Comments on: Love, Love Me Do: Five Reasons You Should Comment on Blogs

By: Harper Eliot

Harper Eliot — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:23:47 +0000

Basically, the best way to get comments is to comment on other blogs, and to interact. Blogging is actually quite a social activity, so if you use twitter/facebook, or read lots of other blogs you’re more likely to get traffic. Of course, it depends largely on finding your audience. It took me a long time to get into the right niche for my writing, and getting comments is still very hit and miss. (Recently I’ve been less attentive which means I’m getting fewer comments.) But it really just takes time.

Don’t be afraid to be publicise your work. A lot.

By: Matilda

Matilda — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:21:06 +0000

Thanks for the tips Harper!

Do you have any tips on how to encourage more comments? I really want my blog to be interactive, but I’m pretty new to it all and not sure if what I’m doing is the best approach.

Here’s today’s example if you have some time to check it out and tell me what you think. I’d really appreciate advice from someone who clearly knows what she’s doing!
http://matildabloggs.wordpress.com/2012/06/22/when-the-music-hits-you-feel-no-pain/

By: LadyGrinSoul

LadyGrinSoul — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:37:36 +0000

Haha! A LOT of people have the phone-reading thing as a problem. It’s fantastic that we can read from our phones – and I think it has made the readership much larger, which is fantastic.

Because it is particularly important to me, I do make time to read and comment from my laptop; but I understand that it’s not everyone’s priority. Tricky though.

And if you ever discover a way to add hours to your day, PLEASE tell me. I tried insomnia but it has really bad side-effects; who knew?

By: Juliette Turrell

Juliette Turrell — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:18:14 +0000

I do do do agree! But I am very guilty of not commenting :-( I find it hard to find time to write, there is little time for reading though I try hard, usually from my phone which is a mega bitch from hell to comment from! I often just surf my favourite wordpress blogs as I can click the ‘like’ button easier… I know, it’s bad…

Can I have a few more hours each day please? Or a housekeeper? Or a nubile young personal assistant of the male persuasion to tend to my every desire? (Fair cop, I’d never read anything then!)

By: LadyGrinSoul

LadyGrinSoul — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:14:32 +0000

Yes! Heated debate sparked by interesting writing is fantastic. And by the by, I love discovering quiet readers! Thank you for coming out of hiding to comment. Happy New Year!

By: J

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:03:06 +0000

I discovered your blog through Os & HNT. Been reading on and off for a few days and really dig each post.

The five reasons to comment are great. My main one, like yours, is discussion. I miss the days of heated debate in the comment box.

By: LadyGrinSoul

LadyGrinSoul — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:46:31 +0000

Now THAT is a true and proper comment. Wow. Merci Miss Catherine! I completely agree with your way of thinking.

By: MissCatherineGail

MissCatherineGail — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:57:29 +0000

I enjoy the more unusual and thought-provoking pieces I read in blogs as well as those I don’t necessarily enjoy; or don’t THINK I’ll enjoy (I love a good surprise). I find inspiration in all sorts of writing, as well as entertainment, intellectual stimulation or simply plain old time out.

Reading, I find, is a most valuable tool in producing good writing myself. I am a sponge.

As a reader I enjoy diversity in what I choose; subject matter, language, style and so much more. As a writer I strive to inform and entertain but most of all, transport the reader to a place where all the senses are imbued in the words as the words imbue the senses.

And of course what is the purpose of writing if not to exorcise your thoughts and/or have them published for others to enjoy? So to Lady Grinning Soul and all bloggers; thank you for the opportunity to enjoy YOUR work. And I offer the opportunity to enjoy mine as well. After all, that’s what blogging is all about!

xxCatherine
Miss Catherine Gail
ProDomme, artisan and my Master’s private Muse
http://mistressj.blog.com/posts/

By: LadyGrinSoul

LadyGrinSoul — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:01:26 +0000

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that everyone is going to take this on as a New Year’s resolution. Thanks for commenting! I love it when the lurkers speak up… happens from time to time.

By: Sexy Smile

Sexy Smile — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:31:58 +0000

Your very thoughtful article is making me admit that I’ve been lurking for awhile. I’m new to blogging, tweeting, etc. and I often feel like I don’t have anything witty or clever to add. But I do know how eternally grateful I am when someone comments on something I post. I think you may be spurring me on to a new years resolution…,