Covered in Comments: Tips for More Comments
10 Tips to Getting More Comments
Comments are incredibly valuable to your blogging experience, and if you make money from your site, comments are important to your wallet too. There are lots of things you can do to get more comments on your blog, and these are just ten of them.
1.) Have a guest post. You don’t want just any guest post. Solicit guest posts from popular, well-connected writers. It is all the better when they have a big social network. The guest poster’s fans will be drawn in and will leave comments.
2.) Get on your soap box about something you believe in. If you feel strongly about something, let your opinion out, and watch the comments roll in. It doesn’t matter if you rail about politics, religion, your condo association fees… tell the world how you feel. Don’t expect all the resulting comments to be supportive and positive, however.
3.) Ask for comments. You should always ask your visitors to leave comments, but ask other folks too. Your Facebook friends, colleagues, family members and others that know you and care about you will probably leave a comment if you ask them really nicely.
4.) Don’t ditch all the spam. If you are just looking for comment count, you could leave in spam comments to sites that you like or ones that look like a real comment. You could even use a plugin that gathers spam.
5.) Have a contest. Your prize could be super small, like a $5 gift card or a piece of schwag, and to win the prize, all visitors have to do is leave a small simple comment on a particular post.
6.) Trade comments. You are definitely not the only blogger in the world looking for comments. Find a blogger in your niche and reach out; offer to comment on his or her blog if they comment on yours.
7.) Write about blogging. This should be a useful, quality post that other folks in the blogging community will be thankful for. Other bloggers know that the proper way to show appreciation is to leave a comment on your blog. Sure, they probably are going to leave a link to their blog as well, but isn’t that what it is all about.
8.) Make an announcement. Big news gets big feedback. If there is a marriage, divorce, graduation, birth, birthday, anniversary, promotion or anything of the sort, blog about it. Then wait for the condolences, congratulations or other wishes to start rolling in.
9.) Ask for help. Usually people think the blogger is the expert, but if you are looking to them for their knowledge, they will probably champ at the bit to show their stuff. Ask about how to bake better cakes, cure your cold or anything else that many folks will be able to help you with.
10.) Get dirty. Sling some mud because people love to read this sort of drama. Attack people and companies you disagree with and be sure to use some profanity. These will get people’s attention, and they will comment, but don’t expect them not to roll up their sleeves and get into the mud too.
This article is written by Frank who likes web-site promotion, android applications, easiest website builder and networking.
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Hello Frank,
Though I agree with some points; I disagree too. Sorry to say this, but I ain’t using profanity anytime on my blog. Not that I want to have the “good girl” image; but profanity always doesn’t go well with the readers. They might find that objectionable. I agree with disagreeing with an idea, or having your own opinion about it; maybe even discussing an event that might cause some stir; but definitely that is just a way to bring in the comments or ideas; but in no way would disrespect go well with the readers. Until the act or issue you are are discussing is disrespectful, but then again there is a way to convey the message I feel.
Secondly, I don’t agree with trading comments. Initially when I began blogging, there was too much of the “I comment on your blog, you comment on mine” discussions. But that just was very terrible for me to deal with. Most of the time I ended on blogs I didn’t like and had no interest in the kind of content discussed there. So I decided to drop out. I felt that someone should read my blog only if they want to, not because I am going and commenting on their blog. Yes, if I see a reader coming by and dropping in a nice comment, I will go back and check out their blog. Even if the niche is same, sometimes comment exchange is totally out of hand.
About spam; I wouldn’t agree again; I feel once we allow spam, we make way for them. We should be stopping them, getting it over with. Though that seems like tough, but everyone can make an attempt to cut down or delete comments that are spam.
More than comment count; I feel we should be focusing on quality discussions. Though a large number of comments, does swell the ego and makes blogging much more fun; there are some things I am just not ready to do.
I love the point about contest. Believe me, after two contest, I can imagine the traffic and the comment diverted to a blog; it does give the required boost to quite an extent!
About asking for comments; a fellow blogger taught me that if I end my posts with questions, it makes it easier for the readers to hold on and respond. That has worked for me to quite an extent!
Thanks for this Frank! It was interesting
Have a lovely day!
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Ma’am, back away from the keyboard; no more commenting allowed here (at least for this month). You have obliterated my record and I can only hang my head in shame; see what you have done…….
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You guys have to peel my fingers off from the keyboard! But yes, this month is mine
Only if we got cash prizes for being the top commentator; then I could earn from blogging and from talking so much! 
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Hajra,
When I start earning some money for blogging maybe I will have a commenting contest. I’ll have to think of a funny one or at least challenging. Any ideas?
