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Generate Traffic By Using A Blog Commenting Strategy

by webtolight
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Another way to get fast traffic is through commenting. About the same way of getting traffic from social media.

Both go through the content you write and by your "image" visibility.

There is a difference of getting some traffic and a whole lot!

Comment strategically.

1. Have a RSS Reader on hand and see when posts are first published.

2. Choose about five or ten blogs that receive good traffic, and try to be in the top 5 area of the comment section.

3. Always strive for that top comment!
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  • Profile picture of the author asepkomara
    Nice tips. But commenting requires lots of time. Only for some persons i think.
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    • Profile picture of the author icoachu
      Originally Posted by asepkomara View Post

      Nice tips. But commenting requires lots of time. Only for some persons i think.
      There are some very cheap VPA services that can fire of lots of high quality and responsive comments per day. So at least the time issue is taken care of. The only problem is the posts must be geared towards creating a good ROI or else it's a waste...
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    • Profile picture of the author trnz
      Originally Posted by asepkomara View Post

      Nice tips. But commenting requires lots of time. Only for some persons i think.
      This is the problem that I ran in to when I tried it. It is so wasteful of time relative to results. Surely there must be some shortcuts? If you have tried it, you'll know the problems. I'm sure the advice given here is mostly hearsay
      rather than experience. I'd be only too pleased to be proven wrong. Go on, prove me wrong LOL
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      • Profile picture of the author icoachu
        Originally Posted by trnz View Post

        This is the problem that I ran in to when I tried it. It is so wasteful of time relative to results. Surely there must be some shortcuts? If you have tried it, you'll know the problems. I'm sure the advice given here is mostly hearsay
        rather than experience. I'd be only too pleased to be proven wrong. Go on, prove me wrong LOL
        If you do it right, you won't be wasting time. The problem is when people look at blog commenting as a SHALLOW activity-using a "hit it and quit it" commenting approach. The better and SUSTAINABLE approach is to use it to BUILD relationships.

        It takes more time but the pay off can be quite sizable and sustainable.
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    • Profile picture of the author webtolight
      Originally Posted by asepkomara View Post

      Nice tips. But commenting requires lots of time. Only for some persons i think.
      It takes some time, but it is definitely worth your time.
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  • Profile picture of the author FelixUng
    Hmmm... What if the owners of the blogs do not appreciate other websites' link in their blogs?
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    • Profile picture of the author David Braybrooke
      Originally Posted by FelixUng View Post

      Hmmm... What if the owners of the blogs do not appreciate other websites' link in their blogs?
      Many blogs have the URL linking to the comments as a standard feature.
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  • Profile picture of the author icoachu
    Another approach is to build relationships between your blog post and post you're commenting on. Not only is this NOT considered spam, but you actually build alliances between blogs. Here's a step by step guide on maximizing the SEO benefits of such post to post relationships How To Get Free Website Traffic Part 1 | Make Money Blogging
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  • Profile picture of the author entrepreneurjay
    Nice tips!

    Blog commenting still works very well as long as you stick to the basics - write out a well thought out blog comment on a high traffic blog and it will drive visitors.
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    • Profile picture of the author webtolight
      Originally Posted by entrepreneurjay View Post

      Nice tips!

      Blog commenting still works very well as long as you stick to the basics - write out a well thought out blog comment on a high traffic blog and it will drive visitors.
      You got it
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  • Profile picture of the author jamesrich1
    Blog commenting is effective but the key is to be one of the first comments and add something of value.
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    • Profile picture of the author webtolight
      Originally Posted by jamesrich1 View Post

      Blog commenting is effective but the key is to be one of the first comments and add something of value.
      Always add value to your comment. That is key. Good advise.
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  • Profile picture of the author Baadier Sydow
    Blog commenting can really help you gain expert status as long as you know what you're talking about. A couple of well chose comments seen by the right people can lead to $$.
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    • Profile picture of the author icoachu
      Originally Posted by Baadier Sydow View Post

      Blog commenting can really help you gain expert status as long as you know what you're talking about. A couple of well chose comments seen by the right people can lead to $$.
      Exactly. As well as guest posts, link exchanges, and "blog carnival" participation.
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  • Profile picture of the author Evocess
    Blog commenting is one of the biggest factor that you can drive traffic.
    It is been proven already by many.
    Just keep in mind that the amount of traffic you generate from a certain blog comment is equals to the value of your comment.
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  • Profile picture of the author DevEdge
    Blog commenting works really well if you do it correctly. Many people are still spamming blogs, but if you take the time to craft a great comment you will see traffic coming through.

