What To Do When Your Blog Gets Comments
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008As a follow up to Tyler’s great post about 9 ways to get more blog comments, I thought it’d be a good idea to discuss what to do once those comments start rolling in. How you handle your comments is crucial to the success of your blog. It affects your reader retention and the overall popularity of your blog.
Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your comments section.
- Respond Thoughtfully- The most important thing you can do is respond thoughtfully to the comments on your blog. This doesn’t mean just saying “thanks for the comment.” What this means is listening to the points your commentators are making and responding to them with careful consideration. Remember, the great thing about blogging is it’s a social activity. Take advantage of this by engaging in great discussions with your readers.
