I still don’t understand people who don’t interact with their comments, I just simply don’t get it. To reinforce my point of the importance of comments on a site I just want to spend a little bit of time talking about how being active in your comments section can be really valuable, not only to you but to your readers;
- Your Readers
Your readers are the most important thing about your website or business, fact. People are busy, I know I am and I don’t know anyone who has the amount of free time that they came browse the net hours on end care free. Jobs, families, house repairs and relationships all take up a lot of our time, so for a reader to actually come and see what you are talking about is a big deal. Especially if that reader then takes the time to contribute to that particular post and offer their views.
Because every single reader is so valuable, you have to give them more back. I’m not talking handing out cash to everyone who visits, I’m saying you at the bare minimum have to reply and reply in a way that shows you have read their comment. Then visit their site (if they have one) contribute to their site if you can.
After you have done all this, if you still want to give more you could try giving them a tutorial for free. My latest tutorial doesn’t even need an email address to receive, but why give away so much free content? Simple, your readers deserve it, they are the reason you are where you are now or will be the reason for where you are going, so over deliver every time.
- Traffic V Comments
Rob did a post recently called People Need People, if you haven’t read it I recommend you do, at the end of that post Rob says he would swap all his twitter followers for 100 regular commenter’s. That sparked the inspiration for this post, now taking this site as an example, yeah the traffic is good, but honestly I don’t measure how well the site is doing from it’s traffic stats. I know when the site has had a good day from it’s comments.
I love the readers of this site, I do and I have got every one’s back here, if they need anything they know (I hope) that all they have to do is shout and I am there. As a website/business owner you should always have your readers at the forefront of your mind, ‘will they like this’ ‘does this add value to them’ ‘how will the readers and I solve this problem together‘ It doesn’t matter if you run a website that is focused on quantum mechanics or flower arranging, if people are taking the time to comment then that to me is more valuable than having a high unique visitors count and no comments.
To back up the importance of commenting, I have two different examples. Firstly Steve replied to a popular website with a comment that praised the post but mentioned this site. That brough in new traffic, I replied to that comment thanking Steve and now I’m in talks with the site owner. Secondly, Allyn over at BloggerIllustrated.com has done a post about me, now I have been active in the comments on that post and that in turn has brought in new traffic. Traffic that, in the most part has turned into readers and subscribers.
- Complaints
I have (to date) never heard a complaint about a website owner replying and commenting too much, never (Please don’t start ha ha) We hear it all the time; they never reply, it’s all about squeezing the readers for cash, it’s all lecture and no listen, but have you ever heard someone say ‘All he does is engage with the readers and support there sites, makes me sick’ ? OK extreme example but you get my point.
By getting to know your readers you are best served to provide for them. I see myself as a servant to the readers of this site, not an authority, not a guru, a servant. I provide information for you, I provide support for you, you are the reason why the site is here and I am forever in your debt. Seriously if you take nothing else from this post, re-read that last sentence, your readers are everything.
- Currency
‘OK I get it, but how is having a great community and following actually going to help me?‘ I was writing down who I wanted to be the first wave of invites for my new ‘invite only’ forum earlier today and I rattled off nearly 50 names without touching my laptop. I didn’t need to think about who I wanted to invite because I know them.
Knowing who your readers are, what they want and what they may need is the key to making it. Whether you want a full time living or a book deal, or simply to be heard, you have to know who you are talking to. I suppose more clever people would call this relationship marketing, but I have a problem with that too. In my mind relationship marketing focuses on what they want and then producing something that makes them think they want it.
If you truly get to know what your readers want and need, by being active in your comments both on your site and theirs, you can provide that solution. Now as you know I’m in the midst of trying to make a full time living online. I currently work a 60hr week and want to spend more time at home with my family as well as dedicate more time to the readers of this site. Now I plan on providing solutions, but those solutions won’t affect this site one bit.
Comments are your currency because it’s only when you truly know your readers can you even begin to start selling to them.
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Twitter: BuildThatListCo
February 9, 2010 at 10:17
I love what Rob said about having 100 regular commenters! This is something that all bloggers have to deal with and even a lot of massive bloggers do not get a lot of comments – and I think this comes back to how we respond to comments to whether we get a lot or just a few.
