How many blogs do you visit on a daily basis?
Now how many of those blogs do you leave a comment on? None?
So you’re creeping?!?!
You know, creeping. It’s what my teenage daughter does when she’s trolling Facebook looking at her friends friends news feed (or whatever it’s called today). The whole purpose is to see what they’re posting without them knowing that you know…
Sure you might get a few tips on setting up a blog, search engine optimization, or growing your email list, but you’re missing out on one important thing. Engagement!
You want that for your blog right?
Don’t be a creeper, get in there and let them know they’ve been creeped. A wealth of opportunities await you.
Why Should You Leave A Comment?
Well if you found this post by searching for “Facebook Creeping” I agree. Don’t waste your time with leaving a comment. You have better things to do.
However if you’ve made it this far, I’m guessing you do have a blog, and there’s a good chance you’re looking for ways to increase engagement on your site.
Leaving a well constructed comment on another blog can lead to all kinds of networking opportunities.
How about some examples:
- You make yourself known to the author of the blog, especially if you leave multiple comments
- The author may return the favor by commenting on your blog
- The author may share the post they just commented on
- The author’s social networking followers see the post they just shared and check out your blog
- Readers of the author’s blog may see your comment, and check out your blog
- These visitors to your blog may leave a comment, share your post, or signup for your email list
See how simple that is? All that opportunity from leaving a comment or two.
Leave The Right Comment
There’s a right way and a wrong way to leave a comment on another blog. Your comment can make other blogger’s take note of who you are, or not…
First let’s look at an example of the wrong way to comment:
Great post dude
That’s not going to do much for you, and you’ll be lucky if it’s even approved.
If you’re going to leave a comment, be sure to add some additional value to the post, ask a follow up question, or at least call out something that you learned.
Now let’s look at an example of the right way to comment:
Hey Craig, I’ve been creeping on your blog for a while, and this post got me thinking, I should probably leave you a comment. First off, love your blog, and I’ve been able to gather a number of tips that I’m hoping to implement on my blog.
I never really thought about leaving a comment before on another blog. It seemed silly to me. I had no idea it could open so many doors. I didn’t realize networking was so important. How often do you comment on other blogs? Does it work for you?
Hope to hear back from you, and keep up the great work.
BTW – I just signed up for your email list.
Wow, I’m blushing. OK, I wrote it myself, but you get the idea.
If I received a comment like this, the first thing I would do is respond to the comment, answer the questions, and thank him/her for their visit and taking the time to leave a comment.
Chances are, I would head over to his/her blog to check it out as well, and if I liked what I saw would even leave a comment on one of their posts. Heck, if I liked the blog enough, I may even bookmark it and check it out from time to time.
I’ve done this on multiple occasions.
Recently there was a comment left for me on a previous post, and the author of that comment left a very well constructed response.
I was so impressed that I headed straight over to the commenters blog, and spent the next 20 minutes reading through a number of his posts. I’ve since bookmarked Luke Jordan’s InterGeek.co.uk site, and try to get over there once a week to check things out. We’ve exchanged multiple comments on each others blogs since that time.
Networking at its finest.
Get it?
Your Call To Action
It doesn’t matter what niche you’re in. You need to network if you are looking for engagement.
Next time you’re visiting one of your favorite blogs to pick up a tip or two, take the time to leave a genuine comment.
Repeat this process for every post on every blog you find of interest. I think you’ll really be surprised.
If you’re tired of creeping around other blogs without being noticed, and are truly looking for ways to increase the popularity of your blog, just click here.
So what are you waiting for? Don’t be a creeper!
Hey Craig,
You are SO right, stop creeping and start connecting. Pretty soon everyone is going to be eager to know how the heck you’ve been able to build up such a great following. You can just point them right back to this post and let them know you’re secret.
I’ve heard so many different opinions about blog commenting but I know from experience that it definitely works. Leaving short comments which I still delete to this day will not only not get you noticed but probably blacklisted from so many blogs. People can see right through that and let’s face it, you need to make some serious connections if you want to have success in this area.
