Responding to Blog Comments
Getting a lot of comments on a blog post is totally rewarding – it makes me feel like people are not only reading my posts but find them interesting/inspiring/irritating…but not ignored.
The last few posts I’ve written have gotten a lot of comments – and once again, I’ve fallen behind responding to them and have become overwhelmed with the task.
So, I’ve decided to respond to them as a group and include some updates on previous blog posts too. I sincerely hope you aren’t offended or have hurt feelings if I don’t mention your name specifically.
Ad Exchange Update
Regarding my post on the 125 Ad Exchange – A lot of commenters asked me to let them know how it worked out. The answer is, I never did figure out just how it was going to help me, and I haven’t seen any benefits. My button ad has received very few clicks and I haven’t noticed any upsurge in traffic. So I’m scratching that from my blog.
ContestLuv
The CommentLuv contest is over – I regret no one who commented on this blog won. Nothing personal witchypoo – but one person winning 6 out of 13 contest prizes? I think Andy needs to reformat how his contests work.
It did interest me in holding my own contest…if anyone wants to contribute a prize, let me know – I’ll make sure you get lots of links. I promise no one will win more than one prize lol! I have to give some thought as to just how I will put it together, but it will be fun.
Baby Boomers
My articles on Baby Boomers sure get the response! I want to respond to some specific questions and comments from the most recent one.
First of all, I am a baby boomer, so I speak from first-hand experience. Hmmm, maybe you didn’t know I don’t have a “newer mind” Jamie, but your comment had me laughing! I guess I should not be spending my freshly earned “old money” online since I don’t know “where or what to buy” but I can tell you that even so, I’ve managed somehow to buy (online) the “newest trend” in designer purses, a trip to Hawaii, all my Christmas gifts for 3 years in a row, jewelry, clothing, music, books, dvds, a car, computers, makeup, furniture, and the list goes on.
Wordsmith, you’re right, baby boomers are not saving for retirement the way the should be. They’re still spending money. Maybe not as much as before, as Lisa says, but many are still buying, especially for the holidays.
Paul, I really don’t know about worldwide metrics. I think the baby boomer phenomenon is specific to the U.S., but it makes sense to me that the “older folks” would be the demographic that has more spending money in many countries. Chicago Hospitals, you are right on.
Thank you Dennis, for explaining “call to action” to witchy. Busbyseotest, never stop building backlinks! Kathy, thanks for your comment – web developers need to learn where the bucks actually are. Marketing Ideas – good point.
Everyone else who commented, thank you for taking the time to do so. I appreciate everyone who did, and my New Year’s Resolutions will include responding to blog comments in a timely manner!
I’ve personally found that responding to comments encourages conversation and return visits (even though people are initially only exploiting the do-follow status of my blog).
I agree! Having an interaction with your commentators is really good and it keeps them coming back to your blog.
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ya comments are only good way to make your blog popular…. it makes involvement of many users..
I think that responding to comments is good and necessarry for blogger, but at the same time it time consuming if there are many comments with questions.
Responding in groups is fine, especially if you have many. However I still think you should use @name for each one so they know….as Dan said, it will encourage even more comments.
If I may include a link to a popular post of mine you may want to see.
I kinda sorta ripped into those bloggers that don’t respond AT ALL……or too little to even count.
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@Dan – I’ve found that to be true, also.
@Informixx – you’re right, and it also encourages the blogger.
@John – engagement is very important.
@Webdorf – it does get time consuming…but I like the questions. They often are the inspiration for new blog posts.
@Dennis – trust me, this one was in desperation! Your blog article is excellent, and true.
Blog commenting is essential in creating a relationships between you and your readers…but there’s a limit how much you should do it.
LOL you can do it, I have faith.
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i agree with that, it can keep you going .
I think that i every true. Replying provokes more interaction and more returning visitors!
I agree. Comments are a good thing. Although you need a good spam filter. But if the blog owner does respond (like here), it does drive a sense of community and it is good for search engine optimization as well. I think that Google likes sites that change a ton. It is more social and fresh, and that must be in the search engine algo somewhere.
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lol… i won’t stop building backlinks here
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Thanks for letting us know how the Ad Exchanged worked out.
Responding to the comments is the great thing that I would like to appreciate you.Keep going for any new updates.Thanks for sharing the info..
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Janet – Why?
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I think it is so cool that you respond to the comments. It’s like the readers are important.
@Janet – I can’t see why there should be a limit.
@Dennis – I’m workin’ on it!
@Caravaggio – Exactly.
@Josh – It does – I return to blogs that respond to my comments, and feel bummed when they don’t.
@SEO – I like that, and you’re right, it does drive a sense of community. I feel like a know many of my commenters (especially Dennis lol).
@busbyseotest – Good!
