This week on Blog Chalk Talk, we're going to discuss blog comments - why they matter and how to get more of them. Easton Ellsworth lays out the basics of why comments are important to your blog.
1. Commenters can become guest bloggers. This month, Know More Media is offering a bonus pool of $300 that you can dive into in just by having some folks do guest posts at your blog. What better place to start inviting them than
2. Comments can enhance the value and authority of your blog. Many people judge a blog in part by the number of comments it typically receives.
3. Help build relationships. I can't tell you how many friendships I've either started or strengthened through the simple comment box. Buddies and business partners alike owe their bonds' beginnings to blog comments.
4. Increase traffic and backlinks. People love to refer others to a good conversation.
5. Generate ideas for blog posts. When someone tells you what they want you to blog about in a comment, it's like having an editorial team right at your fingertips.
In what ways have you benefitted by comments published by your blog visitors?
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