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Why You Should Comment On Blogs

January 23, 2009 by Janice

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There are not many things more beautiful and appreciated to a blogger than a good comment. We bloggers live for them.

When we open up our site in the morning and see a new comment sitting there waiting to greet us, well it makes our day – one sparkling gift handed to little ol’ us in the middle of the big, big blogosphere.

Yes, comments are the jewels of the blogosphere.

But how can we thank our loyal friends and readers for giving us these treasures?

The best way is to return the favour!

We can visit their blogs and leave them comments. The golden rule of blogging – do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. It makes the blogosphere go round.

For my first year or so as a blogger, I tried to visit every commenter every time they commented. I spent at least two hours a day blog visiting. But when my Wordless Wednesday Mr. Linky started to hit 60 bloggers a week, I could no longer keep up. Meanwhile, my inbox began to overflow with review requests, etc AND I had a baby!

I lost the battle. I had to admit I could no longer visit all my commenters. I do try to visit as many as I can. But I hate to not return the favor to everyone. I appreciate my commenters so much and I DO want to visit their blogs and get to know them!

Blog visiting and commenting are how I have made my best friends online.

Leaving a comment is like walking up to a new friend in the playground and introducing yourself. It is how we make friends in the blogosphere.

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  4. mandy says

    February 1, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    What an awesome idea! I am SO doing this!

    Reply
  5. Melissa says

    September 25, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    awesome! Except I have no regular commenters to feature. 🙁 I’m working on becoming more faithful at commenting myself though, so hopefully that will change SOON!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    May 29, 2009 at 2:31 am

    It’s fun,I just started and hope to keep it going. Thanks for the meme.

    Reply
  7. Nan (Playful Decor) says

    May 23, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    Sounds like fun! I just started so don’t have regular commenters, but I love to check out new blogs and leave comments for others!

    Reply
  8. Mommy Jac says

    May 8, 2009 at 9:47 am

    What a wonderful Idea…I really love this community..

    Keep it up!!

    Reply
  9. Rick says

    April 24, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    I love the community that a program like this brings together, great idea!

    Reply
  10. Seiko says

    April 24, 2009 at 10:48 am

    I am new in the what we so-called Blog.I think I’m going to be a part of this.Thank you so much

    Reply
  11. Felicia - I Complete Me says

    April 3, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    This is great! I think I’m going to be apart of this.

    Reply
  12. Peggy says

    March 27, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    This is such a great idea! I just learned about it and you’re already in your 10th week! I am currently on a 40 day BLOG FAST but can’t wait to do this one…already know my top ones! I am so glad that you came up with this great way to honor the faithful commenters!! FABULOUS IDEA!

    Reply
  13. BusyJulie says

    March 27, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    Great idea!!!

    Reply
  14. Ellie says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    Love it!! I have you on my blog now

    Reply
  15. pamela says

    February 21, 2009 at 11:38 am

    great idea I already have your button on my blog as a reminder….

    Reply
  16. Kathryn says

    February 7, 2009 at 9:46 am

    This is a great idea and connecting to one another is the best way for all of us to grow and expand our blogging communities!

    Reply
  17. Courtney B says

    February 6, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    What an awesome idea!

    I will definitely be participating!

    Reply
  18. The Gang's All Here! says

    February 6, 2009 at 11:07 am

    I’m IN! Thanks for doing this – what a great opportunity to use our blogs to encourage and inspire and honor others.

    Reply
  19. MamaCat says

    January 30, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Excellent idea! I’ve just started building my blog network and have yet to garner lots of comments but I look forward to getting more in the future and will certainly do this!

    Reply
  20. Lydia says

    January 30, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    What a great idea. I just put my post up.

    Reply
  21. Angela S. says

    January 30, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    I subscribed as a Google Reader

    Reply
  22. Marie {Make and Takes} says

    January 25, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    Love this idea. I have fabulous loyal readers. I’m totally going to feature them. Thanks for this.

    Reply
  23. Storm says

    January 25, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    What an AWESOME idea.

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  24. Ms. M says

    January 25, 2009 at 2:35 am

    This is a great meeting place! I look forward to my next visit.

    Blessings,
    Ms.M

    Reply
  25. Stephanie says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:31 am

    Cool idea! Comments really do mean so much to bloggers.

    I strive to reply to as many commenters on my blog as I can, but it’s tough when you reach the 100+ comments/day category…then, you have to be “choosy” about who you reply to. Otherwise, time just slips away…

    Reply
  26. Jennifer says

    January 24, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    How fun! I didn’t realize it was going to be a carnival, so I didn’t plan to participate this week. It’s a great idea, though!

    I’ll do it next week on my blog and on 5 Minutes for Books.

    Reply
  27. Stacy says

    January 24, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    What a GREAT idea! Count me in! 😉

    Reply
  28. Shannon Lea Fowler says

    January 24, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    What a neat idea!! I’m in!! 🙂 Thanks Karen. 😀

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  29. Run DMT says

    January 24, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    What a great idea! I missed it this week, but I will definitely participate next Friday! Thanks, ladies!

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  30. Karen says

    January 24, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    Oh My! What a awesome idea. I’m totally game. Thank You http://mytrendytykes.blogspot.com for telling me about this! Girl you know I’m “crazy 4 comments!” lol

    Karen @ Lil Momma’s Haven

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  31. oh amanda says

    January 24, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    What a great idea! I LOVE THIS.

    a

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  32. Petula says

    January 24, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    You gals always have great ideas!

    Reply
  33. Lisa says

    January 24, 2009 at 1:07 am

    I like this idea! Sounds like fun!

    Reply
  34. angela says

    January 23, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    this sounds great and fun and may even make me want to write great post

    Reply
  35. Organizing Mommy says

    January 23, 2009 at 8:06 pm

    Nice idea!! I’ll do it.

    Reply
  36. toni jensen says

    January 23, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    great idea i dont have any commentors yet but i love to comment on others blog and i know when i get comments ill love and appreciate them cant wait
    http://beautifulangelzz.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  37. Tamara Hancock says

    January 23, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    This is a fabulous idea! Good comments are like warm fuzzy blankets – or here in AZ they are like a nice glass of iced soda! I’m definately looking forward to next Friday!

    Reply
  38. BrandyEllen says

    January 23, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    What a terrific idea and I am SO going to do this next Friday!!! Thanks tons!!!!

    ((HUGS))

    @brandyellen

    Reply
  39. Kristen of La Dolce Vita says

    January 23, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    what a great idea!

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  40. aimee k. says

    January 23, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    Oh, this is a terrific idea! I’m definitely playing along. I love comments and my commentors.

    Reply
  41. Heidi says

    January 23, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    This is a great idea!! I will definitely be participating!

    Reply
  42. Cat says

    January 23, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    What a great idea! I always try to post about my top 10 commenters at the end of each month but this is a great way to remember them weekly.

    Reply
  43. Grasping for Objectivity in my Subjective Life says

    January 23, 2009 at 10:20 am

    What an AWESOME Idea!!! I am always trying to find new and creative ways to thank my commenters, especially contests. But this is too cool!
    I will definitely be participating!

    Reply
  44. Adventures In Babywearing says

    January 23, 2009 at 9:13 am

    I love it!!!!!!!

    Steph

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  45. Lori Downs says

    January 23, 2009 at 6:06 am

    I love this idea!!

    Reply

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