Reblogged from Myths of the Mirror:
I struggled with the title of this post because getting comments isn’t about stats; it’s about building relationships.
Some visitors to this blog might have noticed the number of comments here. It wasn’t and isn’t a goal, honestly. And there really isn’t any magic to it either. Comments grow out of a desire to genuinely connect with other bloggers, and a commitment to put in the time to do so.
Here’s how it happens:
I leave lots of comments on other blogs. These are my invitations to engage, my knock on a blogger’s door. They say, “Want to come out and play?”
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I 100% agree with your thoughts here Dis. It is all about interaction and Communication!
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It is, if you want to be part of a community 😉
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😉
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Thanks, Ritu. I think it deepens the connection by giving a glimpse of the person behind the blog. Personality has a chance to shine. 🙂 Keep shining!
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Shine on sister! 🌞
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This is a beautiful naked truth.. WP is amazing and by far free from the follow type comments that i have come across in fb..
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You still get them here, unfortunately.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the post! I love this WP community and probably would have stopped blogging years ago, except I’d miss all my friends! Happy Blogging 🙂
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I love it when friends take time to read and post personal comment. It is so generous.
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Knowing how busy many bloggers can be, a lie or a share is a gift, but a comment is special.
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It is a generous gift, isn’t it? It’s part of what makes blogging so fun. ❤
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thanks, Michael 🙂
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Agreed, although perhaps in contravention of the old adage that you shouldn’t give to receive, if you don’t engage with other people’s blogs and leave comments, I agree that you can’t expect much back in return.
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I like Diana’s idea of a knock on the door…but I also agree that the main aim of leavin a commen should be to express your opinion of a piece, not in the hope of reciprocation.
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Yes, it’s a certainly a fine line here, but either way, it’s good to get knocking and get exploring I guess…
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We’d never find anything if we didn’t get out there and look 😉
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Very true, here here.
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Great point. I don’t leave comments expecting the same in return, but a relationship is much harder to develop if the effort only goes one way. Blogging is so time-consuming that I think we each in our own way are forced to prioritize. Those who read and comment tend to be at the top of my list and I work my way from there. And thanks so much for reading and commenting!
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That’s so it. Prioritise, it’s all we can do I guess.
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Thanks, Hon, for passing this info along. For those of us new to this “blogging thing,” it is quite helpful.
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I doubt if we ever learn all we need to know, Rae…but Diana has a wonderful community on her blog.
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Thanks for reading, Rae. It took me years to learn this -I was so clueless when I started blogging. Enjoy the adventure and happy blogging!.
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Diana is spot on.
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Absolutely.
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Thanks, Jennie ❤
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You’re welcome, Diana. 😍
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Thanks for reblogging this. I agree 100%. Commenting on ones blog is one way of getting to know each other.
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It is a very good place to start 🙂
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Thanks for both comments, Thelma. It’s great to connect with you. 🙂
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Thanks so much for sharing, Sue, and sorry for the late appreciation. I’m a little frazzled with my parent’s visiting (they haven’t woken up yet – so I’m sneaking some blogging time). Have a wonderful week and Happy Blogging. ❤
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Frazzled or not, lovely to see you bob in, Diana. Enjoy your time with your family xx
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