tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post8365557853736103202..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: 4 Ways to Gain More CommentsLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-39308848189584400962011-07-08T21:04:03.537+10:002011-07-08T21:04:03.537+10:00Thank you! I'm delighted :)
I love the commen...Thank you! I'm delighted :)<br /><br />I love the comments that show somebody's really read what I wrote--something beyond 'great post!'. Originally I commented to draw people to my own blog, but these days I wouldn't miss reading all the great blogs I've found, whether I had my own or not. There's just so much to learn!Amie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116472165351759477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-2620111119905170632011-07-06T08:27:18.558+10:002011-07-06T08:27:18.558+10:00Marieke, yes they are hehe
Fire, even I struggle ...Marieke, yes they are hehe<br /><br />Fire, even I struggle to comment on some posts.<br /><br />Clarissa, I also get a lot of comments when the post is about social media.<br /><br />Talli, yes! I love short posts -- and humorous ones ;)<br /><br />Emily, that's great<br /><br />Toyin, thanks<br /><br />Meagan, yep, I do the same and it does show.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-50989218383359659202011-07-06T05:24:46.273+10:002011-07-06T05:24:46.273+10:00For me the biggest one is commenting on others'...For me the biggest one is commenting on others' blogs. It started out as just a menial task, but eventually I found a group of bloggers whose posts I actually found interesting and enjoyed reading! <br /><br />Every so often I go through a withdrawn period where I visit and comment less, and that's always reflected in my own blog traffic.<br /><br />Great tips!Meagan Spoonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881408113410657709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-46429831654014818792011-07-06T05:20:20.201+10:002011-07-06T05:20:20.201+10:00This is apparently working for your blog Lynda:) G...This is apparently working for your blog Lynda:) Great tips, thanks for sharing.Toyin O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08429675861306256504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-69905045232898896992011-07-06T01:09:11.610+10:002011-07-06T01:09:11.610+10:00Great tips! This really helped me get some ideas t...Great tips! This really helped me get some ideas to improve my posts and make them a little more interactive.Emily Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173337813628626227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-50466566606666334022011-07-06T00:05:21.301+10:002011-07-06T00:05:21.301+10:00These are great tips! I try to keep my posts short...These are great tips! I try to keep my posts short and to the point, and yes, posing a question at the end helps!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-51132780823289815252011-07-05T21:49:24.246+10:002011-07-05T21:49:24.246+10:00I keep trying to improve on this. I know that I tr...I keep trying to improve on this. I know that I try to visit as many blogs as I possible can but it's difficult.<br />I think I get more comments on posts that relate to writing or entertainment though rather than book reviews. If that helps...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-65369162228009129432011-07-05T21:34:11.780+10:002011-07-05T21:34:11.780+10:00somehow, you got me with the word lurker lynda but...somehow, you got me with the word lurker lynda but indeed you have great posts, it just sometimes i'm quite dumb with what to comment., thanks for sharing this...fire in the hooooolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04564679139329994488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-63345576814680962522011-07-05T19:37:46.911+10:002011-07-05T19:37:46.911+10:00Comments sure are nice! Though I'm not really ...Comments sure are nice! Though I'm not really upset if people just read my posts without leaving a comment. Knowing they read is more important to me. Still. Comments are nice! Haha.Mara Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906195902076584664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-76654683307647202552011-07-05T15:53:21.661+10:002011-07-05T15:53:21.661+10:00Jemi, it's great isn't it? I'm meeting...Jemi, it's great isn't it? I'm meeting people I wouldn't normally have met :)<br /><br />J L Campbell, usually for me time is the biggest reason I might lurk rather than comment... oh, and distractions. hehehe.<br /><br />LynNerd, my advice to all new bloggers is don't wait for someone to follow you, just follower AND comment on all the blogs you like and you'll pick up a following fast enough. Like any community you get out of it only as much as you put in. <br /><br />I don't use the email followup thing. I believe you can find it in blogger if you go to settings, mobile and email, and I think it's comment notification email. I think. Please correct me if I'm wrong.<br /><br />M Pax, yes, absolutely<br /><br />Jasmine, I know some people won't come back if they don't get any response at all. To be honest I don't think it matters how you respond -- in email, your blog, their blog, or all of the above -- as long as you respond.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-25359236831079411712011-07-05T15:27:21.199+10:002011-07-05T15:27:21.199+10:00I always feel a bit awkward commenting on my own b...I always feel a bit awkward commenting on my own blog-- for some reason it seems egotistical, but I guess I'd better get over it. As for comments, at this stage in my blogging I'm excited no matter what the comment is! Thankfully I haven't gotten anything rude, though. :DJasmine Walthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01802723505443235517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-23384714725175536502011-07-05T14:06:13.489+10:002011-07-05T14:06:13.489+10:00Having a question or something does help. I think ...Having a question or something does help. I think remaining positive on our own blogs as well as other's blogs helps, too.