Saturday, May 3rd, 2008...12:21 am
Blog tip of the week: Commenting
Hello VIP Bloggers!
It’s been another great week of blogging at Today.com. We’ve doubled the number of VIP bloggers and have lots of new faces. We are growing our blogger base fast so if you know anyone who might be interested tell them to apply.
First order of business, there was a little confusion among some new bloggers who received a welcome email saying the rate was $2.50 per post. I am happy to say there are NO $2.50 bloggers in the today.com network. If you received that email consider yourself given a raise to $5! Please help us keep this rate by posting high quality articles so readers will want to continue reading, saving, and sharing Today.com blogs.
This week’s tip is commenting. A great way to get your blog out there is by visiting other blogs and leaving constructive comments for the blogger and the blog’s readers. Most times when you leave a comment you are given the opportunity to link to your blog at the same time.
The more links you have out on the Internet the better chance someone will find one and visit your blog. Commenting is also an opportunity to network with other bloggers and readers that you might not get otherwise.
Overall, it’s is a great way to increase awareness of your blog. Now, test out your commenting skills by leaving one here for us!
Thanks,
Dave
16 Comments
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:31 am · Edit
Great tip. And don’t forget to respond to your visitors and check out their sites as well.
May 3rd, 2008 at 9:00 am · Edit
Thanks for explaining the $2.50 thing! I was wondering about that. I’ve been having a great time blogging at Today.com, it’s been so much fun! Have a great weekend:)
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:39 am · Edit
Thanks for clarifying the pay issue! I am very excited to be part of this network! I agree that commenting on other blogs is a fantastic way to not only give some love to other bloggers but to get some in return. Not only will the blogger you visit likely visit you right back but if you are an interesting commenter, other visitors to that blog will stop by and see you too.
Cheers,
Dana
http://healthynews.today.com
May 4th, 2008 at 6:11 am · Edit
Very constructive advice, thankyou.
http://mostlyharmless.today.com
for current affairs and political commentary
May 5th, 2008 at 12:24 pm · Edit
Thanks for the tip!I guess 2-way communication between the writer and the readers is important to make them feel appreciated
May 5th, 2008 at 1:59 pm · Edit
Great to know, I’m looking forward to reading and commenting on other health related blogs. Glad to be bringing life with chronic pain to another venue.
Thanks,
Tina
http://chronicpain.today.com
May 5th, 2008 at 6:06 pm · Edit
Surprisingly few comments on this excellent blog tip.
http://ecstaticbasketball.today.com/
May 6th, 2008 at 8:48 am · Edit
Thanks for the tip. I am new to the blogging world but I am having a ball.
May 6th, 2008 at 1:44 pm · Edit
Great tip, leave comments here and as many other sites as well and don’t forget your site in the signature.
Thanks,
Dan
Http://autoracing.today.com
May 6th, 2008 at 10:47 pm · Edit
Here’s a question for ya-
Is it possible to have more than one VIP blog at today.com?
And, is there a way to put a counter widget on my blog so I can see if people are coming? (If you post it, they will come!)
Thanks!
Alice
http://reikiawakening.today.com
May 7th, 2008 at 8:43 pm · Edit
Great advice Dave!
STP
http://www.classicrock.today.com
May 8th, 2008 at 11:34 am · Edit
Commenting, truly is a brilliant way to extend the attention paid to your blog. Thank you for the tip.
http://ukfootball.today.com
May 8th, 2008 at 11:50 am · Edit
I’m grateful to have this outlet! Thanks!
http://waxingpoetically.today.com/
May 13th, 2008 at 4:34 pm · Edit
love the advice and agree comment interaction definitely helps. Yes you should even comment to others on your own comments. This shows them that you are paying attention.
Http://celebchitchat.today.com
May 14th, 2008 at 9:54 pm · Edit
Thanks for the advice!
Http://www.mariagedaily.today.com
May 15th, 2008 at 8:26 am · Edit
I have gotten a some positive feedback already from commenting, a great way to get visits as well, sound advice!
http://themoviespace.today.com
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