Comments on: Kick-Starting Your Networking With Blog Commenting

By: James Clark

James Clark — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:55:48 +0000

David, this is probably the best advice to give any blogger. Blog commenting is the most elusive skill for any newcomer to social media.

A lot of people start a blog and then two months later are wondering why no one posts comments or subscribes to their blog.

It’s because they have not engaged in commenting – entering the online conversation.

We did a online video tutorial about strategic blog commenting to help our clients and others understand what and how to place comments.

By: Tom Beaton

Tom Beaton — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:11:37 +0000

I comment on someones blog for many reasons. If I enjoy an article, I want to let them know. I may also choose to comment on the content, or develop a point further.

Sometimes this results in a conversation, or the start of a relationship. Both of which are useful.

By: admin

admin — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:15:22 +0000

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By: Missy

Missy — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:15:12 +0000

One more thing, well a question.
How do we know if a blog is a dofollow blog? Sometimes they will have a badge on the blog stating this, but otherwise how do we know this?

By: Missy

Missy — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:12:38 +0000

Also worth noting is that smaller blogs tend to be more giving. As the (not yet established blogger) will more than likely visit your blog and maybe even become a loyal reader of your blog.

I barely never have anything to say. I usually will almost always find a post that catches my eye and peaks my interest. This is where i will usually impart my .5 cents.

Dont just comment for commenting sake. I really dislike the “i agree” or the “this is a great post” comments. C’mon add value. Think and surely you will come up with something to say that adds even abit of value.

By: Ruchir Chawdhry

Ruchir Chawdhry — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:26:30 +0000

Blog commenting is very helpful when it comes to networking your blog and also driving some traffic. People are much more likely to help you if you’re a regular commenter on their blog.

By: Reed

Reed — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:15:06 +0000

Thanks for the article, great tips!

By: James Mann

James Mann — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:03:00 +0000

I enjoy commenting on blogs that have content worth commenting on.

I use Bloglines to follow the blogs feeds I like and as I am reading I find great content. If there is anything I can comment on I do.

I also like forums but blogs win out because I can leave a different address each time. If a blog post is about a topic I have a post on I can leave a link to that page. Whereas a forum signature stays the same for all you comments.

So I would agree that blog commenting is the best.