Comments on: Are Blog Comments Important? Here’s How To Get More Blog Comments

By: Want to know the secret to blogging success? - Write On Track

Want to know the secret to blogging success? - Write On Track — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:40:49 +0000

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By: Lorna Sixsmith

Lorna Sixsmith — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:19:27 +0000

Yes, what people seemed to find most interesting was that people respond more on twitter and facebook to blog posts than writing comments on the blog itself (if a tweet invites comment with a link to the blog post). We seem to want conversation and that happens more so on twitter (with quickers results too)

By: dee sewell

dee sewell — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:16:18 +0000

That sounds interesting.. hope your talk went well, think this is a topic that could run on with varied opinions

By: Lorna Sixsmith

Lorna Sixsmith — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:58:36 +0000

I know, we all love to see comments Marian and thank you for your many comments here – every one is much appreciated. Dee left an interesting comment that I agree with and I was delighted to see it. A blog that doesn’t get many comments doesn’t mean it is unpopular or unsuccessful I have to admit I comment on a mere fraction of all the blog posts I read.

By: Lorna Sixsmith

Lorna Sixsmith — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:57:02 +0000

Thank you for that comment Dee, it’s good to read that viewpoint as I feel that some bloggers feel their blog isn’t successful if it isn’t getting comments. Yet, if it is a business blog, it is sales that matter really and if the blog brings in more sales, it is working.
I was just thinking of an American social media blog that I read regularly and its content is excellent. Yet, I’ve never left a comment. I just checked and while it does receive comments, it doesn’t get many and yes, its content is top notch.
I agree, I love being able to tick a like box to say I’ve been there and liked the post (which also means, I liked your post and didn’t have time to leave a comment)
I’m speaking at a conference tomorrow on this topic (am asked to show people how to increase interaction on their blogs and yes, one of my points will be – which pays the bills, comments or sales?) I can’t find the link now but I recently read a study that showed the main purchases didn’t come from those who commented but those who read the information and acted, rather than commented.

By: Dee Sewell

Dee Sewell — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:50:06 +0000

Interesting post with some great tips Lorna, but in answer… I’ve never judged a blog by its comments or lack of them, only ever by its content. I’ve seen many blogs with fabulous content yet no comments.

I’m lately thinking that the pressure we’re put under to receive (or leave) comments can detract from the delight we’ve felt when we publish or read (what we feel) is a good post. Does the fact that there are no comment beside it make the post any less? I follow many blogs but dont often have time to comment and wish there was a simple like box that didn’t involve me logging in to anything. Quite often I may show support as you’ve said by an RT or a share.

By: Marian Hearne

Marian Hearne — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:17:59 +0000

Very useful tips in this article. I agree I’d love to see more interaction through comments on my blog but I’m happy for now that I get a lot of likes and a few comments. I’m hoping as more people like what I do and get to know me they will happily or feel at ease to leave a comment so they increase in volume