The comments feature is one of my favourite aspects of blogging. I love interacting with readers and writers. Being only human, I have at times left comments like “Good one”, “Great Post,” or “Loved This”. It is the longer, “meaningful: comments that are the subject of today’s discussion.
TODAY’S QUESTION
Do you think that comments add value to a blog post? If so, how?
MY ANSWER
Instant Feedback
Twenty five years ago , I freelanced for a newspaper for a few months. The initial excitement of having my work published soon wore off. I was then agonizing over whether people actually read my work and what they thought of it. Of course, I would force my articles on to friends and family but I thought they appreciated them only out of politeness.
Once I started blogging, getting favourable comments the same day made it a wonderful experience for me. I was no longer afraid that positive reviews were just courtesy. These commentators did not even know what part of the globe I was on.
Discussion & Debate
When I read a blog post, I like to go through the comments too. Many a time when people comment on points raised in that post, a discussion ensues. Not only does the he author of that post answer but other people join in. If there is a debatable issue, this can go on for some time adding tremendous value to the original post.
Wisdom & Knowledge
When I launched my blog I had zero social media skills and only passable computer know how. Posts on blogging are my training place. If I do not understand something I ask a question in the comments section. I am rewarded with a prompt reply and sometimes links to more info on the subject. This also applies to life skills , parenting, personal development and indeed any topic under the sun.
Traffic & Stats
Although many bloggers disregard their statistics, I am quite gratified by them. In the tentative first months of blogging the likes and comments were great confidence boosters. After having passed the 1000 followers mark and having written more than a 1000 posts I am still quite bucked to see a spike in my stats. I read somewhere that the word count of comments is perceived as part of your word count by Google. So if you are into all the SEO business which I cannot yet fathom, comments especially longer ones can help you.
Socializing & Communication
Leaving a comment on a blog post is the best way of engagement in the blogosphere. I have made many good friends in this way. The interaction and camaraderie that ensues is one of my favourite aspects of blogging.
My response today has become a little wordy. I tend to get carried away when I feel strongly about a subject.
I would love to read your views about this.
Please remember to tag your response
#blogginginsights
I enjoy reading comments on my blog. Some are inspiring and validating, as well. The comment section has helped me to establish relationships with some of my followers, too! Great post today! Thanks for sharing! 💙
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I am glad you enjoy the comments section as much as I do.
Thanks for stopping by. 💐
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I like your answer. I definitely understand what you mean about getting long-winded when you’re passionate about a topic. It’s much easier to write about a topic when you’re personally interested and invested.
Here’s my answer.
https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/2020/09/14/care-to-comment/
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Glad you liked my answer.
And thanks for participating. 🌻
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Here’s my response
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2020/09/14/blogging-insights-46-the-value-of-comments/
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Thank you Di. 🌷
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https://paperkutzs.com/2020/09/14/blogging-insights-46-the-value-of-comments/
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Here’s my contribution: https://sparksfromacombustiblemind.com/2020/09/14/blogging-insights-46-to-comment-or-not/
What a wonderful topic today!
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Thank you so much Melanie.
Really glad you liked it. 😍
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I actually wrote this last Tuesday, but it seems appropriate to share it here.
https://www.naughtynetherworldpress.com/2020/09/tackle-it-tuesday-blogging-with-adhd.html
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Thank you for your views.
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Good one, great post, loved this!
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Ha ha ha.
Touche !
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My comment in a doggerel 🙂
https://jollybeggar.com/2020/09/14/blogging-comments/
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Thanks a lot 💐
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My pleasure 🙂
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This is so true!
I agree with all your points…🤗
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I am so glad you feel the same way
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Good post Tanya 🙂
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Thank you Rory.
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Pleasure Tanya 🙂
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The comments are the most important part for me. It’s how I know I’ve made a difference or maybe something close to a difference.
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Fandango pointed me here…
I’ve got a draft on the subject of comments that has been languishing for months now. I’ve added a link to this post, and your earlier one on the same topic, to that for when I get a round tuit (got any of those spare?) and work on it again. Thank you for providing essential food for thought! 🙂
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You are most welcome.
Thank you for visiting 😊
I hope to see you here often.
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Oh, I’m sure you will. I’ve just had a quick scan of the many posts in your ‘Blogging’ category, and you offer a great deal of food for thought!
I’d like to offer you some in return: what’s your opinion of my ?Random Raiders! initiative?
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Um. D’oh! Sorry… my previous comment made reference to another site, not yours. My old grey matter got its knickers in a twist somehow – sorry about that!
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No worries.
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