How to Build a Powerful Community Through Blog Comments Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
How to Build a Powerful Community Through Blog Comments - WordCamp Chicago 2012
May 12, 2015
Some say that, with the growth of other social media networks, blog comments are heading toward extinction. But all we have to do is look at the bloggers who successfully engage their readers to know that’s not true. Learn the strategies the pro’s use so you can connect with your readers in the comments, engage them, encourage them to interact—with you and the rest of the community—and build stronger relationships with your audience.
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How to Build a Powerful Community Through Blog Comments
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
I wantcomments
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Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Is your blog comment-friendly?
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Tips for BuildingCommunitywith Blog
Comments
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Ask a question at the end of your post
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Ask follow-up questions to commenters when
appropriate
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Don’t talk
down to your
readers
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Get personal(call them by their name)
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Admit you might be wrong
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Talk to your commenters and respond
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Invite readers to share their solutions
and thoughts
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Be specific about what you like about a comment
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Recognize returning
commenters
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp
Don’t be a jerk if
someone disagrees with you
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Be careful of starting cliques
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Using plugins and platforms that encourage comments and
community
thanks from
energizeyourblog.com
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