I started the blog commenting series few days back and I received many good comments. In fact almost all the comments were very good and added value to the post. The series is not over yet and it has only passed half way. With exams going on, I wasn’t able to update the blog properly.
Till date, I have posted three articles in the series and the total number of comments received in the series is around 33. So that is around 11 comments per post. Though all comments were interesting and up to the point, I found few comments to be really good and actually attracted my mind to reply to those comments immediately after I saw it.
Not that the other comments are not good, but these comments were better. So here are some of the best comments I received till now.
Ok so I wont end with that. I agree that that commenting is a great way for exposure. I have formed relationships in a very short time due to commenting alone. I don’t find it as hard to become friends with “blog stars.” When posting comments you make a couple good points and contact them if you don’t hear from them. Most bloggers are trying to network the same as you and I have found they will reach out before you do.”
He said “First of all, good pictures, I love them. Second, I delete all comments on my sites that don’t help the conversation. I am into commenting for links and I want those first 10 comments to be something that will make someone want to see what sites that person runs.”
She said “Hopefully my avatar will pass the test of being unique. Since there is only one of me. I’m sorry to disappoint in not writing a huge comment since my eyes are killing me right now.
1st: The post was well structured and you raised some good points there too.
2nd: I loved the use of your images
3rd: Your buttons to submit to the social bookmarking sites are cool, did you do them yourself?
He said “I am enjoying your series. Being a new blogger, or at least having my own blog, I don’t get much traffic and I can say that the bulk of my traffic comes from comments I have made on other blogs. Some people veiw being the new person on the scene as spamming and I have even had good comments voted down into the spam category.
One thing I have noticed about blog commenting is it fits into any traditional style marketing/branding campaign. It is like going to the industry holiday party and being right there handing out business cards. Eventually you will get noticed and people are going to remember you eventually. I am a fan of positive branding for the obvious reasons. But, there is always that one obnoxious business card giver that is always there and people just push aside. Moderation and finding your blog commenting “groove” is important.
Again I am really enjoying your series and look forward to your following post.”
He said “Getting traffic from comments might be hard but if the commenting are done based on the four guides that you have given above, I think a considerable amount of traffic will drop by.
Be the first to comment on a blog with high traffic will surely get the link some coverage. However, I see small blogs which are related to my blog as a good target for networking rather than getting traffic.”
She said “It’s very refreshing to read an article that puts some thought into the commenting issue, since I am used to reading those that say “go find the dofollow blogs and comment on them to get some links back.” In actual fact I have a plugin now that makes the dofollow conditional: a person has to have a set number of comments approved before they get the nofollow tag removed.
In answer to Ramkarthik, above, I hate it when people use a keyword to comment. I’m not that pleased with them using their blog name, either. I use my pen name to brand myself and have more respect for those who use a real name or, at least, a real nickname.
In fact, it’s against my commenting policy and if people do it I replace their name with their real name (from their blog) or, if I can’t find it, some arbitrary name.
He said “your tips are very helpful. as a blogger myself, I agree that one should leave a relevant comment, not just to be noticed, but because of the good intent to contribute to the discussion. Some commentators leave behind comments (just like you implied) for the traffic. However, other readers in my view can simply recognize if a commenter is a drive-by commentator or not. a good approach to commenting is perhaps one key why other visitors will click on your link when you leave a comment in a blog post.”
Also thanks to my friend Guru who always comments in my blgos about the good, the bad and also about the things (like contact form) if they don’t work.
Thanks for all your feedbacks. I would like to see more names in the next update which will be done once the series is over. I’ll continue the series and make more posts and also interviews. I have something that might interest you and it will be there in the blog in couple of day. Stay tuned to the blog.
Monika, Thanks for your views. Of course, I will change the anchor text to Freelance Writing.
Guru, You have helped me many times knowingly and unknowingly and I really had to thank you for that and thought this would be the right time to do it.
Wayne, I have seen you commenting in many blogs well and thanks for taking your time to post a good comment in my blog. I actually like the way you express your views in every comment you make especially in the posts I post Blogging Tips.Com. Thanks for that.
Thanks for featuring my comment. Never thought that a short comment like mine is capable of standing shoulder-to-shoulder to those longer ones.
Commenting by adding value to the posts is an important art of commenting as nowadays comment that are not related or does not add any value to a post will be seen as spamming.
Thanks for taking the trouble to mention me in your post. I seem to have a eye for these kind of things (finding minor bugs), and stuff like this have sometimes earned me a tag - 'pain'. But that is how i am, can't really do much about that.
About your series bring it on soon, i'm really waiting to see how much more you have to say about commenting.
But then i don't have a niche blog, but just a personal blog for all my rants, so driving traffic to my site through commenting is not exactly a priority( not anymore), i just comment for the sake of participating in discussion.