    It can take time and of course results vary from niche to niche but in general it's a good strategy it 'builds bridges'.
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  • Profile picture of the author sherioz
    I am still very new to this whole business, but I have found that some comments I made on a question/answer site drive lots of traffic to a few of my articles. The comments gave lots of information and I do make some sales on those articles. I like this approach and yes, it does take time.
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  • Profile picture of the author TerranceCharles
    BINGO - I've been using this method for years, easy way to build backlinks, personal branding and traffic. The biggest tip as you mention is finding a high traffic blog, but not only that - have a notification so you know EXACTLY when they post because that's when they're going to email their list and other social networks about their updates.
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  • Profile picture of the author hydrationmax
    Brilliant advice...I've started commenting on blogs to drive traffic to my site...but didn't think of the content too much. I'll be changing that now. Better to spend a little more time on a comment if the value is measured than spam blogs.
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  • Profile picture of the author arielparconjr
    This is very effective, I also use this strategy and it works. However, because of the benefits it gives many big companies use softwares that auto blog comment on many websites or blogs to gain huge traffic, some of them are filtered as SPAM.
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    • Profile picture of the author webtolight
      Originally Posted by arielparconjr View Post

      This is very effective, I also use this strategy and it works. However, because of the benefits it gives many big companies use softwares that auto blog comment on many websites or blogs to gain huge traffic, some of them are filtered as SPAM.
      Try to stay away from that kind of commenting. Anything auto on commenting is bad for your reputation.
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  • Profile picture of the author denysapu
    Agree with the tips in overall. Especially about become the top commenter (Of course while priority to quality your comment. Not just thank comment, a further question or controversy statement will make it better to attract more people click your link)
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    • Profile picture of the author webtolight
      The comment has to be of the most quality.

      Otherwise you can forget about this strategy.

      Originally Posted by denysapu View Post

      Agree with the tips in overall. Especially about become the top commenter (Of course while priority to quality your comment. Not just thank comment, a further question or controversy statement will make it better to attract more people click your link)
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  • Profile picture of the author Larry Young
    Blog commenting is good and effective if comments have some knowledgeable content. otherwise its a crap.
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  • Profile picture of the author tofrar
    Originally Posted by webtolight View Post

    Another way to get fast traffic is through commenting. About the same way of getting traffic from social media.

    Both go through the content you write and by your "image" visibility.

    There is a difference of getting some traffic and a whole lot!

    Comment strategically.

    1. Have a RSS Reader on hand and see when posts are first published.

    2. Choose about five or ten blogs that receive good traffic, and try to be in the top 5 area of the comment section.

    3. Always strive for that top comment!

    I think many blog owner accept the comment but remove the link before
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  • Profile picture of the author chiwawa
    People should know the difference between commenting and spamming. Most people make the mistakes of posting uninformative comments on sites and end up spamming. So it is better to take one's time and be patient when blog commenting.
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    • Profile picture of the author icoachu
      Originally Posted by chiwawa View Post

      People should know the difference between commenting and spamming. Most people make the mistakes of posting uninformative comments on sites and end up spamming. So it is better to take one's time and be patient when blog commenting.
      Exactly. A good blog comment has the following elements:

      1) Indication that you've read the post you're commenting on - quote or paraphrase

      2) Original analysis - tears apart a premise or examines an assumption of the post being commented on

      3) Brings something new to the conversation - plays devil's advocate or pulls in new supporting facts or compares to other scenarios

      4) Engages the author of the blog post - suggests improvement / suggests alternatives


      Commenting is ALL ABOUT BRANDING - you are branding your link. The better your brand, the more traffic you get!
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  • Profile picture of the author RedShifted
    The thing I don't like about blog commenting is not the time it takes to post, but the time it takes to find relevant blogs.

    Even with typing keywords into scrapebox, I wind up with lists of blogs where 75% of the blogs have nothing to do with the keywords I scraped. So I have to go through tons of blogs just to find a few that are relevant. Like the other day I scraped for the keyword "home remodeling nj". Then I wind up with blogs about train stations in NY, or the most random stuff you can imagine.

    Needless to say I don't do a lot of blog commenting. Maybe I'm using scrapebox wrong. But it always seems most of the blogs have nothing to do with the keywords I'm scraping for.

    -Red
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    I personally only comment on 1 blog - and it's a major blog... and it gets good results for me.
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    • Profile picture of the author webtolight
      Originally Posted by Randall Magwood View Post

      I personally only comment on 1 blog - and it's a major blog... and it gets good results for me.
      I do that too.