Tom | Build That List´s last blog ..Do Your Dreams Pass The ‘Wet Manure’ Test?
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February 9, 2010 at 10:27
Hey Tom,
Yeah you’re absolutely right brother, you need to respond to everything the way you did when you got your very first comment. Keep being yourself and it will all fall into place
Twitter: freemanlegacy
February 9, 2010 at 10:43
hmmm…I wonder? If comments are currency should we save them and spend them wisely. Don’t spend them in one place? And be sure we get a return on our investment?
Ms. Freeman´s last blog ..Protect Your Reputation-Practice Truth in Advertising
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 11:47
Great analogy, I wish I had thought of that one! Yeah I think there are some legs in that for sure, you need to make sure their is return whether that be cross over comments or through traffic or plain and simple brand recognition. Do you want a guest post? That was a great comment
Twitter: tbabinszki
February 10, 2010 at 03:44
You can indeed spend comments very wisely. It happens to me very often that I get a question in a comment which I answer briefly, but it prompts me to write a post and answer the question in greater detail. When this happens, I’m very happy because the readers write my blog in reality, those posts tend to be much more popular.
Tom´s last blog ..A Brutal Murder Attempt of ORCA
Twitter: freemanlegacy
February 11, 2010 at 16:26
Very good point Tom! Comments are full of wonderful tidbits and insights.
James, I would love to do a guest post or two.
Ms. Freeman´s last blog ..Ms. Freeman’s First Guest Post!
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 11, 2010 at 18:38
Send them in, It would be fantastic to have a guest post or ten from you here!
Twitter: TylinaVespart
February 9, 2010 at 11:20
Quick comment before I run off to RT this:
“You comment too much James! ARGH!”
Joking aside, keep it up; I love the way you spend lots of time talking to us, answering questions if we have any, and taking the time to make this a community.
Coming on here isn’t necessarily only about reading and learning any more; I’d probably still show up now and then if that was ALL but the reason I’m here every day if I can is because of that connection. Honestly, I feel like I’ve a lot of friends here; makes for a great place to express opinions and talk, maybe have a little fun with it too.
Heather´s last blog ..Daydreams; Responsible for paint-covered Tai Chi practitioners in ninja suits
Twitter: TylinaVespart
February 9, 2010 at 11:21
Ignore this comment if you like lol; forgot to check ‘Notify me’
Heather´s last blog ..Daydreams; Responsible for paint-covered Tai Chi practitioners in ninja suits
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 11:48
I never ignore comments, you know that!
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 11:48
Hey Heather, ha ha thanks, yeah it’s a really tight unit over here which is the main reason why it’s doing so well.
How’s your posting coming on?
Twitter: TylinaVespart
February 9, 2010 at 12:38
Hehe, I know you do
Going pretty well actually, starting to see more response already even though it’s technically not switched over yet. Confusing, but fun
Also just been invited to post over on Eleanor’s blog, so brainstorming what to say there while I finish yours.
Heather´s last blog ..Daydreams; Responsible for paint-covered Tai Chi practitioners in ninja suits
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 12:43
Eleanor has a fantastic site so that’ll be great exposure for you, congrats!
Twitter: TylinaVespart
February 9, 2010 at 12:46
Thanks James
Just trying to think of something really interesting to say lol; want it to be something good.
Heather´s last blog ..Daydreams; Responsible for paint-covered Tai Chi practitioners in ninja suits
Twitter: Bigredtomato
February 9, 2010 at 11:24
Personally I think 100 is too few and I don’t think that ultimately that this is a sustainable model to build a business upon. (see the post on my site 1000 true fans)
However, I agree that comments are the currency and you have to be as active as you can in helping others. I’ve hopefully added to many peoples blogs (hopefully better) both by adding comments and responding directly with email.
Matthew Needham´s last blog ..Charity benefits from 4 Hour Work Week
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 14:39
Hey Matthew,
You have provided a lot of value in your comments here and maybe you’re right about the true fans. Insteresting point really and something we need to look into more, Your forum invite is up
theinfopreneur´s last blog ..Forum Invites Come And Get Them
Twitter: KiwiGordie
February 9, 2010 at 11:52
Hey James,
Nice work as usual.