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-70431918671296928142011-07-05T13:54:39.788+10:002011-07-05T13:54:39.788+10:00Oh, I forgot to say, Lynda, that I notice that for...Oh, I forgot to say, Lynda, that I notice that for every two blogs I sign up to follow, I might get one to follow back, if I'm lucky! <br /><br />With all these comments, I'd say you hit on a good topic in this post!LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-85802331499506530512011-07-05T13:53:00.260+10:002011-07-05T13:53:00.260+10:00This is a very helpful post, Lynda, and so are the...This is a very helpful post, Lynda, and so are the comments. I learned a new blog term - lurkers! Or did you make it up? I love it! <br /><br />I've been blogging for 7 weeks now and am still learning, and apparently Bryce, who's only been blogging for 2 months, has learned more than me because I wasn't aware that there an email follow-up box that I should be checking! Is that on Blogger? <br />Or is that for when you're on someone else's blog and want to receive an email with further comments left on the blog? <br /><br />I love reading the comments left on my posts. I realize that people are super busy and don't always have time to say more than hello, and that's fine with me. I'm happy that they stopped by. <br /><br />I agree that it's all about the interaction. There are some blogs that I've left numerous comments on and have never once been acknowledged. To me that's like saying hi to someone, only to have them not respond. And as I follow more blogs (there are so many out there that I feel like a kid in a candy store!) my time is more limited, so why would I keep visiting those same blogs who don't acknowledge that I exist?LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-2400828071558994352011-07-05T13:08:17.811+10:002011-07-05T13:08:17.811+10:00Sometimes I lurk but don't comment for differe...Sometimes I lurk but don't comment for different reasons. <br /><br />I like a comment that tells me the reader has read, understood and thought out their response. Of course, there's not always time for this, so it's also good to hear from those who stopped in simply to say hello.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13588551885385386922011-07-05T10:27:25.494+10:002011-07-05T10:27:25.494+10:00I love getting to know other writers through their...I love getting to know other writers through their comments on my blog & visiting theirs. I feel like I've gotten to know so many wonderful people around the world :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-91924712495091241922011-07-05T08:37:15.390+10:002011-07-05T08:37:15.390+10:00Misha, I know some love the email thing, and some ...Misha, I know some love the email thing, and some don't like getting emails too (generally those who already get a lot of emails). It's hard to know.<br /><br />KarenG, yep, I'm not a huge fan of getting an email response in place of a blog visit.<br /><br />Wanton, haha yeah. When I first started blogging and had no clue it felt like empty space out there in the blogsphere ;)<br /><br />Angela, Time is a big issue for all of us. I visit your blog often because it's so helpful plus you have a gazillion followers so you should know you are definitely doing it right.<br /><br />Bethany, yes exactly! It can be gratifying for both parties.<br /><br />Alyssia, I've only seen that once or twice. Never on my own blog.<br /><br />Old Kitty, yes indeed it IS hard work. So worth it though.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-62807325154981443162011-07-05T08:26:43.334+10:002011-07-05T08:26:43.334+10:00Lion, hehe
Ellie, same
Dezzy, yes, your blog is ...Lion, hehe<br /><br />Ellie, same<br /><br />Dezzy, yes, your blog is the perfect example of the lurker. You get SO MANY visitors because your blog is so interesting to a wide range of people. I don't understand why people don't follow back in the very least. For every 2 I follow I get one who follows back. I guess that's just the way things are.<br /><br />Stephen, yep, there's only a few bloggers whose rep alone works for them.<br /><br />L G Smith, to me it's all about the interaction.<br /><br />Siv, yeah, I do have issues with self-promotors and spam.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-43564029843779744872011-07-05T07:30:34.491+10:002011-07-05T07:30:34.491+10:00yay for lurkers and commenters!! I love all the bl...yay for lurkers and commenters!! I love all the blogs I follow and try to comment as often as they post!! It's hard work! LOL!!<br /><br />Hello to all lurkers out there!! take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-84683431480479550632011-07-05T07:10:44.914+10:002011-07-05T07:10:44.914+10:00Wonderful post, Lynda. I love it when someone comm...Wonderful post, Lynda. I love it when someone comments with some kind of similar experience of their own. Like, if I'm talking about my WIP, I love it when a writer speaks on their own WIP; or if it's not a writer, when they find some way to compare it to their own life/experiences. What I don't like? When people argue for the sake of arguing. That doesn't really happen to me, but I have seen enough of it to know I frown (and say a few choice words, too...) when I notice it on other bloggers sites/posts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514163880053470414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-85744092055505967402011-07-05T04:08:36.500+10:002011-07-05T04:08:36.500+10:00This is great advice. :) Making sure the comments ...This is great advice. :) Making sure the comments are thoughtful also helps - people put effort into you when they know you put effort into them, you know? Also, someone may really just like what you have to say. :DBethany Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829932931010851406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-24743992228103452252011-07-05T03:43:32.933+10:002011-07-05T03:43:32.933+10:00Great advice, as always. I visit as much as I can,...Great advice, as always. I visit as much as I can, but admit that I have not been able to keep up with blog commenting like I used to. I do hope people will forgive me that as long as I continue to provide content that helps them grow as it's the best I can do right now. :) <br /><br />Have a wonderful 4th!<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-67710882037239760812011-07-05T03:19:03.039+10:002011-07-05T03:19:03.039+10:00I love all comments, the good, the bad and the ugl...I love all comments, the good, the bad and the ugly. It validates that someone out there is reading my drivel. <br /><br />Glad to find your blog, keep the advice coming.Wanton Redhead Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971702384041741216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-61866815722166920602011-07-05T02:42:07.345+10:002011-07-05T02:42:07.345+10:00Excellent advice as usual, Lynda! I know a lot of ...Excellent advice as usual, Lynda! I know a lot of people are emailing responses to comments these days, I do it too, sometimes, but I still think the favorite response among bloggers is to return the favor and comment on THEIR blog!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-51391812324883288932011-07-05T01:18:38.023+10:002011-07-05T01:18:38.023+10:00I love comments (especially when I can see that th...I love comments (especially when I can see that the commenter read my whole post). I also love replying to comments. <br /><br />Recently, I started to reply by e-mail, but I'm still deciding if that's a smart way to do it... <br /><br />:-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.com