Well, I'm back to reading again. I got my hands on a great blogging book. Such a nerd, I am. I've been trying to find some information on how to pull people into your blog and leave those cute little things we call "comments". So here is the run down on how to get people to slap you with a comment:
Ask- "Ask and you shall receive" or something like that. It's been beaten into our heads to ask for referrals, right? Asking never hurts. The only thing that can happen is, well you might have to suffer from a little bit of rejection. Rejection isn't so bad, right? I've said before and I'll say it again, the more no's you get...you're close to a YES! So, it's just as easy as pie- ask people to leave comments.
Push Interaction- There's nothing like a good blog to get a conversation going. If you want to get people to comment on your beautiful blog, ask questions. Many people can't resist answering a questions- especially some of us that think we know it all!
Try To Be Open-Minded- If you are writing on a certain topic or situation, leave some parts out. Don't talk about every single thing that is associated with the topic. This will allow others to chime in. If you cover all of the bases then there won't be much to talk about except for "Great Post"
Comment Back- I am so guilty of not doing this. Of course, I am steady working on it. Sometimes it's hard to keep up with it. When someone comments on your blog, respond. It's that easy, If you are the one that is wanting the interaction then, my child, you must interact yourself.
Be humble- No one likes someone that is full of themselves and oh so not humble. Even if you think you are a 'know-it-all', try to simmer down. Don't proclaim to be perfect or that you are incapable of making mistakes. People like to know that you are human. It's okay to blog about failures, mistakes and lack of knowledge.
Spit Fire- Okay, so dont' really spit fire but sometimes a little controversy will get a bland blog going. Of course, I would stay away from Obama and Clinton topics. Those can get really personal and down right raw. It needs to be light controversy. Topics like abortion should be left to the politicians.
Thank Fellow Bloggers- Every one loves getting a little personal note here and there. I know I do. Take some time in your day to shoot a personal e-mail to your fellow blogger thanking them for stopping by your blog. I love it when I get messages like this, makes me feel special and loved.
Bless Fellow Bloggers- If fellow bloggers take the time to stop by your blog and leave their mark, you should do the same. Sometimes this can be very overwhelming so just do as much as you can. For the people who have commented on your blog, go and leave comments on theirs. This is a great way to show that you value their time and is a great way to form friendships.
Set The Tone- You are the owner of your blog. You are the one that sets the tone. You are the one who oversees what is and isn't allowed on your blog. Set up boundaries and the tone.
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Great post.
The other day I got a "Thank You" card in the mail.....thanking me for responding to his post. I thought that very special.