      Even if the link is a nofollow, I don't care.

      It brings me in quality, targeted traffic that is worth time I spend on that comment.
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    • Profile picture of the author celente
      Originally Posted by Randall Magwood View Post

      I personally only comment on 1 blog - and it's a major blog... and it gets good results for me.

      randall hit in on the head. You do not have to go about posting on 100's of blogs a day, you just have to find 3 or 4 of the high quality ones, and write informational, informal, high quality, curiosty filled posts.

      Do not get the owner thinking. "oh chit, not this spammer again!"

      Get the owners and the other commenters thinking "hmmm this guys is right and seems to know what he is talking about" and get them craving to click your links. I call this the link bait trap, and it really works wonders. You can literally get hundreds of visits a day to your sites and or blogs from just one well thought out post.

      On occasions I have spent 20 mins just thinking up a good post to write, and sit there and edit it to make it better.

      WHY? THIS IS A WASTE OF TIME?

      Well no, because I know the highest quality traffic to my site can come from blogs at times, and most likely to get them on your list, and for them to buy stuff, so go back and read my post...these are the sort of customers you want. They are highly targeted. You want them on your list, and becoming your fan.

      This whole concept of blog commenting is quite intricate, however most people do not take it seriously and see no results, that is why *winks*
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      • Profile picture of the author Susan A
        This makes me wonder, why people bother to click a link? well, it depend on how we place the link. Most blog reader who also read the comment is one who wants to know is there someone who share the same feeling with me? if not, I will comment my feeling my self.
        The conclusion, before write any words in that comment box, always remember to write your honest positive feeling
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  • Profile picture of the author Auggie Tsai
    Blog commenting with great content will build credibility, get you traffic and earn appreciation from the blog owner. Blog spamming will get you kicked off the blog.
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  • Profile picture of the author icoachu
    Remember, the REAL and SUSTAINABLE power of blog commenting is in the POWER of COMMUNITY. Be part of it AND build one too. Here's how 13 Tips To Build A Community Around Your Blog
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  • Profile picture of the author bobpruitt
    Blog commenting is one of the oldest and most effective way of earning lots of traffic.

    The only problem with it is what most have stated, it takes too long for you to comment on blogs and even look for high PR blogs.

    The answer? You can simply hire someone or a team to do it for you.

    There are lots of free lancers in the internet offering that kind of service for others for very cheap prices.

    You can spend like $5 - $10 for 100 blog comments which would definitely give you traffic and most importantly, save you lots of time.
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  • Profile picture of the author mudassarali143
    wow, really cool tips pal. Well I must say some one have good temperament to do seo. It is really very hard to work on. But I do like doing seo.
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    • Profile picture of the author igorGriffiths
      I use FeedDemon to manage the blog RSS subscriptions, rather than focus on simply generating traffic consider this an exercise in self development. Follow the blogs that stretch and develop you in some way with regards to whatever niche you are active in.

      By doing this you can leave meaningful natural comments whilst generating backlinks and networking with like minded people, over time you will be able to cut away the blogs that no longer develop you or your blog.
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      • Profile picture of the author pradeepkolanu
        Originally Posted by igorGriffiths View Post

        I use FeedDemon to manage the blog RSS subscriptions, rather than focus on simply generating traffic consider this an exercise in self development. Follow the blogs that stretch and develop you in some way with regards to whatever niche you are active in.

        By doing this you can leave meaningful natural comments whilst generating backlinks and networking with like minded people, over time you will be able to cut away the blogs that no longer develop you or your blog.
        I will try this strategy. Blog webmasters are not accepting external links these days that is why this blog commenting task for generating traffic is becoming a history day by day
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  • Profile picture of the author icoachu
    Remember, the key point here is STRATEGICALLY. Don't fall to the temptation of doing "hit it and quit it" or drive by spamming blog commenting. Such practices don't pan out and aren't sustainable. You're looking to build relationships that will continue to deliver traffic over a long period of time and from many different sources.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kneesmith
    While you are blog commenting, don't forget the forum posting. As long as you are providing usefulness to the blog owners readers there should be no problems with them accepting the link to your site. It's also a great way to feel out other blogs in your niche. Consider sending the owner a message -- particularly if they reply to your comment -- asking if you could write a "guest" post for their blog. Really if done right you can get so much value for the time it aint funny.
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    • Profile picture of the author icoachu
      Originally Posted by Kneesmith View Post

