Comments on: 13 Tips on How to Have Great Conversations On Your Blog

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:53:02 +0000

Fostering communication and conversation on your blog is definitely the way to get repeat traffic to your site. The thing that has eluded me to date is getting more people commenting on the articles that I write, even when directly calling the readers to action.

I will even go so far as to ask the readers to participate in the conversation by telling me what it is that they, as the reader, would like to read about in the future. That particular post on my blog elicited no reaction at all.

It seems that I get a lot of SPAM that never sees the light of day trying to advertise this miracle pill or that wonderous wonder drug, etc. There have been some “Great post” type of comments, I do let those in… for now. Although… I would be much happier with comments that not only show that people have read the article, but contribute to the discussion as a whole.

I am not looking for people to tell me how great I write, or that they read the post. I’m looking for people to express their own opinions on what I have written… even when the opinion differs from mine. Give me a chance to defend what I have said.

Well… that’s my rant. Hope I don’t offend with this tangent.

By: Gerald S.

Gerald S. — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:34:52 +0000

Darren,
Thanks for sharing this very helpful information. I didn’t realize how powerful interacting with the readers could be. I have a health and nutrition blog where I post information I hope my readers can use to improve their health. I now see how I can multiply my efforts through interaction.

Looking forward to more great info!!!
Gerald

By: Delaney

Delaney — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:32:24 +0000

Great ideas that I will have to try and use more often.

I like to leave comments when the subject draws me in or aggravates me enough that I can’t help myself and I have to leave a comment.

By: Sunny kapoor

Sunny kapoor — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:26:41 +0000

Hi All,

i know it may sounds funny but i am up for answering any and all the comments IF i will get it on my blog. But unfortunately i am not getting any. Don’t where I am wrong ?
I know I can help people because I am software development and know what i am talking about regarding website and software development
By the way
I am also a huge huge fan of Darren.
Anyway if you want to visit my blog and put some comment I will be more than happy to solve your problems if I can.
Many Thanks

By: John

John — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:59:54 +0000

I’m having trouble encouraging comments on my site right now as well.

However, for a long while I had checked something like “users must register to leave a comment”. Hopefully removing that forced registration will encourage more comments. ** That was a wordpress setting by the way that I had to remove.

Hopefully these tips can encourage my readers as well.

By: kouji

kouji — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:28:24 +0000

answering questions for me is a big deal. sometimes i return to posts where i’ve left comments, looking for a response from the author, so i can continue the conversation. many times though, there’s no response.

By: swar

swar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:09:42 +0000

exactly you are right !!!

conversation is defined as the use of speech for informal exchange of views and ideas (information), for a blogger speech in terms of words :-)

inspiring post…..am too trying the best with my new blog

By: Latarsha

Latarsha — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:08:00 +0000

Yep! You are right on! Many of the most brilliant bloggers have a way of engaging me into stimulating conversation.

Thanks for the tips!

By: Internet Affiliate Marketing Programs

Internet Affiliate Marketing Programs — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:08:22 +0000

To increase comments on my blog I have written some light hearted posts (hoping people find them amusing,) then following with the serious stuff. At least it is drawing more than the “Great post” comments.

Thanks,
David

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:35:58 +0000

Your articles on bloging are inspiring and this is just to say ‘kudos’ to you

By: SpEdLaw2

SpEdLaw2 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:40:02 +0000

HI,

Congratulations on being in the top three for the Bloggers Choice Awards. My blog is in the top three in the education category.

I just voted for your blog. Would you please return the favor at:
http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/21620

Thanks,

SpEdLaw2
http://specialeducationlawblog.blogspot.com

By: answers

answers — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:28:26 +0000

Points are good. Many times asking a question can be enough at all.

By: Goldie

Goldie — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:36:29 +0000

great post, I usually try to sign off a post by leaving it open with a question or an invitation to discuss, it good to interact with your readers.

By: University Princess

University Princess — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:54:38 +0000

When I get more traffic, I think I’ll start asking my readers for stories.

Like, I tend to complain about my roommate (she is talking endlessly as I type this), but in the future i’ll end with, “Worst roomie story?” or something like that.

Also, contraversy. Write a contraversial article and lots pf people comment.

(Ah, she stopped for a little bit, and now she is talking again. -sigh-)

By: Traumdeutung

Traumdeutung — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:48:59 +0000

Excellent tips to take a blog into active community.
Thanks.

By: stubsy

stubsy — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:42:28 +0000

Great tips, I like the one about setting aside time for conversation its never really occured to me.

By: Max@Viliat-Blog

Max@Viliat-Blog — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:56:09 +0000

Excellent tips on building active blog community. But as active community grows, so will spam. Looking forward to a post with tips about fighting spam.

By: Goobi

Goobi — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:56:40 +0000

I think comments are a great way to create new regular users. And the only way someone new is going to comment, is if there already are some interesting comments posted.

This was a really nice article, thanks a lot!

By: lori

lori — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:54:44 +0000

as always, great advice. I am trying to increase my traffic and will take this to heart.

By: devSoft.Mobi

devSoft.Mobi — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:59:30 +0000

first time come to your blog, and u really provide excellent tips to make
yhanks you Darren.