Comments on Blogs

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by mSeo, Mar 27, 2011.

  1. #1
    We all now that comments are important and Google wants them on your blogs, article directories etc...

    Question is what is the best solution to go for?

    Facebook social comment plugin, your own php comment module or maybe other plugins available out there?
     
    mSeo, Mar 27, 2011 IP
  2. sawmynaden

    sawmynaden Peon

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    #2
    It doesn't really matter what kind of plugin you're using as long as you're getting the comments.
     
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  3. succor

    succor Peon

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    #3
    Just make sure to maintain the quality of your comments. Spam doesn't help much and can actually be detrimental.
     
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  4. techlunatic

    techlunatic Peon

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    #4
    Go for your own PHP module , coz the IP addresses in the commenter names is what tells the search engines to differentiate the content from the article body . If you use other plugins and especially facebook comments then the module will serve parsed text will be served as javascript and that is not possible to index properly by the search engines .
    In most cases the default WP comments module is a very robust one , I agree it looks a little 'uncool' but that can be managed with a little bit of CSS .
     
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  5. johnmat

    johnmat Member

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    #5
    you must go with an php module because it not only allows you to monitor the comments but also it gives the other information about users like email ids, name etc.

    Moreover you must only approve those comment which are just relavant to your blog post or page.
     
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  6. jobgspoint

    jobgspoint Guest

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    #6
    Really informative rep.... Thanks
     
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  7. terrelsmith13

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    #7
    As long as you are getting the comments you need, it will not matter. The content of your comment is the most important. Write with quality content and it will prevent your post to be penalized as a spam. Of course, comments must be related to what the blog is all about. That is why confirmation must be done first before revealing the comment to the general public.
     
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  8. labraintellekt

    labraintellekt Peon

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    #8
    Personally, I do not use plugins. On Blog commenting,my only recommendations is that you add value to the blog. You must not spam or comment anything that is not related to the topic. You can use blog search so that you can find a niche that is related to your site or interests.
     
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  9. DhrubaJyotiDeka

    DhrubaJyotiDeka Well-Known Member

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    Who told you that Google needs/wants those?

    Where Google said it? :eek:
     
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    #10
    Comments are not that much important. Important thing is your content.. But you can use social media to increse your blog visitors.
     
    alia.y, Mar 28, 2011 IP
  11. PromoDirect

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    I suggest using the Facebook's comment plugin. It multiples your presence. Whenever someone comments on your blog... the comment & the URL will be displayed on his Wall to all of his friends. Isn't that amazing?
     
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  12. mSeo

    mSeo Greenhorn

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    #12
    Good question:) I might of miss wrote on this one:)

    Overall opinion in a day where google is using not just bots to check quality of sites i think it is really crucial to engage users to comment on what you write.
     
    mSeo, Mar 28, 2011 IP
  13. mSeo

    mSeo Greenhorn

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    #13
    How would you monitor this for Spam?
     
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  14. DocuMaker

    DocuMaker Active Member

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    #14
    The ideal situation would be to use your own module, so that in the event some 3rd party module crashes (as they often do), your site won't be affected.
     
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  15. DhrubaJyotiDeka

    DhrubaJyotiDeka Well-Known Member

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    #15
    Can you be more specific?
     
    DhrubaJyotiDeka, Mar 28, 2011 IP
  16. Nishant Dhaka

    Nishant Dhaka Peon

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    #16
    blog commenting is a very helpfull technique for SEO,
    but you are commenting very carefully on the blogs
    read thoroughly the blog ,and then reply a good comment
     
    Nishant Dhaka, Mar 28, 2011 IP
  17. bhupi_arora

    bhupi_arora Peon

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    #17
    Important thing is your content. i think blog comment is no important..
     
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  18. DhrubaJyotiDeka

    DhrubaJyotiDeka Well-Known Member

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    #18
    Correct.

    I Think whoever goes for Blog Commenting, he needs to know properly what exactly a Blog is. For such maniac, my 1 cent-> What about commenting with your spaming URL at Google's blog? :p
     
    DhrubaJyotiDeka, Mar 29, 2011 IP
  19. dataentryoutsourcing

    dataentryoutsourcing Peon

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    #19
    1)Do not do spam in your comment .
    2)Make a point and determine your motivation.
    3)Link carefully.
    4)Keep it short and be respectful.
    5)Proofread.
     
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  20. dataentryuk

    dataentryuk Greenhorn

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    #20
    Content is more important then comment.
     
    dataentryuk, Mar 29, 2011 IP