Don't Be Silly
Don't Be Silly
Welcome to a new Monday and a new week. I Hope your weekend went well.
During my weekend I ran into an old friend who to my surprise said they read my blog everyday. Not only do they read it everyday they actually put some of what I say into practice. YAY.
Admittedly I was chuffed that she reads my blog daily and is applying the methods and ideas in her life, but something puzzled me. Why hadn’t she commented on any of my posts or even emailed me. So I asked.
Her reply floored me.
I’m Not Smart Enough To Comment On Your Blog
That was her response. I was shocked. I was expecting her to say that she wasn’t the commenting type or she didn’t know how to comment or she didn’t have anything to say, maybe she hadn’t figured out how to get her avatar. All of which would of been fine responses. I was not expecting her to say that she didn’t feel smart enough.
Yes I have some great people here commenting. And yes they do share some great value, some cool jokes and their points of view. I even have Comment Ninja’s (click and scroll down, you will see what I mean) on here, as well as people who pass through and leave a comment every now and then, all you guys please do continue to do so.
But I can’t help but wonder if she feels like this do other people also feel like this?
Do you feel like this?
I know everyone is different. I go to many different blogs and if I read something I like and appreciate I have to leave a comment. I know not everyone is like this and I am not expecting everyone who visits here to leave a comment.
What I do want is for people to feel like they can leave a comment if they want to.
IF YOU WANT TO COMMENT PLEASE DO SO.
The Power Of Comments
- You add your value to the topic. I supply MY opinion / knowledge of a topic. You may know something more than me which you can provide and add to the value. Or you may not agree with what I say and want to constructively debate the topic. This is welcomed as its through debate that we can refine an idea. We can all learn more. Its a win win!
- If you have your own blog you can use the comment area to be seen and add to your branding of yourself (every little bit helps). People will click on your name and image from my comment area. How do I know this. I do it when I go to other people’s blog. If someone has left an interesting comment I click on their link to have a peak at their blog. If their blog is packed full of great content I bookmark it and add them to my list of “blog must reads” (this list is growing daily).
- Backlinks – Link juice – Link Love. To toot my own horn slightly, my blog is growing and getting more attention from people and SERPS. My Alexa Rank is going in the right direction and my blog is getting more authority. So by leaving a comment here you can get a little bit of the link love back to your website of choice.
Bottom line. If you have something to say please say it. As much as I like to get value back, if you have something funny to say, SAY IT. An experience to share, SHARE IT. A related topic with a different spin, RELATE IT. Get it said!
In My House
This is my online house where all are welcome. If you were to come to my actual house I would do all I can to make you feel at home, comfortable and relaxed. There are no heirs and graces at my place. You can kick off your shoes, put your feet up, nestle back in one of the comfy chairs and settle in for some good conversation and hospitality.
The same applies here. Take the value, add to it and own your piece of dwaynehuggins.com
*SPAMMERS – will not be tolerated – Enough said on that.
What To Do Now
Now we have cleared that up. If there where articles which you wanted to comment on but didn’t, go back and comment on them now.
Here are some posts which you may want to comment on
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If you want to comment on this post, do so now.
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Everyone Is Smart Enough
Dwayne
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Twitter: Josh_Garcia
March 15, 2010 at 13:58
Hey Dwayne,
I'll say it! This is a great topic. Commenting is a great way to tell the individual how the post makes you feel. Sometimes something as little as…I like it! It is all it takes to put a smile on my face.
You said something very powerful…With good Alexa ranking comes along good authority. So if someone does have a blog or site it will help drive traffic to it.
Chat with you later…
Josh
I have thought the exact same thing. I used to think that if I could not essentially write another blog post in the comment section then I shouldn't write anything. I got over that.
Maybe it's the thought of it staying there forever. After you set something free on the internet it is there for good. I read somewhere that “trying to take something off the internet is like trying to take the pee out of a pool”. I think they were talking about bad MySpace pics. Same difference…
Chuck
Hey Josh, the Comment Ninja himself.
Great to see you here you are always welcome and you bring great value, so thank you very much.
Comments do make the writer feel good, but more importantly it create a conversation and interaction between people, which can lead to quite literally ANYTHING.
Hey Chuck
I am glad you got over the no commenting thing.
