When I first started to comment on blogs my main purpose was to become “known”.
- Known as someone who had common sense and knew what they were talking about.
- My purpose was to establish a reputation.
- Need an opinion, just ask, and I will share mine.
- However, after commenting for a short period of time something mysteriously happened.
- I started to get to know the people behind their blogs, and I liked them.
- That is what happens when you hang out with like minded people.
- I realize that for many, posting comments is their search for the holy grail, the coveted backlink.
- And I admit, I too wanted that backlink.
- But not at the expense of automating everything to the point of being impersonal.
- I want to get to know these people, have real conversations with them, and share ideas.
- For example I know Cheryl is a passionate artist.
- I know Marcus has the same dreams I do.
- I know Oliver wants to retire to Guernsey.
- And for so many others they do what they do because of freedom and family.
- The blogs I read and comment on are written by passionate people who dream the dream I dream.
- As you build these types of friendships online you will become “known” to them.
- You will share ideas and support each other so that you become “known” to a greater circle of friends.
- And then one day you wake up and suddenly you are “known” as someone worth listening to.
That is the power of “commenting“.
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Twitter: DonnaFontenot
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This one made me smile. It’s great when, over time, you come to realizations you hadn’t expected. These should be made into a wall poster and given away to all new website owners who are looking to make connections.
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Hey Donna, thanks for the suggestion to make this into a wall poster. Sometimes I hear people say that commenting takes too much time but the payback is priceless.
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Twitter: daliahelps
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hi donna!
this is weird i was reading your site and followed in twitter and i found u here lol
Dalia
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hello Dalia, I almost missed your comment.
How goes the silver and gold business?
Twitter: lambdakennels1
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I liked this post, too. The serendipity of the internet is strong. Finding new information at each stage of blogging seems to be the reward for continuing on.
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Stephanie, I like that word “serendipity” as it is so true as it applies to commenting.
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I enjoyed that Peter, I love the mystery of it too
Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Cheryl, I am a mysterious guy
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Gostaria muito de aprender mais com você. Alguém, com experiência, que com certeza vai acrescentar-me muito em conhecimento.
English Translation: I would very much like to learn more with all of you. Somebody with experience can certainly add to my knowledge.
Twitter: prfuller
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olá Luiza
ComLuv is a great place to start!
This is a great way to get to know like minded people as well as getting known. I too like the people I meet on here and especially for the fact that they respect your opinions!
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Hello Sherman, not only do we respect others opinions but we get to read great stories like yours about salsa dancing. Your analogy was perfect for the business we are in.
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Hi Peter,
great post. There are plenty of reciprocal benefits of commenting. For me, it’s also part of my overall networking strategy. I have the goal to reply to every comment on my blog. That strengthens the relationships. And you are right: Doing it automatically without any personal touch is not the right way of doing it. It’s OK if someone simply wants to say that it’s a great post, but if he or she doesn’t write a personal greeting like “Hi Oliver”, it’s no good. The same holds true if folks comment exactly the same stuff – word by word – on several blog posts from different people. By the way, thanks for mentioning me in your post
Take care
Oliver
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Oliver
The goal to comment on every comment is a good one.
It is all about getting to know others in your niche, like the fact that you want to retire to Guernsey.
And of course I like to travel so I plan on dropping by
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Peter,
I fully agree with you on so many levels with this post, I just recently started following some blogs and commenting on them. I have not only learned many things not only from the authors but also the people that comment on them, it is truly amazing.
I wish I would have doen this sooner
Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Robert
And I have learned so much about you by just following your blog.
Now, it is time to get a gravatar
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Twitter: tristanwyya
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NIce post Peter..really enjoyed it
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Thanks Tristan
Twitter: e_smith04
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Comment love!! Love it lol
Erin
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Hey Erin, and I always love your posts. Your post about “Why Everyone Should Join an MLM” was excellent and your MLM objection solutions were perfect.
Twitter: daliahelps
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Peter,
I don’t comment much on blogs to be honest but what you say makes sense it’s always nice to comment on blogs to get to know other people!
Dalia
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Dalia, trust me, try it you will like it
Especially if you comment within your niche.
Twitter: e_smith04
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Thanks Peter! I appreciate the feedback.
Twitter: AskKim
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Commenting is a powerful way to build our recognition as someone who IS known for those things. It lets us reach out to others – that may not even know where to turn – and provide support, insight, thoughts and friendship. Commenting may let us build backlinks, but it also helps us build the most powerful link of all… a relationship between people! Well said!
Kimberly
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Hello Kimberly, case in point, I met you and look at all the value you have given me, thanks.
