With the nature of Web 2.0, it’s pretty common for any post to provide space dedicated to comments. You can see comments everywhere—below each blog article, in every affiliate marketing forums, or even below short status updates.
It can be said that everybody who knows how to use the Internet also knows how to post comments. This practice has been used, overused, and even abused by many.
Since posting a comment gives you the freedom to say anything you want while remaining anonymous, its misuse is never a rare thing.
Perhaps this is caused by the lack of rules and policies on some websites. The good thing, though, is that most of websites nowadays have a system wherein the webmaster has the power to either “accept” or “reject” the comments.
If you closely observe those websites that implement commenting policies, you will find that they follow similar (if not entirely the same) guidelines when sorting out the good from the bad comments.
However, commenting is a two-way road. The readers also have the responsibility to keep in mind certain ethics when leaving their comments, regardless of whether they agree or disagree with the article. Below are some tips on how to write a comment the proper way:
Be short and simple
Keep your comments simple enough to be straight to the point and short enough that it doesn’t waste more time than it should. Just don’t settle for one-liners like “good job, thanks for sharing” or a similar kind of comment. Since you’re already spending time to leave a comment, why not add a bit more information so the author will know what it is exactly that you liked (or disliked) about his or her article?
Do not spam
There are programs, more commonly known as “bots,” that look for relevant and related articles through the use of keywords. These bots then post generic comments with the goal of adding “value” to its user’s website. Search engines are wary of this and are taking all precautions in removing them, so it is advised that you avoid implementing it or even doing something similar.
Be polite
A good start in making a proper comment is to give it a polite tone. Even if your goal is to disagree with the publisher’s opinions, swearing and flooding your comment with profanity will get you nowhere.
Proofread
There are some comments that are rejected simply because of wrong grammar, punctuations, or even slight typographical errors. Although this is a rare case, it still wouldn’t hurt to check what you’ve written before sending it so as to save yourself from potential embarrassment.
Commenting on something online has been the norm in expressing oneself through the Internet. If you see something you like, hate, or simply interesting, the easiest way to share your two cents is to comment on the article. So why not do it properly?
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I went online to leave a comment but that’s not getting to ny one in the store just main Wallmart site.
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Thanks for the tips… But these bots often unfairly put comments into “spam”…
Otherwise commenting systems have evolved a lot during the past 1-2 years.
I remember a long time ago most comments didn’t require any approval and they were usually allowing “dofollow” links… That was a ton of manual filtering/editing/deleting work for the ones maintaining the site (editors, moderators)!
Commenting is an art. If your comments are insightful and helpful then people will surely like reading more of what you have written. It is a good way of attracting readers. So put some genuine thought in it before commenting. Try making your comments funny and quirky but it should be related to the article. Always try to make an impression with them.
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Imagine your comments as a visiting card or sample of your product, the more interesting it is the more it will compel the readers to find more about you and the blogs that your write blogs. So always try making your comments more informative and catchy. And even if you don’t agree with the writer still try writing positive things about the article that really helps.
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I did my first question about an hour ago and I don’t know how to make the comment the best comment.
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We must understand that each person has a different point of view regarding a particular subject and we must respect their choices. We should also understand that the person who is writing the article is a human who is bound to make mistakes. So when we write a comment we should keep all this in mind. Even when we don’t agree to the writers ideas we must be polite in our approach.
Commenting also requires skills and knowledge. It also has some basic rules which everyone should follow. The most basic one is to write comment which are worthwhile, just don’t go and write irrelevant things. Make sure your comment are informative and of good quality. And no matter what don’t write anything offensive or foul.
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Best explanation of Online Comments . This is why I subscribe to this blog. Great post. Thanks.
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Just for popularizing their blog or as a part of link building, people just spam other websites. They are actually exploiting the websites that doesn’t have a proper comment moderation system. Some websites display all the comments without moderation process. So the comment spammers will get a good publicity by displaying their spammy website.
Thanks for the heads up. That is so true. Leaving your comments online should be done correctly and not just spam. I hope I am doing it right. :)
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Kyle i agree there should be ethics when commenting. I do have to agree with your point but I have a choice to say nothing or respectfully disagree.
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I meant I do not have to agree, but I can respectfully disagree.
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The rules of writing an article and writing a comment are the same. You have to write a comment which is useful and related to the topic, you just cant go and write about anything that you want. It should be relevant and should be informative and provide some insight about the topic.