Things are hard to get off in the internet once applied, but people live their lives online now. Look at Twitter.
“Taking pee out of a pool” – ha love it.
Thanks for passing by.
Hey Dwayne,
I really wonder how many people there are out there cruising through blogs and implementing stuff they learn and never say the first word. I would venture to bet it is a ton of people. I don't know if they are afraid of what people might think if they don't know exactly the right answer or what? The whole idea is for these blogs to be a learning place for everyone. NO ONE I KNOW WOKE UP AND KNEW HOW TO MARKET ONLINE WITHOUT TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP.
See ya,
Eric
Hey there Dwayne,
Commenting lets you or the blogger know we appreciate what you do and what's our take on your post. So, I'm all about commenting when I see great value out there (similar to your blog here).
Everyone (no matter what) has something to offer to the world. Why not share your take on it. After all, this is how to build attraction. More attraction means working with the people you want to work with.
Really, really great post Dwayne.
Jerome Ratliff
Hey Chuck, you made a great point. Especially if someone's just starting out responding or commenting to blogs and posts it's totally normal to be nervous…especially if they feel that they can't add value to the conversation. Just like most things in life though you'll never get better unless you get out there and just do it!
Also, just wanted to comment, I love your comparison to getting pee out of pool! Priceless! Thanks for the laugh.
Carrie
You are absolutely right, Dwayne!
People need to comment more.
Why?
Well, speaking for myself, I've met some really cool people just by commenting and participating in the “blogosphere.”
Not only that, like you said, you can get some targeted traffic to your site. (Thanks Josh
Excellent post, Dwayne! One which gave me some food for thought.
While we are on the topic … I'd like to thank you for coming over to my blog and leaving your comments. They are very much appreciated. I am learning a lot from you and the other regulars over at Jason Better's blog. Like Josh Garcia, Derek Alvarez and Chris Owen. You guys have a wealth of knowledge.
Thank you so much for sharing it!!
Dwayne,
I love this post, you made everyone feel welcome “in your house”. I am the type of guy to leave a comment regardless if I have been invited (ha)! But I understand why some may not, so good to touch base with everyone there.
Good post my friend.
Wayne Vassell, signing out…
I'm definitely not smart enough to comment on blogs like this … but I do it anyways just to try and make myself look smarter by association. =o)
Thanks for sharing your brain power with the rest of us Dwayne …
Cheers!
I fought with this for a long time. Mostly because I struggled with the opinion that I didn't really have anything of value to add to the conversation.
But, things have changed quite a bit for me in the last couple of months. I've kept my virtual mouth closed for way, way too long. Time to crawl out of my shell, I believe!
Hey Carrie
Welcome. Nice to see you here and thank you for your comment.
I agree, it can be a 'nervy time' when your first starting out to comment on someone else's blog. I was the same. The more we do it the easier it becomes.
I hope to see you here and hear from you more often.
Hey Eric
I don't have a problem with people coming here, taking the value and moving on. I am cool with that. I just want people who want to comment feel comfortable enough to comment like you guys are.
We all learn from each other which as you say is the key purpose to us giving our value.
Hey Jerome
As you know, it feels great getting comments and a bigger plus is the interaction. I have created whole post based on what someone said in a comment.
It really helps to get a different opinion on a topic. We don't all see thing the same way.
Hey Super Chicken P.I. Alvarez
It still amazes me how quick like-minded people can meet up in a comment arena and build a good respectable friendship.
Commenting has more power than people give it credit for.
Hey Ilka
Always good to see you here.
No problem. I enjoy reading your content.
We are the classic example of how leaving a comment on someone else's blog can drive traffic to your own blog. I 1st came you your blog via Jason Betters blog from a comment you left there.
We all provide great value and help each other grow.
Thank you for passing by and for your comment.
Hey Wayne
I think my home is a cool place to be and I want everyone to feel welcomed and comfortable. I think this post helped to break a few barriers.
Hey Mr Bravo
Great to see you here.
If anything you are TO smart to be here (ha)!
Thanks for passing by.
Hey Mike
Most things are difficult in the beginning, as there is uncertainty and a sense of discomfort, but as you can see it is pain free.
I welcome you here and hope to see / hear a lot more from you.
I am interested to hear your story with the changes you have recently been through.
Hi Dwane!