Twitter: MavisNong
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Great Post, Peter! Yes, blog commenting offers many benefits.
Other than getting my name out there, I have also learned a ton from other bloggers, built strong online friendships and accelerated my marketing education.
In terms of getting your name/brand known online and gaining authority, it’s very important to leave insightful comments. Every comment you leave paints a picture about you and affects the way people see you or your brand!
All the best,
Mavis Nong
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hello Mavis
Isn’t great how much valuable content there is on the blogs we read and comment on.
Twitter: WebTrafficCafe
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Peter – you are the ultimate commenter and your blog clearly shows it.
You will reap what you sow – and you reap a great friendship-based readership for your blog.
Yes, commenting is important and you are the proof.
Pleasure to know you,
Ana Hoffman
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Ana
Thanks for your kind words.
I appreciate your blog because it is so easy to comment on given the great content you post.
P.S> today I will get going on your blog meme project.
Twitter: steveshoemaker
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Peter this is a dead on post from you for 2 reasons.
1. YOU PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH!!!! THIS GUY IS A TOP COMMENTER ON SEVERAL BLOGS THIS POST IS TRUTH AND HE HAS SHOWN TIME AND TIME AGAIN HE IS A PERSON WORTH LISTENING TO.
2. There are also some great insights here man. I want to try to be more conscious of the relationship building part of this because like you mentioned you like the people behind the blogs. So do I and no matter what happens at the end of the day I have made some friendships I hope that last for a long time to come.
Steve Shoemaker
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Twitter: prfuller
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Steve
Wow man, thanks for the kind words.
You and I are prime examples of what I am talking about. We are getting to know each other and one day soon we will have that bbq on the beach in San Diego.
Thanks a lot Steve!
Hey there Peter,
What a great post. I remember when I started commenting on other blogs, I had the same goals as you did. As time progressed, things got better.
I’m confident you’re experiencing the same exact thing.
Have a great one,
Jerome Ratliff
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Twitter: prfuller
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Yes, I think we are Jerome.
Not only do you become friends with other bloggers, but you can also collaborate on projects.
Twitter: marcus_baker
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Without commenting, blogging would be a very one sided activity and not nearly as satisfying.
Loved your post as I can relate to it all.
Thanks for being such an awesome commenter and supporter on my blog too Peter. I do appreciate it.
Towards those shared dreams eh??
~Marcus
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Twitter: prfuller
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eh
Marcus, now you are picking up some of the Canadian slang, eh?
We both like to travel and work at the same time.
Could you imagine walking up in some exotic location, do a couple hours of work, and then head out and be a tourist the rest of the day?
I can
Twitter: marcus_baker
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Can smell, taste and hear it too Peter!!
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Hey Peter,
Wow, what a great post! I can relate.
When I started commenting it was primarily for selfish reasons. I had a transformation and now I enjoy visiting other blogs and joining in the conversations.
I’ve gotten to know so many wonderful people along the way. This community amazes me and I’m so glad to be a part of it.
I’m thankful for all the incredible people who are ready and willing to share themselves. People like you Peter.
Thank you!
Susanna
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Twitter: prfuller
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Thanks Susanna!
That’s the thing, help others, provide value and the rest will be taken care of by kharma
Twitter: ilkaflood
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Hi Peter,
These are all very valid points. Great list! Building that relationship with your visitors is so important. After all, it’s a “people business” isn’t it?
Great article!! Thanks for sharing it!
Ilka
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hello Ilka, you are truly an “enlightened networker” and I enjoy your blog posts.
We should all be in the business of the 21st Century, thanks for pointing that out.
Twitter: kikolani
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Very nice post that really explains the process of commenting, from when you’re just starting out to when you start to really experience the benefits of commenting firsthand, beyond just building links!
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Kristi
You and I do not know each other, but now we do because of your comment
I just started to read some of your work and it is very impressive. Your latest Resource Mashup provided me so much value.
Thanks Kristi
Aah YES Peter… once again you speak great wisdom!
After all, isn’t this what networking is all about? Real people communicating with each other.
What a wonderful grounding experience amid the insensitivity of the rest of the online marketing world.
Commenting is…keeping it real!
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Michael good to see you here!
You and I met because of commenting. What is more powerful than that for building relationships.
Twitter: clinical10
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Hi Peter, Great post! I just started commenting on blogs; I have been a follower and have enjoyed reviewing and assessing comments of others. I am now ready to comment.
Twitter: prfuller
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Hello Kathryn
I think it is great that you are now ready to start commenting.
May I suggest getting a gravatar and registering at such sites as Disqus and of course here at ComLuv if you haven’t already.
