Comments on: 8 Reasons You Might Not Be Getting Many Comments

By: Jeff Schmidt

Jeff Schmidt — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:41:34 +0000

Hey Charlie, love the article. Very useful and pragmatic.

As many blogs get more professional, I think your point #3 “They don’t know what to say” could become a bigger contributor to the pin-dropping quiet than many folks realize.

Well-thought out points and posts are critical to the credibility of all the work we do, but we’ve also all seen ideas that feel so complete that it’s hard to contribute in a meaningful way.

Have you thought about doing an article that develops your point #3 more fully? Maybe… The Art of Half an Idea (not a great title, but might be worth exploring).

Thanks

By: Orjin Krem

Orjin Krem — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:28:30 +0000

Yeah, You’re right Charlie. I have never asked visitors to make comments. I will perform it soon.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 22 May 2010 03:06:31 +0000

I have no idea why I read so many blogs, but I’m glad I do so. I always come out learning at least one thing every day.

By: Antoony

Antoony — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:10:25 +0000

Yeah, You’re right Charlie. I have never asked visitors to make comments. I will perform it soon.

By: Bryant

Bryant — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:41:05 +0000

You gave fantastic honest ideas here. I performed a research on the issue and discovered almost all peoples will agree with your blog.

By: Infographiste

Infographiste — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:12:53 +0000

For the ones who wants to know :

The benefits of commenting on others blogs:

* You’ll be getting to know what other bloggers in your niche are doing
* You’ll hopefully read some great content that could spark ideas for your own blog
* You’ll be reaching out to another blogger in your niche (often comments are the start of fruitful relationships
* You’ll be creating a small doorway back to your own blog for the readers of that blog
* You’ll be building your own profile in your niche – it’s a chance to show your expertise, knowledge and understanding of the topic.

By: Wolfie Rankin

Wolfie Rankin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:20:44 +0000

Yes Yes, on the “too hard basket”.

I’ve seen some great posts on various pages that ask me to sign in first, “Salon” nice posts, too hard to comment, no reason to make an account there.

Disques, a real pain in the bum, I have an account but I rarely use it and never remember what it is, so I log in as a guest and I still get my avatar anyway.

No serious blog site should ever ask people to sign in, if the writer has the power to modify posts, then what’s the point?

Wolfie!

By: Weldon Hladek

Weldon Hladek — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:09:26 +0000

Thanks for the share. I have a random question? I am starting my own blog and want to know what is sharing to much information? lol and what is contributing? I want to get it right like your blog.

By: obd 2 code scaner

obd 2 code scaner — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:31:39 +0000

More often than not I do not comment on blogs, but I would like to mention that this article really forced me to do so! Thank you for your perceptive post.

By: Lavern Bohney

Lavern Bohney — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:02:14 +0000

I went here searching Goth! This post probably has a cool consideration on bing also if it wasn’t definetly the post i was struggeling searching

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:54:29 +0000

Good insights. The problem with me though is that I read all these tips but I don’t get to apply them all. I think I have to deal with some follow through issues.

By: tip and Trick

tip and Trick — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:04:30 +0000

thx for this good article, at the last i realised my blog it not really good enough….
I will try and use to make better blog…

By: Nnetta

Nnetta — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:23:46 +0000

Great advice. I’m new at blogging and most topic I cover are new to me as well. I find it a bit difficult to be consistent with my thoughts when I get to ‘put them on paper’. But it gives great satisfaction when I see a commonest under my reflections…

http://netasbitsandpieces.blogspot.com/

By: Jerry Okorie

Jerry Okorie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:38:36 +0000

I just realised that my posts are not really that great, but your tips does open up some ideas. Thanks

By: Estetik

Estetik — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:48:56 +0000

I found that making a controversial post or by poking fun, even light hearted, at a subject close to people hearts. Your post I think has to be different and original.

The post which generated most comments on my site was when I said that “The Irish Langage was dead” – this really engaged the visitors to the site and there were plenty of comments.

By: Farnoosh

Farnoosh — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:18:02 +0000

I do like writing long posts, rather than publishing frequently with short bursts. It takes time to go through a thought-process sometimes. But alas, I do see your point. I think it’s easy to get carried away with the passion if the story requires it. Thank you for the clear tips though!

By: Gin

Gin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:20:08 +0000

I also wonder if people get scared to leave comments since some may be aware their ISP info is recorded? also, must agree, that some people don’t always understand since education levels will vary. Great points to keep in mind, :)

By: nelson@bathroom shower

nelson@bathroom shower — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:57:32 +0000

I agree with that it could be hard for them to comment as some article or post is really very tough to understand or its very long to understand.

By: Milena

Milena — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:08:19 +0000

Daren, It’s absolutely right.
Lately, when I changed a lot on my writting I see the difference. For small blog like mine, I have post with more then 250 comments. Now I have problems with a lot of comments to answer :)

By: Film Critics

Film Critics — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:44:41 +0000

I’m so absolutely agree with your 1st point. My blog with completely info have not a comment, In the other side, my short post have many comments….. Your article open my eyes, thanks.