10 Reasons No One Notices Your Blog Comment

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These are great tips! I just started blogging a few weeks ago, but I'm trying to get noticed in the "blogosphere". Indeed I have struggled with leaving comments. I've never wanted to disagree with others and make them mad, but I suppose I should just try to be as creative and knowledgeable when I'm commenting as I am when writing my own blog.

The most popular blogs have a very interactive community. Blog comments are a critical part of a successful blog, and an area bloggers must understand and focus on to create a great blog. Keep up all the positive work :)

Judy,

great post, this really helped me out allot. Now i know what I was doing wrong.
I'm going to start commenting on blogs more. Thanks again!

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Ultimately, all 10 of the points covered in your post can be properly and effectively addressed by doing one thing:

Read the entire post.

(No skimming!)

If you write honestly using short words and compelling sentences based upon a post that you have actually digested, you'll never need to worry about the quality of your blog posts.

I go one step further than this: I read at least 5-10 comments before I create my own. Why? Perhaps other readers got something out of the post that I missed, or perhaps someone offers important supplemental information. By reading what the host and her guests have said, I have a better idea of the dialogue before I jump in with my "two cents."

I know I'm way behind in the social media arena. I just started reading blogs about a year ago and only started my own blog 4 months ago. I don't comment very often for fear of many of the reasons you listed above. I figure that most of my comments will just be lost in the shuffle. I'm not able to come up with anything profound for this comment, but I'm going to read your post a couple more times for inspiration for my comments moving forward.

Hi Judy,

I really enjoyed reading this article. I'm actually committing Sin #2 'Waiting too long to comment'! However, I felt compelled to express appreciation, since I think many of these you enumerate are unconscious mistakes that can easily be rectified.

That said, I'm actually quite surprised that someone would comment on a blog entry that they didn't even read!

I think my biggest peeve is when people blatantly list their web site after their comment, or worse, actually write something like "www.Check-out-my-blog.com". What a way to guarantee no one will be checking out your blog!

Maybe the title of your blog entry should be something like Why People are IGNORING Your Comments, because when people commit at least some of these Comment Sins, we definitely notice! LOL

Trelawney brings up a great point. As an information product creator, I'm always interested in (and actively seeking) places where I can see exactly how people think...how they make decisions...what problems and solutions they've come up with in their lives. This helps me create better, more to the point information.

I guess I have to say I'm a LOT better blog reader than a blogger...but I'm learning.

Thanks Trelawney for your post and thanks Judy for your patience with beginners as well as your work on this blog. I appreciate both of you.

Dennis Lively
http://www.tourismlearningcenter.com

As a reader, I often get stuck because I want to share something really great. Also, I'm a writer and editor, so I'm cautious to write anything without a good amount of thought behind it. As a blog writer, I'm just happy when I get comments (my blog is still in its infancy).

Thank you for sharing these insights, Judy!
I have a question about #5. On a post like this one with a lot of comments, is it important to read others' comments before commenting? I like to read other comments, but I find that sometimes it takes me too far from the original blog post. And, I can't spend all day reading blogs and comments. :)

I have a couple of points to make, and I'll have to summon all my powers (which are few) to stay on topic (I've been known to ramble).

1) It can be intimidating to leave a meaningful comment because you expose yourself to potential criticism but in my experience, if I'm being honest, criticism shouldn't matter because I am who I am

2) Although I'm new to the blogging world, sometimes a short and sweet comment like "great post" or "i really agree with point #xx" left by a reader is very nice to read

3) lastly, I encourage everyone to comment. Our era places tremendous value on getting the 'gist' or 'most pertinent facts' of things in order to perpetuate our increasingly 'efficient' lives. It seems meaningful, slower paced conversations are rare and almost like a lost art. Blogs and comment sections are a great forum to expand on and explore new ideas. Here we can allow ourselves to be thinkers instead of just data miners regurgitating raw facts and information.

Oh, and I really enjoyed this post.

Well Judy, I have been guilty of a few on that list of ten. And had a bit of an aha on a few too.

For instance, number 2 'You Waited Too Long' is one that I have noticed on some blogs. And I never thought it would work against me, I thought it would be good to get in the fold on the commenting. haha. Your insight resonated with me as the aha for the post.

And onto number 4 "Your Comment is Too Long" That is one that I struggle with at times. I have learned from watching good commenters like yourself how to tailor my comments. :)

Then number 5 - I have been guilty of skimming to quickly and missing something that I then commented on only to have it pointed out that what I was saying was actually in the post. That was a little embarrassing! Note to self: honor the blog post and the person writing it by taking the time to read it..before opening mouth.

Thanks for the good learning lessons and reminders today!

Have I waited too long? ;)

My struggle, too, is with the time it takes to think up and write a good, useful comment. Some days are easier than others. Then there are the times when I've spent half an hour or more *trying* to write something useful - only to bail out in the end. So, instead of simply saying: "Wow. I loved this post" - I end up not commenting at all. :(

As a blogger myself, at these times I feel like I'm depriving the writer of some well deserved recognition. I think it all comes back to intention. Are you trying to create a relationship with the *blogger* or get other readers to click through to your site? If it's the former, I think a quick (and heartfelt) "thanks for writing, I can relate, great post" would be fine. Especially when the alternative is to say nothing at all.