What a surprise I had when checking my incoming links. I had totally forgotten that I wrote this so it made your vote even more sweet.
It's interesting though to see how my own behavior in commenting has changed over time. When I first started out, I'm sure I wrote a lot of these stupid comments like "good post" or "great stuff" myself.
I since learned that was rather dull and now simply laugh when I see these comments elsewhere. Kind of brings back memories. :-)
So Ramkarthik I won't end this with good post (even though it is) but rather well done and thank you.
Monika (PS: I'm trying to do a re-branding of my site would you mind changing the hyperlink to "freelance writing" for me? That would be highly appreciated.)
Ramkarthik
Jessie, I knew I would make some mistake like that. Lolz. Sorry about the mistake. Now I will remember it and whenever I mention your name I will tell he and not she. Really SORRY about that.
Best Comments Of The Blog Commenting Series But Its Not Over Yet
By Ramkarthik on January 17, 2008
I started the blog commenting series few days back and I received many good comments. In fact almost all the comments were very good and added value to the post. The series is not over yet and it has only passed half way. With exams going on, I wasn’t able to update the blog properly.
Not that the other comments are not good, but these comments were better. So here are some of the best comments I received till now.
Post Title: What Everybody Ought To Know About Blog Commenting
1. Chris Estes
He said “Cool Post!!!
Ok so I wont end with that. I agree that that commenting is a great way for exposure. I have formed relationships in a very short time due to commenting alone. I don’t find it as hard to become friends with “blog stars.” When posting comments you make a couple good points and contact them if you don’t hear from them. Most bloggers are trying to network the same as you and I have found they will reach out before you do.”
2. Ben
He said “First of all, good pictures, I love them. Second, I delete all comments on my sites that don’t help the conversation. I am into commenting for links and I want those first 10 comments to be something that will make someone want to see what sites that person runs.”
Best Comment(s):
She said “Hopefully my avatar will pass the test of being unique. Since there is only one of me. I’m sorry to disappoint in not writing a huge comment since my eyes are killing me right now.
1st: The post was well structured and you raised some good points there too.
2nd: I loved the use of your images
3rd: Your buttons to submit to the social bookmarking sites are cool, did you do them yourself?
4rd: Thanks for a good post.
5th: Hopefully this will qualify for your points
6th: Merry Christmas
7th: and a happy new year”
Post Title: 3+1 Things Which Determine The Traffic You Will Get From Comments
Best Comment(s):
1. Chris Estes
He said “I am enjoying your series. Being a new blogger, or at least having my own blog, I don’t get much traffic and I can say that the bulk of my traffic comes from comments I have made on other blogs. Some people veiw being the new person on the scene as spamming and I have even had good comments voted down into the spam category.
One thing I have noticed about blog commenting is it fits into any traditional style marketing/branding campaign. It is like going to the industry holiday party and being right there handing out business cards. Eventually you will get noticed and people are going to remember you eventually. I am a fan of positive branding for the obvious reasons. But, there is always that one obnoxious business card giver that is always there and people just push aside. Moderation and finding your blog commenting “groove” is important.
Again I am really enjoying your series and look forward to your following post.”
2. Wayne Liew
He said “Getting traffic from comments might be hard but if the commenting are done based on the four guides that you have given above, I think a considerable amount of traffic will drop by.
Be the first to comment on a blog with high traffic will surely get the link some coverage. However, I see small blogs which are related to my blog as a good target for networking rather than getting traffic.”
3. Linda R. Moore
She said “It’s very refreshing to read an article that puts some thought into the commenting issue, since I am used to reading those that say “go find the dofollow blogs and comment on them to get some links back.” In actual fact I have a plugin now that makes the dofollow conditional: a person has to have a set number of comments approved before they get the nofollow tag removed.
In answer to Ramkarthik, above, I hate it when people use a keyword to comment. I’m not that pleased with them using their blog name, either. I use my pen name to brand myself and have more respect for those who use a real name or, at least, a real nickname.
In fact, it’s against my commenting policy and if people do it I replace their name with their real name (from their blog) or, if I can’t find it, some arbitrary name.
Best wishes,
Linda R. Moore”
4. Jessie
He said “your tips are very helpful. as a blogger myself, I agree that one should leave a relevant comment, not just to be noticed, but because of the good intent to contribute to the discussion. Some commentators leave behind comments (just like you implied) for the traffic. However, other readers in my view can simply recognize if a commenter is a drive-by commentator or not. a good approach to commenting is perhaps one key why other visitors will click on your link when you leave a comment in a blog post.”
Also thanks to my friend Guru who always comments in my blgos about the good, the bad and also about the things (like contact form) if they don’t work.
Thanks for all your feedbacks. I would like to see more names in the next update which will be done once the series is over. I’ll continue the series and make more posts and also interviews. I have something that might interest you and it will be there in the blog in couple of day. Stay tuned to the blog.
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