We have to be careful here. Commenters and customers are too different things. What Nathan Hangen at NathanHangen.com has discovered is that there are people who comment and there are people who buy. He’s noticed that the people who regularly buy seldom comment and the people who regularly comment seldom buy.
So, if you are able to handle your commenters along with you customers, that’s great. How you prioritize those two groups depends what you are using your blog for I suppose.
Gordie´s last blog ..Lessons From Customer Services For Life.
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 12:40
Hey Gordie,
Interesting, I think comments are the true way of understanding how your customers would and do feel though, what do you think?
Twitter: KiwiGordie
February 9, 2010 at 14:41
It’s hard to say. Comments are more about your content while customers are about your products. It would be good for you to ask Nathan Hangen to come across to this post and share his ideas.
Gordie´s last blog ..Lessons From Customer Services For Life.
Twitter: ptcearner
February 9, 2010 at 12:00
Thanx for the link to Robs post.What rob says in his post is true & ur post tried to explain that in detail.The post title was well framed so that it explains the importance of the comments..replying the comments & trying to implement the suggestions is also really important..
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Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 12:42
hey Kirsh,
Thanks for the support, you’re right implementing suggestions is also a great thing to do, good comment
hi james,
thanks for making me feel welcome by responding to my comments.
one more thing…..
i’d love to know were nathan(quoted by gordie) got his stats from and if its true then thats really interesting…..
take care
ayo´s last blog ..The Life Skills Magazine Is Out Now!!!
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 12:42
Hey Ayo,
Yeah me too, I personally think by looking at your comments you truely know how the people feel when they visit your site and read your content, what do you think?
Twitter: theblog_log
February 9, 2010 at 13:07
Comments are to my way of thinking how you know what your readers are interested in. They also tell you what they are not interested in. Responding to comments lets your readers know that you care about them enough to listen to them. Those concepts are a large part of the reason for the success of James’ blog, and they are solely the reason for the great community he has gathered here. As I have said before, I am quite proud to be a part of this.
Ray´s last blog ..Blogging For Comments vs. The Teach and Preach
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 13:11
Thanks brother, glad you’re here.
Twitter: bloggersmarket
February 9, 2010 at 13:51
If comments are currency ……… I’d like to cash some of mine in please!
Hey, …….. I’m just sayin. I take credit cards and personal checks!
Jeffrey´s last blog ..Super Bowl Fun! Bloggers Market Bowl
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 14:40
Hey Jeffrey, yeah that’d be nice eh!
Brother check my latest post for your forum invite.
theinfopreneur´s last blog ..Forum Invites Come And Get Them
There’s a danger of getting too hung up on comments, and you can end up basing your whole site around them. Gordie is right. Commenters only form a tiny part of your readership, and they often aren’t the people who end up buying whatever you’re selling.
You can work the maths out yourself, but let me give you an example. your post “My un official Mentors” is showing top right as having 78 comments. But when you strip out the multiple comments, and your replies, 22 different people actually commented.
Only you know how many unique visitors that page has received, but let’s use a figure of 300 for this example. 22 commenters from 300 is 7%.
I’m not arguing that you shouldn’t spend time with and give value to the people who comment on your site. But you need to keep the silent majority very much at the top of your mind – the 93%.
I have analysed this quite extensively on my own site, and I can tell you that the people who comment are much, much less likely to buy from you. I think that’s because they’re very engaged in the community and getting plenty of value from you already. What they’re great at is being an advocate for you, bringing new people into the fold, supporting you when you need anything, and becoming an affiliate for you. But the cold hard truth is they won’t buy your stuff. There’s nothing wrong with that, and it doesn’t make them any less valuable.
I had a mate who owned a bike shop years ago and he went bust by falling into this trap. He had a group of mates who used to hang around the shop all day – they were all into mountain biking and occasionally bought bits from him – but it meant that new customers coming in weren’t being dealt with properly, and felt like outsiders in a private club. Sadly the group he was concentrating on simply didn’t do enough business with him to sustain it.
Hope that helps a little. Long way of saying comments are important, interacting with people is important, but it’s only a very small part of the job, particularly if you want to earn money blogging.
Mike CJ´s last blog ..Giving the finger to the naysayers. Free mentoring for a year.
