Which Blog Commenter Are You?
You just read a great blog post…
Now what?
Reading many different blogs is a way to keep your mind sharp and open for added knowledge.
Commenting on blogs takes your blog experience to another level of connectivity.
Commenting on blogs shows the blog editor(s) that you care enough about their writing to add your own thoughts/advice/opinion to their work.
Naturally, your blog comment will reveal something about your personality to the blog editor and its readers.
It’s important to be aware of your own commenting personality.
Here are 3 Common Types of People Who Comment on Blogs:
The Visitor
“Great post!”
The Visitor is a passerby reader who likes the blog post enough to add a small comment like this.
Nothing is added to the post. The post writer will appreciate the comment and probably say thanks for stopping by.
That’s about as far as the connection usually goes.
Is The Visitor memorable?
Nope.
The Storyteller
“Wow, your post reminded me of a something I just wrote on my website…”
The Storyteller is a person seeking out knowledge on blogs, but often they look to promote their own blogs by pushing themselves in the comments.
“Pushing Yourself/Business in Hunting Forums, Blogs, and Social Media” is a common mistake on the Web.
Most people love to hear stories…if they add to the conversation.
The Storyteller walks a fine line of being too pushy with themselves and being memorable.
The Listener
This is the most memorable type of blog commenter.
The Listener reads the post, thinks about the post, and actually listens and understands what the writer is saying.
After listening to the writers post, The Listener will try to add valuable insight, praise, and questions in the comment section.
The Listener first lets the writer know how much they enjoyed the post and often mentions the portion of the post they enjoy the most.
If possible, The Listener will try to add their insight and thoughts. Adding one or two more tips to a tips list is an example.
The Listener also likes to ask questions to further their interaction and connection with the blogger.
Bloggers love to write and love when people comment.
The Listener knows this and asks questions because they know the blogger will be more than happy to continue the conversation.
The Listener is very memorable.
Conclusion
Commenting on blogs is a great way to expand your Web experience.
Think about what type of blog commenter you want to be. Each type of blog comment has its own proper role.
Think about what type of comment best suits the post you’re reading as well as what type of comment fits your own hunting Website.
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I’m a mix of all three. Constantly editing myself so I don’t push my own “stuff” too much. It has to be a good post that strikes a nerve to comment.
Commenting does develop relationships though and at that point, I am able to market in a non pushy way. Patience and consistency are key.
Cory Glauner
December 27, 2008 at 10:26 am
Well said Cory. I think there’s a place to be all three.
What you describe is the perfect process I believe for making valuable connections.
Thanks for the comment!
Dayne Shuda
December 27, 2008 at 10:50 am
Nice post. I’d say that I’m a mix. Sometimes, on some of the funnier posts, I’ll usually commend the writer, usually adding nothing worthwhile to the discussion.
Most times, however, I do have something to contribute. And yes, if I have written something related, that truly adds to the conversation, I might link to it… I don’t think that it’s promotion because I only do it in less than 5% of all blog comments…
Nice related links.
Velvet Blues
December 28, 2008 at 5:44 pm
@Velvet Thanks for the comment.
I think the commenting you describe is common and valuable.
As you say, for funny and amusing posts, you commend the writer, which is what the writer is probably looking for with such a post.
And where appropriate on other posts you add your link; perfect way to market your site…
…which, by the way, I think has great designs.
I really like kseidlphoto.com!
Thanks again for reading!
Dayne Shuda
December 28, 2008 at 6:26 pm