Really enjoyed this post and you sharing what you’ve been learning with us all. I’m glad to have connected with you as well and I’m even more happy that you weren’t creeping. 😉
Have a great week Craig and I’m off to share your post. Great message
~Adrienne
Thank you Adrienne! You know from experience it works huh? I would have never guessed that. 🙂
I hope you’re right that everyone will be eager to know my “secret”. Funny thing is, it’s really not that much of a secret. I’ve left a few long winded comments on blogs within the past month, something I would have never thought of doing until recently. Talk about getting noticed (in a good way).
It’s true, you really do need to make those connections if you want any success. I seem to have finally figured that part out, and it really does work.
I’m very glad to have connected with you Adrienne, you’ve definitely opened some doors for me, and for that I am very thankful.
You have a great week as well, and thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to leave such a great comment.
[ Smiles ] For every ten blogs I visit, I comment on seven of them.
From my perspective a comment needs to be genuine and not generic, because it could be misconstrued as spam.
However, I do try to get to the point across as quickly as possible, since some people hate long comments.
Thanks for commenting Renard!
You’d be surprised at how many people like long comments (assuming it adds to the post). I just replied to Adrienne’s comment about that. That’s one thing that really got me noticed by a few other key bloggers. I thought the same in the past, but my mindset has changed.
Thanks for stopping by again Renard.
[ Smiles ] You are welcome, Craig.
In the near future, I will experiment with longer comments and see what transpires.
However, I can’t be the only blogger who likes to be concise.
And, why should a blogger be penalized for being brief?
For the record, I fully understand your point!
Oh nothing wrong with being concise at all Renard! I definitely wasn’t trying to say you would be penalized for being brief, only that I don’t believe other bloggers frown upon longer comments. Heck, I’ve seen comments on other blogs that go on for over 1000 words, and the author as well as other readers really seem to engage with that.
Thanks for the great comment Renard, and we’ll see you around.
Hi, Craig,
Oh my word, I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
I used to be a “creeper” or “lurker,” and I suppose it was because I lacked confidence and didn’t know what to say in reply to their message. But the more I visited different blogs, the more I saw that all I had to do was share my thoughts. Plain and simple.
Yes, commenting on a blog post and connecting with the author of the article is the first step to building that all important relationship that will prove to be a wonderful gift in future. I cannot count all my blessings/friends, and I’m oh so grateful for all of the wonderful people I’ve come to know.
I’m thankful that we crossed paths, Craig, and really enjoyed your message. I had a similar idea a while back and did a post on getting out of the shadows… It’s definitely a needed message, so thanks for sharing your input on this!
Hope you have an awesome Monday. Call me weird, but I love Mondays! 🙂
˜Carol
I would never call you weird Carol, but loving Monday’s? Well you’re in Florida, so you didn’t have to deal with the 12″ of snow that were dumped on us here in SE Michigan on Sunday. That didn’t make for a very fun Monday.
The whole lacking confidence thing was so me. That’s why I never bothered leaving a comment. I thought why in the world would this person want to hear from me. Why should I waste my time commenting on this post when no one other than the author of the post will see it.
I really can’t pinpoint what it was that changed my mind – other than creeping on some other blogs. In fact, yours was one of those blogs I lurked on for the longest time. Was always coming across your posts in some way or other, but I never bothered to leave a comment. Shame on me.
I think what finally gave me the nudge I needed was reading a post on Adrienne’s blog about, what else commenting. So that’s what I did. Wasn’t really sure of the response I would get at the time I was writing the comment but I thought why not give it a shot. Well, we both know Adrienne, and her reply was just as you’d expect.
Thank you for the kind words again Carol. That means a lot coming from you!
Hehe…I’m trying to imagine you in camo gear, Carol, crawling through the digital underbrush…
“Shhhhhhh, be vewy vewy qwiet….I’m hunntin wabbits!”
(giggling)
Hey Craig,
Great post.
LOL abut creeping. Too funny. That’s something I don’t do because I want to engage. I want to let people know I was there and share my thoughts/opinions.
