Traffic Technique - Commenting On Other Blogs
Hi,
Commenting on other blogs is a much talked about technique to generate traffic. I use this successfully and comment on about 20 other blogs — though nowhere as often as I could or should be doing.
One question that is frequently asked is “where do I find like minded blogs?” - the answers are easy.
- If you are using EntreCard - each time someone drops a card on your blog, you are notified via their Control Panel. Visit those sites!
- Have you installed MyBlogLog? Check mine out - it’s at the end of the sidebar (yes I know, not the best place for it). I visit those that have visited my site.
- Found this while going through my FeedBurner stats - http://www.ratingburner.com/
Besides these three methods, you should also:
- As individuals comment on your blog - follow the link to their blog! Everyone likes to feel luved!
- Reply to those that leave comments! They will be back to read your reply. How else do you start a community of loyal followers?
- Install a Top Commentators plug-in so you can see who comments the most on your blog. This is an added advantage for the commentator as they get a “free” link back to their site.
What other techniques do you use? I would love to hear from you!
Regards,
Mohamed
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Hey Mohamed,
One thing I recenlty installed on my site is the “subscribe to comments” plugin for WordPress. This should help build community since people can see when a reply is made to a comment they made, and continue the conversation.
Also, I noticed that I’ve not been getting your blog post emails (aweber) since you changed the theme. Ok, I got one on the 17th, and then the 20th. There are clearly other posts. Of course I knew there would be, but I try and balance my blog reading/writing time–and reminders sometimes help 
Starting to feel better (finally), so I’ll be in touch soon.
-Tim
Hi Tim,
Thanks for the tip! I’ve just downloaded a few WP plugins for subscribing to comments and will install…
Good to hear you’re getting better! Now I’m coming down with something. My kid caught something from his cousins… and of course, he has to cough on everyone at home. 
Sigh… 18 is only 13 years away. 
Take care!
Mo
Sorry to hear you’re sick, Mohamed. Make sure to fill your buffer for a few weeks as least if you can! Take it easy and get well soon.
Tim, great idea. I should do that. There’s an RSS option already, but more people still use email so that’s probable best.
My basic technique for finding new blogs to comment on is to follow links in comments on blogs where I have already posted. That way they are sort of in the same community with me. Friend-of-a-friend kind of thing.