10 Ways to Write Blog Comments That Actually Get Approved

By Wong Chendong 

You've probably heard that blog commenting is a great way to grow your blog. It can get you on the radar of popular influential bloggers, and it's a fantastic way to drive traffic to your blog and open up doors along the way.

But while blog commenting is something every blogger should be doing, there's also a definite art to doing it successfully. In truth, few people seem to get it right!

So, what goes into a great comment?

Here are 10 ways to write blog comments that actually make an impact and get approved.

1. Add Value

The absolute golden rule of blog commenting is that your comment should add some kind of value.

We've all seen those spammy comments like "Great post!" or "I can't wait to use this information. It's the best resource I've found!"

At best, this is bland and generic. It's immediately obvious that you're leaving that comment on every blog post you come across.

To be effective, a blog comment must add value. Give your opinion. Question some of the points made in the main post. Draw on your own personal experiences and share it with other readers.

If you only remember one thing from this post, it should be this:

Make sure every single comment you leave adds some kind of value!

2. Start With a Personal Touch

It always annoys me when someone leaves a comment that begins with "hi" or "hello."

Well hello... the blogger has a name, and you should always address them by their name!

"Hi John" works so much better than just "hi." To begin with, it shows that you've actually taken the time to look up their name and that you aren't just copying and pasting comments on a million different blogs.

You would never start a letter without addressing the recipient by name, so don't do it when you're leaving a comment.

3. Start a Conversation

We've already mentioned that each comment should add value to the original post. One of the best ways to do this is to start a conversation.

Are there points in the original article that you can add to? Is there something you'd like to question, or perhaps something you'd like to challenge the author on?

Let people know your honest thoughts and start a conversation. Once people reply back (which they hopefully will), you can keep the conversation going and add even more value.

4. Tell a Personal Story

One way to make your comment really stand out is to tell a personal story that relates to the original post.

Draw on your experiences and share something that other readers might find interesting or insightful. It'll bring your comment alive, and it also tells people that you really know something about the subject.

In my experience, people love to read stories because they can often relate to them - and it makes you seem more human.

5. Never Put Links in the Comment

Nothing shouts "spam comment" more than putting links to other websites in your comment (and especially those that are selling something).

If you want to make sure your comment is approved, you should never EVER put links in a comment.

Of course, it's fine to add your website address to the comments form - but putting links in the actual content of the comment is a big no-no.

6. Write More than Just One Line

A one-sentence comment rarely adds any value. If you want to make an impact, your comment should be at least a couple of paragraphs long - and it should make a clear point and have a definite purpose.

Make it obvious that you've actually read the original post. Believe me, that's not always a given!

7. But Don't Drone On and On... 

While it's a good idea to add some substance to your comment, you should also avoid writing too much and risk boring the pants off other readers.

Basically, don't be one of those people who clearly like the sound of their own voice!

Try to make your point clearly and succinctly. Add some value, but don't write a 500-word comment when the original post was only 700 words. An essay-style comment is boring - and few people will ever read it.

8. Give Your Opinion

The worst comments are bland, boring and vanilla.

Basically, what I'm saying is don't be scared to give your opinion or add some emotion to the comment. If you feel strongly or passionately about something, make sure that this comes across in your writing. It'll be far more effective, and I can guarantee that more people will sit up and take notice.

9. Don't Just Repeat What's in the Blog Post

I see people making this mistake all the time.

They essentially just repeat what has already been said without adding anything new to the conversation. As I'm sure you'll agree, this is tedious, boring and ultimately rather pointless.

While it's OK to summarize, you should also try to say something different. Give your own opinion. Ask a question, challenge an idea, or share some useful information that you felt was missing from the post. Be interesting!

10. Respond to the Conclusion

Have you noticed that a lot of blog posts give a conclusion and then directly ask the reader to chip in with their own thoughts and opinions?

"What do you think? Got another blogging tip you'd like to share? Let me know in the comments section."

Or: "Has this ever happened to you? Leave a comment below and share your story."

Always read the conclusion of the post and check to see if the author is asking for anything specific. If so, be sure to include something about it in your comment.

So, there you have it!

Blog commenting is a wonderful way to generate traffic, grow your blog and get recognized by key influencers in your industry - but it's only effective if you leave quality comments.

What do you think? Do you have any other tips for writing quality blog comments?

Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment below - and yes, I'll be looking out for people who take on board the things we've just talked about!

Wong Chendong delivers the oohs, ahhs, and woes of blogging matters like any man would... rough. He's frank, to the point and likes it raw. His been where you are and knows for a fact that he can help you. He'll share with you everything he knows about blogging @ www.TheBadBlogger.com and at the end it's just like sex... anything worth learning is worth taking action on your own.

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