Social Media for Business (9) - 3 Easy Tips to Blast Off Your Blog Comments
Savvy internet marketers describe blogging as the social media gateway.
In other words, you MUST have a blog if you are in business.
It's mandatory and out of the question.
It goes without saying that once your blog sees the light, you would want to engage as many visitors as you can in your content in order to build ongoing readership for your blog.
In the blogging world, readers' engagement is measured by the quantity/quality of the comments you receive on your blog posts.
Let's discuss 3 easy tips to blast off your blog comments.
1.
Encourage Commenting Explicitly: That's an obvious tip that yields excellent results: simply ask your readers to comment on your posts with encouraging phrases like: "I can't wait to read your comment", "Your comment will add great value to my post.
I would greatly appreciate your contribution.
", or "Thanks in advance for commenting on this post.
"...
etc.
2.
Encourage Commenting Implicitly: Another excellent way to encourage commenting is to ask for your readers' opinions, insights, personal experiences...
etc.
It's best to include your comment provoking question(s) at the end of your post.
You may ask either yes/no questions or open-ended questions.
The latter is much preferred for as it allows your readers to write more and express their opinion.
You may also ask questions that combines both.
Here are 3 examples to clarify what I mean: Yes/No Comment Provoking Question:"Do you think this is a good idea?" Open-ended Comment Provoking Question:"What's your intake on this topic?" Combining Yes/No and Open-ended Comment Provoking Question:"Do you believe that Facebook popularity will diminish in the future? Why do you think so?" These types of questions are very effective commenting "magnets" so make sure to use them often.
3.
Respond to your Readers Comments Thoughtfully and Promptly By the simple act of commenting on your reader's comments, you are sending them a clear message that their contribution is valued and appreciated which will definitely encourage them to comment on your future posts.
Make sure to read their comments carefully and provide well thought of answers.
If your readers ask questions inside their comments, they have handed you a golden opportunity to shine like a pro.
By offering in-depth answers to their burning questions, you will build your much-needed expert image.
These type of readers can easily turn into your hot prospects or even customers in no time.
I love that thought! These are very easy tips to apply and it is worth your while to spend some time interacting with your readers and building their trust.
If you do, they will become your loyal fans who will gladly spread the word about you to others.
Once they do, make sure that you provide easy social media sharing options in your blog.
We detailed how you can accomplish that in our Must-have WordPress plugins articles.
Make sure to check them out.
Also stay tuned for our upcoming article in which we will discuss more blog commenting tips.
See you soon...
In other words, you MUST have a blog if you are in business.
It's mandatory and out of the question.
It goes without saying that once your blog sees the light, you would want to engage as many visitors as you can in your content in order to build ongoing readership for your blog.
In the blogging world, readers' engagement is measured by the quantity/quality of the comments you receive on your blog posts.
Let's discuss 3 easy tips to blast off your blog comments.
1.
Encourage Commenting Explicitly: That's an obvious tip that yields excellent results: simply ask your readers to comment on your posts with encouraging phrases like: "I can't wait to read your comment", "Your comment will add great value to my post.
I would greatly appreciate your contribution.
", or "Thanks in advance for commenting on this post.
"...
etc.
2.
Encourage Commenting Implicitly: Another excellent way to encourage commenting is to ask for your readers' opinions, insights, personal experiences...
etc.
It's best to include your comment provoking question(s) at the end of your post.
You may ask either yes/no questions or open-ended questions.
The latter is much preferred for as it allows your readers to write more and express their opinion.
You may also ask questions that combines both.
Here are 3 examples to clarify what I mean: Yes/No Comment Provoking Question:"Do you think this is a good idea?" Open-ended Comment Provoking Question:"What's your intake on this topic?" Combining Yes/No and Open-ended Comment Provoking Question:"Do you believe that Facebook popularity will diminish in the future? Why do you think so?" These types of questions are very effective commenting "magnets" so make sure to use them often.
3.
Respond to your Readers Comments Thoughtfully and Promptly By the simple act of commenting on your reader's comments, you are sending them a clear message that their contribution is valued and appreciated which will definitely encourage them to comment on your future posts.
Make sure to read their comments carefully and provide well thought of answers.
If your readers ask questions inside their comments, they have handed you a golden opportunity to shine like a pro.
By offering in-depth answers to their burning questions, you will build your much-needed expert image.
These type of readers can easily turn into your hot prospects or even customers in no time.
I love that thought! These are very easy tips to apply and it is worth your while to spend some time interacting with your readers and building their trust.
If you do, they will become your loyal fans who will gladly spread the word about you to others.
Once they do, make sure that you provide easy social media sharing options in your blog.
We detailed how you can accomplish that in our Must-have WordPress plugins articles.
Make sure to check them out.
Also stay tuned for our upcoming article in which we will discuss more blog commenting tips.
See you soon...