~Allie
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Just commenting contest sounds challenging enough! Imagine the time people will be spending on your posts and the number of comments you will have!
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lol. If you want comments on your blog what you Really have to do is get folks to say something to Holly Jahangiri. (Works for me Every time
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Alan,
That is funny. So Holly is the go to gal for commenting.
~Allie
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LOL! Holly is the talker eh? Has she read this?
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IDK if she has. If she has her name as a Google Alert she may find it. Alan above mentioned her whole name.
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And Alan, if you get Hajra, Allie, Melanie Kissell, and me going on a post, we may NEVER shut up. It’s legendary. You almost confused me with your little monster avatar, there, Libdrone.
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Bill will get angry that you didn’t mention him! He gets testy you know!
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Bill,
You make me laugh and that is why I am so happy to have you here! Hajra has almost just taken over my blog. What should I do with her?
~Allie
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LOL! You never know what I do at times eh?
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Thanks Hajra!
You comment is so big and informative that you could make an article from it ))Have a lively day too!
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Now you are just giving me ideas!
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When I’ve had Guest Posts, it typically doubles or triples my normal body count and it seems to take the original comments as well. It does help to invite active people however. I’ve had a couple where the guest’s abandoned if after a day and I had to clean up.
Good points, and Hajra made a couple of worthy counter points as well. One of these days I will release the spam on my posts; the numbers would go way up……..:).
Thanks for sharing this valuable info.
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Bill,
When I had Hajra GP for me, people were coming from all over the Internet. She is one popular gal! And yet, she claims not to be.
I do hate when guest posters abandon me to reply to everyone. I am new to hosting guest posters, but I am learning very quickly to screen them first.
~Allie
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I really ain’t popular! Just talkative. Popular tag is taken by Bill a long time ago.
As for guest posters not replying, threaten them with removing links and then if they don’t listen after long; actually remove links. Harsh but you never know what else?
Hajra created this awesome post: Will they call you over for a Bloggers Party?
I did do that and he came back and commented. I think I may be more picky about who posts for me from now on.
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Bill will be furious!
You don’t want to do that to the crowned king!
Hajra created this awesome post: Will they call you over for a Bloggers Party?
Oh no! I would never mess with the crown and its Social media king.
Allie created this awesome post: Blogging Success: Failure Is Success
He is the “King of the Blogging World” don’t mess with the king!
Hajra created this awesome post: Will they call you over for a Bloggers Party?
How do you go about finding quality guest bloggers to write articles? You have some great advice on generating some good buzz it just seems all so overwhelming, hopefully you could elaborate on the specifics of finding quality guests. Thanks!
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The best and easiest way to start it to join MyBlogGuest http://myblogguest.com
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Jenny,
I like to find mine through blogs that I trust and have relationships with. I know they will write the best post they can for my blog because their own reputation is on the line.
~Allie
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I always make sure I know before I propose a guest post or they offer one. I know their pattern of behaving and how they function after a post is published!
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Thanks for posting this article. I mostly like these two points have a contest and trade comments. Seems like something interesting stuff for me. I’ll gonna definitely try this.
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Amol,
The contest takes much planning ahead of time but when you open it up to contestants your comments and traffic can skyrocket. It will peak people’s interest.
~Allie
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But I wonder; does the traffic still stays high after the contest is over and all?
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By far the best advice I ever got about traffic is to network with other bloggers. If you write great content and no one knows who you are, it won’t matter. Networking with other bloggers, joining a tribe and collaborating with other bloggers you trust will help you get tons of comments on your blog.
You want to be genuine and honest about your approach when networking with others and learn from them. I have learned a ton from people I have met and I couldn’t be more grateful for the information they have passed on to me. You have to figure out what works best for you and go with it. Also have a call to action with every post and comment on other blogs.
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Sonia,
Yes, I would say the best thing to do is network. The key is trust. Both parties have to trust that the other will be there for them. I have heard of stories when bloggers network and the relationship falls apart because one doesn’t follow through or just stops collaborating once he/she got what they needed. It is too bad. But we take our chances.
You have amazing advice here. Thank you for sharing it. I especially like the genuine and honest advice. So true!
~Allie
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I would also hate to lose a blogger friend after they went missing after guest posting.
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Mostly some of the this are correct but I disagree on Getting dirty. I would not recommend attacking some company to make your blog more higher than them. A good reputation on the internet is great for your blog. Nice tips though Allie.
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Chanikacha,
I agree with you. This was written by a guest poster. I don’t agree with what he said but I like when people have opposing views, so I posted it.
