How to Get People Commenting on your Blog Like Crazy

One of the most interesting features of a blog is the
commenting function. Because of it the blog doesn’t
have to be a one way flow of information. The ability
to accept comments turns a simple web page into an
invitation to communicate.

I’m sure that you’ve visited busy blogs that get lots
of comment activity. The interaction comes close to
what we see on a community forum, only the blog owner
has control over the subject that their visitors get
to comment on. The give and take of ideas is fun and
adds valuable fresh content to the website.

If you’re a new blogger, you may have realized that
the availability of commenting isn’t a guarantee that
people will actually leave a comment. It does take
work to get people commenting on your blog. This can
be a bit frustrating but there are some ways that you
can increase the number of comments on your blog.

Ask Questions
One simple approach is to ask your blog readers a
question. End your blog post with an express
invitation to answer one of your burning questions.

Am I right or wrong? (Ask opinions)
Ask your readers if they agree with your blog post
or if they have another opinion.

Ask for advice
Ask your blog visitors if they have ever experienced
anything like what you’re dealing with. Invite them
to give you tips and share their own stories.

Ask friends for help
Sometime silence is hard to break. Ask a friend to
make comments on your blog and offer to do the same
for them. When others visit and see other comments
it gives them the courage to add their own.

Respond to comments faithfully
When someone is brave enough to make a response to
your posts, you should make a quick reply. Thank
them for sharing their thoughts and providing you
with feedback. Return the favor and post a comment
on their blog. This will encourage them to come back
and comment again soon.

Whichever approach you choose, remember that many
of your visitors may not have experience in using
a blog. Give them specific directions on how to
respond.
(Click on “Comments” and share your thoughts.)