Leaving those 1 word comments … or even your example there “Great post dude.” isn’t an option for me. I like to actually let the reader know I’ve read their post and leave a comment that hopefully adds to the post.
That’s how I’ve always been. And I know those that I leave comments on their sites, appreciate that. (Or, at least I hope they do)
Just like I appreciate when they take time to leave a detailed comment on my blog.
Great post here, Craig.
– Andrew
Thanks Andrew. Couldn’t agree with you more.
It’s like if you receive those one word comments, you think to yourself, did you really take the time to read this?
I’m the same way, I’d like to think that the comments I’m leaving on another blog are adding a little something to the discussion. It still amazes me how many people take the time to read every single comment on a post. I find myself doing this more and more all the time.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave such a great comment Andrew. It is very appreciated.
Agreed.
(Chuck starts laughing…)
I admit I am guilty of trolling or creeping at times. I try to at least “Like” the post and will comment about 50% of the time. I do find engagement improves the better known by other bloggers. Thanks for the reminder to keep at it. 🙂
I was a creeper 100% of the time prior to this past December Susan.
Could never figure out why no one was commenting on my blog. Then I read a few posts about commenting and thought, why not give it a shot. you know what happened? People keep coming to my blog to leave comments. Crazy huh?
I’m sold on it. Keep at it and you will be to.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Susan, appreciate it.
Hi Craig,
Commenting on blogs is one of my favorite topics. It is an effective way to build relationships with other bloggers. It also can be a great way to learn from each other.
To me, the comment section of a blog is for sharing ideas, asking questions and having true conversations. Many times a conversation on a blog (both mine and other bloggers) has been fodder for a new post.
“Networking at its finest.” Well said! I’m a first I visitor and I thoroughly enjoyed this. I’ve already followed you on Twitter and we’re connected now in a Facebook group (thanks to Adrienne) and I’ll be back!
~Sherryl
Hi Sherryl, thank you so much for stopping my and leaving a comment..
I hear you. I’ve been able to gather a few new ideas for posts but reading the comments of this blog and other blogs. Sometimes it takes just as long, or longer, reading through all the comments on a popular post. It is worth it, especially when there is that conversation going on. I can often take a few new tips away from a post just by reading through all the comments.
Thank you for the follow, and I’ll be following you back on Twitter as soon as I get a moment. Looking forward to seeing you around and connecting down the road. Have a great day Sherryl.
(runs back and forth across the blog with hands held up high and a T-Short that say “I’m Special”)
That’s what I’m here for Sherryl…..EDUMACATION!
(stops short)
Sorry….it’s the sugar from the pie.
Hey Graig,
What a beautiful mention here on your blog 😉
You know in Jan 2015, I had about 3 readers who commented and told me they had been reading my blog for long and just decided to start commenting. Though I was excited to know I have “ghost” readers, I do agree more with you that creeping keeps you behind on a lot of things.
Maybe creepers lack confidence like Carol but I think if we get your point in this post, we will understand why it’s important to step out and build those connections.
Now Graig you nailed it in this post and there is no reason I should not share it on social media.
I hope you are having a wonderful week 😉
Oh my bad! It’s Craig not Graig. Sorry for missing this point 😉
🙂 I’ve done that before as well. No problem Enstine!
Hi Enstine. No worries on the mention, it was my pleasure
I like that term, ghost reader. I know there are other readers of my blog out there, and I’m dying to know what they think, either good or bad. I get it if you’re not trying to build your networking base, but then again if you’re reading my blog, chances are you have a blog and are looking for some help.
It can be rather intimidating when your a new blogger and you see all the big boys and girls leaving comment after comment on a blog. You think you don’t really have much more to add to the conversation and feel rather uncomfortable doing so. I don’t know about you, but it’s a great feeling to me when someone new to my blog takes the time to leave a comment. I’m not saying it’s a great feeling when others leave a comment, but just knowing you’ve made an impression on a new visitor makes me a smile a little.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Enstine. Have yourself a wonderful day.
Hi Craig,
I will hold my hands up too and say that I too used to creep around blogs and never comment. I suspect like many people, I didn’t know what to say.