Not only is commenting important, but so is building your brand when you do so.
Looks like you have an interesting niche.
Twitter: InteractOne
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I started comluv probably almost a year ago and have noticed a slight increase in Traffic. Either way anything thing that promotes conversation and interaction I’m all for!
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Thomas, that’s the thing about ComLuv, it does promote conversations and interactions.
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Thanks for this Peter,
I realized that commenting is also a way to build authority, get people to know your expertise and interact with everyone which can result to a fruitful conversation.
I will follow your lead
Twitter: prfuller
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Hello Paul
Good stuff, build your brand and they will follow
Commenting can be more fun if your doing it to learn something and interact, not purely for SEO and building links..
Thanks for the tips, Pete! Keep it up..
Twitter: prfuller
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Thanks John, now go put those tips into action
Twitter: tnsblog
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Hey Peter,
Nice Post. Blog commenting is one of the easiest and effective way to get targeted traffic, backlinks.. etc.
Thanks for sharing this great Post.
~Dev
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Dev, it really is easy isn’t it, especially with a great plugin like ComLuv
Twitter: growwithstacy
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Great post, Peter!
When I first started blogging I didn’t understand the value in commenting.
Thankfully I found a blog post similar to this one and I began commenting mostly for the backlinks but I found the the real value was building relationships!
I also discovered that I was growing personally as I was taking the time to read posts and replies and give my own thoughtful reply to each.
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Stacy
Exactly, you and I got to know each other through commenting.
Twitter: shivachettri
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Peter, You are so much right, I really hate the way that comments nowadays have become all automatic and spammy. Comments were meant to be for conversation, to converse on the topic that has been discussed but some people really do not seem to understand the simple facts of commenting
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hello Shiva
You are right and that is why I have not joined paid tribe membership sites. Sure, 400 comments sounds impressive except they are done on auto-pilot.
And thanks for your article on the Status Code Errors.
Twitter: charlieholles
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I agree that getting to know these amazing people becomes a real part of commenting. We all grow as a community of friends, no matter who we work with, by sharing.
Hope you do real well.
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Charlie, glad you dropped by to show support.
I really enjoyed your pdf on “luck” today, thanks for posting it.
Twitter: stephaniedeneke
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This is awesome. Every other post I’ve ever seen about why people should comment on blogs is about getting exposure and links and comments back….. which is all about a hidden agenda. Thumbs down to that.
This post actually kinda touched me, I know some awesome people because of the conversations through comments on blogs and thinking of them just created a tangent for the night and I’m gonna send out messages to them. Thanks Peter.
Stephanie Deneke
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Stephanie, I have to tell you your comment touched me
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Hey Peter,
This is an awesome post man. I’m still new to the whole blogging scene but from what I have read in your post and the comments that people who know you have written, I can see the very power that lies in commenting. Yeah, backlinks are good and all of that but the true riches lie in the friendships and the alliances that are formed in this unique relationship building process. You are truly a leader sir and I look forward to getting to know you as other already know you.
Fred
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Hey Fred, thanks for the kind words.
Now I am off to check out your latest video.
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Twitter: QuaneshiaHolden
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I have come to realize the power of commenting on blog post. I used to be just a person just reading a lurking the blogs, but when u comment and share things u know or ask questions it opens up a lot of new things for you.
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Twitter: kf13
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Great post Peter do I have the honour of being the 50th response?-Awesome!!
Commenting is the essence of engagement isn’t it- You could probably write a related Blog (or maybe I should lol) Commenting versus commentating. Dialogue ie two way conversations are a million times more interesting than blah, blah …..
Cheers Kiaran from still COLD Perth!
Twitter: prfuller
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Hello Kiaran, glad you came by.
One of these days I am going to visit Australia, probably within two years so I look forward to visiting COLD Perth
Aww ain’t this nice? LOL. It is a sad a depressing time for SEO link builders and so it is a great pleasure to come across this Commentluv community. Firstly it’s a great link building resource (ahem) and I am shallow enough to admit that. But also we can all help the poor abused (mainly by Google … seems like S&M relationship … we love it and hate it and are beaten by it … but we always return), bashed and downtrodden SEO experts out there who are stuffing the pages of Google with “cheap golf shoes online” or whatever thing nobody wants.
We NEED the Luv.
Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Mike, do you really know where to get “cheap golf shoes online”
Great blog, Peter. If you notice this comment among the loads of others, I’d like you to do a blog for us at wowdewow. Could you email me at nathshar@me.com? Many thanks.
Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Nathan, absolutely.
When you first posted this your website was not loading but now it is so i will drop you a message.
