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• 26 August 2011 by Maria

  

  Dear Alicia, Your explanation of #ff was concise and clear. Just what I needed to avoid looking like twit. Maria

• 17 October 2011 by Felicity Lerouge

  

  Hi Alicia,

  Thanks for sharing some very useful tips about blogging, here. I also really like the fact that it can really create a support system when we publish on other peoples blogs. There is so much information out there on the web it’s really encouraging to receive a comment that isn’t spam. It makes you realise you are making a worthwhile contribution – which we all need to be reminded of from time to time.

• • 18 October 2011 by Alicia

    

    You make a great point, Felicity. Commenting on other blogs is a great way to build that support network and get your message out to a wider audience. Thanks for your comment!

• 12 December 2011 by very good service

  

  Our incredibly insightful comment is that after reading such a blog post we felt absolutely compelled to leave a comment so here it is – all bloggers listed on our site probably ought to have such a post on their own blog to encourage more comments

• • 19 December 2011 by Alicia

    

    Sounds like a great idea – thanks for leaving your incredibly insightful comment!

• 11 January 2012 by Moneywisdomtips

  

  You are right.I took just 5 days making comments on blogs and had my traffic grow by 24%

• 7 March 2012 by Mike Darnell

  

  Hi Alicia,
  I love this post!
  I stumbled onto it while searching for materials about “The benefits of commenting on blogs” and I must compliment you on your succinct summary of the topic.
  You’re ranked #1 for that keyphrase and IMO with good reason!

  BTW I “liked” your page as a token of gratitude…
  : )
  Cheers,
  Mike ()

• 9 June 2012 by Rebecca

  

  Alicia, I’m thrilled to have found you! I’m working my way through your blogs. You write simply and clearly which for a bit of a technophobe like me is brilliant. Thank you, I feel much more able and confident about tackling all this social media.
  Rebecca
  ps Can’t wait for Twitter Brilliance

• • 16 June 2012 by Alicia

    

    Fantastic! So pleased you’re finding my blog useful. See you in Twitter Brilliance!

• 15 June 2012 by Kowshik

  

  Where do I start? I was researching #FF, found your article on it, followed you on twitter and look for it every day. Saw your interview with Brigitte. So here I am back to make myself smarter on twitter. Liked the way you ended this blog. Not only did you give pointers on why respond to the blog but compelled me to practice it too :). I have been writing blogs for a little while now, engaging in the dialog has been very satisfying. Wish it happened more often. Simple to do yet very few employ (includes me). On a mission to change it (one step at a time). Now off to Gravatar.

• • 16 June 2012 by Alicia

    

    Thanks for your comment – come back regularly for more tips!

• 8 July 2012 by BagServant Lenka

  

  Thank you for this. We always talked about making comments, but not always do it. thank you for the tips.

• 28 November 2012 by HANNAH

  

  One of the benefits of blogging for me is that it sharpens my thinking.The more I blog, the more I know what I should blog about. Each post, coupled with comments and interaction with new and old friends alike, have given me the courage to focus on topics I feel most passionate about, which in turn encourage and help others the most. Thanks for hanging in there with your blog and pointing the way.
  http://www.nonprofitwebsitesolution.com/

• 14 January 2013 by

  

  Alicia, you read my mind! This exact tool popped up on my Hootsuit yesturday and I down loaded it, not 100% sure how I was going to use it but reading this I feel more confident I have done the right thing. Now Im more likely to follow your suggestions and use it. Thank you!

• • 16 January 2013 by Alicia

    

    Yay for you, Chloe! It’s a great additional feature as I’ve explained. Hope you enjoy using it as much as I do…

• 23 February 2013 by Vikk @ Down the Writer's Path

  

  I appreciate your insights and really like the way you provide that gentle hint with a link when you ask for comments. I find a lot of my readers don’t comment. They don’t blog and some don’t even seem to know how. I’ve been trying to figure out how to get that engagement.

  I do get comments when I participate in a regular meme on Tuesdays because those folks understand the need and try to reciprocate.

  Just discovered your blog and in the process of seeing what you’re all about. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

• 3 March 2013 by Rory Trotter

  

  Thanks for sharing, Alicia. Not only is posting in the comments section a great way to grow brand equity, but it’s also a great way to confirm that you’re really understanding what you’re reading!

