Blog Commenting for SEO and Traffic
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately commenting on other people’s blogs. Before now I had thought it was just a waste of time. But recently I’ve been seeing the “fruits of my labor”, so to speak, more and more.
I figured I’d start this post off with some basic rules on how to comment effectively on a blog. Believe it or not, some people don’t know how to. And it’s a really simple thing to do. I guess some people just need to be reminded, so I’ll help with that.
Commenting Do’s
- Do remember to read the post. Don’t be lazy, your comment will just be removed or look stupid.
- Do remember that you are writing to a real person
- Do add value to your comment
- Do respond to other’s comments if you have something to say
- Do compliment the blogger
Commenting Don’ts
- Don’t Spam. It’ll come back to haunt you as you build a bad reputation.
- Don’t just say “Great Post”
- Don’t promote your blog or any affiliate links
- Don’t ask for people to read your blog
Fruits of Your Labor
So what do YOU get from commenting on someone’s blog? This is the most important part of this post, am I right? Because without some incentive why would you comment on other people’s blogs? Here’s the answer, you wouldn’t.
Backlinks
The first incentive to commenting on other people’s blogs are backlinks. When you comment on someone else’s blog they usually have a form where you can put your website. By including your website, you are including your link on someone else’s blog which creates a backlink. If you want to learn more about backlinks, check out my backlinking strategy series.
The backlink you create could have massive results, depending on the Page Rank or Alexa Ranking of that website. You may also not even get a backlink at all. It’s kind of chance whether Google will find your link and verify it as a backlink or not. But I think the better the comment, the better chances of it being found by Google. But the more you comment, the better chances you have to get noticed by Google. Obviously, you don’t want to spam though. This could be noticed by Google and could hurt your rankings.
These backlinks work to help your SEO, which I think most of you know by now. Some blogs/websites even let you add keywords you your name, which will help you rank higher for that keyword you desperately want to rank for! Organic Search from the search engines accounts for 25.47% of the total traffic to my blog, over the past month. So it definitely plays a big role.
But what if I don’t get a backlink? Don’t worry there is still two more reasons why to comment on another person’s blog.
Traffic
Believe it or not, people actually do click on your website in the comments section. Over the last month 27.99% of my traffic has been from Pat Flynn’s blog. The visits have been from me commenting on every single post.
In order to get people to click on your link, your comment needs to be great. If someone likes your comment and you show off the information you know then people might click on your blog. That’s what has happened for me! And from one blog, it accounts for 27.99% of my total traffic over the past month.
Building Relationships
Another reason your comments should actually be helpful or insightful is that the blog owner could begin to take notice. When they see you commenting real value on their blog, I can guarantee that they will like. They will most likely begin to respond to your comments. You may even begin to email each other or talk to each other on other social networks.
This has happened to me recently with Alex Whalley from his blog AlexWhalley.com. I started to comment on his blog for the other two reasons, but I added value and got value from his posts as well. But he responded to all of my comments and we started talking on Twitter. I don’t know if it will end up turning into anything. But he could remember me and want to mention me in a post, like I did for him, or he might want to partner up with me on a project.
The Building Blocks of Commenting
Building Backlinks, Traffic, and Relationships are all important pieces to blogging. They intertwine with each other (as you get more backlinks then you get more traffic and so on). When commenting on a blog you need to realize you are leaving more then a backlink. You want to be leaving value. That’s how you get your name or brand heard and begin to get more traffic as well. Blog commenting can be very effective when used correctly.
In the comments, share a success story you’ve had with blog commenting. Or if you have had any bad experiences we can learn from. I’d love to hear what you have to say!
Thanks for Reading!
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Thanks I really appreciate that! I’m glad you liked the post!
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Thank you! I really appreciate it!
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What keyword did you find it with?
LOOL Nick, I like the which keyword did you use stuff. Don’t mind those guys. As you said commenting on blogs could be a useful way to promote your own blog. I love great contents so I spend time visiting other blogs. If I find your content useful and good, I leave a comment.
Keep it up Nick and update regularly :d
I plan to keep it updated regularly. I’m kind of stretched on time due to school and homework. But I’m trying to post twice a week and keep it going strong.
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No problem! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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No problem! And thanks for all your kind words!
Cool blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere? A design like yours with a few simple adjustements would really make my blog stand out. Please let me know where you got your design. Thanks a lot
I downloaded it from somewhere! Just search “free wordpress themes” in Google. You’ll find a ton of different designs!
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Thank you for the bookmark! I’m really glad you enjoyed it, there will be more coming!
What you suggest is exactly right. In fact I came to your blog from Pat Flynn’s blog right now! I have recently started commenting on other blogs and I immediately started seeing results.