I remember the 1st comment I ever posted. I told the person whose blog it was that this was my ever comment.
Now that I have been doing it a while, I think I would say that it does get easier to do. It is like anything, you get better with practice.
Have a great day.
Jo
Hi Jo, thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment.
You did the same thing that I did. First time I was commenting on all these different blogs, I let them know it was my first time. I was completely surprised at how many of the blog authors welcomed me with open arms to their blog. It was a nice touch and something that made me want to keep coming back.
Hope to see you around again, and have a wonderful rest of your week.
“Wow, I’m blushing. OK, I wrote it myself, but you get the idea.” – This made me laugh!
Think this is an excellent point about not just being a visitor becoming an engager. Why watch on from a distance when you could have a front row seat and heckle every now and again? Okay, no heckling, not yet anyway…
Commenting helps give back something to a post’s author. Every comment I receive makes me smile, even if it’s someone telling me I suck (please stop, dad) because I really appreciate someone taking the time out to leave their thoughts! Of course, having interaction on your posts has both direct and indirect benefits for website growth…but that’s a whole other blog post!
Keep up the great work, thanks for the shout out too, really appreciate it!
Luke
Intergeek
🙂
I know what you mean Luke. I know it can be somewhat time consuming, which makes me appreciate when something leaves a comment all the more.
There have been times where the comments on posts I was reading added so much to the discussion, it was almost like I was reading a whole different post. Now I find myself skimming through all the comments, just to be sure I’m not missing something else.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by again and comment Luke. Very much appreciated.
LUKE! Yo, buddy, I had a talk with your dad.
He’s says to cheer up–you only HALF-suck.
See? Progress!
…and you have commenters making comments on your comments on someone else’s blog too =)
I need to come visit you today—you always make me laugh.
Especially I’m feeling so appreciated right now….*cough*
(flexes eyebrows)
If you’d really had a chat with my dad I can assure you he’d have said something different to that. Lets just say he’s not a wanted hero and leave it there!
But comments ON MY COMMENTS? Oh my god. I’ve made it. *punches the air*
Hi Craig.
Yes, I admit it, I was once a creeper, but not anymore. 🙂
Back when I was a wet behind the ears newbie, I did a LOT of creeping.
I had read so much about how there’s a right and a wrong way to leave blog comments on other blogs, that I was really worried about doing it wrong. Sound silly, I know, but that’s just how I felt.
Nowadays, I’m guilty of not reading as many blogs as I would like. I know just how powerful blog commenting is a relationship building tool when done consistantly – sigh – if only there was more hours in the day, huh?
Love your light-hearted writing style btw and I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Thanks.
Kerry
Thanks for the kind words Kerry, and glad to see you here!
I know exactly what you are saying about leaving the right kind of comment, and I was the same way. Looking back I agree, what in the world was I thinking.
I only wish I had more time in the day. There is so much great information out there, and there’s just not enough time to digest it all. Commenting on other blogs could seriously be a full time job.
Thanks again Kerry, and looking forward to seeing you around.
For the record, Kerry, I would NEVER call you a “creep”.
…unlike SOME people who insinuate that i am more than, shall we say…”fluffy”?
Hi Craig,
I don’t understand why people visit and read blogs, but fail to stop and leave a comment. It confuses me because I am of a mind that you can get your questions answered if only you would take the time to ask them.
In addition, someone who has a question could get more ideas on how to fix a problem. I’m afraid there are many individuals who aren’t getting the help they need because they’re afraid to seek a comment that can help them immensely.
Nobody wants to sound like a fool asking a question but don’t these people realize that all they need to do is step up? What’s so hard about admitting you need an outside opinion?
– Bonnie
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment Bonnie.
My personal opinion is that most people lack the confidence to ask a question. Whether it’s because they don’t want to look like a fool or perhaps are just overwhelmed by seeing all these other great comments on a blog. I know for me it was a confidence thing. Seeing all these great bloggers leaving comments on each others posts, made me think how in the world can I fit into this discussion.
You’re right though. It’s a great place to start to get some free advice from another expert. You just need to initiate the question.