Ooops. Now I might be crossing the line into making my comment too long. So I'll stop typing now. ;)

One more tip: liberal use of emoticons also can attract attention. :)

But be careful, because too many can be annoying. >:(

It's a brave person who dares to leave a comment on this one Judy but here goes anyway!

One of my aims in the new social media year is to be a more regular commenter partly because I realise it can raise my profile but also because I enjoy the challenge it presents.

You are spot on in so many of your points in that a good comment is a difficult balance of content, length and timing that is hard to perfect. I am guilty of all of your 10 'sins', I can think of many examples of going off topic or really just saying something for the sake of it just to try to get noticed, I guess it's often a case of trying too hard, especially when you are new to the concept of what it's all about.

I like your point about considering the format of the comment to make it readable, hadn't really considered that one. The only point I would like to add is that I think it's important to address the comment to the author, I like to get a comment which uses my name as it at least shows that the reader has taken note of who has written the piece.

So finally, Judy, thanks for a thoughtful article which highlights an area which many people overlook, I hope I have avoided falling into too many of those traps this time!

Tony

Of course I freeze up when it comes down to writing a comment. I don't want to sound like the "asshole" of the comment section. :)

You make some very valid points in your posts about making comments. Sometimes it is just best to proof read your comment before hitting the submit button. I started doing that back in October. I always find it quite funny when a person goes off topic within a comment though because that tends to happen more so than often. I learned a lot from your post this morning.

As I went down this list Judy I kept saying to myself , "Yeah, that bugs me....Yeah, I hate that....Yep, that drives me crazy."

I think more than any other #8 drew my attention. Why is it that so many people are afraid to disagree with writers? I personally like it when people disagree. It promotes discussion and debate and deeper thought. Who wants a bunch of sheep as followers???

Anyway, very well done here Judy. :-)

Thanks Judy. I don't always know what to say, even when I know I want to say something. But....when I already started taking action on what was posted, I got noticed and I got the benefit of taking action.

I never write novels, but am very guilty of one-liners! I will try to elaborate more. Again, thanks for information that made me think!!

Jeanie

Thanks for the post. Wonder anyone will notice my comment :P

I believe there are some readers that read comments and get involve rather then ignore what is said and just add their '2' cents.

http://www.golfatopia.com

Thank you for this post, I will take what I have learned and Use it towards making my Blog get noticed, or least try :)

Very Nice Post, I totally agree with all this 10 reasons.

Great post. Really helped me. Thankyou.

Hi Judy.
I hope your day is awesome.
I like to write comments on blogs that are interesting, like this one. I get pretty fed up with people who generate automatic comments, or cut and paste a general comment on dozens of blogs just to get a link. I take time everyday to visit blogs of interest and if I have something to contribute, then I will leave a comment. Thanks for taking the time to write this.

Linda

Judy,

great post, this really helped me out allot. Now i know what I was doing wrong.
I'm going to start commenting on blogs more. Thanks again!

Melody´s most recent blog post Earn Free Games

Ultimately, all 10 of the points covered in your post can be properly and effectively addressed by doing one thing:

Read the entire post.

(No skimming!)

If you write honestly using short words and compelling sentences based upon a post that you have actually digested, you'll never need to worry about the quality of your blog posts.

I go one step further than this: I read at least 5-10 comments before I create my own. Why? Perhaps other readers got something out of the post that I missed, or perhaps someone offers important supplemental information. By reading what the host and her guests have said, I have a better idea of the dialogue before I jump in with my "two cents."

It's practical and it helps. I am so new to this commenting on blogs and usually discouraged by forced nesessity to leave info and attach passwords. Reading and commenting here was easy. Thanks

I'm a professional commentor in blogs. But it becomes difficult for me to get links from .com blog sites by the usage of keywords. I understand your points. But I think this is not sufficient and any more useful tips you have, please send me.
Thanks....

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I know I'm way behind in the social media arena. I just started reading blogs about a year ago and only started my own blog 4 months ago. I don't comment very often for fear of many of the reasons you listed above. I figure that most of my comments will just be lost in the shuffle. I'm not able to come up with anything profound for this comment, but I'm going to read your post a couple more times for inspiration for my comments moving forward.

Hi Judy,

I really enjoyed reading this article. I'm actually committing Sin #2 'Waiting too long to comment'! However, I felt compelled to express appreciation, since I think many of these you enumerate are unconscious mistakes that can easily be rectified.

That said, I'm actually quite surprised that someone would comment on a blog entry that they didn't even read!

I think my biggest peeve is when people blatantly list their web site after their comment, or worse, actually write something like "www.Check-out-my-blog.com". What a way to guarantee no one will be checking out your blog!

Maybe the title of your blog entry should be something like Why People are IGNORING Your Comments, because when people commit at least some of these Comment Sins, we definitely notice! LOL

#9 is an excellent point. It's disappointing when people use the comment section for self-promotion. It doesn't do much for building a community. With regard to #8, you're right that it's OK to writing opposing comments, but it goes back to the old saying, "It's not what you say but how you say it." Thanks for the great tips!