Questions for you… As I write this comment, I see a link to my latest blog post on this page right under the Submit Comment button. How did that happen? Is that a plugin? Or is it a part of your theme.
About comments: Initially when I started blogging in earnest earlier this year, I got a lot of spam comments. It was becoming a pain to administer and I did not feel like paying for Akismet. That is when I stumbled upon Facebook Comments. This essentially makes sure that only real people comment on my blog. Unfortunately, a side effect is that nobody comments on my blog any more. What do you think about having Facebook comments integrated? Should I switch back to regular comments and pay for Aksimet – especially Since I am earning zilch from my blog.
I use CommentLuv. There is a premium version, but the free version works quite well. And I actually just turned on Askimet, I would suggest you use it! And when it says you need to get a key, you can go there and there is an option to pay $0 to $100 per year. It’s like the honor system. Since you aren’t earning anything, pick zero and move it up a little if you start to earn a lot and you’ll get the key in your email and it will be working on your blog when you enter that key! I’ll check out the blog! Thanks for your fantastic comment. I love getting questions, gives me a chance to show off my knowledge!
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It was a good read, thanks for the share.
Your welcome! Thanks for reading!
I think it’s essential for others to do this. I’m sure it will guide them in doing the right thing.
Yeah, I think that everyone should try out this strategy. It has definitely worked for me.
I found you through Pat flyn blog. I agree with you if you leave a sensible comment other readers will have an incentive to click and visit your blog.
Yeah exactly. That’s why I use the “CommentLuv” plugin
Neat blog layout! Very easy on the eyes.. i like the colors you picked out
Thanks, it was a free theme. I’m not good with design or coding!
Nick, commenting is surely working in your favour. I saw you on Pat Flynn’s blog=D. Come say hi on mine sometimes;)
I will be sure to check it out! Thanks for coming by!
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Thank you, I’m glad you thought so!
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I would not mind at all! I would absolutely love it! Thank you very much!
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Well, I would suggest you start a blog and just write. I would suggest the paid option if you are trying to create a business out of it. But you can start with the free platform
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Thanks, and yeah of course you can use my RSS feed
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Thanks very much. I appreciate it. My hosting is Hostgator. My affiliate link: http://bit.ly/vgBSO8
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Your welcome! I love blogging. Love to share what I know!
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Thank you very much for your feedback!
Hey Nick,
Great article here. I’ve gotten a lot of traffic from merely commenting on others’ blogs.
However, I must note that it’s becoming increasingly popular for bloggers to use the Facebook platform to comment on blogs. That makes zilch for backlinks and the link doesn’t go to the website but the person’s profile.
Even so, it’s a powerful networking technique to comment even with Facebook.
Keep up the great work Nick!
Yeah, I don’t get the Facebook commenting. I don’t like it. I like to keep my personal life separate from blogging. But Facebook Fan Pages are very effective. I have gotten a lot of traffic over the years due to commenting on blogs. That’s why I wrote this post.
Gee Nick, I think you should delete that Mike SEO from off here. He is spamming and like what you mentioned in your post, this guy doesn’t give any value to your well written ideas.
Anyways, I was surprised that you are still young and yet you know a lot about internet marketing, when I first stared (that was two years ago) I was 24. Well believe it or not I never learned internet marketing until just four months ago. Like you, I am also thankful to Patt Flyn and yeahChris Ducker as well.
You have a nice day Nick!
I try to get most of the spammers off. I miss a few people. I will look over his comments and will remove them. Thanks for all your kind words! And I hope you have a nice day as well!
Hello nick,
I’m impressed,I got awesome information from your blog. But i got one thing in your blog “Nofollow” link. Number of people said that “nofollow” blogs are not helpful in blog commenting.That type of blogs spam the link.
Is its true information?
Please reply my question.
Thanks
That is true. “Nofollow” links do not count as backlinks. The reason people have this is to avoid spamming on their blog. Without a reward, only people who care will comment.
hi… nick
this is my beginning step of seo.for that purpose i read your this article related to blog commenting , and i am very impressed to read all those things related to the blog comment.but one query remaining in my mind , please solve this please tell me the difference between the DO FOLLOWS AND NO FOLLOWS , and tell me actual concept of both .and also give me extra tips….
thank u….i am waiting for u…r reply .
Do follow links are when Google is told to count the link to help your Page Rank or SEO. No Follow links are links that Google doesn’t count and basically the link is only a link (There is no SEO or Page Rank benefit).
Thanks very much It was a good read, thanks for the share.
Nice post. Blog commenting is a great way to a quickest ranking of a site. Thank you.