@Susan – You’re welcome
@ebeneara1 – You’re welcome too.
@Pink Boutique – Thanks! The readers are very important to me.
i think responding a comment shows that post has been interested and reader wants approach to author for sharing other interesting post in future, that what i believe..
@Seo services – it certainly encourages the author to write more, and sometimes is the basis for a new post.
You are absolutely right. It really makes us feel proud when we receive positive comments for our post. I also have this experience, so, I can understand.
In this matter, I completely agree with you. There is no doubt in the fact that positive comments encourage us to write more blogs. When I used to write blogs, I also got a number of good comments for my write-up.
I myself replies comment after I get ppl’s comment… its really like people is loving my blog and inspiring me to post more for them.
i really love it when people feel free to give comment on my techno site.. Im updating it everyday and looking for more comments by people
I think that’s going to be my New Year’s resolution – to make a better attempt at replying to my comments and spend more time commenting on the blogs of others. I’ve been a bad blogger lately. Too much drama going on at my house, I’m afraid.
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I would do group and individual depending on how busy you are. I guess it goes to show you once you get regular subscribers you really do get more comments.
You should do a blog on how to get subscribers?
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Its true that whenever we get good comments for our blogs, we feel as if we are at the top of the world. I personally believe that if someone likes a post, he must write a positive comment in order to inspire the writer.
I accept that.I think so all visitors post comments to blogs not only to show their interests and at the same time to share some new tips that will help for upcoming blogs..Comments are divided in to two categories.one is positive and other is negative.Positive one is the result that we got for the effort,whereas negative comments gives a chance to learn where we are making mistake and tends to improve in future.Good blog needs more comments which will tends to give more useful blogs in future.By replying to thier comments we are ganing a friendly relationship and at the same time leads in huge traffic.So i will appreciate you in sending replies which is a great work.keep on posting a new updates in future.good luck!Thanks.
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There is no doubt in the fact that all of us like appreciation. It encourages as well as motivates us to keep up the great work. So, I personally believe that if a person like anyone’s post he must inspire the writer by giving positive comment.
Being interactive means a lot to the readers, they will keep on coming back because readers are already part of the blog.
I have just started my own blog and have yet to have a comment. But it is the one thing I am looking forward to more than anything. Plus after reading what you have written here I am even more keen on getting that first one.
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Its true that all of us like to be appreciated. So, whenever I enjoy reading one’s post I give positive comment to that person.
Posting comments for the related post is basically rewarded thing as the post dictates. Its not only increase traffic but also make a good relationship between the owner of the post. Lets continue to commenting on your blog. thanks for your post regarding this.
All of us like to get appreciation. When I used to write post, I also expect good comments from my readers. So, I feel that we must appreciate others to encourage him to continue the work.
I really like your baby boomer article which is sweet and short..Thanks for responding back for any new updates..
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Comment posting is also good way to know that visitor came at our blog and read it. More comment post than It shows more visitor came at our blog. when visitor came our blog and if he/she like it than post comment in our blog than comment poster shows his feeling by comment in our blog. Nice post. It is really interesting.
I agree. Comments are a good thing.
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it always happens.
ur blog becomes popular…more comments…u fall behind to communicate…especially if u hav a dofollow blog
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Hi. I agree with you that having comments on a blog post is totally rewarding…especially if the comments are really good. It is also much better if you respond to the comments…even if you will respond to them as a group (as what you are planning to do). Now, this is a good way to start a new year. I’m looking forward for more of your posts. By the way, Happy New Year!
There is no doubt in the fact that we all enjoy positive comments for our work. So, whenever I like anyone’s work I never forget to encourage him/her by voicing my comment.
I highly appreciate all the response. By this you look so gracious and friendly. Actually, I feel so sorry for my comments being refused and commit not to open the site/blog anymore, forever. For me, putting a comment is not just looking for inbound links but learning the ideas in the post is more important. Thank you for the experience you share and all of your kindness.
i agree with that, it can keep you going .
Blog owners or authors should give answer to theirs visitors comments as leads to building of relationships between the both
We all like to be appreciated. So, I personally believe that whenever you like someone’s work you should encourage him by posting positive comments.
Appreciation is the best way to encourage people. So, I will suggest if anyone write a good post you must motivate him/her by giving positive comments.
There is no doubt in the fact that we love to get appreciation. So, I will suggest whenever you’ll go through a good post, do not forget to voice your comment.
We all like to get appreciation for our good work. so, I will suggest if you go through a nice write-up, do not forget to post your valuable comment, that will surely be able to boost the writer.
We all expect good words for our quality work. So whenever you will go through a nicely-written blog do not forget to voice your comments.
We all expect to get appreciation for our good work. So, always encourage others by appreciating their quality work.