Asking questions at the end of your post is a good way to get people to leave a comment. But how do you go from a simple “here’s what I think” comment to a full-blown debate where readers start talking amongst themselves? Here are some tips to try on your blog.

Before I got into blogging, I was keen on web forums. Back then, a lot of people had their own multi-topic forums – communities with various different sections for a wide range of topics. I’m sure there are plenty of active forums still out there. Since starting my first blog, I’ve discovered that it’s a [...]

People who leave comments on your blog are the ones who cared enough to say something. Well, except for comment spammers. These readers are very valuable as they contribute to your blog’s community. The comments don’t have to be positive – negative feedback or disagreement can be equally useful, sometimes more useful than positive comments. [...]

A comment is like a mini blog post. It’s also an advertisement for your blog. Aim to post comments that are worth reading. When someone comments on your blog, reply to them. You don’t have to write a long reply to every commenter – just don’t let people feel like they’re being ignored. It does [...]

Your blog is something you should protect. This means not allowing comment spam to creep onto your posts.
It’s up to you to learn what comment spam looks like, and get rid of it. Here are a few tips to help you with this.