Blog Commenting and CommentLuv Giveaway Party (Summary) #SocialCafe 1.4

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Why Is Blog Commenting So Important?

Blog commenting helps to build engagement and community, as well as the availability to share diverse perspectives (and get ideas for another post!).

A1 - You get to add value to the conversation - agree with or expand on the the blog content #b2ctweet
— Mindy Koch (@mindykoch) August 29, 2012

@growmap @socialwebcafe #b2ctweet It adds so much more value to the convo and invites diverse points of view #b2ctweet
— Saleem J. Yaqub (@SaleemYaqub) August 29, 2012

How Do I Comment and Respond Efficiently?

Sometimes it is tricky to find that balance that works, as far as efficiency, but there are tools available and helpful resources. One example given, below, is Google Reader, as well as Google Alerts.

A2Hard to balance efficiency and relationship.Anything with quality requires engagement which takes time.Balance is key. #b2ctweet
— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2012

A2 - Efficiently as in timely? Commenting on other blogs? A list of blogs in my GReader helps #b2ctweet
— Mindy Koch (@mindykoch) August 29, 2012

What Are Helpful Tools for Commenting?

There are several tools available. One of our favorite tools is CommentLuv Premium. Check out all the cool things that are said about CLP in the slideshow.

I have tools in my course, among them Comluv, sub to comments already discussed, Tom comm plugin, contact commenters among others #b2ctweet
— Ivin Viljoen (@Authopublisher) August 29, 2012

What Commenting Systems Are Available?

There are many different commenting systems available, and some may be used in combination with each other.

A4 - do you mean CommentLuv Premium, Disqus, Facebook Commenting, LiveFyre, Wordpress Comments, Triberr Comments #b2ctweet
— Mindy Koch (@mindykoch) August 29, 2012

@growmap :0 Wow! http://growmap.com/dofollow-lists/ #b2ctweet
— Donna Anderson (@SheWritesaLot) August 29, 2012

Final Thoughts and Action Steps

And, again, #B2CTweet recommends CommentLuv Premium. After all, if it is good enough for B2CTweet, you know we think it is good enough for you.

A3 - Definitely CL! I cringe every time I try to comment on a blog that doesn't use CL. Most times I just don't comment at all #b2ctweet
— Donna Anderson (@SheWritesaLot) August 29, 2012

There is never enough time so we just have to prioritize - but whether we comment a lot or a little CommentLuv "introduces us" #b2ctweet
— Gail Gardner (@GrowMap) August 29, 2012

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