20 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
20 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Do You Blog More When People Leave Comments?

by Simmeon
18 replies
For me, yes and no. I'm not going to turn them away, unless its spam.

What about you. Do You Blog More When People Leave Comments?
#blog #comments #leave #people
  • Profile picture of the author sonicadam123
    Personally, for me no - when I want to blog I'll blog .. or if I have a specific plan of when i'm going to blog (I usually do this closer to the initial launch of a blog).

    The more comments the better though, unless they're spam though.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6494848].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author retsced
    I have been a little lazy when it comes to posting blog content, but now and then I set a 30 day challenge and write 1 blog post each day for the 30 days. Usually though, i just write when i feel like it. My traffic doesn't come from SEO and 90% of the time it's sent to a landing page. I usually have comments turned off on my websites anyway
    Signature
    -----------------------------------
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6494881].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    Nope. I consistently make 1 new blog post everyday. I used to get so many spam comments that i just totally turned it off. My backend customers enjoy it though.
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6494898].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author dirocket
    most of the comments are spam
    i turned it off
    Signature
    Directory submission service | Link Wheel Service
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6494904].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author ijohnson
    I would say you could stick to your regular blogging schedule UNLESS your readers/visitors request more of what you gave them.

    However, if you want to build more of a relationship with them and more rapport, it would be wise to reply to their comments in the comment section and become more interactive with them.
    Signature
    Make every day count!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6494912].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Simmeon
      Originally Posted by ijohnson View Post

      I would say you could stick to your regular blogging schedule UNLESS your readers/visitors request more of what you gave them.

      However, if you want to build more of a relationship with them and more rapport, it would be wise to reply to their comments in the comment section and become more interactive with them.
      Regular posting frequency. Unless I started getting decent comments on a daily basis.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6499809].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author fluffythewondercat
        I'm not really sure what you're asking.

        If people were asking for help in the comment, I respond right there rather than creating a new blog post.

        Does getting comments inspire me to blog? No, not really. Many of the comments are from Fiverr sellers and are self-promotional. I allow them if they're not promoting anything harmful.

        I have three or four topics in my blog queue and really should write about them, but with over 300 posts on the blog it's no longer imperative to post every day. (Though I sometimes get complaints if a regular reader doesn't find anything new.)

        fLufF
        --
        Signature
        Fiverr is looking for freelance writers for its blog. Details here.
        Love microjobs? Work when you want and get paid in cash the same day!
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6499848].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author pranta
    I do one blog post everyday. I also receive comments but unfortunately most of them from spammer so I stopped comment.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6499853].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author oniram
    I don't blog more when I have comments, but I do read all the comments and many times I'll reply to them. I do get some spam comments - I send them the trash bin.
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6499881].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author scottsdaleins
    not really, and of course ignore/trash the spam. the more important thing is to respond and get a good conversation/feedback going .
    Signature
    Arizona Home Insurance, Manhattan Car Insurance, Louisville KY Auto Insurance
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6500473].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author deelouise864
    Yes, because I am thankful people like what I say and I reward them and me by adding more important content.
    Signature
    http://www.emailquiet.com
    http://www.easy-ways-to-loseweight.com
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6500494].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Mohammed Sameerullah
    It depends on the feedback they give, if its completely irrelevant best place for them is trash.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6500978].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author cashp0wer
      No - I make one blog post per day on my blogs and like most others here I turned my comments off as well.
      Signature
      My Internet Marketing Blog - Warts And All!
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6500985].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Emil from Bavaria
    I am guilty of not posting enough, and comments do not encourage me. I also moderate all comments as I think that spam comments devaluate my site and create a "nobody at home" impression.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6501019].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author joesandy
    I will say NO!! because i always remove all comments on my blog. but it's depend on you.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6501060].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author SergioFelix
    Number count is irrelevant. If you have great content people will try to engage with you somehow.

    Having to deal with spam is not a justifiable reason for turning off your comments on your blog. That would actually be like shooting yourself on the foot.

    Install Akismet, get an API key from wordpress.com and then install the GrowMap Anti-Spambot Plugin (G.A.S.P.)

    Both are free solutions and will maintain your spam comments down to a minimum.

    Also go to your wordpress dashboard and inside Settings/Discussion make sure to select mark the checkbox for "Before a comment appears... Comment author must have a previously approved comment".

    That way you ensure that a spam comment will never make it to the actual comment thread unless you have approved a previous comment from a spammer of course.

    Hope this helps.

    Sergio
    Signature
    My Zero To Hero Marketing Blog
    MarketingWithSergio.com
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6501481].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author erwin78
    Hi,
    I usualy post twice a week on my first blog and on my new blog which I just started there are only two posts but I think the comments don't make me post more.
    But who knows maybe in the future they will if there will be a great amounts of comments and good quality.

    Thanks Erwin.
    Signature

    My blog http://erwinmentel.com
    Or http://stabilitate.com/wealthandhealth

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6501535].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Simmeon
      Originally Posted by erwin78 View Post

      Hi,
      I usualy post twice a week on my first blog and on my new blog which I just started there are only two posts but I think the comments don't make me post more.
      But who knows maybe in the future they will if there will be a great amounts of comments and good quality.

      Thanks Erwin.
      But maybe gives you more drive?
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6501613].message }}

Trending Topics