While working as a virtual assistant many have told me that they heard leaving blog comments is a great way to gain exposure to your site and increase traffic. I would have to say I do agree with this statement, but I only agree with this statement if you are actively reading the blog posts and leaving a genuine comment. For example don’t go over to 100 blogs and simply leave some basic comment like one I get in my SPAM box all the time here … “this is my first time here, you have some great content. I am sure to visit again”. I mean really? That is all you had to say? Obviously that person didn’t read my blog post they left this comment on OR they truly have no interest in returning but want to get their link on my page. The best way to truly increase your sites exposure and gain new loyal traffic is to only leave blog comments on blog posts that you truly have an opinion on or that truly touched you. Basically if you can engage in conversation with the blogger about that blog post, then you should leave a comment, otherwise, move on.
I read a lot of blogs, I happen to be a blogger who is addicted to other blogs. My inbox is filled daily with blog updates to read as I am uncertain how to use an RSS reader. My to-do this week does involve learning to use the RSS reader (so if you see my unsubscribing from your blog via email, that means I figured out the RSS reader). My plan is to transfer all of my email subscriptions over to an RSS reader, rather than waking up to an inbox full of blogs to read.
There is such a thing as blog comment karma, basically if someone leaves a comment on your blog you should do at least one of two things (preferably both if you can):
- Visit that persons website or blog and read at least one blog post, leaving a comment on your favorite post.
- Email reply to that person thanking them for stopping by and for their comment, or respond to a question they asked within their comment.
This will allow the blogger time to come back and see your site while leaving a comment for their favorite blog post. The circle will continue because then you should visit their blog. This is like a circle of blog comment karma 🙂
I used to be so super fast at responding to comments and visiting those who I am lucky to have as loyal readers, but sometimes life gets in the way. It’s okay that life gets in the way and for this I propose that you still return the favor by visiting the persons blog within a few days of them leaving the comment. My plan is to start designating one time every couple of days to go visit the blogs of those who left me a comment. This way I can get to know those who read my blog loyally on a higher level and in turn they may come back to read more here at Happily Blended and get to know me better as a person too!
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I fall into this sometimes…There are so many times I read a post, that just doesn’t connect with me…but I feel like I should leave a comment, as generic as it may be.
Then there are times…I just don’t know what to say…I can’t say I’m really looking for a ton of visitors on my blog…so I read and comment at my own pace…
.-= Dawn´s last blog ..Lost in La La Land =-.
Girl I’m not tecky but the reader is awesome. I just figured it out a few months ago. If you subscribe to someone’s feed, go into your google home page and then go into reader. It will show you everyone you have subscribed to and it lets you know who has just posted a blog. It makes it so much easier than using your dashboard if you use blogger. Plus I have a blackberry and I can read my blogs in reader there. The only drawback is you can’t respond on reader, you have to click the title and go into the page to comment.
Anyway, I love comments too. I’m getting back into commenting. I totally agree with your post.
.-= Hanging With Mrs. Cooper´s last blog ..Balloon Boy =-.
Sometime people just want to let you know they were there. Like Dawn said, maybe the post wasn’t pertainable to them. I dunno I do like it when I get comments or funny stories that are what my post was about. ♥♥
.-= TheChickenista´s last blog ..It’s Alive!!! =-.
Dawn – I have to agree with you, sometimes you do want to have the person know you stopped by yet you are uncertain exactly what to say. I can understand leaving a comment in those types of situations!! Good point that I neglected to touch on 🙂
I’m like you. I am addicted to reading blogs. It’s how I spend the majority of my day and how I even started blogging. There are some really great people out there and some really great blogs! It’s so much fun to read it all.
If I read something, I comment. I don’t lurk at all.
.-= blueviolet´s last blog ..Rummino! =-.
I’m also addicted to reading blogs. But if there is really nothing that I can input in the comment section I would rather skip leaving a comment then waste a few seconds pondering over it.. That’s especially when I’m doing rounds looking at Wordless Wednesday posts.
.-= Dominique´s last blog ..Weekend Reflections- Understanding the need for Dialogue =-.
this is my first time here, you have some great… Just joking! Interesting post and I just felt I had to comment. 😉 Hope you are having a great weekend. 🙂
.-= sunnymama´s last blog ..Happy Diwali =-.
I’ve been trying to spend some time getting to be a better commenter and responder to comments!
.-= Liz´s last blog ..WINNER- My Little Snugglebug Organic Baby Boutique =-.
If you haven’t figured reader out yet when you do you will love it.
I also believe in blog carma. It seems like too many bloggers get big and forget to pay if forward and revisit their visitors.
Thanks for posting this, helps me know where you are coming from.
.-= Jessica @ Riding with jessica´s last blog ..Unique Gift: Skinny Dip Candles- Review & Giveaway =-.
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thanks for this great advice i will try doing that I startd blogging again and i get views just not coments, is it bad that after so many days i move the posts to another page thats connected to the main blog?
.-= lorrie´s last blog ..Staring out 2010 clutter free =-.
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