Comments on: How to Make Your Comments Stand Out http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/ Visit Blogsessive for daily WordPress blogging tips. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:28:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: alarme maison http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-412406 alarme maison Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:46:00 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-412406 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! 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!

]]> By: Richard http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-410122 Richard Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:10:06 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-410122 Hi Thank you very much for an informative article on a subject that is new to me. Not sure I understand it all at the moment so I'm just trying stuff out to see what works. So much information and so little time! So, is this better than saying "great article, thanks"?! Regards, Richard <a href="http://www.bestjoggingstrollerinfo.com/" rel="nofollow">Best Jogging Stroller</a> Hi
Thank you very much for an informative article on a subject that is new to me. Not sure I understand it all at the moment so I’m just trying stuff out to see what works. So much information and so little time!

So, is this better than saying “great article, thanks”?!

Regards,

Richard

Best Jogging Stroller

]]> By: Maria http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-377611 Maria Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:39:40 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-377611 This post is very educational. I actually had a lot of questions being a beginner, yet this has all along given me almost every answer that I need. Thank you for sharing. This post is very educational. I actually had a lot of questions being a beginner, yet this has all along given me almost every answer that I need. Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: Cec Plascott http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-179703 Cec Plascott Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:24:43 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-179703 Found this post very interesting and useful. I think you're absolutely right about using your proper name. Doing that will get you recognised more, and you can sort of build an online brand out of your name. I also always use my name as that way, every time I post a comment I'm seen as the same person. Found this post very interesting and useful. I think you’re absolutely right about using your proper name. Doing that will get you recognised more, and you can sort of build an online brand out of your name. I also always use my name as that way, every time I post a comment I’m seen as the same person.

]]> By: Adwello http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-150701 Adwello Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:38:07 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-150701 Most blog comments consist of "Good post, I agree" or "Great Stuff Alex" so when are we going to truly see more informative commenting? In fact 98% of blog post comments could have ended up on any post any where, they are so meaningless. I must confess I am always flattered by the "Found you by accident, have bookmarked and will return: very high quality posts" type of comment so feel free to leave those wherever you will! I categorize blog commentors like so: 1. yeah great post: let me get my ID everywhere online! 2. hate mail 3. buy this car off me 4. flattering but off subject 5. the intellectual response No prizes for guessing which I hope this will be perceived as! Most blog comments consist of “Good post, I agree” or “Great Stuff Alex” so when are we going to truly see more informative commenting? In fact 98% of blog post comments could have ended up on any post any where, they are so meaningless. I must confess I am always flattered by the “Found you by accident, have bookmarked and will return: very high quality posts” type of comment so feel free to leave those wherever you will! I categorize blog commentors like so:
1. yeah great post: let me get my ID everywhere online!
2. hate mail
3. buy this car off me
4. flattering but off subject
5. the intellectual response
No prizes for guessing which I hope this will be perceived as!

]]> By: guidoguido http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-115431 guidoguido Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:04:35 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-115431 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! 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 http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-109371 Mutuelle Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:15:41 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-109371 Thanks guys! it will help to new comers like me. Thanks guys! it will help to new comers like me.

]]> By: ravi http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-76108 ravi Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:39:08 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-76108 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. 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 http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-60146 911whiterose.org Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:16:44 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-60146 Thanks for the tips on comment posting. Take some nice colorful flower from <a href="http://www.911whiterose.org/" rel="nofollow">911whiterose.org</a> as gift. Thanks for the tips on comment posting.

Take some nice colorful flower from 911whiterose.org as gift.

]]> By: farouk http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-26854 farouk Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:13:07 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-26854 Great Post, Thanks :))) Well, just kidding :) , yeah i guess adding something informative to the comment will make it worth reading Great Post, Thanks :) ))

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

]]> By: Ali Reid http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-4626 Ali Reid Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:22:09 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-4626 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. 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 http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-3315 Daytona News Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:48:04 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-3315 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 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 http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-2497 Kristal L. Rosebrook Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:47:39 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-2497 Good Advice Good Advice

]]> By: Should I Start Guest Blogging? | Blogging Tips from Blogsessive http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-1536 Should I Start Guest Blogging? | Blogging Tips from Blogsessive Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:01:38 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-1536 [...] count as being a regular. As readers of Blogsessive discovered in a recent post, you need to make your comments stand out. Doing this will get the attention of the author, and you can create a relationship this way. It [...] [...] count as being a regular. As readers of Blogsessive discovered in a recent post, you need to make your comments stand out. Doing this will get the attention of the author, and you can create a relationship this way. It [...]

]]> By: Erik Karey http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-1240 Erik Karey Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:25:55 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-1240 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. 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 http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-1237 Eric Brantner Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:11:41 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-1237 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. 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 http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-1124 Hendry Lee Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:00:50 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-1124 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. 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 http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-1113 Alina Popescu Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:39:16 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-1113 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 :) 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 http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-1111 Sara Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:26:32 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-1111 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. 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: alexandru http://blogsessive.com/blogging-tips/outstanding-comments/#comment-1108 alexandru Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:41:10 +0000 http://blogsessive.com/?p=127#comment-1108 Always love a post with a little bit of humor in them. Loved the internet marketing thing. Always love a post with a little bit of humor in them. Loved the internet marketing thing.

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