      While you are blog commenting, don't forget the forum posting. As long as you are providing usefulness to the blog owners readers there should be no problems with them accepting the link to your site. It's also a great way to feel out other blogs in your niche. Consider sending the owner a message -- particularly if they reply to your comment -- asking if you could write a "guest" post for their blog. Really if done right you can get so much value for the time it aint funny.
      Great points. Also, look at their BLOG ROLLS. Create a master list of related blogs and filter based on activity and relevance.
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    • Profile picture of the author pradeepkolanu
      Originally Posted by Kneesmith View Post

      While you are blog commenting, don't forget the forum posting. As long as you are providing usefulness to the blog owners readers there should be no problems with them accepting the link to your site. It's also a great way to feel out other blogs in your niche. Consider sending the owner a message -- particularly if they reply to your comment -- asking if you could write a "guest" post for their blog. Really if done right you can get so much value for the time it aint funny.
      I agree with you. Forum is a best place to engage many at one place and if you are subject matter expert them people must contact you for your opinion.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ten
    Yeah. And make sure that the comments are relevant and valuable. I like using Google blog search and sorting by date to find interesting posts that I have something to say about.
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  • Profile picture of the author DavesW
    Well the tips are nice. But you'll have to do a lot of work inorder to first search for the right kind of sites having traffic and Top comments widget on their blogs
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  • Profile picture of the author seobuzz
    Blog commenting helps your website in two ways -

    First your website gets instant targeted traffic.
    Also you get a backlinks which improves your keyword ranking.

    So even if it takes time it is an effective marketing tool.
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  • Profile picture of the author suraiz123
    Not all the blog owners appreciating the link to the external site.
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    • Profile picture of the author DABK
      For that very reason you pick blogs whose owners allow links.

      If older posts have comments with links, they'll let you have one too.

      By the way, having your name/handle link back to you is good.

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      Not all the blog owners appreciating the link to the external site.
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  • Profile picture of the author TimothyTorrents
    Of course, you have to sit there and think of a witty or useful comment - you can't just say whatever and expect people to click on your name.
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  • Profile picture of the author DarioMontesdeOca
    Absolutely, I've been doing a while. The trick is to find the Top Comment area that doesn't refresh every month and look for the ones that stay a long time.....
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  • Profile picture of the author JerrickYeoh
    Can i know how much traffic per day you predict to generate with one blog comment.
    I believe the amount would not be lot right ?
    Even with yahoo answer also unable to get real high traffic and we need to do more .
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  • Profile picture of the author irshad321
    Nice post. Blog commenting is not only for getting traffic but it also for building strong relation ships.
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    • Profile picture of the author icoachu
      Originally Posted by irshad321 View Post

      Nice post. Blog commenting is not only for getting traffic but it also for building strong relation ships.
      Exactly. Relationships are key. This is the best way to get stable, sustainable, and qualified traffic for the long haul. Too often blog commenting has been confused for a QUICK TRAFFIC FIX. It is so much better and deeper than that. Focus on QUALITY and you'll never go wrong.
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    • Profile picture of the author webtolight
      Originally Posted by irshad321 View Post

      Nice post. Blog commenting is not only for getting traffic but it also for building strong relation ships.
      Totally true. Keep commenting on the same blog, and sure enough you will get a connect.
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  • Profile picture of the author TheCluelessDeveloper
    This is something I've been doing quite a lot, didn't think of the RSS feed thing so thanks for that tip!
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    • Profile picture of the author icoachu
      Originally Posted by TheCluelessDeveloper View Post

      This is something I've been doing quite a lot, didn't think of the RSS feed thing so thanks for that tip!
      RSS Feed is also great for keyword detection so you can take rifleshots at your marketing instead of employing a shotgun approach. Shotgun approaches don't work. It may seem that the rifle method involves TOO MUCH WORK FOR TOO LITTLE TRAFFIC but we're not after traffic volume. Instead, we're shooting for specific traffic. Your chances of a sale/lead collection with specific traffic is higher than shotgun blasts.
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    • Profile picture of the author webtolight
      Originally Posted by TheCluelessDeveloper View Post

      This is something I've been doing quite a lot, didn't think of the RSS feed thing so thanks for that tip!
      The RSS feed option is such a great opportunity to comment in the top 5. It alerts you of a new article on that specific blog.

      So make sure to have it installed in your Google Chrome browser.
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  • Profile picture of the author Lakezilla
    Commenting is a tremendous way to generate traffic especially when you apply it to forums. Here is a list of the Top Ten Internet Marketing Forums.
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