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 14:35
HI Mike,
Good to have your input here, yeah you’re right and I’m not saying that you should base absolutely everything on your comments. It’s a really good example of creating a company but making a business too. Mike in your experience was the general feeling in the comments about your products etc matched by the general feeling of the people who don’t comment but buy your products? Does that make sense?
You’re right the majority of people who visit and read the site don’t comment, but that figure is starting to even out, do you think it’s possible to run a business serving your customers while talking to your friends at the same time? Just thinking back to your analogy about your friends bike shop, could his friends be incorporated into creating a business that is helpfull and feels like an open exciting club rather than a closed club?
I think you’re mixing up readers and commenters, and that was the point I was making in my comment, as a counterpoint to any new bloggers who happen upon this and then act on it.
Your last line is “Comments are your currency because it’s only when you truly know your readers can you even begin to start selling to them.”
That’s exactly the problem with basing your decisions on comments, because the commenters form only a tiny part of the readership, unless your readership is really low.
All of our blogs have a hardcore of commenters who leave a message on every post, who tell us what a great job we’re doing, which is very nice and we should love and reward them for that.
The problem is their thoughts and views won’t represent the vast majority. Honestly, you could post that you were holding a seminar in the Himilayas and charging $1,000 for people to attend it, and within a few minutes you would end up with half a dozen people telling you “Great idea man, go for it!” with perhaps the odd dissenter (me?) saying “Hold on, think about this a moment.” And then there’ll be the 93% who won’t say a word……
So the point again. Comments are good, commenters are wonderful, but don’t base your business plan on either selling to them alone, or the fact that they tell you what a great job you’re doing.
Mike CJ´s last blog ..Giving the finger to the naysayers. Free mentoring for a year.
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 15:21
Hey Mike,
Interesting point, I think it’s interesting that both you and David are on the same page and both making money, obviously you know the score.I find it really interesting that there is a difference between the mindsets of people who comment and don’t… Wonder if anyone reading this who hasn’t commented before would care to offer their view.
I suppose it’ll all come out when I start selling a service.
Twitter: Zemalf
February 9, 2010 at 19:17
Now that was an awesome blog comment Mike! I never gave much thought to the fact that those people that take their time and do comment are actually small minority, and I was blown away with info that those people are a lot less likely to buy… But it makes sense now that you’ve said it. This sent me thinking big time.
Antti Kokkonen´s last blog ..Give it Away for Free
Twitter: ralphcarlson
February 9, 2010 at 14:18
Comments validate everything you do with your blog. But they happen only when there is a genuine relationship. Heather says it very well. James has built a community and he has taken ownership and responsibility for maintaining it. I am happy to occupy a small part of that community and contribute in some small way to strengthening it. Leaders lead and people follow because they want to associate with leaders and maybe learn what they can. Comments are great but when you know that the comments represent genuine interest and support they become something much more.
Ralph´s last blog ..Up with Failure
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 14:37
Hey Ralph,
yeah you are totally right there Ralph, I think it’s really important to create a relationship between everyone and break down the barriers of talk and listen. Great point, by the way the invites to the forum are up!
Twitter: robsellen
February 9, 2010 at 14:21
Great post James,
Thanks for the link and expanding on the post itself.
Some great comments above too, Mike CJ made a great point there about customers and commenter’s being different with a good analogy with the bike shop.
I replied to Matthew on my blog post, saying I felt once you comment you become part of that blog, all you commenting hnere are a big part of this blog, while the comment count here is high, although it’s a good point made about James doing half the comments himself, without James doing that, it’s unlikely the rest of the comments would be here.
Like forums, nothing worse than seeing an empty one…except maybe the owner doing all the posting…
I would definitely swap all my twitter followers for 100 regular commenters, not because it’s currency either, because it fires your mojo up to do more and more often, motivation like that is priceless.
The difference between buyers and commenter’s is like the difference between readers and contributors., both great, both welcome but both have very different effects.
Traffic, new readers and all that jazz is a great by product though.
Rob
Rob Sellen´s last blog ..The third tribe suckers
I am more in agreement with Mike CJ above. Comments are valuable, but they are not your currency. As a person who says you want to go full-time doing this and make a living at it, I think you’re going to find that you HAVE to make some adjustments. You’re not treating this like a business yet, James. You’re treating it like a fanbase. It is different.
