Should I allow comments or not on my blog

kimkitch · 03-29-2009, 05:04 AM

I am currently using the WP Videotube plugin by Neil Harvey on my blog which automatically pulls videos from You Tube at a determined interval. There is an option in this plugin to allow comments, but I am unsure whether to allow them or not. Will it hurt me if i do not allow them or should i allow them to give any visitors i receive more interactivity with my blog.
I hope this makes sense.

Regards

Kim

reynald2790 · 03-29-2009, 05:07 AM

Yes you can allow comments from other people in order to generate different IP address and generate traffic.

Joel Gray · 03-29-2009, 06:47 AM

If you have any concerns about comments, just moderate them. You will have to approve any comments that are left, also require anyone posting a comment to leave an email or have them sign up to post.

Joel

awaxler · 03-29-2009, 06:54 AM

Yes, I would allow comments. There are things you can do to cut down on spam as mentioned above.

I also use the SpamKarma plugin and have been very happy with it...it has lots of settings so you can adjust how "strict" it is.

morwanneg · 03-29-2009, 07:44 AM

Allow comments and moderate them.

Why? To encourage discussion/feedback and of course traffic.

edd666666 · 03-29-2009, 07:46 AM

Yes, allow comments and moderate them but expect to be busy as you will attract a lot of spammers that even take the time to sign up.

blogonator · 03-29-2009, 07:48 AM

I use Wordpress and install the Aksimet plugin to help weed out spam comments from the genuine ones..

ViktorB · 03-29-2009, 08:16 AM

I would allow them. They are very useful technique if you want to know something more about your visitors and what they actually want + it wont take you so much time to remove the spam

Good luck

FranMurray · 03-29-2009, 08:27 AM

Yes, I agree Moderate but always allow comments. Most people will come back.

All about the traffic! ;-)

Regards
Fran

warrior 2009 · 03-29-2009, 12:38 PM

for sure allow comments on your blog, the more information you can gather the beter

xwindowuser · 03-29-2009, 12:57 PM

traffic will generate also fromt eh comments if there are specific keywords in the comments. not that you tell them what keywords to use, but just in general by chance they use a keyword. it will defeintely help with interactivity, people like to be able to comment and then have more info thrown at them.

Wade Watson · 03-29-2009, 02:16 PM

I think the best way is to require moderation on first time posts, then automatically allow them after that if they're OK (otherwise just block them). This allows your good repeat commenters to see their posts quickly and encourages them to contribute more.

markcarraway · 03-29-2009, 02:27 PM

I agree with Edd. I think allowing comments is the way to go, but be prepared to work a little. Spammers are sure to circle and moderating correctly can take a lot of effort!

venomous2000 · 03-29-2009, 03:20 PM

Allow them. It can create an argument which will attract people trust me it works.

kimkitch · 03-29-2009, 05:23 PM

Thanks for all the replies, your advice is much appreciated. I have now set my blog up to allow comments after i have reviewed and accepted or rejected them.

Alan Mc Donald · 03-30-2009, 09:08 AM

i would allow comments and just use akismet to filter the spam

MichaelHiles · 03-30-2009, 09:18 AM

If it weren't for others allowing comments, we'd all have far fewer opportunities to back link!

03-29-2009, 05:04 AM	#1
kimkitch HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 256 Thanks: 54 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking	Should I allow comments or not on my blog I am currently using the WP Videotube plugin by Neil Harvey on my blog which automatically pulls videos from You Tube at a determined interval. There is an option in this plugin to allow comments, but I am unsure whether to allow them or not. Will it hurt me if i do not allow them or should i allow them to give any visitors i receive more interactivity with my blog. I hope this makes sense. Regards Kim
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03-29-2009, 05:07 AM	#2
reynald2790 Music is my Life War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 286 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 16 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Should I allow comments or not on my blog Yes you can allow comments from other people in order to generate different IP address and generate traffic.

03-29-2009, 06:47 AM	#3
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03-29-2009, 06:54 AM	#4
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03-29-2009, 08:27 AM	#9
FranMurray HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 280 Thanks: 43 Thanked 114 Times in 31 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Should I allow comments or not on my blog Yes, I agree Moderate but always allow comments. Most people will come back. All about the traffic! ;-) Regards Fran
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03-29-2009, 12:38 PM	#10
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Wade Watson HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 128 Thanks: 40 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Should I allow comments or not on my blog I think the best way is to require moderation on first time posts, then automatically allow them after that if they're OK (otherwise just block them). This allows your good repeat commenters to see their posts quickly and encourages them to contribute more.

03-29-2009, 02:27 PM	#13
markcarraway Active Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gulf Shores, Alabama Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking	Re: Should I allow comments or not on my blog I agree with Edd. I think allowing comments is the way to go, but be prepared to work a little. Spammers are sure to circle and moderating correctly can take a lot of effort!
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03-29-2009, 03:20 PM	#14
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03-29-2009, 05:23 PM	#15
kimkitch HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 256 Thanks: 54 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking	Re: Should I allow comments or not on my blog Thanks for all the replies, your advice is much appreciated. I have now set my blog up to allow comments after i have reviewed and accepted or rejected them.
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MichaelHiles Battle Scarred Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,563 Thanks: 665 Thanked 1,780 Times in 744 Posts Social Networking	Re: Should I allow comments or not on my blog If it weren't for others allowing comments, we'd all have far fewer opportunities to back link!