Thanks again Bonnie, and have a great rest of your week.
“….you can get your questions answered if only you would take the time to ask them.”
EXACTLY Bonnie! More times than not, they’re simply scared to be first.
Hehe….I actually to the time to look up some IP addresses and discovered several close friends of the family have been ‘creeping’ for over a year….so when I bumped into them, I confronted them.
Ohhhhhh, that was funny. Never knew a human face could POP like that and do a ripe tomato impression!
I’ve even done my Thanks section and named the creepers….but nawwwww, nothing changed =(
Psssssst!
Hey Craig….
…..I’m creeeepin.
I think I’ve been a moron and not come to check out your site and had some fun conversations with you, buddy.
*looks over his shoulder*
Have to go now, wife faction to gain—but I’ll be back tomorrow.
(crosses heart, hopes to win a million bucks)
Cya soon for a detailed comment (smirk).
It’s like I woke a sleeping giant (a good giant though – not one of those bad giants that destroys everything). You know what I mean.
I have a secret Jaime (note the spelling) – I’ve creeped on Wanted Hero for a few of your posts since our last exchange, so I haven’t forgotten about you. Time has been scarce lately, and I didn’t want to bore you to tears with a “Great Post Dude” comment.
Thanks for remembering me and looking forward to your comment…
…woke…a sleeping giant?
Dude, are you calling me FAT?
(rolls up his sleeves)
That one hell of a way to start a conversation!
(starts inspecting his computer screen for hidden cameras)
Is this thing rigged?
Just cause I like an occasional extra helping of extra-buttered & spiced potatoes doesn’t mean I fat.
…okay, five helpings, BUT THAT’S NOT THE POINT!
I…and..not fat.
I’m a tall Hobbit with a serious eating disorder, I swear.
Wait…I shouldn’t swear.
Well HELL Craig, this conversation hasn’t even started and I’m already frustrated!!
Humph. At least you got my name right, eh?
(noted)
*sigh*
Should we try this again?
HOLD PLEASE
(clinking glasses in background….)
ANYONE ELSE WANT A SCOTCH & SODA?
(more clinking….)
*Gulp*
Ahhhhhhhhhh.
Ok, good to go now.
(Don’t look at me that way, Chuck—that whole fat thing got to me today. I’m a tender hearted guy ya know.)
……….?
(Stop laughing.)
Look, Craig, let’s cut the crap here. I finally noticed something on your blog I should have noticed a long time ago. Something I’d like to share if you don’t mind?
Well, even if you do mind.
You…are an awesome writer.
Seriously. Only my opinion, I know…but I think I have a pretty good feel for personalities. I like yours.
You already left a comment on my blog, so I didn’t come here because of that. You don’t have to return the favor for this comment, BUT considering you’d look like a complete and total turn for not taking your own advice, I’m betting you’ll show up (evil smirk).
Still not why, though.
People do come to check out who I am after conversations like this.
Mainly because of the, “Oh %$@$!!!—I better find out who this Jaime guy is, cause I don’t wanna catch that crazy crap from mixing with him if he’s conTAgious!”
Ok, maybe a sliiiight exaggeration there. (wee bit)
It’s because you’re real. Just that simple, in a very cool and refreshing way.
It’s not common. I hate common.
I don’t mix with common.
No, I don’t scream, “BACK PEASANTS!”…but I’m not confident I’ll ever become popular as a fantasy author through my blogging or through these comments.
I’m here because I’ve been doing this 10 years…alone..and alone sucks. It only hit me six months ago that I could have friends and conversations and laugh and enjoy myself as I keep making books for kids.
Friends with people like you.
THAT, Craig, is why I’m here.
Cause I think you’re cool.
For those who disagree, well…I can’t fix stupid.
Talk again later.
…gonna go eat a pie.
(Shut up Chuck)
Oh Jaime, don’t be so sensitive. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen you frustrated, I’m not really sure how to take that.
I have to be honest for a minute (scratch that, I’m always honest). I love your comments. If I happen to be reading a post, and I come across a comment from you, it always makes my day. Always!