Twitter: erinbashall
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Oh Peter! This is wonderful! You deserve to win because of the amazing person you are! I learned so much about commenting from your post, things I never realized I could do and they power they can have. Thank you for all of your knowledge and your willingness to share it with folks like me!
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Erin, first belated congrats on getting married, now get out there and comment and build relationships
Twitter: annesoul
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Great post Peter! Blog commenting is really powerful in many ways. More than 5 years ago, I had my first ever blog when we did testings on my previous company blog hosting site. That’s when I realized how fun it is to blog — the blog hopping and commenting. I gained a lot of friends and traffics to my blog was really amazing. Then I stopped as I got so busy w/ bigger and more responsibilities in my career. And then we did a lot of websites with different topics and one of our effective strategies in promoting them and getting traffics was blog commenting. We really got good PR to our sites through this strategy and until now, I keep using it.
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hello Joanne, thanks for our comment. Just look how the internet and commenting has allowed us to make a connection. I am sitting here in Toronto and you are way over in the Philippines yet we have so much in common.
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Nice work Peter.
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Thanks Eric, I cannot tell you how much your videos and mentorship has helped me in business.
Peter Fuller MBA recently posted..How has my business grown since I started my blog
i also hope of knwing ppl by commenting but i just dont have the time so for now my aim for commenting is to get backlinks for PR! lol
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Lim
So young and so little time
I would much rather read about your Bangkok trip than chase PR, somehow the PR will find you.
Peter Fuller MBA recently posted..How has my business grown since I started my blog
hah lets hope so cause currenly in school, PR is like a medal you know? it helps you be ahead of the other bloggers which is a good self achievement haah thats how I see it at times
Twitter: andovertwa
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Very True, but remember…It’s not just about popularity in terms of search engines..It’s important for people to like you, too!
Twitter: sulynsi
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I really like this idea of being part of a community of bloggers. Intuitively, the idea of commenting on other people’s blogs makes sense. “What goes around comes around” “do unto others”
These are principles that not only work, they make you feel good about what you are doing. I would like to be able to feel good about what I have chosen to do for work.
I never want to be ashamed of something I write online.
Great article.
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Twitter: prfuller
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Thanks Sulynsi
Not only does it make you feel good but you can learn a lot too by just engaging other bloggers.
I see you are on blogger, nothing wrong with that, but if you want a free hosted WordPress blog just head over to my website. That way you can add ComLuv and some other great plugins.
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Commenting on blogs is like a community effort, you help other people and people help you in return. I believe in the saying, the more you give, the more you shall receive =)
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Hey blue2x, or can I call you just Blue
You are absolutely right, the more you give, the more you shall receive.
I really like your work. You have created some excellent logos.
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I would like to thank everyone above for supporting my entry to this great blogging contest.
It was a lot of fun.
Plus, look how many new friends and new blogs I get to read.
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Twitter: mrtejkohli
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That Great ,, I am accepting you challenge
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Blog commenting exposes the true community of the Internet. I like that ComLuv inspires people to comment and, while they may just do it initially for the link, they become quite involved in it in the end.
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Hey Peter,
I enjoyed your bullets on commenting. You had some insights that I hadn’t thought of. Great little bits there!
Thanks for that!
-Kyle
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Twitter: CoachNotesBlog
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Hey Peter, you’ve shared some great tips. I’m starting to have more fun commenting on posts that interest me, and CommentLuv has helped me find a wider variety of writings by “like-minded” bloggers.
Your post has inspired me to reach more towards knowing and becoming known. All the best to you in the contest. I’m tweeting and stumbling you!
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Thanks for this informative blog. I also like to make comment because there are louts of benifits we get from it but meaningless comment is not so usefull.
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On my twitter account I have worked to build relationships with other people in the wine/travel niche, and I have seen payoffs. I have not made this same effort with my blog comments. It didn’t even occur to me! Thank you for pointing out what should have been obvious.
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Twitter: SineaPies
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Comment luv is a great invention. Though my blog cannot support it (blogger) I look for comment luv sites in my niche to introduce myself to. Often they are so great that I subscribe by email so that I can keep up with them. When they do visit my site, as well, it’s an extra bonus!
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I totally agree with your thoughts about blog commenting Peter, visiting and commenting other blogs are good, you can establish a friendship to your fellow bloggers and share some ideas about this and that, you develop yourself as well.
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I too started commenting on blogs with a hope of getting back-links. With time, I also started meeting other bloggers and developed connections.
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Twitter: azazo
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I definitely enjoy the meta aspect of commenting on a post about commenting for the very reasons that are listed in the post. I think you’ll find many like minded people doing exactly the same thing here.
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