I will admit at first I felt the same way. I felt like everyone else knew way more than little ole me. However, with just taking that first step and getting over the initial anxiety of it, it became easier and easier each time. Practice makes perfect!
Everyone has something to share. Even if it is just a “thank you for showing me how to do that. I didn't know that is how it worked”.
I also can see where Chuck is coming from. It's frightening to think you may say something and it be out there forever!
Have a great week!
Twila
Awesome post Dwayne. I recently had an issue with comments as well and surprisingly I got the same answer from someone as well. Keep up these valuable posts Dwayne. You have yet another reader.
Hey Twila
It can be intimidating at first, as is most things when we try first try it, but once the ball is rolling we soon forget about the uncertain start.
You are right, everyone does have something to say. I just want them to feel comfy enough to say it here.
Thanks for passing by, it is always great to have you here.
Hey Pablo.
Welcome my friend and thank you for the comment.
Were you shocked when the person gave you that answer?
I was even though I understand where they were coming from.
I hope to see you again here soon.
Thanks Dwayne! You'll definitely be seeing a lot more of me around here!
Dwayne,
Very cool article and so totally true. It wasn't all that long ago that i too thought twice (actually more0 as to whether I had something of value to add. Finally I just took the plunge and have been commenting ever since.
Hey Peter
Thanks for passing by.
Now that you have taken the plunge the commenting life doesn't seem so hard.
Great post Dwayne and well done on your success, and growing popularity! All well deserved!
L
Hey Lavinia
Great to see you here and thank you.
INTERESTING…
I have a friend who recently e-mailed me asking the same question. If people tell me they love my blog and even pass it along, why don't they ever comment?
Thanks for getting to the bottom of it!
Hey Monique
Glad to of been of some assistance
Great topic Dwayne.
I love it when people leave comments, even if it's just to let me know they stopped by and enjoyed what they saw/read.
Sometimes I don't feel that I have much to add, but I leave a comment anyway (most the time) just to let the person know I was there and got something out of their post.
There seem to be so many reasons people don't comment. The first comment is the hardest one.
Thanks for another great read!
Susanna
Hey Susanna
Comments are great for the soul (ha).
I just saw you vid on FB. Great stuff!!
haha Dwayne, they sure are!
Glad you liked the vid. Was a fun one to make.
Hey Dwayne, I have ran into the same thing. I have clients who talk about posts I have had up, but I never saw a sign of them on the site. They say since this is not their industry they don't feel qualified to comment. I say, if you are a friend of mine you are always welcome to comment. And I consider all comments to be from friends.
Hey Chris
I think its a think most blogger face. I am just happy that friends like you stop by and leave a comment from time to time.
I too, don't usually comment because I feel “stoopid” or that I'm not contributing something that someone else may be able to better express. Since my goal is to write for a living, I am trying to change this. Great post!
Hey Rachel
Good to see you hear.
I understand that in the beginning it's not easy to comment. Your opinions are valid and by commenting you get to interact with some great people.
Thank you for leaving your comment here and I will look forward to your content once you have written it.
Very Good observations. One never knows when a comment can be uplifting and supportive to another. Sometimes that comment can be just on time and just what someone needed to hear. I used to just read and comment. Then I realized I had something to give and to say not all of the time, but some of the time.
Hi
Thanks for passing by and leaving a comment.
I personally get great ideas and inspiration from comment. I also enjoy seeing a topic from another person point of view.
Hey Dwayne whats up? I very much like the clean look of your blog. The white background makes everything stand out. I just had some time and was browsing the internet to get some ideas for my website and found yours. I see that you are doing a great job with the marketing end and have a great site. Oh by the way I am running a contest to find out the best marketing stratagy come by and check it out. http://clintmello.com/online-mlm-lead-generatio… or you can find the contest on my hubpage at http://hubpages.com/hub/MLM-Lead-Generation-On-…
Twitter: recholes
January 11, 2011 at 14:32
Commenting is definitely the lifeline of any blog. A blog without comments is like being the 15th person at your senior prom. But unpopularity is an inevitable part of being new on the block. TI like the post Dwayne this is definitely my crowd.
I commonly share topics on blogging and web behavior generally aimed at the up-and-comer influencer on my blog. Check it out – AhmSayin.com. This week I am posted about street cred http://bit.ly/g3Sf4m
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