Some say that, with the growth of other social media networks, blog comments are heading toward extinction. But all we have to do is look at the bloggers who successfully engage their readers to know that’s not true. Learn the strategies the pro’s use so you can connect with your readers in the comments, engage them, encourage them to interact—with you and the rest of the community—and build stronger relationships with your audience.

1. How to Build a Powerful
Community Through
Blog Comments
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

2. I want
comments
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

3. Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

4. Is your blog
comment-friendly?
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

5. Tips for Building
Community
with Blog
Comments
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

6. Ask a question at the
end of your post
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

7. Ask follow-up questions
to commenters when
appropriate
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

8. Don’t
talk
down to
your
readers
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

9. Get personal
(call them by their name)
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

10. Admit you might be wrong
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

11. Talk to your
commenters
and respond
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

12. Invite
readers to
share their
solutions
and
thoughts
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

13. Be specific about what you
like about a comment
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

14. Recognize
returning
commenters
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

15. Don’t be a
jerk if
someone
disagrees
with you
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

16. Be careful of starting cliques
Bob Dunn | aka BobWP | twitter: bobwp

17. Using plugins and platforms
that encourage comments and
community
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18. thanks from
bob@bobwp.com
bobwp.com
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