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There are some people who write just for the sake of writing something. They don’t take into consideration the topic of the article. Another thing that is annoying is the people who write comments as big as the article itself. Well if you some extra information about the article then it is somewhat alright but still try to keep it short and up to the point. Any comment should be of hundred words and not more then that and if it is then it will be if you only write an article about the topic.
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Hi , This is very informative. Well Its Depend on your content . Some of us write very very long comments and I guess this thing is time wasting because we also get the chance to write more in our contents. Second thing is that your comment should be meaningful. Anyway thanks for sharing this post.
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Hi Kyle,
Comments are a way to express your views. That does not mean you take the writer of the post for a ride or even post something which is abusive. It is not the conduct of any decent person to misuse a platform provided for everyone. Comments can be moderate and pleasant.In case, a post is not liked it can be ignored.
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Vijay
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Blog commenting is one of the interesting field in blogging. And most of the bloggers consider it as a daily habit and comments in every new published posts. Making loyal comments results in loyal replies and builds relation between the commentor and the author
Interesting topic :-) Well I have to admit I comment on blogs for SEO indeed.
SO, of course I’m also trying to find some high PR articles to boost my own site. It’s a very time consuming method for SEO, but can also be interesting. If you actually DO read the articles than you can also learn from the articles and tell your own opinion and give some value back.
The extra link you get back is the currency you get back for anticipating on a blog actively.
Sometimes I visit blogs which have articles with hundred’s of comments which are totally irrelevant. I don’t think of commenting on these pages and I wouldn’t take these blogs very seriously aswell if they allow any (bot) one to spam their website .
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Commenting is an Art, i consider. Most of the visitors can;t comment as they don’t know what to comment even though read the entire article. And some spam with ready made comments to comment them in every blog. Being loyal, polite can make out a good name to us in commenting.
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Hi Kyle,
Being an enthusiastic blogger and also a regular contributor to other blogs (thanks Kiesha!) I have come to realize that engaging in the comments section afterwards is one of my favorite parts of the whole act of blogging!
I have to admit that being a writer and finding it easier to communicate my thoughts and experience through writing, my comments may tend to ‘go the extra mile’ and often at times I find it difficult to just ‘keep it short and simple’.
Nevertheless, I don’t think my comments have ever been boring or spammy either and besides, being a content writer it has helped me build amazingly valuable relationships with others that wouldn’t have happened had I not put this much effort into commenting.
Enjoyed your post (short and simple indeed) to bits and as always, it’s nice to be able to just affirm as you read something of similar interest :)
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These are common rules which are not observed at all and I think it happens like this as people are not just responsible for what they say when they insult some other users. May be we just need to set some punishemnts for breaking the rules.
Making simple post is the right way to comment but it has to have something high thinking involved in it which makes sense.
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I agree to you Kyle. Our comments should also be meaningful and well-written. Some of us write very very long comments and I guess this thing is time wasting because we also get the chance to write more in our contents. We should write good enough and understandable primary points.
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Commenting is a social gesture, just like sharing and liking, but it carries a higher engagement value. That’s what our Engagio survey found out actually. http://blog.engag.io/2012/06/06/engagio-survey-commenting-more-important-than-sharing-and-replying-is-more-important-than-liking-or-sharing/
Thanks for the heads up. That is so true. Leaving your comments online should be done correctly and not just spam. I hope I am doing it right. :)
Comments build relationships one of the best parts of blogging is making and receiving comments. They encourage meaningful dialogue and give bloggers an opportunity to get to know each other. We should not simply comment to get backlinks but to build relationship to becaome a successful blogger.
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Indeed, comments build relationships. That’s very important. Behind every comment link, there is a person behind it and a potential relationship waiting to be exploited.
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Nice post commenting is a part of SEO
but it also keep you in conversation with others people what they think they also update new tricks whatsoever they knew.
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I think with anything written on websites, the deal is that you should never SPAM. Or write things that just have no value added to the conversation.
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I think its important to respect the work of the blogger and following this guidelines is a great start. It doesn’t matter whether you agree with it or not you should still show respect.
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Kyle, now that I’ve had my second blog for four months I am starting to get a nice amount of comments here and there even though my target market is financial adivsors. I do see a good amount of spam come through even though. I find your article to be a good guide for me (being a newbie) on etiquette and how to be respectful. Thank you, Suzanne
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Hi Suzanne,
Happy to be of help to you. Hoping for fast success with your second blog. Thanks for dropping by. :)
Thankfully, the days of bot comments are just about over. Reading a generic comments was very frustrating and added little value. One of the best parts of blogging is making and receiving comments. They encourage meaningful dialogue and give bloggers an opportunity to get to know each other. I also noticed fewer people are leaving rude comments. The exception seems to be on political sites, which definitely get heated.
