps the writer as well as the commenter. It is really a win-win situation!

By: Ruth Maude

Ruth Maude — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:14:03 +0000

Yes Dawn that is a good point. Quite likely the main reason we don’t comment more is a lack of confidence. We just need to make that start.

By the way Google Analytics is showing that my site’s current top referrer is from a comment I posted on another blog. Proof that commenting works to drive traffic back to your site!