Reasons why to comment on blogs or articles
Personally, I don't think people comment enough on others blogs and the benefits are so numerous compared to a few minutes of your time.
Here are some of the benefits that I see
The main one is that if you are blogger and are disappointed that you don't get comments - well the thing to do is start commenting on others - be the first to take action - don't wait on everyone else - people notice these things.
This is an excellent way to get to know the author and other people that are commenting - if you have a hard time meeting people - what better way than meet the ones that are commenting on the same blog that you just read - you have that bond already.
When you leave a nice comment on someones blog/article don't you think you stand a better chance of someone clicking on your link and check out what other great info you might have.
Don't just say great post, nice job, looking forward to your next post - those short comments are not much different than all the spam comments that you can get. What you do is find something in the post that you liked and add to it, find that bond with the author and you.
Pay attention to others comments as this is a great source for a blog posts - you can see what people are commenting on, what they are needing help with.
Show the author respect when commenting as you never know who is reading what you wrote and this could come back and bite you later down the road. Remember the author took their time to write the article and if you are like me and don't enjoy this part - so comment in the tone that you would want someone to respond to yours.
Don't be afraid to talk back to your audience - take the time to answer any questions and I personally install a plug-in that send everyone a thank you for commenting.
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Comments (9)
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Excellent advice. I can't say I have always done this myself. When I first started marketing online my focus was entirely on getting MY message out there. While that is important, it also leaves a bad impression for people who might otherwise be interested in what I have to say. Not only that but when I started paying more attention to other people's blogs and posts I found that I learned a lot, came into contact with opportunities I never would have thought of and connected with people that
Fred Mugone15
Affiliate marketing
A great read Nancy. One of those rare articles that are not very long but PACKED with lots of useful tips and advice. I especially liked the tip of paying attention to others comments as these could well be a very good source for blog/article posts.
Paula van Dun16
Retired
That is a very good idea to set up a google alert. Did not think about doing this myself yet. Thank you for this tip Nancy.
Nancy Radlinger10
Bringing Fun to TEland
Oh I totally agree Paula - to help me I have my Google Alerts set up so that I know when a new blog post in my niche is posted so that I can get there right away - and you would be surprised the amount of new friends that I have made just by posting on other blogs. This is the type of people that you want to attract - this is how you get a more targeted list of potential buyers vs just a list of freebie seekers. JMO
Paula van Dun16
Retired
How could I miss this one? An excellent article and commenting blogs is indeed a good way to connect and also to get backlinks to your sites in many cases. What you say, write some thing more like "very nice" applies to blogs but also to commenting on socials media sites. People will follow you and check out your profile is you have something constructive/usefull to say. Lol, gonna check out your profile now!
Nancy Radlinger10
Bringing Fun to TEland
Thanks Katrina - I will and I also created Bloggers Cafe on there also and we do the same thing.
Katrina O.10
Indiana Water Filters
Yes, I totally agree! It is very important to comment and participate in others blogs. Most of the time, the favor is returned. There is a great group on Face Book called "Follow Me on Blogger" Check it out! A great group of bloggers commenting and following each others blogs!
Nancy Radlinger10
Bringing Fun to TEland
Thanks Patty and I agree - you have to build a relationship with a person not just cram your programs down their throat.
Nancy
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Patty d.7
Promotor OJS
Great post Nancy - I completely agree. One must interact regularly with ones Network! Otherwise disappear in the masses.
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