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How Leaving Great Comments Adds To More Than Just The Conversation

Submitted by Matthew Needham on 12 Comments

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From time to time on a Friday we feature guest posts from cool people who are changing the world one step at a time. Today’s guest post and Friday Follow (#FF) is Eric Heavilin, over to you Eric:

My name is Eric Heavilin from BluePop13.com and the new Goals4Individuals.com. This is my 4th Guest Post; 1st here, 2nd on TheInfoPreneur.net and 1st on BeginnerBlogger.com. I love to write about various topics and I feel comments are essential for online success. Read this article to find out why.

Blogs are growing like mad these days and comments are huge if you want to make it out there. Why? Because leaving a comment shows your interest in the article and shows what kind of writer you are and what you opinion is on the topic at hand.

What else can leaving comments do for you and others who read them?

Guest Posts

I was asked if I would like to Guest Post on here because of the great comments I made to the posts already here. I am glad I said yes and I appreciate the opportunity to add value to this blog by doing this article.

Recognition

Just as Guest Posting somewhere gives you great recognition for your writing so does being seen everywhere. Again though, you must leave great comments that add so much value regardless of whether it’s a lengthy comment or short and to the point. Be seen everywhere and all the time.

Tweeting

When I leave comments the first thing I do afterwards is send out the blog post to my Twitter, Facebook and MySpace (Remember MySpace?) accounts through TweetDeck. I do it this way so that anyone who then goes to the link I just sent will see my comment and maybe comment further to me or even visit my blog.

For The Newbies

If someone visits a blog post you left a great comment on and that person takes the time to read what you had to say they just might visit your blog. They might even comment on YOUR blog if they find an article they like.

New Ideas

Leaving an awesome comment might even spark an interest with someone else for a blog post and if it’s good enough they may just come back to the comment you left, contact you and ask you if you would like to Guest Post for them or they may just leave a comment somewhere on your blog.

These are just a few ideas I came up with that could help anyone with their blog when they comment. We all talk about quality content and consistency and helping each other out which is wonderful. Though we don’t always talk about how great our comments could and really should be. It’s something to think about that could take you far so make sure you put some thought and effort into your comments just as you do your next blog post.

You should always put your all into anything worth doing as anything worth doing is worth doing right.

What are some other ways not just comments but great comments can help you with your blog?

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12 Comments »

Ben Lumley said:

Great post Eric

Comments are really important to branding yourself and creating opportunities.
Ben Lumley´s last blog ..8 ways to make Valentines Day special this year?

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Eric
Twitter: bluepop13
Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 1:47 pm

Hey Ben,

They really are and if you do them right and have enough to say you can actually create short posts with your comments that stand out more to people.

Thanks for the comment bro!
Eric´s last blog ..Real Or Robot

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- 12 February 2010 at 11:13 am

TheInfoPreneur said:

Hey Eric,

Awesome stuff brother, you hit it perfectly here. A good way of exploiting your guest posts, if how you are doing it now, reply to the comments left on your guest post, fantastic way of creating new relationships.

Great colab guys
TheInfoPreneur´s last blog ..Why You Need To Work With Someone Stronger Than You

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Eric
Twitter: bluepop13
Reply:
February 14th, 2010 at 4:52 pm

James,

That’s right. Doing Guest Posts does a lot for your blogging experience and replying to those does even more.

Thanks for the comment!
Eric´s last blog ..When You Should Follow That Blog

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- 14 February 2010 at 11:37 am

Karl Foxley
Twitter: fmsseo
said:

Great points you raise Eric.

I’ve been very fortunate in that through blog commenting I have formed relationships on a personal level with some bloggers and on a business level with others. Other comments have lead to invites to write as a guest blogger. These were never my intention when leaving the comments in the first place but a nice additional benefit to ‘being seen’ and providing value.

Regards,

Karl
Karl Foxley´s last blog ..Google Page Rank Score Too Low? Keep Your Links Thank You

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Eric
Twitter: bluepop13
Reply:
February 14th, 2010 at 8:20 pm

Comments can do wonders, Karl.

It’s a great feeling when you leave a comment that adds so much value to the article and conversation going on that you’re asked to Guest Post if not on that blog, on another.

Thanks!
Eric´s last blog ..When You Should Follow That Blog

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Matthew Needham Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 8:14 am

Good for you Karl. You never know where your comments will end up taking you, which is why you need to be considered in your responses. Your post is a timely reminder to all of the importance of great comments. Thanks for stopping by.

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- 14 February 2010 at 5:49 pm

Eleanor Edwards
Twitter: giveabrick
said:

I think you’re right Eric. Great comments are good for you but also lovely for the person who wrote the post. We all love getting feedback

However, as much as I love comment luv and the like, there is a danger that you can post a comment that feels thoughtful just for the sake of adding your profile into the mix. I always try to make sure that what I add in a comment will further enrich the blogger and other readers. Otherwise, it can make me look like I just like the sound of my own voice

I love asking questions too to get clarification or spark additional conversation.
Eleanor Edwards´s last blog ..Are They Using This Weapon On Your 4 Year Old?

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Eric
Twitter: bluepop13
Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 6:52 am

Yeah you really have to be careful about leaving the right kind of comments because sometimes it may seem as if you’re only in it for yourself and not trying to help bring yourself into something that’s already there.

Thanks for commenting.
Eric´s last blog ..When You Should Follow That Blog

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Matthew Needham Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 8:10 am

That’s a great point Eleanor. Although there are some comentators who post the moat amusing comments ever, (probably not even intentionally) who without their input the blogosphere would be a less enriching place.

Questions are good!

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- 16 February 2010 at 10:24 am

Jazz Salinger said:

Hi Eric and Matthew,

I’ve only just begun to realize the impact of blog comments. Blog comments can start conversations about interesting topics. It’s great to get some interaction between you and your readers.

Also, they help to build relationships with your own readers and the rest of the blogging community.

Thanks for the great post, Eric,
Jazz Salinger
Jazz Salinger´s last blog ..Change Your Thinking Change Your Life

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Matthew Needham Reply:
February 18th, 2010 at 8:12 am

Thanks for your comment Jazz. You’re right, comments bring new insights, extend the conversation and can lead to entirely new posts and retweets just from adding one comment. Amazing.

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- 18 February 2010 at 5:40 am