Blog Comments and More
As you continue to grow your blog, you will hopefully begin to receive comments on each post that you make. After all, what would a blog be if you were not getting other people involved? Everyday I read five to ten blogs, and some of them have in upwards of 100 comments on each post. Of course, this is not a goal that you will be able to reach in a few days, but definitely something to strive for in the long run.
Another great thing about comments is that you can make a lot of acquaintances this way. Although my blog has only been around for a month or so, I have come to take notice that those who comment really know what they are talking about.
You may have noticed that Danielle from http://www.msdanielle.com/ will leave insightful comments from time to time. And of course, I do my best to head over to her blog and do the same. Her content is quite similar to mine, and this alone has gone a long way in helping me to expand and develop my blog.
Another person who makes regular comments on this blog is V. Neely from http://nutshelljournal.com/. Once again, the depth and nature of her comments are always welcome, and have gone a long way in getting some good conversations started. If you are looking for information on blogging and website development, her blog is a good place to start.
Now can you see why comments are so important to blogs? It is always nice to have people respond to your posts, and anytime you get the chance, you should take the time to return the favor. Remember, blogging would not be the same if your readers were not taking the time to interact with you!
July 17th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Thanks for the mention!
I somehow missed seeing Danielle’s blog until now, but I’m getting drawn into the latest flurry of comments there about AC…
I admit I’ve been enjoying blogging much more as I’ve been getting more comments and feedback. It’s a good source of motivation and ideas. Also helps remind you who you’re writing for.
July 17th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
It was Danielle that sent me over here, which I’m quite happy about. You’re now in my RSS daily read folder!
July 18th, 2007 at 1:43 am
Chris, I agree blog comments are important. More interaction means more visitors that will frequent your blog more often and join in on the comments.
July 18th, 2007 at 3:59 am
Hi Chris… Ran across you on MsDanielle also… but I noticed you’re from Pittsburgh.. So am I!! So how yunz doing over there?
July 18th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
Thanks for all the comments! It is great to see a lot of comments on a post about comments..haha..
I plan on writing about this topic much more, so stay tuned!
July 20th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
a post about comments will almost always get comments! i’m glad to see people in my circle have embraced your blog. hi guys!
another added benefit to comments is a technical one. blog comments add seo value because of all the relevant content on the page, relating to your post topic. these comments get indexed in google, and make your site more robust! so make sure to ask questions, get feedback, and create value in your comments section. it just makes for a much better blog experience from every angle!
July 24th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
A way to encourage comments is by having a top commentator list. you can find one here here