blog commenting Archives ⋆ Nicole on the Net https://nicoleonthenet.com/tag/blog-commenting/ Nicole Dean educates and empowers entrepreneurs to create kick ass businesses so they can live life with no regrets. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:21:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://nicoleonthenet.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-heart-darkpink-512x512-1-32x32.png blog commenting Archives ⋆ Nicole on the Net https://nicoleonthenet.com/tag/blog-commenting/ 32 32 The Ever-Expanding List of CommentLuv Enabled Blogs https://nicoleonthenet.com/12100/commentluv-enabled-blogs/ https://nicoleonthenet.com/12100/commentluv-enabled-blogs/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:58:45 +0000 http://www.nicoleonthenet.com/?p=12100 As I mentioned yesterday,  I just upgraded my Comment Luv Plugin – so that you can choose which of your blog posts you would like to feature when leaving a comment.

What is CommentLuv?

Well, it is a WordPress plugin that allows you to feature your commenters more and give them a little extra love.

There is a free version and an upgraded version, as well that you can see here:  Comment Luv Plugin

Show Me an Example of CommentLuv.

For instance, here is a comment made yesterday on my post about working from home for long periods of time (like weeks or months). Notice the red arrow. William got an extra link directly to his most recent blog post.

So, what does this mean to me if I'm using blog commenting as a traffic method?

If you are leaving blog comments in an effort to generate more traffic to your site, you can do two things.

1. Write really sexy headlines.

2. Comment on blogs that have CommentLuv enabled.

The combination of the two can attract more traffic from the efforts that you're already putting in.

How do you find blogs that have CommentLuv installed and enabled?

That's where I'm going to help. I started three lists on List.ly that can become valuable resources – with your help.

They are:

THESE LISTS ARE INTERACTIVE! That means that you can click “Like” and add your favorite blogs, too!

How do you Add your Blog to these Lists?

Do you want to attract more commenters to your blog? If so, you'll want to add your blog to my lists.

Here's how…

First, you figure out which list is most relevant to you.

  • If there is a list above where your blog fits, keep reading.
  • If I haven't created a list for your genre, leave a comment and I just may do so and add it here if there's enough people in that niche/market.

Once you've figured out which list you want to add your blog to, it's simple.

1. Click on the “Add to List” button. It's big and pink. You can't miss it.

2. Choose “Item with Link” option.

3. Enter your URL and hit “Go”.

4. Fill in the blanks.

  • Choose a picture. (If you don't have a good option, you can edit after you save.)
  • Item Name – remember this is a link to your site for SEO, but you also want good copy.
  • Item Note – a sexy little description to make people click (I recommend you enter one.)
  • Tags – optional, but always nice.

5. Click “Add Item”.

Do you Like my List.ly Lists?

You can embed any of my lists on your blogs – free. Share great interactive content with your readers – and be the “go to” expert in your field.

Action Items.

1. Bookmark this page so that you can come back in the future and find blogs where you should comment.

2. Install CommentLuv and then add your blog to the List.ly lists if you wish.

3.  Leave a comment below to tell me if you use blog commenting as a strategy – and how it's working for you or if you have questions or tips.

That's all for today.

Yes, there will be more lists coming… I've got to learn how to use this thing if I'm going to be able to recommend it in the future.

Have a beautiful day. You deserve it.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

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]]> https://nicoleonthenet.com/12100/commentluv-enabled-blogs/feed/ 50 List of 20 Internet Marketing Blogs to Comment On for Traffic https://nicoleonthenet.com/3842/list-of-internet-marketing-blogs-to-comment-on-for-traffic/ https://nicoleonthenet.com/3842/list-of-internet-marketing-blogs-to-comment-on-for-traffic/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:33:57 +0000 http://www.nicoleonthenet.com/?p=3842 One very useful method of marketing is commenting (or interacting) on popular blogs in your niche. You simply find a few blogs that have the readers that you want, and start leaving helpful comments on the new posts.

Benefits of Commenting on Blogs:

Leaving comments on blogs is a worthwhile activity as it provides several great benefits:

– You can get more incoming links to your blogs, which the search engines love.

– You can get the readers of the blog to click through your links, which is always good.

– You can get the attention of the blog owner, which can help you to network with him/her in the future.

Of course, we don't want to run around willy nilly spamming blogs with our marketing message. As we've discussed, there is certain Blog Commenting Etiquette that applies, too.

Selecting Which Blogs are Comment-Worthy:

If you're in the internet marketing or affiliate marketing niche, you're in luck as I have a shortcut. My good friend, Doug Champigny posted 20 Must Follow Blogs for Internet Marketers in 2010 this month.

