A Quick Guide to Blog Comment Etiquette

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We learned why you should comment directly on a blog, and all the benefits and goodwill that manifest as a result in the previous post 9 Reasons Why You Should Comment On Blogs. Let’s take a moment to briefly mention a few rules of blog comment etiquette as you begin commenting more often. Blog Comment Etiquette Tips   Act Like You Care. Say more than just “hello”, “great post” or any other generic line. Mention the topic, answer a question posed, and let the writer know you really read the post. Avoid the Hit and Run. Don’t comment and run. Make sure you check back, or better yet, subscribe to follow-up comments via email. This way you'll be able to see when someone replies or references your comment. Manners Matter.…
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9 Reasons Why You Should Comment on Blogs

9 Reasons Why You Should Comment on Blogs

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Do you visit a friend's house, stay for dinner, enjoy a delicious meal, and leave without saying thank you? Do you read blogs, learn their valuable info, and skip town without saying thanks for the information? It sounds kind of rude when you think about it like this, doesn't it? We’re so accustomed to using social media to send quick thank you’s and opinions that we’ve lost sight of the value of leaving comments on blogs. Or is it that we never really had a firm grasp on the importance of doing so? Blog comments can be a valuable tool to use to build relationships and build your business. Comments can show your expertise, expand your audience, and possibly land you a new client. First things first, your gravatar needs to be…
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