• 22 June 2013 by James gleason

  

  i always wondered why so many people commented on blogs and turns out it raises your profile…thanks for the info

• 24 September 2013 by David

  

  Thank you very much for the info, thanks so much for the tips. These tips are really helpful. Thanks again

• 16 January 2014 by Prasad Gurav

  

  Thanks for the post. this post is really helps who are new to the seo/smo marketing.

• 9 February 2014 by Kareem Williams

  

  Great post, thanks a million for sharing these tips about commenting.

• 13 February 2014 by FrancoExpress

  

  Nice Points, Great Benefits, It would help me a lot to get information regarding Blogging. Thanks for sharing.

• 1 May 2014 by G S Meredith

  

  I was researching whether it’s still an accepted/useful thing to leave comments on people’s sites. It seems to have gone out of fashion a little and bloggers are more concerned about how often they get shared. Still I shall press forward and see if it makes a difference. Great post anyway, thanks.

• • 10 May 2014 by Alicia

    

    It is still very useful – we love to receive feedback and hear the opinions and thoughts of our readers so that we can continue to share great content. So, YES – please keep on leaving comments, and thanks for stopping by to leave your comment on mine.

• 20 May 2014 by Digdev Direct

  

  If you run a small business, chances are you are wondering if blogging is worth the time and effort. The short answer is a resounding YES! Blogging on a frequent basis is a relatively easy, inexpensive way to enhance your inbound marketing efforts, drive traffic to your site, and attract more perspective customers.

• • 13 June 2014 by Alicia

    

    I wholeheartedly agree – thanks for stopping by!

• 6 July 2014 by Doyle Slayton

  

  I’ve seen a lot of people remove comments from their blog and invite people to comment on the social share for the post… ex. Google Plus or Facebook. What’s your take on that strategy?

• • 29 July 2014 by Alicia

    

    Hi Doyle

    Thanks for your comment. It really depends on what your overall strategy is because there are positives and negatives about this, like any other strategy.

    By sharing comments on social media you are extending your reach and visibility. By not having comments on the blog they get lost forever in social media long term. That makes it difficult to create a loyal community on your blog/website, and that means the benefits of continued learning and value is lost (for you and your community). Plus, you lose the longterm benefit of social proof that blog comments provide.

    I hope that answers your question!

• 23 August 2014 by Cimt Infotrain

  

  Blogs provide your small business with a chance to share your expertise and knowledge with a larger audience. An opportunity to connect with a wider audience and build a community is a strong benefit for consultants and knowledge workers.

• 9 September 2014 by kuzuluksatilikyazlik

  

  Great post, thanks a million for sharing these tips about commenting.

• 25 November 2014 by Customer Care Numbers

  

  thanks for the tips

• 31 December 2014 by Hema

  

  I am guilty of not commenting enough on blogs. As I welcome the New Year I resolve to do more of commenting. Thank you for these tips. Has been an eye opener. Thank you. I wish you a blessed new year 2015.

• 16 March 2015 by How To Use Blog Comments For Content Marketing

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• 18 March 2015 by How To Use Blog Comments To Become A Better Content Marketer | CopyRanger.com

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• 7 May 2015 by Blog Commenting: Ultimate SEO Guide for Link Builders

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• 22 May 2015 by Simen

  

  Hey Alicia, well written !! i think a blog is the best place, where you can meet your like-minded people. and this is the best feature of blogging.

• 3 June 2015 by Adam

  

  Hi Alicia, yes blog commenting is worthwhile as it can help to connect with others and get new ideas and perspectives on developments in topics of interest. We are all constantly learning and comments can help people share their experiences with others, social sharing, commenting and videos have really enhanced the way that we learn, have a great day.

• 29 June 2015 by ToniBeats

  

  Thanks nice written have a nice monday

• 19 July 2015 by Mike

  

  Thanks Alicia.
  That was educative. But how do you know where to draw the line?
  Some people leave comments that seem to draw all attention
  to themselves or give controversial views that could mislead your
  readers. How would you handle that?

• 19 July 2015 by Rhabbi

  

  Very interesting and educative post, for me, my favourite tip is the one on gravatar

• • 28 July 2015 by Alicia

    

    Cool! I love gravatar – so easy!