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 15:00
Hi David,
Good to have your input too, my question to Mike and now you is could you have both co-exist? Serious question, could you create a family and a business exist at the same time?
Twitter: robsellen
February 9, 2010 at 15:04
Yeah I think so, no matter what others say… only you will know once you start trying mate.
Rob Sellen´s last blog ..The third tribe suckers
Yes of course they can co-exist, and they should!
Mike CJ´s last blog ..Giving the finger to the naysayers. Free mentoring for a year.
Absolutely. I’m not saying you’re wrong in your approach to comments…. only that I think you’re emphasizing it’s importance too much. To my knowledge, you haven’t really made any money yet. Since that is your stated goal, I think you need to work on that more than replying to every single comment on this blog.
Perhaps I’ll write up a post on this for my blog. Might prove interesting.
Crap. That was supposed to be a reply to you. Oh well.
David Risley´s last blog ..Guest Appearance on The Metropolis, with Deborah Shane
Twitter: robsellen
February 9, 2010 at 15:09
He has only been goin 11 weeks!
How many blogs do you know that have taken off like this that fast..from an unknown person?
Most already have some fanbase before getting somewhere.
Fans first…money later.
Rob Sellen´s last blog ..The third tribe suckers
Twitter: nhangen
February 9, 2010 at 22:38
I think what David is trying to say is that you can’t know if comments are currency until you’ve figured out how you can spend that currency.
Nathan Hangen´s last blog ..Podcast: 5 Year Plan
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 15:18
Hey David,
Yeah I would really appreciate that as I think it’s a common feeling.
Twitter: segedoo
February 9, 2010 at 15:26
Comments are more than just showing you were around. It can literally change people’s lives as I have learnt.
Also, i think the greatest honor a blogger can have is to have people from all over make sensible comments on his blog.
Olusegun´s last blog ..Broke-Ass Blogger or MSI Blogger – Which One Are You?
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 15:29
Yeah I agree brother, it’s such an amazing feeling to have everyone comment here and now the forum is rocketing too
Twitter: segedoo
February 9, 2010 at 15:41
i’m trying to get Allyn’s email address.
I’m sending you guys an email. Someone you should meet.
Olusegun´s last blog ..Broke-Ass Blogger or MSI Blogger – Which One Are You?
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 15:44
OK brother
Twitter: AgentDeepak
February 9, 2010 at 17:19
I believe more comments means people are really appreciating what you write. They are admiring your knowledge.
For Comment is very very important.
Agent Deepak´s last blog ..Get your Face on Facebook
Twitter: travisamorgan
February 9, 2010 at 18:39
Rock on!!!
Loved this post man.
I’m personally currently lacking comments and I’m wondering about it. My alexa rank is going up and I have more email subscribers than I’ve had before but I’m not getting a whole lot of interaction.
I think it may be from not commenting on other blogs as well. So I started going to every blog I could last night and this morning to interact with other bloggers and we’ll see how that goes.
I miss my peeps!!
Travis´s last blog ..The End Justifies the Means
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 18:51
Hey man,
Yeah that good be one reason, I found initially it was good to comment on the sites who had commented here, then comment on all their readers sites too so you become familier
Twitter: travisamorgan
February 10, 2010 at 08:11
That’s some good advice. So far, I’ve got a list of people and I’m going to go for it. It takes longer than I thought to comment on at least 10 a day. Crazy.
Thanks bro!
Travis´s last blog ..The End Justifies the Means
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 10, 2010 at 18:40
hey brother, yeah it does take a lot of time doing it this way, but look at the difference it all makes!
I think it is essential to provide valuable content to your readers to keep them coming back for more. What you give is what you get back.
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 20:01
Yeah man I agree brother what you give in life you will get back, you have to put the work in just as the reader is
Also I’d like to add that not all regular readers comment on posts. Some readers only post comments when they think they can add to the discussion or provide some valuable insight rather than simply post a comment for their own benefit.
Selurus´s last blog ..Wordpress Mobile Plugins Review
Twitter: steve_wlw
February 9, 2010 at 20:36
Hey James,
When it comes to getting comments I think it all depends on the kind of blog that you have. For example my carpet cleaning blog doesn’t get a lot of comments and I am fine with that. I’m not looking for a whole lot of interaction there.
