Why You Should Comment On Blogs

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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  11. What an awesome idea! I am SO doing this!

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  29. 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!

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

  49. Nan (Playful Decor) says:

    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!

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  55. Mommy Jac says:

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

    Keep it up!!

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

  59. 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

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  63. Felicia - I Complete Me says:

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

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  65. 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!

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  70. Love it!! I have you on my blog now

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

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  74. 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!

  75. Courtney B says:

    What an awesome idea!

    I will definitely be participating!

  76. The Gang's All Here! says:

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

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  78. 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!

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

  80. Angela S. says:

    I subscribed as a Google Reader

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  84. Marie {Make and Takes} says:

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

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

    Blessings,
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  87. Stephanie says:

    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…

  88. 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.

  89. What a GREAT idea! Count me in! 😉

  90. Shannon Lea Fowler says:

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

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

  92. 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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    What a great idea! I LOVE THIS.

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  94. You gals always have great ideas!

  95. I like this idea! Sounds like fun!

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

  97. Organizing Mommy says:

    Nice idea!! I’ll do it.

  98. Tamara Hancock says:

    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!

  99. BrandyEllen says:

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

    ((HUGS))

    @brandyellen

  100. Kristen of La Dolce Vita says:

    what a great idea!

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

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  104. 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.

  105. Grasping for Objectivity in my Subjective Life says:

    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!

  106. Adventures In Babywearing says:

    I love it!!!!!!!

    Steph

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    I love this idea!!

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