Simple Tips to Get More Comments on your Blog

This is a guest article written by Michael Scottsdale. If you wish to write one for us, then check out this page for guidelines - Write For Us. Are you having problems getting people to comment on your blog posts? It’s either your comment box isn’t working (which is highly unlikely) or you’re not hitting the right buttons. One of the most ignored ways of building steady readership on a blog is through the use of comment box.

There’s simply no better way of gauging your blog’s health than by measuring the actual number of people who are not only reading your articles, but are actually providing comments and feedback. Below mentioned are few tips which might get your comment box going...

1. ASKING QUESTIONS

Good quality articles should be informative. But if it fails to tickle your reader’s imagination or leave them no avenue for questioning then your article has only been successful in educating which is good if you’re posting it on Wikipedia.

Asking questions at the end of the article is the most direct way of soliciting your reader’s comments or feedback. These should be easy to answer but refrain from using questions that could be answered by yes or no. Open ended questions offer your readers helps your readers express themselves more freely and is fosters a healthy environment for discussion.

2. QUALITY CONTENT

Everything starts with great content. Write on topics you feel strongly about or trending topics that elicit your reader’s opinions. However, this should be in line with your niche and placing political issues on a food blog is not a good idea.

Again, a little bit of creativity and research would help you come up with an interesting topic. Food blogs for example could talk about controversial diet programs or food cuisines that are entirely alien to their readers. The possibilities are limitless and only your imagination could stop you with coming up with a good topic.

3. BEING PROACTIVE

The best way to get the ball rolling is to open with your own comment. You could end the article with a question or immediately post a comment after the article giving your personal opinion on the subject. Other methods include sending emails to your readers informing them about the latest blog post and asking them how they feel about it.

4. MAKE COMMENTING EASY

Most of the websites that offer a comment box require readers to log in their personal information which could be a bit of a drag if you’re only planning to place a few words or phrases. Some blogs even oblige people to become fans or join the website before allowing them to comment.

Comments and feedbacks give you a deeper insight into what type of audience is reading your blogs. This is why making it easier for people to place their comments gives you a better look into what type of writing works for your blog. A simple opt-in box asking them their email address and user name is a good way of making commenting easier while protecting your blog from spam comments.

5. MAKE IT MORE REWARDING

Taking a hint from forums, making commenting worthwhile helps generate added interest among your readers. This could be done by allowing them to include links or a signature on their comments. Creating a top list of commenter’s and displaying it at the side bar for example is a wonderful way of showing that you appreciate and acknowledge their efforts. A personal email helps build trust and forge stronger relationships with readers.

6. COMMENT ON OTHER BLOGS

Another way of inviting people to write comments on your blogs and drive traffic is to become an active commenter yourself. Sharing your ideas with other blog owners and inviting them to visit and comment on your blog helps build stronger relationship with fellow bloggers.

So, let’s get the comment box working! Any more tricks to share?

Enjoyed the article?

Click here to subscribe to FREE email updates from "Everything About Blogging", so that you do not miss out anything that can be valuable to you and your blog!

What's Next?

Other Recommended Posts

AJ said on September 9, 2011 at 2:50 AM :

Nice post, I just found it on Blog Engage. I think you've covered the big ones! I definitely think that being proactive is one of the best things you can do, but it must be done in the right way. If you just stick in a question to the end of every single post, it might not work and could even reflect poorly on your blog. I think that getting the ball rolling and commenting on other blogs is a great way to jump-start the process.

Raj said on September 9, 2011 at 9:54 PM :

Nice article

logo design services said on September 12, 2011 at 4:09 PM :

its pretty informative sharing, i like it and very important points you have raised, i think the most important point is attraction about your content and it should fresh and unique also, then you can get more and more readers and when you get readers then obviously you will get comments on your post.

sooreneccs said on September 13, 2011 at 2:49 PM :

Thank-you,Michaelfor a great post,
Comments…comments…comments…,
Come to blogs to give awesome comments,
Make it memorable and interesting,
Can’t think of terrific comments on the spot,
Give it much thought, back next day to post it?

web design liverpool said on September 13, 2011 at 10:52 PM :

At incredible and very informative post you have shared and i think important topic also because now a days when every body want to run his own blog, like me, there is more need to discuss these kind of issues and i think your points are very informative and will help us to get more traffic and to get more comments.

computer training for you said on September 14, 2011 at 7:46 PM :

I used to allow readers to leave a few words of comment but unfortunately was forced to close it due to the annoyance of spam comments by bots.

After reading this article, I do agree with you that comments are indeed very important. I will re-open my comment box and think of a way to handle the spams.

ndark said on November 17, 2011 at 5:07 PM :

nice atricle !!!

Astro said on December 28, 2011 at 5:03 PM :

Hai

I was searching How to get more comments for my blog? I got your page. I will follow your tips and let you know about the result. Thanks.

zend framework certified engineers development said on January 21, 2012 at 4:31 PM :

I have four blogs and i have to face this question why people are not commenting on my blog?, now after read your post i got great idea about it that what kinds of things i am not using in my blog to attract readers comment on my blog.

Arasi said on January 25, 2012 at 3:32 PM :

Hai
The in formations are very helpful I will cleared my confusions. Thanks

Escorts in Mumbai said on January 31, 2012 at 3:55 PM :

Nice Stuff! I really liked it…

Gurgaon Escorts said on February 1, 2012 at 12:08 PM :

It’s really very interesting post. The key part of this post is its descriptive way to define anything. I liked it with my heart. This post is a excellent example of such kind of thread.

Escorts in Gurgaon

Prabha said on February 9, 2012 at 5:21 PM :

Can you help me to solve my comment section problem. My website is http://mobilpctricks.com and any one try to put comment on my site want to login in wordpress. How to solve this, your better answer I am waiting. Please reply as soon as possible my email id is mobilpctricks@gmail.com

blogtym said on February 18, 2012 at 3:59 AM :

thank you..

Razor Bumps said on February 27, 2012 at 9:53 PM :

Feels great to come along with a site that offers much specifics of any common subject just like that which you are covering. Many of the information are proven with evidences that it made me easy to relate many of my works, as well. I suppose you have already helped a lot of individuals of the same need.

Chandan said on March 23, 2012 at 10:13 AM :

Thank you for your useful post.

cheap diablo gold said on March 24, 2012 at 10:44 AM :

In our site of , you can find the good diablo 3 gold
. We will provide the best buy diablo 3 gold
with a very cheap price. Hope you will come .

Use the tab below to comment. No spam please!!!

POST YOUR COMMENT