I’m being very serious about that. You can be having the worse day, and just seeing the energy you bring to a blog by leaving a simple comment is contagious! Ok, well maybe your comments aren’t so simple, but that’s what makes them so utterly fantastic! And yes, that’s what eventually led me to Wanted Hero!
BTW – If someone is reading all of this dribble, you need to check out Jaime’s site. You’ll love it! You can pay me for that plug later.
I was reading a post over at Luke’s site a while back, and you two had me in stitches. It just makes you want to jump into the conversation, and that’s really what it’s all about isn’t it. Having conversation, dialog, sharing. And you should have some fun doing it to.
Thank you for the kind words. I’m not sure I consider myself to be an awesome writer, but I do get a kick out of it. It’s actually kind of fun watching how things are changing for me and this blog by simply implementing a strategy to network with others. That silly strategy of commenting on other blogs has actually started to develop into something more. Dare I say friendships. It’s really crazy!
Words can’t express how much I appreciate a comment like this. Thank you Jaime!
And yes, I will be getting back over to your blog in the coming days and sharing my love. I promise I won’t creep!
*sigh*
….now he calls my comments “simple”…..
(I KNOW we try hard, Chuck….no, buddy, I have no idea what he’s talking about….)
*displays big cow eyes*
BWAHAHAHAHA!
Hi Craig,
I thought I would share and not be a creeper, lol… I LOVE it!!!
There are so many amazing benefits of commenting on blogs and you’ve mentioned many of them.
Not only has my traffic in six months grown massively because of this one simple strategy, it has also earned me new referral and strategic partnerships with some amazing heavy hitters in and outside of my niche.
Because of the relationships that were developed and trust that has been built I get at least two or three referrals a month that will earn upwards of tens of thousands of dollars per year. That’s because of the networking that developed through blogging.
Also, the social validation is HUGE due to the community that is built around us! It has earned me the opportunity to write in SEMrush where I have the largest amount of comments they’ve had for one article because I asked my community to rally and help me. I will a regular contributor there now and in addition my community has helped me create opportunities in the near future to write in major US business journals and speak at upcoming conferences throughout this year.
To those who are lurking and creeping, you’re missing out on massive opportunities that can change your business forever!!!!
Great post Craig! I really appreciate your attention on this subject.
~ Don Purdum
Wow Don—amazing points.
You know, i still haven’t had the experiences you guys have and talk about…I’m just an ordinary dad of 12 & fantasy writer–but your “social validation is HUGE due to the community that is built around us,” is SPOT ON!
Ok…EVERYthing you said was spot on.
…just trying to back you in what i actually know.
(Pssst. Even if I haven’t experienced EVERYthing yer talkin about, I know you’re right ANYway…so ya know–get yer back)
And here I am, just thinking that posting comments was just to learn new things and hang with neat people.
Huh.
That’s amazing Don! All because of commenting, wow! You also have a pretty good reputation, so I’m sure that helps. 🙂
I can see how easy it is to start to build a community, via blog commenting. I’ve made some great on-line friendships in the last few months, and I could easily see rallying them to help support me in some unknown venture.
Totally agree on missing out on many opportunities if you are just sitting on the sidelines. Jumping into the fray really helped me create so many networking opportunities. Too bad it took me so long to figure that out.
Thanks for stopping by Don and leaving a comment, Very much appreciated.
Hi Craig,
Aha you have hit one of my favorite topics! Leaving comments on a blog is so valuable. A good comment, and not those one liners. One has to read the blog and give their feedback in their own words. Now I find this so beneficial because I have had lots of people come to my blog just from a comment I have left.
So what happens? I go to their blog and reciprocate. Then I share it on social media. It is a win win. After a while, who knows…one can become friends..real friends.
As we engage via comments we can then ask that person for an interview on our blogs.. there are so many ways leaving a good comment can benefit you.
I don’t understand the creepers. I have had some in the past and they emailed me saying they were an avid reader of my blog. Hmmm I though it was suspicious, I checked them out then emailed them back asking why they never left a comment. Some said they were intimidated, some didn’t have a blog and felt they were not “worthy” A funny thing out there isn’t it?
