How can I increase visitors engagement on an entertainment/news blog

by sneider

Posted: 8 years ago 13 replies

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Hi all,

I operate a local entertainment and news blog and I get about 1000 page views daily. The current means of traffic for now is twitter.

I spend time to ensure that I provide quality information and people get to visit the site but my problem is, people do not comment after reading. I believe that when people begin to comment, it tends to increase the perception of the site.

Sometimes, when I post an engaging question to get them to comment, the comment is usually on twitter. The only time I could get people to comment on the blog was when there was an incentive and I got loads of comments

What can I do to increase the engagement on the site so that people can comment naturally without any form of bribe.

Secondly, what strategy can I adopt and implement just to be different from other blogs like a unique selling point

Thank you

#blog #engagement #entertainment or news #increase #visitors

jodope147 8 years ago

twitter is always not converting, for me too. Any good suggestions.
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allegandro 8 years ago

Make it easy, use a FB plugin for comments.

Other option is to reward people for good comments. Pick 3 every month.
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kimanierick 8 years ago

the blog should be written in way that it provokes the reader and he will desire to comment. When i see a blog that relates to my real life situation, then i will be more than willing to post or comment about it.
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vitalseo 8 years ago

Conduct a prize contest with interacting visitors.
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- Tony Dean 8 years ago
  
  You could put up a striptease video!
  That would get some comments
  
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dlane1987 8 years ago

Make commenting easy. Try comment luv pro
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- Marketing4life 8 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by dlane1987
  
  Make commenting easy. Try comment luv pro
  
  well,If your site install comment luv plugin,you can have many comment
  
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Steve B 8 years ago

Originally Posted by sneider

What can I do to increase the engagement on the site so that people can comment naturally without any form of bribe.

Write about things that will cause engagement. Write copy that is very compelling and begs to be discussed. If no one is commenting on what you write, then you're not hitting your readers in significant ways. Sometimes controversy will get responses. Sometimes sympathy for a problem will do the trick. Call the readers to take action and see who responds. Let them know that you welcome contrasting opinions.

Originally Posted by sneider

Secondly, what strategy can I adopt and implement just to be different from other blogs like a unique selling point

Since we don't know you or your business how can we suggest what unique selling points you have? This is something you're going to have to figure out!

Steve
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Jake Sacks 8 years ago

Post viral things to your twitter followerrs to attempt to get your tweets to go viral.

go to buzzsumo.com

You can see all of the current viral articles in any industry. Just phrase your tweet like any of the viral articles in the entertainment industry with a link to the story from your site.

You will get TONS of new traffic.
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SnackMemory 8 years ago

Have other interesting pages you have they can go to, have videos, poll, comment area, pictures, supplemental info.
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TrafficFlow 8 years ago

You can specifically ask them to comment in your post and give a compelling reason. You can also look into plugins or software that provide a better interface for leaving comments. There is also a plugin or software that allows people to comment via Facebook (which I have seen but not yet used) which is easier for individuals as they don't need to fill in a comment form that requires them to fill in their email address and name.
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Sarevok 8 years ago

Make your topics controversial.

Some topics naturally prompt others to partake.

Controversy creates cash.

PS:

Also, often it can be of use to "start the discussion yourself", do a little trolling on your own behalf.

Wish you the best.
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OfficiallyVinnie Banned 8 years ago

Create a fan page, including facebook, instagram, twitter! These will help alot. Some website only depend on these sources but they still make big bank!

Cheers,
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