Great tips and advices to have the comments accepted, I had been searching for a commenting tutorial for a while when I came to your blog today, thanks for sharing the useful information!
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Well depending on the blog quality, people use to spam if it’s a low quality blog. On high quality blogs people spam less (for SEO) and the comments get removed easily.
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This article is very useful to all. I’m a learner but i believe, we’ve need a minimum commitment to attach a good comment.
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Hi Kyle,
I always try to be polite and comment on the actual content of the blog. I have built a large group of ‘internet friends from these practices. But, some people are so contrary that they really shouldn’t be commenting or blogging either one!
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Hi Ann,
Commenting is a great way to have friends here in the internet, especially in the marketing industry. It’s just sad that some people still do blog commenting for just the sake of links or whatever “evil plans” they’re planning to execute. Haha. Just keep it up with what you are doing. Thanks for dropping by. :)
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I considered leaving a comment that violated every one of these rules as a joke, but I had a feeling I would be the only one finding it entertaining since it would be no doubt rejected.
The thing I enjoy about commenting is that it actually keeps me up to date reading articles from a variety of sites. If I wasn’t trying to be an active commenter I’m sure a lot of stuff would slip through the cracks. So I try to read the article, think about it a bit, and leave something relevant and, if possible, thought provoking. Not sure I will be managing the last part this time but hey, at least the grammar is somewhat acceptable. ; )
But in the end I think that’s what proper commenting is all about – relevant comments that contribute to the discussion at hand. If you just follow that, you should be ok.
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You do not have to have the same opinion with each comment but you should also refrain from being rude or impolite. But, you shouldn’t be shy to voice out your thoughts. In case you have information to back up your differing thoughts and opinions, talk about them within your comment.
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I always try to add something useful to the discussion, as I consider it’s our moral duty to respect someone’s else work.
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Hey Julian,
Couldn’t agree with you more. Thanks for dropping by. :)
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We should stick on the topic during commenting on any blog. Most of the user leave comment for Just to get backlinks. I usually spend time reading comments.
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Good article and you put a nice thought by describing some ethics for commenting. Yes its true that many of people make comments for the SEO benefits but its not the only reason for comments. People get associated with the idea of writer whether agree or disagree to make comments. However when it comes to the SEO benefits I think both sides get that benefits. Thanks for your thought Kyle.
Twitter: undisputedkyle
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Hey Sandy,
Actually, there are many pros and cons when it comes to comment marketing. Both benefits have good and bad sides too, one must just know how to approach well in these kind of circumstances. Thanks for dropping by. :)
Hi Kyle, I observed that comments has become a hot topic in blogging world. I have read many post some suggesting how should one comment, some about having / not having comment policies on your blog, posts on how to prevent spam commenting on your blog and many more……
Yes I agree with you, whenever we post comment or share our views on any post no matter whether we like it or hate it, we should do it properly.
As far as having a comment policy on your blog is concerned, i don’t think it’s of any use. As if the comment is not from a spammer, you would not need a comment policy for him/her and if its a spammer then also you don’t need a comment policy as obviously he is not going to take a note of it.
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Hey Kyle!
Leaving comments is one thing – making them “stick” is another! As recently as yesterday i was unable to leave a blogger a comment via Disqus – which kept saying I had to authenticate my name and email addy (even though it was displaying my gravatar) but gave no instructions or indications how to accomplish taht. Yup – I filed a “report” with Disqus – of course, they haven’t responded. I am DisqusTed!
As much as nobody likes to “register” for comments – that darn cap’cha makes it even more difficult. I just restored it to my blog this morning after an overwhelming 493 spam comments were trapped by blogspot’s built-in detector!
One flaw with your advice – if I leave a “short and simple” comment – some blogs will tell me “Your comment has been flagged as possible spam.” But if go back and add XXXXXXXXXXXXXX a bunch of X’s and O’s… BINGO! My comment is now “waiting for approval.” (And of course it doesn’t get published because of all theh X’s and O’s!)
Blog On!
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I occasionally leave comments just because I want to be a part of the conversation. But I think that most people are attracted by the potential SEO benefits. I am not sure how well it works. Any thoughts or comments?
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If you closely observe those websites that implement commenting policies, you will find that they follow similar (if not entirely the same) guidelines when sorting out the good from the bad comments.
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Nice guide on comment marketing Kyle. I really don’t like to use comment policy and I also don’t suggest other bloggers to use it because comments is a great way to build relationship with others and start a conversation with blog readers.
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