Thanks for bringing up this topic. It is one that many of us don’t think about but should be said!
-Donna
P.S. I taught my 84 year old mom how to use Facebook….she is a creeper he he he
Hey Donna,
Your Mom is a creeper? LOL… that’s hilarious… I can’t stop enjoying your comment!
Excellent points Donna.
I’m curious here…would you and Don agree that many (if not most) commenters talk “at” you, rather than “to” or “with” you?
‘Cause that’s been my personal experience and what i just don’t get is all these fun personalities, why wouldn’t you enjoy having a conversation?
It really is a funny thing Donna. I actually had the mindset up until just recently. Couldn’t bring myself to leave a comment on any of the blogs I was reading. Never really thought twice about it. Than when I did think about leaving a comment, it got a little overwhelming. Seeing the same people leave great comment after great comment, I thought to myself maybe I won’t fit in here. I know, weird right.
Anyway, I took the plunge and I can’t believe the engagement on this blog. It’s still unreal to me. Leaving comments have opened so many doors, and I’m glad I jumped right in.
So your mom’s a creeper huh. That’s hilarious. My daughter and wife had to explain the concept to me when I heard them talking about it one night.
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Really appreciate that.
Hi Craig.
Indeed, leaving a well thought out comment can open so many doors, just like you have pointed out .
I never used to comment on articles before, but now I comment (especially if the content is good and I feel at home on the blog I’m visiting).
I used to get lots of comments like ‘great post’, but now I don’t. I use the Comment Luv premium plugin, and this allows you to automatically stop any comments from people who are posting 2, 3,4 word replies.
Sharing this one out now Craig.
The second I read the title of this blog, my first thought was, “Damn! He caught me!”. I’ll admit that I am a ‘creeper’, and honestly, I never really put into consideration the importance that leaving a comment had. Many times I feel the need to lay low, especially when you take a look at a blogs comment string, and see that a few of the same people are going back and forth in a heated argument. Your post really made me second guess not leaving a comment, and I now feel more compelled to let the writer know what I gained from the post I just read. You definitely made the ‘Elephant in the room’ known, and I thank you for pointing it out! Definitely sharing this post.
Ha – Thanks for the great comment Candice.
I was right there with ya’. Always creeping on blogs, never leaving a comment. Like you, I see all these comments going back and fourth and I think to myself, will my measly little comment make that much of a difference.
I was wrong. I left my first comment, and got an immediate response. Followed up with another comment, and got another response from the author. Next thing I know, their leaving a comment on my blog, along with other people that saw that same comment. I thought to myself, I’m onto something here.
Sure enough, most of the engagement I’m seeing on this blog is a result of comments I’ve left on other blogs. It’s not like I go crazy with this, commenting on blogs every waking moment, but if I see a post I like I’ll definitely leave a comment.
Really appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment (as well as sharing the post). Hope to see you around again.
Hi Craig,
Commenting is a powerful tool i used right!
That’s part of the beauty of blogging to me. Actually connecting with others who speak on tons of different topics and from all over the world!
We all have the same over all goals in mind. More traffic, subscribers, income and so on.
Have a good week ahead Craig!
Thanks Steven!
You nailed it. It is kind of neat connecting with all of these people, and getting to know them better via our blogs. It really wouldn’t be possible without our blogs.
Have a great week as well Steven.
Hi, Craig, I’ve stopped creeping. Great post dude!
Speaking as an experienced creeper I can tell you the biggest problem we guys have. We read a good tip and we’re off clicking on another site to put it into action right away. There’s no time to stop and chat when there’s so much new things to do.
Thanks for reinforcing the importance of networking, I’m going to make a point of leaving a comment before rushing off when I read something good!
Donald
Thanks Donald! You’re right, it all seems to come down to time doesn’t it. Everyone is so rushed, they get the information they were looking for and are off to do their next search.
While there is nothing wrong with that, if you have a blog that you are trying to gain exposure to, you need to take the time to network.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Donald.