Imagine my surprise when I realized my blog was listed. I was, of course, honored to be on the list, but I also liked how he grouped the blogs by certain criteria (as you'll see below). I asked him if I could reprint the list here with my 2 cents added. Of course, being the great guy he is (and knowing the value of getting free exposure) he said that would be just fine.

Important Sidenote:

But before I give you the list, I have to make an important point.

We are all limited in time. Obviously. In number of hours per day and number of days on this earth. I teach how to be efficient and effective marketers, so it would be hypocritical of me to tell you to comment on all of the blogs listed below every day… unless you really wanted to and enjoyed it. 🙂 Therefore, I recommend choosing just a few of your favorites and keeping up with them. Try to be one of the first to comment when a new post is published so that all of the other commenters have to pass yours to leave their remarks.

ok, so which to choose? The blogs are grouped below as follows:

Group Is “DO follow” Installed?
 Is Comment Luv Installed?
One Yes Yes
Two Yes No
Three No No

In case you're new to the concept of “Do Follow” – it's a good thing. 🙂 However, I wouldn't recommend deciding whether or not to comment on a blog that you love based on whether or not it has “do follow”.

The same with Comment Luv. While it's a nice plugin, I would recommend that you link to deep posts in your blog when leaving comments anyway, not just to your main URL.

So, here's Doug's list, and it will be followed by my additional thoughts.

Group One (Do Follow & Have Comment Luv):

Group Two (DO Follow, No Comment Luv):

Group Three (No Follow & No Comment Luv):

My Opinion?

Well, you may or may not be surprised, but I would recommend ignoring the groupings entirely and choose a handful of the blogs above to comment on regularly based upon MY criteria.

– Relevance to your market. If you're a copywriter, then choose the blogs above that are most likely to attract your perfect client.

– Voice and personality of the blogger. For instance, there are a few bloggers who I wish I could understand, but their communication style is just not in sync with mine. I honestly can't enjoy their writing because the discussions there get way too deep. (I'd rather be making money than analyzing some minuscule details about making money.) I know… there I go with the common sense, again. 😉

– Ethics & Philosophy of both the blogger and the readers. Many marketers recommend products that I just can't endorse. Obviously I wouldn't hang out on those blogs and discuss my opinion when it would just make me look like a trouble-causer. Plus, I want to find blogs where I like the commenters. Certain people just attract good people. Those are the ones I want my name both in front of and alongside.

– JV partners and networking. I'd rather comment on blogs that are run by people that I have met in person. It's a great way to stay in front of people who you'd like to build your relationship with.

– Attitude. Where do you ENJOY commenting? I don't give a monkey's butt whether the blog has Comment Luv or not. If it's got the eye of your potential clients and you enjoy the discussions at hand, that's where I'd recommend spending your time.

Yes, I'm all about the SEO, but I'm more about enjoying my days. And, on that note, I sure hope you'll continue to read – and comment here.

Have a great week!

Warmly,
Nicole

PS. Please leave a comment! 🙂

]]> https://nicoleonthenet.com/3842/list-of-internet-marketing-blogs-to-comment-on-for-traffic/feed/ 44 Blog Commenting Etiquette https://nicoleonthenet.com/423/blog-commenting-etiquette/ https://nicoleonthenet.com/423/blog-commenting-etiquette/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:29:52 +0000 http://nicoleonthenet.com/2008/blog-commenting-etiquette/ Here's a question I received the other day from a friend…

Just read your blog post about doubling your income in 2008, and I'm responding to it at the site, but was wondering…

Can I use affiliate links in my posts?

Also, can I sign it with my name and website URL, or do I leave it without a signature and let the automation within the blog post insert that information?

Once I figure out the benefits to responding to your posts (other than to encourage you, which is very important in and of itself), I'll know how much time I should allot to reading and responding to various posts.

Thanks for sending out your notice today letting me know about your “double your income” blog post. It was good to read.

And, my reply…

Hi! 🙂 The common etiquette of blog commenting is not to include links in the comment itself unless they are resource links (and even then only one if you have to). Otherwise, even if the post is not deleted, people start rolling their eyes. lol.

Blog commenting has three functions:

  1. networking
  2. eyeballs on your link/click throughs
  3. search engines

So, in commenting and including your link in the URL field, you're accomplishing two of those. The click throughs normally come as you network — and based upon the quality of your comment.

I normally tell my coaching clients to find three blogs that are in their niche that have the “do follow” tags installed and post comments to one or more daily if they have time. If not, then less is good, too. 🙂 But, I'd prefer you follow 3 blogs daily than run around looking for a bunch. That way people will see your name repeatedly.

BUT.. as long as you're getting incoming links on a daily basis in some form, it doesn't matter if it's blog commenting, article writing, press releases, contest sponsors, etc. You're moving ahead.

Just keep on doing a little bit every day and you'll be farther ahead every day than you were the day before.

Now get back to work! 😉
Nicole

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