I don’t believe in getting dirty. A blogger can intelligently criticize but to sling bad words at them draws the line.
You need a good reputation online.
~Allie
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Where is Frank?
I want to talk to Frank!
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Why didn’t he cancel the gym subscription?
I love the title of the link… I am coming to your blog now!
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Vote:
Should I remove his backlinks?
Allie created this awesome post: Blogging Success: Failure Is Success
Send him a pretty email;wait for a reply; no reply then I would vote yes!
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Alan,
My readers must have scared him off. I waited for him to reply but apparently he is a no show. He will not guest for me again.
~Allie
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Such a nice text! And I totally agree with you, with the ‘Get dirty’-thing as well. I think, people must be provocated a little bit, a conversation should have been started when we want some comments. Your tips are really the best and the most useful for them who want more comments on their posts.
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Julie,
I don’t really agree with Frank on the getting dirty part. I do think we can be controversial but never to attack another.
Thanks.
~Allie
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There are many thing we don’t agree with but it is always a good thing to see what others have to say and why they think that way. Gives many perspectives!
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Hi Allie,
I just did a contest and an announcement recently and you are absolutely correct. Those posts have been some of the most commented posts in the last few weeks.
I love your comment about spam, it would be awesome to see my favorite bloggers start allowing spam in the comments. Some of my spam is completely hilarious. I have lately not been stressed over getting tons of comments since they don’t really translate into anything revenue producing.
I like comments more for building those relationships.
Bryce
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Bryce,
I saw your contest. I wasn’t able to join in the fun. But I sure am glad that you got a lot of comments! That is awesome!
You gave me an idea about the spammers…but you may have to wait for me to post about it. Hee hee!
Yes, I think sometimes we forget. Comments are all great but if you are trying to earn money they amount to nothing. But it sure is fun pretending to be popular. LOL.
~Allie
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The best advice I ever got was to have a blogging buddy. We agreed to comment on each other’s post no matter what. It made a huge difference not only because it started people off commenting but also because after slogging myself half to death to write something, knowing that I would get at least one comment kept me going.
Now I have two new blogs I am looking for buddies again – Allie you’re doing a great job on http://clutter365.com Thank you! I totally appreciate it. I’m looking for someone in the paleo space to help me on http://paleononpaleo.com if anyone is interested.
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Alison,
You make me laugh. Isn’t that the truth. You figure at least someone read your post and commented.
Yes, I was commenting there for a while. I haven’t been around lately. But I will be back soon.
I would have gone to the Paleo one but I am not eating that way so I didn’t feel it would genuine.
~Allie
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These are great points you make, thanks. I especially enjoyed the last point about slinging mud, “be sure to use some profanity.”
Jim,
You’re bad. lol I can see you like controversy. I won’t be slinging any mud anytime soon.
~Allie
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Is controversy good or bad for a post? I mean the trick is to have opposing views but not be disrespectful?
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I’m not sure about the spam thing either. I think honestly people put too much emphasis on getting comments. But if i were to want to seek out comments i think the first thing would do would be to build my tribe of 5 or 10 people whom you comment on regularly. Blogs i enjoy reading and before you know it those people usually come by and comment on your blog. OR not. But it’s all good fun and you build commeraderay.
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Annie,
Yes. Spam sucks. And I don’t agree with Frank. I contemplated not putting his post up on my blog but I like to have varying views. The problem is people think I wrote it. Anyway, Frank has disappeared so he can’t defend himself.
The commenting groups work. I was in one last year but it was too massive I couldn’t keep up. But the social proof I received from it was phenomenal.
~Allie
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Yes, it is very important to have comments in our blogs. It is like having the recognition by your visitors. Just tweet or share an article we like, is not a big deal! I am a newbie blogger and comments encourage me to keep on working with passion!
But respond to the coming comments is important too. People land to our blogs,leave comments and we are supposed to reply. They feel that someone is behind that website and it seems “live”.
Interesting article Allie thank you
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Elena,
Here I am weeks later replying. That is horrible because I agree with you. The bloggers should reply to at least the intelligent comments. And honestly, in the beginning, a new blogger maybe should reply to all. This gives great social proof, meaning others will think you are popular because you have more comments.
I like how you say the blog seems “live”. That is so true. it should feel that way. It encourages people to come back because they feel part of a community.
Thanks.
~Allie
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I completely agree with most of these and especially try to put into practice numbers 5, 6, and 8. However, number 4 doesn’t really count as spam is just that – spam. It is not a comment that counts for anything and if you are presenting that to PR, it shows a lack of pride in your work and may cause some to view you as lazy for not better overseeing your site. Number 10 is only applicable if that’s the type of reputation you want to have for yourself/your company. As mentioned by others, the best way to build up your readership in addition to your comments is to network and reply.
