Comments on: How to Make Your Comments Stand Out

By: guidoguido

guidoguido — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:04:35 +0000

Nice post, I’m usually not that much a commenter myself but I just have to say after reading multiple posts at this blog I “need to do it”!

It’s also kind of funny when you read the comments above; there still are a few people who add a comment without considering your tips above (which I assume they’ve just read).

I do agree with Sara about the just a few comments vs 50+ “awesome” comments. I could imagine a new blogger really enjoys getting a “awesome” comment rather none at all!

By: Mutuelle

Mutuelle — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:15:41 +0000

Thanks guys! it will help to new comers like me.

By: ravi

ravi — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:39:08 +0000

I think you’re okay as long as the overall balance tips towards insightful, thoughtful comments.

For instance, I’ll leave a short compliment at some of my favorite blogs because I want to support the writer.

If it’s a blog I’m a regular at, I don’t worry that the author will see it as spamming, but I think you’ve got to raise the standards if it’s a blog you comment on infrequently.

I also think the number of comments on a post can determine what’s appropriate. A newer blogger with few comments may greatly appreciate a nod, even if it’s not super in-depth. If there are already 50 “awesome!” comments, though, adding one more isn’t as meaningful.

By: 911whiterose.org

911whiterose.org — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:16:44 +0000

Thanks for the tips on comment posting. Take some nice colorful flower from 911whiterose.org as gift.

By: farouk

farouk — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:13:07 +0000

Great Post, Thanks ))

Well, just kidding , yeah i guess adding something informative to the comment will make it worth reading

By: Ali Reid

Ali Reid — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:22:09 +0000

I’m loving these comments! So rich in irony.

It took me AGES to work out those standard trackback comments on peoples blogs. I think they are awful and ruin the experience. i just thought they were spamming, and in a sense they are aren’t they!?

Beautiful blog by the way. I love your reduced letter-spacing headers.

By: Daytona News

Daytona News — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:48:04 +0000

Great discussion and I wholehearty agree.

One question, though, do search engines put any less weight on comments vs. posts themsenves?

Our site has gone from zero to over 15,000 readers in a short time but we want to reach the million mark within a year. Daytona Beach News and Opinions: http://www.DaytonaPost.com

By: Kristal L. Rosebrook

Kristal L. Rosebrook — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:47:39 +0000

Good Advice

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Should I Start Guest Blogging? | Blogging Tips from Blogsessive — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:01:38 +0000

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By: Erik Karey

Erik Karey — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:25:55 +0000

Commenting is one of the easiest way to generate interest in your own blog. I don’t understand why more people don’t do it. Sure lots of people leave comments, but very few leave comments which really add to the conversation going on. Nice post.

By: Eric Brantner

Eric Brantner — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:11:41 +0000

I think the main thing you hit on is that commenting is about building your reputation. If you provide enough insightful comments, people will begin to take notice of you. Your authority will start to slowly go up, and you can start to build off that.

By: Hendry Lee

Hendry Lee — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:00:50 +0000

I can’t find a reason why people would like to brand their keyword instead of their name in a blog where nofollow is the default.

Agree with Bamboo Forest, avatar is also great branding opportunity. People recognize it more than names.

By: Alina Popescu

Alina Popescu — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:39:16 +0000

I have to agree with Bamboo Forest here, if you get traffic from a comment you’ve posted, that is indeed quality traffic most of the time. To be honest, while reading and commenting here and on other blogs, I’ve discovered wonderful bloggers and enriched my Bloglines list.

I try to stay away of meaningless comments. Sometimes, thought, I post short ones. But that seems to happen less and less as I have this natural tendency to rant

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:26:32 +0000

I think you’re okay as long as the overall balance tips towards insightful, thoughtful comments.

For instance, I’ll leave a short compliment at some of my favorite blogs because I want to support the writer.

If it’s a blog I’m a regular at, I don’t worry that the author will see it as spamming, but I think you’ve got to raise the standards if it’s a blog you comment on infrequently.

By: alexandru

alexandru — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:41:10 +0000

Always love a post with a little bit of humor in them. Loved the internet marketing thing.

By: Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:27:43 +0000

“Hi Alex, these are good tips! I’m looking forward to implementing them.”
“Thank you, ‘internet marketing‘. I’m glad that you’ve enjoyed them.”

haha…….

Commenting gives you the best kind of traffic. You may not get many hits from the comment, but the ones you do get are more likely to be converted into readers of your blog, or at the very least, they may leave a comment!

In contrast, you can get an immense number of hits from StumbleUpon and have a very low percentage of conversions (if any).

Another tip… If the particular blog has avatars – a really catchy avatar can lure more people to click on your url.

Lastly, being a regular commentators on a blog will probably bare more fruit than commenting on many blogs but infrequently.

By: Egbert

Egbert — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:09:16 +0000

Perhaps people should be more consistently when moderating comments.

I really enjoy reading comments, as long as the discussion has some content. But on many blogs, especially popular ones, most of the comments give me the feeling that the author just wanted to point out he was there. Like school kids tagging their name on walls and toilets.

If bloggers would be more strict when moderating comments, this could improve the content and perhaps even encourage people to join the discussion.

Perhaps defining some comment rules (as seen on other blogs) might help.

By: Lee Milthorpe

Lee Milthorpe — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:20:38 +0000

I have to admit, I’ve not held back from posting the odd “great article” comment.

I did it earlier today on a really popular blog because the article had no comments yet and I got over-excited at getting that first one!

However, I do more often than not make more effort with what I’m saying, usually giving my opinions on the subject and trying to take the discussion a little further.

I never read the pointless comments and I’m sure there’s many more who do the same, so making an effort and offering readers something more is definitely a better way to comment.

I do think good comments can be as important as writing your own blog posts sometimes. Thank you for reminding me about this as I do let myself forget sometimes.