Comments on: The Power of Making Readers Famous

By: Java Bean Rush

Java Bean Rush — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:16:48 +0000

Thanks Darren.

I have rarely had comments before I focused some things in my blog, but now that I do, I ran right back to your blog today to reassure myself that I was making my readers feel great before I published a post.

Thanks again

By: Design for Mankind

Design for Mankind — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:43:04 +0000

Hi Darren!

I, too, run a Reader Profile each week. Not only is it wonderful for the reader to be featured and thanked for their support, but it helps me get to know just who is reading, for demographic purposes.

I’d like to add that rather than a simple ‘reader of the week’, I give the reader a chance to tell us all about themselves and include a question that they’d like feedback on… it’s a great way for the other readers to be involved, too! :)

Basically, it looks like this:
http://www.designformankind.com/search/label/reader%20profiles.

By: Maikeru

Maikeru — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:53:40 +0000

This is what Social Media is about…

“Scratch my back and I will scratch you too…”

Traditional media techniques to perk up subscription (letters to the editor, etc.) REALLY work online too…

KUDOS to the b5 Media Team…

Keep the good posts coming…

Praying for my “tipping point” ;)

By: Amy Guth

Amy Guth — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:21:25 +0000

I’m cracking up at this funny coincidence. I just, just announced a contest on my blog that somewhat utilizes this very idea with my readership and Twitter followers.

By: Chip

Chip — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:58:05 +0000

I’m keeping my faithful “Top Commentators” widget on my blog. It helps a little, you know. I’ll think, however, of some of your methods.

By: Angel Cuala

Angel Cuala — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:45:45 +0000

A very nice way to pay back our readers. Unfortunately, some bloggers are self-centered that they think their readers are mere followers or fans per se.

That is why I am glad that finally, my Top Commenters widget is now working.

Since I am into parenting tips, I post an invitation to a blog carnival on my Happy Family Matters blog and my readers felt rewarded when I post their entries on my blog and summarize them. Now, I am still the host and I am happy they are still willing to join.

By: blogversary

blogversary — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:20:43 +0000

I am glad you are paying some to help with the love in thing. I do a little extra work for a website and it is nice to have a stipend.

By: Lenin Nair

Lenin Nair — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:05:47 +0000

Darren,

The social media love is over? I was away for a while and couldn’t submit any new comment. You are doing a great work there. Keep going.

Lenin

By: gout

gout — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:11:45 +0000

all about reader…very creative…thanks for useful post…. I always wait for your new next post….

By: Cosmixxx

Cosmixxx — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:08:48 +0000

Thank you so much for the information, I reaaly enjoy reading your articles. This blog rocks!

By: Dave Shaw

Dave Shaw — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:01:32 +0000

Hello, I’m wondering how I can do this for my readers, but I don’t think I have enough! My subscription base is just 50 at the moment with 100-200 visits a day usually. I was thinking of a commenting competition…but I’m worried no one will comment anyway! What do you think? Is there a minimum base you need to do this?

By: Kara

Kara — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:12:50 +0000

One awesome difference I’ve noticed about this blog is that it inspires me not only to comment but to also read what the other commenters have had to say-everyone really contributes to the topic and I learn just as much after finishing the post then I did from the content itself.

By: Feedback Secrets

Feedback Secrets — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:09:38 +0000

Hey Darren, I am trying out your suggestion right now on a post on my blog at http://tinyurl.com/6lmtyr. Hopefully the experiment will turn out well. Thanks for the great idea!

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:10:33 +0000

Sorry about my previous comment. It was late last night and I was feeling kind of down…I’ve been thinking – maybe as long as my traffic is increasing I don’t really need to worry about people leaving comments. If I’m offering something valuable and useful I’m pretty sure people will keep coming back. I think each blog must work really differently…I just don’t think the women coming to my blog want to leave comments, because they are mainly wanting to find free patterns and to move on.(I know that’s what I do when I want free patterns). I’ve noticed that blogs that tend to be more emotional and personal usually have heaps of comments….I just don’t think I want to take that path. Also, controversial blogs have high comments, and there is nothing much controversial about my blog. Do you know Darren…what blog topics are the most popular? Is it different for men and women?
anyway…sorry to sound so dismal last night.

jess

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:09:27 +0000

Hi Daren,

I love to promote new bloggers so in January (08) I began a weekly series named “New Blog Of The Week” (NBOTW). I showcase a new blog I’ve found (often in my comment section or someone elses), write a post about them (and their blog), and then encourage the others in my community to check them out.

It’s my way of paying it forward and giving new bloggers a chance. Because it’s easy to get discouraged in the beginning, by showcasing them, their own community gets an early boost, which hopefully inspires them to continue on.

I also link to posts my readers have written.

By: amirulcyber

amirulcyber — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:07:01 +0000

darren now realise that you are great make money online idol.keep good writing.thanks..

By: Darren Rowse

Darren Rowse — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:42:05 +0000

Reginald – it’s something that you can put a lot of time into or a little. For example the ‘love-in’ here at ProBlogger at the moment is going to take a couple of days full time work to do (I’m paying someone to do it) – but many of the tactics above are quick things that take little energy.

By: Lightening

Lightening — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:58:28 +0000

I nearly didn’t participate in the social media “love-in” because I thought so many people would jump in I’d get lost in the crowd. When I did decide to jump in, I was quite a way down the list and yet have still had people following me on Twitter etc.

Darren, I find you a refreshing example of “give to get”. You don’t see it often enough in this world – even the blogging world which I think used to be better at this (perhaps the amount of competition now has frightened people off?).

I think this is something I need to do more on my blogs. I do have a weekly wrap-up post but would like to do more.

By: Reginald

Reginald — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:20:47 +0000

How much time should I expect to invest using your recommended strategy?

By: Wild Bill

Wild Bill — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:46:09 +0000

Another great way to help make your readers famous is to interview them. I do a podcast and I often have readers, commenters, and other bloggers on my show. I also do interview posts occasionally. Its a great way to spread the love.