How do you increase comments on your blog?

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by Jdanny, Nov 24, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I am wondering how to increase and encourage others to comment on blogs. I have already a short introductory post about how to get people commenting.

    I have now the ideas of:
    1.Asking a question at the end.
    2.Writing answers when people have commented
    3.Commenting on other peoples blogs

    What other tactics do you people use?
     
    Jdanny, Nov 24, 2009 IP
  2. mcdwgbiz

    mcdwgbiz Well-Known Member

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    Write about controversial topics. I wrote about Jon and kate plus eight back a few months ago and because of the media and controversy going on, my blog just exploded with visits and comments, everyone giving their point of view, it died down eventually but hot topics will definitely encourage readers to comment.
     
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  3. Jdanny

    Jdanny Peon

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    #3
    Great tip. It just may be a bit hard to think about something really controversial to write about.
     
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  4. MatrixGodFather

    MatrixGodFather Peon

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    #4
    I would do blogs related to yours leave a link back to your sight and also forums great way to get more traffic and post on topics that are hot like john and kate mabey something on the presidents dinner or sarah palain cant spell lol also mabey on opera sense she is leaving her show or in nascar how the 48 team won four times in a row majior history and talkin there.
     
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  5. adbox

    adbox Well-Known Member

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    #5
    Ask questions?
     
    adbox, Nov 25, 2009 IP
  6. Curt92

    Curt92 Peon

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    Write your own content! and end posts in a question to open up for comments and you should see a increase in comments. Check my signature for more blog help
     
    Curt92, Nov 25, 2009 IP
  7. roezer

    roezer Active Member

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    #7
    Make your Blog

    Do Follow
    Use Commentluv
    Write a Posts Saying that you Don't Get any Comments
    Write a Post that you Are Going to Stop Blogging this will increse Commnets because People Will Ask why ?
    Pay People to Commnet Offer $1 each for the First 5 Comments Via Paypal
    Place a Toc Commentators Gadget on your Blog
     
    roezer, Nov 26, 2009 IP
  8. anjelina27

    anjelina27 Member

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    #8
    if you write good content your blog will be appreciated and you will get comments from the visitors.
     
    anjelina27, Nov 26, 2009 IP
  9. JT706

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    #9
    Leave comments on other blogs and link back to yours when possible.
     
    JT706, Nov 27, 2009 IP
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    scheng1 Peon

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    #10
    I rather have one long thoughtful comment than many useless 'good article' kind of content.
     
    scheng1, Nov 29, 2009 IP
  11. Net412

    Net412 Peon

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    #11
    Hem, how about commenting in a dofollow blog??? i think that quite usefull but never spam at dofollow blog ok.....
     
    Net412, Nov 29, 2009 IP
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    rbagaming Well-Known Member

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    Dean_Saliba Notable Member

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    #13
    1. Ask a question at the end.
    2. Ask the reader what they think.
    3. If you blog is a personal blog you could put in a few really wild viewpoints on certian issues.
    4. Write content people can use so they feel the need to comment and thank you for it.

    That's all I can think of now.
     
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  14. teendudes

    teendudes Peon

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    #14
    Make people think or at least guess something!!! Comment in others blogs often so that they will return as a favor to you.
     
    teendudes, Dec 2, 2009 IP
  15. Net412

    Net412 Peon

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    hem, so make a riddle? to make people gues is one unique way to make people comment, never thought about it good suggestion teendudes
     
    Net412, Dec 8, 2009 IP
  16. hasanbasri

    hasanbasri Peon

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    #16
    one important note:
    the posts that have more than (N) comments wiil encourage the visitors to give thier comments in turn,,
    posts with many number of comments took a feel for the visitor that the post is important even if it's not, so the visitor feel that he must to write something .

    try some plugins such a virtual comments
     
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  17. touchjijo

    touchjijo Active Member

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    #17
    1. Write about user interested topic. If your post is just a report or news, there is only less chance to get comments. So better you must make it more descriptive and Long.
    2. Making your blog active by replying to the commenter is the best way for making more comments.
    3. Ending your post with a question is also a great trick to work out.
    4. Make your comment box looks as good, as if someone sees it, they must make a comment over it.
     
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  18. chui

    chui Peon

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    #18
    Maybe you already know this ... Comments are not the only measure of the success of your blog. There are other metrics.

    If the lack of comments is discouraging you, you might want to use some other metrics from time to time to see how you're doing on those fronts.

    If you're using google analytics you can check out your unique visitors, page views, visits, hits, etc.

    You could also offer some freebie to people who subscribe to receive updates.

    You might already know this stuff. But I think it's relevant because I know I visit several blogs, really enjoy what I read, but don't leave a comment. I've counted on many of the other metrics except the commenting one.
     
    chui, Dec 9, 2009 IP
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    sgfinancialfreedom Peon

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    Once, I gave away money for every comment that people did on one posting. Each additional comment would increase the prize money to a maximum of $50. Somebody managed to win $50 and I got lots of comments.
     
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    #20
    Create a controversial content. :mrgreen:
     
    wiraforum, Dec 9, 2009 IP