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By: Clearfind

Clearfind — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:01:18 +0000

So true what you’re saying here. There is nothing that brings a wee tear to my eye than stumbling across a blog which to be fair, published by a dedicated and regular blogger, but not a single comment on it.

It is akin to sitting in a darkened room, staring at your own reflection whilst muttering to yourself.

I’m currently working on my new website where yes, I intend to have a blog. The trouble I have is finding new material to blog about that has not already been done to death. Got to keep it fresh.

Gavski

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:16:25 +0000

Love the honesty. “You’re boring” — it’s true… if you don’t engage people you don’t start a conversation in their head. When that happens there absolutely no reason to comment, share, or do anything other than click the back button. This a great list to consider everytime you write a new post.

By: Banners

Banners — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:42:52 +0000

I am very thankful to you for providing me such wonderful information, i was always thought about my blog commenting and you solved my whole problem, i implement whole method which you mentioned here.

By: Greg Rank

Greg Rank — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:41:40 +0000

I have been blogging about one year. This in addition to commenting on Digg and other social networking sites. I have had comments on forums posts,but not blog posts: See here for an example: http://www.linuxforums.org/articles/to-fix-broken-windows-use-unix-_733.html I have been successful in starting a dialogue with people in forums and on Digg, Slashdot and the myriad of other social networking services. The whole idea of getting feedback or comments on personal blogs may be outdated. There are so many opportunities to comment everywhere now (places like Digg, Nytimes etc), personal blogs aren't very attractive places to leave comments (except for spammers)- Building an audience for a non-famous person is very difficult and it doesn't need to be the focus of blogging. Having a blog, even sans comments is valuable to build your credibility as a subject matter expert in your area of interest. Don't forget the forums, Stumbleupon and other great ways of driving traffic to your blog.

By: Frank Sonnenberg

Frank Sonnenberg — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:11:42 +0000

Thanks for the food for thought Brian. Great advice to start the week.

By: Amber Goldberg

Amber Goldberg — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:08:13 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I just started blogging and thought I could get at least my close friends to start the commenting for me and even that has been like pulling teeth. I’ve been working on finding interesting blogs and writers to follow and to start leaving comments anytime I read something I benefited from because I know how much we bloggers would enjoy any feedback.

By: Christy

Christy — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:10:33 +0000

Brian,

Thank you for laying out some important things to remember. When I read blogs I like, I definitely like to comment to generate a little more conversation between myself, the blogger and other commenters, but sometimes I don’t have a lot of time and other times I don’t have something to add that could truly enhance the conversation. At those times, I don’t like to leave a “great post!” comment and choose to tweet about it instead. I realize that tweeting won’t necessarily allow me to “promote” my own blog, but I feel like constantly promoting myself is slightly disingenuous and it makes me uncomfortable. It’s comforting to know other (more experienced) bloggers are with me in that opinion. Thank you again for the insight.

By: mike

mike — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:49:16 +0000

My main reason for not commenting is registration requirements. If I have to create a profile just to speak my mind screw it. That is a blog which I will not be visiting again anyways. Great post and thanks for making commenting so easy!

By: Net Age | Web Design

Net Age | Web Design — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:01:13 +0000

Hi there Brian!

It is my first time visiting and commenting here on your blog, and this particular post caught my eye. Far too often there is very little, if any interaction between the blogmaster and people commenting on his posts. Very often you have questions and queries, only to be met with frustration because the blogmaster is too busy writing his/her next piece of content to focus on getting the maximum out of what they’ve already put out there.

Engaging with your audience is a sure-fire way to build relationships, and to then further explore topics that were raised in the initial article. The sense of cameraderie and family you get on some blogs is just amazing, and it all has to do with building and maintaining personal realtionships.

I look forward to more insight and interaction from you.

Regards

Jacques

By: Guilherme

Guilherme — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:39:50 +0000

Hello Brian, that’s a nice post. I might start doing some of those tips in order to increase the number and quality of comments on my blog. Thanks for this.

By: Brian Wallace

Brian Wallace — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:50:44 +0000

@Prisqua – you just don’t respond

By: Prisqua

Prisqua — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:49:20 +0000

#7: pleading guilty! Not that i don’t want to answer back and I really appreciate all comments, but sometimes I just get so overwhelmed by all the things I have to do, that I forget to go back and comment back. So from now on, I will make sure I reply to all of them, though sometimes there is nothing to reply. Some people only post comments like “thanks the for the laugh”, what do you respond to that?

By: Junião

Junião — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:41:58 +0000

This is a great post Brian, i think you get the point! In fact if the post don’t trigger you, you don’t have a reason to comment, hope this post help improve my posts!

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By: Brian Wallace

Brian Wallace — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:05:28 +0000

@Ted Sullivan – looks like you are off to a good start being proactive even before your blog launches! Let us know when you get it up and running.

By: Ted Sullivan

Ted Sullivan — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:57:12 +0000

Thanks for the advice Brian. My blog get’s launched on Friday and your blog is very helpful for me starting off on the right foot.

Here it is in “editorial” stage:
http://travelwithted.stage.mmgworldwide.com/post/2010/02/19/Social-Media-Power-Points-and-Convent-Twister-Stories-in-Chicago.aspx

Ted Sullivan

By: Brian Wallace

Brian Wallace — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:11:54 +0000

@Robin: thanks! It’s a shame that more people don’t post.

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:45:06 +0000

I like the way you exactly hit the point on why people don’t post.
But just like you said, you need to trigger people. Interesting post make you want to Hove à opionion. But some post are just share something with your follow men.

Keep up the good work.

By: Brian Wallace

Brian Wallace — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:10:05 +0000

@Chris Yates: you’re welcome for the advice – good blog you have over there and good luck with your final year. What’s your plan for after college?