On the other hand on my weight loss site, reader comments are very important and fuel discussions and ideas for future posts etc.. plus they add content to the post which always helps with traffic.
I wouldn’t say comments are my currency but on the right type of site they can bring the kind of currency I want/need.
Steve
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 20:46
Hey Steve,
You’re right it does depend on the site and I’m guessing that your carpet cleaning sites doesn’t warrent the need for a lot of comments, on your weight loss site though, it’s bang on that your comments are vital. Good comment brother
Twitter: bluepop13
February 9, 2010 at 21:24
Leaving a comment should be leaving a part of who you are each and every time. Do that and read between the lines and actually learn who your readers are and you’ll get further I think.
Eric´s last blog ..Real Or Robot
Twitter: tmaluchnik
February 9, 2010 at 21:41
I agree I do not understand why people do not respond to their comments. Its like someone talking to your face and you turning your back on them.
Commenting is EXPECTED and if you want to be remarkable and do more than expected then you need to give a little bit more in your comments back. But not even commenting back should be a blogging crime.
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 9, 2010 at 21:43
blogging crime love that! Who would be the police?
Twitter: nhangen
February 10, 2010 at 00:24
Tanner,
What are you going to do when you get 1,000 comments?
Nathan Hangen´s last blog ..Podcast: 5 Year Plan
Twitter: SteveYoungs
February 10, 2010 at 02:47
Hi James!
Thanks for the mention, mate.
I think comments are great. But I definitely wouldn’t call them “currency”. They only account for a small percentage of your readers. Most blog readers are not blog commenters.
I’d also be very interested to know from the guys making a living from blogging… what percentage of your bottom line comes directly from the people leaving comments on your blog? I’d be surprised if the number was much higher than 1 or 2 percent.
Another reason why comments are not a good yard stick to measure how things are going is that the vast majority of them are very biased. Go back through your comments and see how many people are saying “great post man”. The people that are commenting are those that like you and like what you are saying. The people you piss off tend not to comment.
Thanks again for the mention, mate. Really appreciate it.
Kind regards,
Steve.
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 10, 2010 at 05:24
Hey Steve,
Yeah I agree that most don’t comment and that’s cool, do you think there is a way of ever guaging the way people think who don’t comment? Got a post coming out about this later
Twitter: SteveYoungs
February 10, 2010 at 15:59
Absolutely not.
Twitter: twitter.com/djnuttall
February 10, 2010 at 03:15
Commenting is such a big part of social networking. This is how you build your network of like minded friends who are priceless to your business. Will you make sales off of these people? Probably not! But they have more value than an occasional sale. Your network is who is going to be talking about you in their posts and supplying you with the Holy Grail of Links. Those in post backlinks to your posts and blog. This is what is going to skyrocket your site to the top of Google. That search engine traffic are the spenders.
Your steady friends that comment here regularly are the ones who will help you to succeed quicker than any other means on the internet. This is exactly how Google will decide that you are the authority in your niche and shower you with extra love.
Being social does not mean that you will not make money. Just make sure you all are working together to help each other out with your in post links. Show your appreciation to someones hard work by sending them those Holy Grail Links.
Denise´s last blog ..How to Make Money Online at Home Has a New Look
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 10, 2010 at 05:27
Hi Denise,
I really like that, google being the buyer, great comment, see you in the forum
Twitter: stevescott1
February 10, 2010 at 04:42
Good article. But I’ve heard that some of the larger blogs have a real problem with keeping up with their blog comments.
How much time would you say you spend each day replying to blog comments?
Steve Scott Site´s last blog ..The Key to Success?
Twitter: theinfopreneur
February 10, 2010 at 05:30
hi Steve,
It’s taking longer now to reply that’s for sure, but I would say probably no more than an hour a day spent replying, it’s taking more time, but it’s needed in my view
Twitter: redeyeblogging
February 11, 2010 at 06:11
It is funny on how many blogs out there mention the importance of replying to comments on your blog, and you still see blogs with only comments from readers.
I see so many blogs out there that just seem lifeless.
I just don’t understand why people even have a blog if they don’t really care about the people taking time out of their days to read it.
Brian Inman´s last blog ..Putting Your Own Spin On Your Gaming Blog Articles