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TerriAnn,
Spam is called spam for a reason. We don’t want it.
I was hesitant to have a guest poster that had opposing views to mine but I like to hear them and see how people react. So far, my readers don’t like spam and mud slinging. And neither do I .
You’re right the best way to build your readership and community at your blog is to network and reply. Get a conversation going.
~Allie
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We should be taking commenting to the next level – conversations!
Hajra created this awesome post: Will they call you over for a Bloggers Party?
Sometimes you wonder where are the people. When I built a blog, no one ever went on it let alone people commenting on it. You have start a conversation to get people going. Right said, be controversial, people can’t wait to leave messages then.
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Shalu,
Controversial is good but I don’t like when people bash or speak badly about others. That is where I draw the line.
Sometimes we just need to go out and network and comment to get people back to our sites. And that can take a while.
~Allie
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Go tips to follow, but there is one additional one which you should consider which is to always end with a question which invites a response.
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Yes, I forget the call to action many times. I forget how important it really is.
~Allie
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A great tutorial to increase the number of comments. A couple of years ago, when I started blogging, I haven’t got any idea why I don’t get enough comments. Now I’m already clear with it, but some of your tips are really useful for me, thanks for sharing them!
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When I started I wondered how to get comments also. I didn’t realize you need to go get them through commenting on other blogs and networking. It works.
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I definitely know the feeling, like Shalu Sharma, of “Where is everyone?” – It’s just a very small percentage of readers who leave a comment. I don’t know why. I like your suggestions, and I think guest posts are so incredibly valuable in a million ways – They also can potentially provide a very valuable back link too. I wish I was better at cultivating guest bloggers for my site. I like all your suggestions -except “get dirty” – That just isn’t my style. Nice list Allie!
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Melody,
I wonder too. If I like a post I will comment. If I don’t like a post, I guess I just leave. Sometimes I just don’t feel like giving feedback or I was just at a site for information then I leave. But, honestly, if I come to a blog that is new to me and there are a lot of comments I am inclined to leave one also. How funny us humans are for social proof. It’s like if there is a line, it must be a good burger technique.
Yes, get dirty is not my idea. But I thought I would give a guest blogger some say.
~Allie
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@Allie – By the way, if you can come up with something short and fun to say about Starbucks, you’re welcome to be a guest blogger on my blog! Maybe a store review of your neighborhood store and why you like it with just a couple of photos of the store, inside and/or out. That could be sweet.
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Melody,
I may take you up on that. I will look over your store reviews and get back to you.
Thanks!
~Allie
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Coffee and writing… you just might be able to strike the perfect post!
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Great article!
Getting comments shouldn’t be hard as long as your content is worthy to be read!
Comments also show your real traffic that is interested in what you wrote.
About getting dirty, you’ll have to see how your audience reacts to that. In some cases, this works. But many tiems people get it all wrong in placing them int he right place. It ain’t rocket science, but be careful with it.
Forget spam too. They don’t really give you a good shot anyways. Just filling
I talked about commenting in this article and how to get many of them as possible. Real Interesting!
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Samuel,
You are right. If you are getting traffic and your content is good, comments will come.
I don’t agree with Frank (the GP here) on spam and getting dirty, but thought it would be an interesting subject to write about. I would prefer to possibly just be controversial without going after anyone. But then again, I am not controversial so I most likely wouldn’t write that way.
~Allie
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I think it doesn’t need to be dirty, just make your blog catch the attention of your readers so that they can be interested with it. List all possible questions that people are asking nowadays and out from it generate title of your article. That’s it..
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Alex,
I would never be dirty. But controversy may sell without slinging mud. But then again, I am not one to be controversial.
~Allie
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I think hardly anyone agreed with the spam and the dirty thing right? We all love cleanliness!
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You have managed to make a great blog which is a real pleasure to read. Very informative. Very interesting. You are really working for people not for Google
Your passion is great! That’s why you have succeeded. overall post about get comments is awesome. Comments exchange really works ?
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Ajnabii,
Thank you. I basically write for myself which is my audience too. This way I stay true to my word and my actions. And it is easier that way.
~Allie
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thank you for this great post it is very interesting and helpful, i am sure that this is going to help a lot of people with there blogs, it has certainly helped me, thank you for sharing this post with us.
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Andrew,
I firmly believe in commenting as a great way to network and if you do it often enough it is good for SEO also. But I mostly use it to network and learn more also.
~Allie
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