If you are not an SEO expert and just an ordinary blogger like me, commenting is one of the easiest way to increase blog traffic. Be an active commenter and you will have a bigger chance to increase the blog traffic of your site. When you are writing a comment, keep in mind that a good commenting reflects to you as a blogger and readers will have a chance to visit and comment back to your site too. Leaving comments on blogs that are relevant to your niche will attract even more readers .
Here are the things to keep in mind when commenting.
1. Avoid spammy comments- Put yourself in others shoes, how would you feel if your blog receives comments like " nice post" "nice tips" " or "thanks for posting". Don't just resort to spammy comments. A quality response only shows that you took time reading the post and composing a quality response. There are some people who not only read the post but the comments as well. An informative and respectful comment compel others to visit your blog .
1. Avoid spammy comments- Put yourself in others shoes, how would you feel if your blog receives comments like " nice post" "nice tips" " or "thanks for posting". Don't just resort to spammy comments. A quality response only shows that you took time reading the post and composing a quality response. There are some people who not only read the post but the comments as well. An informative and respectful comment compel others to visit your blog .
2. Frequent Comment- One way of forming a good relationship with other bloggers is by frequent commenting. They will recognize you as a regular commenter that may lead a way for a good relationship to other bloggers. Forming a good relationship can be an advatage, they might give you some tips and technigue on blogging, be a guest post or even introduced you to another money making sites ,paid post and direct advertisers.
3. Create a Gravatar- Commenting is done on a computer so it is better to have a photo of you to at least get connected with other blogs you are commenting to. Gravatar, helps you being recognised by others through every comments you made thus compelling them to visit and comment to your blog too.
4. Respond to comments- Commenters usually asks question as a comment. This is good for your blog, questions and answers added content to your blog . Answering a question encourages the commenters to go back to your site for an answer to their queries.
5. Comment Nicely- If you don't agree with the post , make a nice comments by voicing your opinion but say it in a nice way and not a disparaging remarks. A debate is healthy as long as you watch your words because it will reflect to you as a blogger . You don't want to lose readers because of rude and insensitive comments.
May 5, 2012 at 12:36 PM
LOl... yes mam! Blogging Etiquette ba ito? :)
May 5, 2012 at 2:19 PM
Very helpful tips. I love practicing those commenting ethics since it is really helping.
May 5, 2012 at 7:43 PM
or just share something you know about the topic
May 5, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Helpful Tips, indeed. I didn;t know that having a gravatar has an impact. I should probably get one. Haha.
May 5, 2012 at 10:45 PM
I've been doing these and I really find it effective, not only to increase traffic but because I want to have interaction with my readers and fellow bloggers. BTW Nice tips Mom Tess ^_^
May 6, 2012 at 12:18 AM
Thanks Ms. Tess for this very relevant tips... will definitely help us boost our traffic in the internet and make good camaraderie with co-bloggers
May 6, 2012 at 2:25 AM
Thank you for putting a whole new perspective in our commex activity Maam Tess. I hope everybody gets to read this.:)
May 7, 2012 at 12:10 AM
I must admit i'm still new to blogging. Before I used to leave short comments like 'thank you for this', 'nice posts' etc. but after reading this, it gave me ideas how to become a better blogger (not just a commenter). Anyway, this post is really helpful. thank you so much. Keep on posting tips like these and I will definitely visit from time to time. : )
May 23, 2012 at 1:57 PM
I'm one of those who know little about SEO, hence, I rely on social media and blog commenting. I agree with the list - forming a good relationship with other bloggers really help SEO-wise.. not to mention the friendships that can be formed during the process, now that's priceless.
May 23, 2012 at 11:47 PM
This is a very helpful post, Ms Tess. I agree that comments should add relevance to the post and because of that, I will surely comment more often. Thanks:)
May 24, 2012 at 6:41 AM
Commenting was my main tool for SEO when I was still a newbie in blogging. That was when social networks were unheard of.
A good comment will either create curiosity or provide additional inputs to the topic.
May 24, 2012 at 10:21 AM
I need this a lot. Lol commenting is one of the ways to either make or break "friendship", even through bloggers. Helpful post!
May 24, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Great suggestions. It is important indeed to add value to the conversation and topic at hand.
May 24, 2012 at 1:47 PM
I'm very new to blogging, and I thank you for these useful tips. :)
May 25, 2012 at 12:32 AM
I recently became more active in participating in FBW group activities and I am really enjoying reading so many blogs. I am enjoying my blog hopping. :)
May 25, 2012 at 10:07 AM
it's a good way to find new friends and new followers through commenting. Hope you can also join our green monday meme at mygreenlivingideas.com
thanks much.
June 7, 2012 at 8:01 AM
I really believe that commenting can be a tool in establishing relationships with fellow bloggers online, based on my personal experience. =)
June 7, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Yeah! agree. Comment exchange have had helped me a lot to understand and do serious blogging. It helped my site improved as well. Thanks also for sharing these info.
June 7, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Good ways to benefit your blog and to make friends as well. Unfortunately I don't have a gravatar yet. :D
June 7, 2012 at 10:43 AM
just be sensible enough when leaving comments.
June 7, 2012 at 9:22 PM
I wish everyone would do the same. These are really good tips to have and if everyone were to follow, then the blogging world would be a much better place.
June 7, 2012 at 9:38 PM
I agree as commenting helped a lot in increasing my alexa rank. Thanks for reminding me to reply on the comments on my blog. :)
June 8, 2012 at 12:21 AM
These are indeed helpful tips in blog commenting, gaining blog followers and friends too.
June 8, 2012 at 8:03 AM
You can add open comment which are comments that results to a good conversation.
June 8, 2012 at 8:52 AM
This post is really helpful especially to those who wanted to gain more blog traffic like mine. ^_^
July 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Bago ang Lahat. Paalam King of Comedy.
see here
July 11, 2012 at 10:28 AM
to have more traffic you must pay, nakakapagod din lagi ang free lalu na kung mag isa ka lang. pansinin ninyo si Jollibee consistent sa commercials, Napapansin nyo pa ba si Tropical Hut? may alam ako na mura pero 2-3 months bago mag take effect mga 1,200 or 1,300 ata, dapat may paypal kayo.
July 18, 2012 at 2:45 AM
Aww. Sometimes I don't reply to comments. I love leaving comments when I like the article but most of the time, I just read. hehe. :)
By the way, kinda off-topic but, dengue fever is very rampant these days, let's all take care! :)
July 20, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Commenting may serve as backlinks to your site.. so it is good.
July 25, 2012 at 1:17 AM
Thanks for your additional information,,
August 22, 2012 at 1:32 AM
These days, blog comments will do what it supposed to do. Unlike in previous months or years that commenting is done for seo purposes hence a lot of spam comments has been received by blog moderators but today due to google penguin updates, blog commenting is no longer the primary method in seo so spam comments has been minimized and only useful comments now is made to every blog posts.
October 12, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Thanks for sharing! It helps a lot. We must value every post. :)
November 24, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Thank you very much. I'm new at blogging world. Thanks for sharing a useful tip.
April 25, 2013 at 9:58 PM
Now I know..hehe By the way previously there are many anonymous commenting on my blog I think 10 to 15 comments a day in different post. What are the advantage or disadvantages if I accepted those comments? tnx Their last comment is link to their site like bla bla bla here's my site ................