I genuinely appreciate comments. Each notification I receive in my inbox sparks excitement as I rush to my computer to see who has chimed in. It’s gratifying to see others engaging with my thoughts and experiences. Any blogger who claims indifference towards comments is simply not being truthful. Comments transform a blog from a mere diary into an interactive platform.
Through the comments section, I’ve discovered invaluable advice on sleep techniques, post-operative care for tonsillectomies, and potty-training strategies. I’ve learned where to find elusive products and how to achieve the perfect ballet bun. I’ve also enjoyed many hearty laughs, often finding that a spontaneous remark can outshine a meticulously crafted post.
Commenting can also be an effective way to draw in new readers. A clever or entertaining comment on someone else’s blog can pique interest and lead others back to your own site. However, there are certain types of comments that can make me (or at least, many bloggers) reluctant to engage. Here are the top commenters to avoid:
- The Repetitive Commenter: The most frustrating type of commenter is someone who leaves generic remarks like “great post!” or “love it here!” without any indication they’ve actually read the content. It feels as if they’re trying to gain attention by commenting on as many blogs as possible, but no one is keeping track. While a simple compliment can be nice, it’s clear when someone hasn’t engaged with the post, and that undermines the purpose of comments.
- The Self-Promoter: If you have a relevant link to share, by all means, do so! However, a comment that solely states “check out my giveaway!” can be infuriating. At least attempt to engage with the content first. And those who scatter their URLs everywhere? If your comment is genuinely interesting, I’ll follow your avatar back to your blog. Just listing it out isn’t going to help you gain followers.
- The Off-Topic Commenter: Comments should relate to the post at hand. This isn’t a social media wall for random musings or messages. If you want to reach out, please use the contact form instead.
- The Spammers: It’s bad enough to sift through emails filled with dubious offers, but spam on my blog? No thanks! While the Akismet plugin filters out most of these, I’ve dealt with hundreds daily before installing it.
- The Cowardly Anonymous: Some of the most engaging comments come from those who present differing viewpoints. While I appreciate constructive criticism, it’s crucial that commenters use their names. Anonymous remarks are often disregarded and may be deleted.
- The Unreachable: I remember when I used Blogger; it drove me crazy when someone asked a question but had a no-reply email address. It left me with no option but to respond on their blog, which isn’t suitable, or ignore them, which feels rude. Fake addresses are equally frustrating.
- The Grateful Yet Rude: Comments like “thanks for visiting my blog today” come off as inconsiderate. While a return visit is appreciated, turning the conversation back to themselves makes it all about their blog instead of engaging with the content.
Did I overlook any of your biggest pet peeves? What bothers you the most? Or are you hesitant to leave a comment?
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