Comments on: Leave Effective Comments Use ‘The Goldilocks Principle’

By: Lucia

Lucia — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:47:34 +0000

Well, “Telling”. As you were typing this comment, I saw one of your posts on Sphinn containing a great SEO tip I’d never read before and I commented there, Sphunn and Stumbled!

So, there you go.

I do sometimes leave long comments. But, generally, medium is best!

By: Telling It Like It Is

Telling It Like It Is — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:36:49 +0000

I agree with your statements about medium sized comments. I often comment on other blogs, and read the existing comments before posting my own. Too often I find comments that go on and on and in many respects actually repeat what the post was saying in the first place!

I comment on blogs that provide something useful and helpful to me in my blogging endeavors, and I believe it is good manners to compliment good works. I’m also a big believer in networking and building friendly relationships with other bloggers. If I’m stumbled or “dugg” or fav’d on Technorati etc, that’s simply icing on the cake.

By: Michael from Pro Blog Design

Michael from Pro Blog Design — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:14:17 +0000

Love the analogy! I’ve never really thought about the comment length before, but what you said makes sense. I know the kind of comment that I like to receive on my blog, so I try to replicate that elsewhere.

By: Lucia

Lucia — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:49:05 +0000

Hi Louiss,
Thanks for the comment.

On 2. I’m not suggesting no one will reply to a long comment. They often will.

I’m also not saying don’t ever, ever leave long comments. (I often leave a long one.) In fact, on some blogs, very long comments are common. This is especially the case on Blawgs and political blogs where discussions can go on and on in comments. (And this can be rather fun.)

What I an saying on is that if you find you have a very long idea, you should stop and ask yourself, “Maybe it would be better for me if I wrote a blog post!”

I may be wrong, but I think that often, you will probably yourself by posting a good pillar content post at your own blog.

This post is actually an example in action. I stopped when commenting at Damien’s and then wrote this. Look how many visits and comments I got on this post? (Plus, Damien was happy for the link, and the opportunity for my visitors to discover his blog. That’s good all around.)

By: Blogging Secret

Blogging Secret — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:16:00 +0000

I get what is your meaning for “medium length comments”, but you really write a long post and I have read it all. peow…

What I get here about good “medium length comments” are:

1. You will get high chances to get link juices from the author.

2. Write not more than 2 paragraph of comments, or no one will reply you.

3. Medium comments are good comments. Is this really? doubt.

Anyway, thanks for sharing your thought here and I get something on how to post some good comments on other blogs in future.

Louiss

By: Lucia

Lucia — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:33:43 +0000

I actually think a fair number of people use the Dofollow list to find blogs — and at least part of their motivation is link juice.

I too have found great blogs that way! Since I do use my “Goldilock rule” — mostly — I always really read one or two posts.

I sometimes leave no comment, because, depending on the topic, I may not be able to think of one. But, I usually find something interesting!

By: Don@AffiliateWatcher

Don@AffiliateWatcher — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 03:23:20 +0000

This is a very good post. I’ve never thought about the length before, except I’ve always felt a “nice post” comment was a sure sign of someone trying for a link.

I usually search out new blogs because of reason #3. I then find some bogs I like and my reasoning goes up to #2. Before long I find myself posting because of reason #1 (I grow to like the blog).

I’ve always been kinda backwards like this! LOL

Don

By: Lucia

Lucia — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:16:30 +0000

@Matt, The parenthetical remarked brought it up over the line!

By: Lord Matt

Lord Matt — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:07:15 +0000

If ever there was a post that needed to be part of an FAQ this is it. (not too short I hope).

By: windyridge

windyridge — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 19:39:23 +0000

Awesome, now come read my blog! LOL. Seriously great advice and makes sense. It’s what I’ve been doing. I figure if this stuff is a chore, get another job. Enjoying this blogging is what makes the whole thing gratifying and to earn a little on the side is gravy!