Comments on: Should You Respond to Every Blog Comment?

By: For Bloggers: How to Calculate Your Reader Awesomeness Factor

For Bloggers: How to Calculate Your Reader Awesomeness Factor — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:47:57 +0000

[...] Answer every comment on your blog. When people know you are paying attention they are more likely to open up to you, telling you exactly where the needs are that you can address. [...]

By: C Zimmermann

C Zimmermann — Mon, 24 May 2010 04:39:02 +0000

… and that’s what makes you stand out from the pack, Matt… and why you’ve managed to grow such a big following so fast. Even in a world that seems sometimes more impersonal due to the technology that powers it, manners matter. Because, as you said – no one likes to be ignored. Everyone wants to feel appreciated – it’s human nature. It’s also sound business sense to “follow up.” Checking back with your customer, communicating after an interview – heck, hanging your kid’s 100% test paper on the fridge; those little moments when you demonstrate that you value another person’s contribution – they matter. When people take the time to tell each other that, the world’s a better place.

By: Melody

Melody — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:39:25 +0000

I struggle with this and I wonder if there is ever a point where there is just too many comments to respond to them all, or is it okay to speak to a group? I pretty much love the comments on my blog: It is what my blog is all about-or at least I somewhat hope to create a sense of community in the comments. Though just as in real life, no one likes one person who dominates the conversation at the table, I sometimes don’t want to step in the conversations going on between commenters within a thread.
Thanks, Melody

By: Matt Cheuvront

Matt Cheuvront — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:11:36 +0000

Hear hear! I love getting them as well because I love the conversation(s) that stem from great interaction in the comments section. Thanks buddy!

By: Mars Dorian

Mars Dorian — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:30:13 +0000

Damn, I have to say it’s my religion too – comments show you that people actually care about what you have to say and they’re taking the time to express that.
I luv getting comments – it’s an addiction burning like fire – every time I hear my alert (thunderbird) I silently scream. If you want to build an awesome connection with your community, then you have to respond to them….!

Amen