Blog commenting rules create a truly helpful situation for everyone.
Readers need to know how to comment genuinely.
Following smart blog commenting rules:
- increases blog traffic
- boosts blogging profits
- saves time
- saves energy
- frees storage
I reduced spam on Blogging From Paradise dramatically by setting a few clear rules from my experience.
I also drive a fair volume of targeted blog traffic through my genuine commenting campaign.
Do you overlook effective blog commenting?
Bloggers typically ignore blog commenting for fear of wasting their time. I feared publishing genuine blog comments for a bit because I believed that no one read my comments. Stepping away from commenting hurt my blogging campaign because I lost some exposure by resisting commenting.
Diving back in to blog commenting made my blogging life easier. I read posts, processed ideas and published comments to make friends, to drive traffic and to grow business.
Blog commenting needs to be done the right way to reap sweet benefits. Most bloggers completely overlook the power inherent in blog commenting. The majority see commenting as a marketing strategy versus being a blogger outreach tactic.
No gatekeepers exist in the blog comment game save the spam and trash folders. New bloggers can gain exposure via the comments section of any blog in the world. Guest posting opportunities and even organic backlinks often take years to materialize. But anyone who publishes a genuine, in-depth comment can be seen in front of large, targeted communities eager to invite guest bloggers and drop backlinks to valued blogs.
Follow the rules to avoid spam folders. Bloggers tend to not capitalize on the leveraging potential of commenting by making common commenting errors. However, sticking to a few simple rules multiplies opportunities for you. Blogging friendships, loyal readers and future customers often flow to bloggers who execute an authentic blog commenting campaign.
Follow these rules to reap the sweet rewards of commenting.
1: Be Genuine
Being genuine makes the difference with your blogging campaign. Genuine blog commentors publish honest blog comments.
Publish an authentic comment by taking a few moments to:
- read the blog post
- understand the content
- organize your thoughts
- share your perspective via a thorough comment
Ground yourself. Embody a genuine nature for your blog commenting campaign. Be authentic. Comment to make an impact by intending to have a genuine conversation.
I picture myself talking to someone offline any time I comment online. I see myself talking to humans anytime I type words for blog comments. Consider following a similar practice. See yourself talking to humans through blog comments to make memorable impressions. Being memorable makes your blog commenting campaign pop.
2: Personalize Comments
Personalize comments. Be personal. Address fellow bloggers by name. Sign off with your name. Adding a personal touch gives you an edge over bloggers who publish generic comments.
I usually spam or trash generic comments because most seem to be inauthentic. Even legitimate comments find the trash folder because filters spot patterns consistent with generic, oft-repeated phrases.
Drop your name via a personalized sign-off. Mention bloggers by name to catch their attention and to evade spam folders.
Use your name to add a warm touch to blog comments.
Personalize comments to stand out from a less mindful blog commenting crowd. Stand out by being personal with fellow bloggers.
3: Add Some Meat
Meaty comments tend to draw more eyeballs because being generous makes you appealing.
Bloggers hold back on comments for fear of not getting traffic and profits in return for their blog commenting efforts. Most drop short comments impatiently just in case no one reads the comment.
Being impatient cuts the legs out from your blog commenting campaign.
People will read in-depth, detailed blog comments published patiently.
Publish 1 to 2 paragraphs to make an impact. Consider offline conversations. Do you address everyone you meet or chat with solely by saying 1 word? Humans tend to converse through a few sentences with each encounter.
Give yourself a a few moments to write 1-2 paragraphs for each blog comment. Offer fellow bloggers the gift of your attention for a few moments. Bloggers will give you their attention by clicking through to your blog.
Far and away, this is the rule toughest to follow. Being mindful enough to publish a thorough comment as your mind sprints forward to the future or back to the past tests even the most patient bloggers. Genuine commentors wade through these challenging moments to publish in-depth comments.
Think about why you comment on blogs. Comment to make friends. Picture yourself adding value to blog posts. Slow down your mind. Ground yourself.
One in-depth blog comment published on a high traffic blog within your niche can lead to an instant traffic and profit boost for mindful bloggers.
Envision yourself publishing a mini guest post each time you write a blog comment. Put in the time. Get to work. Remember how blog comments are blog content. See yourself adding content to blog posts.
Follow this rule to build strong bonds with fellow bloggers. Business-expanding opportunities arise for bloggers who publish blog comments mindfully.
4: Comment on Blogs within Your Niche
Comment on blogs within your niche to target your campaign.
Stick to your niche to bond with like-minded bloggers.
Be seen by readers who want what you have to offer.
Commenting on blogs within your niche allows like-minded people to flow to your blog.
Potential:
- loyal readers
- customers
- clients
find your blog via genuine comments you drop on blogs aligned fully with your niche.
If you need help to find blogs for commenting check out this post:
How to Find Blogs to Comment on
5: Comment Persistently
Comment persistently on blogs from your niche.
Being a persistent blog commentor allows relationships to grow organically.
Persistent commentors grow on fellow bloggers. Commenting genuinely on blogs frequently leaves a favorable impression on blogging communities.
Remember why you want to comment on blogs to be persistent. Comment to make friends and add value. Enjoy blog commenting.
Frame blog commenting like chatting with fellow bloggers at a cyber party.
Have fun with the process to be a persistent blog commentor.
Conclusion
Follow each of these rules diligently.
Comment genuinely. Personalize comments. Publish thorough comments.
Build your blog commenting campaign on a rock solid foundation.
