SiteComment Catastrophe

SiteComment Catastrophe

Okay, so this may sound nitpicky because my comment skip percentage is still at 99%, BUT I pride myself on my 100% average, so dropping a percentage point ticks me off...

Especially when the following happens:

The Scoop

I commented on another member's article, reading through the webpage and leaving a decently long, well-thought-out comment, even mentioning some of the things the writer mentioned in his review so he could tell I had read the whole post. (If you have had a comment on one of your sites from me, you know I leave pretty long comments that are meant to further the conversation and hopefully help your SEO ranking.)

The member whose site I commented on proceeded to disapprove of my comment, saying, "it was a complete fake and that no one would comment on a ***** review like this."

The Offending Comment

My comment broke down like this:

Thank you for the review. I recently broke my 2019 ******* and was looking to purchase a new one. I like the fact that my old **** did this, this, and this. I like that this **** also does this and this. Plus. I love that I can add more **** to this version of ****. Also, I can't wait to try out the *** feature because I have an issue with *** and this would fix it. Thanks for such a detailed review of the *****. (Note, the comment requestor did not request any questions in the comment)

My Deepest Apologies

NOTE: I apologize for the asterisks, but I am trying not to make it obvious who I talking about. (I don't even know whose site it is, but somebody might, and calling this person out is not the goal of this post.)

Silly Billy

The whole thing is really silly because he (or she, I suppose) could have edited the comment to say whatever he wanted it to in the end, but whatever, I am positive the comment was quality)

Stay in the Solution

ANYWAY.

I think there should be a button that allows you to challenge the member's comment disapproval. If the person does not want the comment on their site, so be it, but it should not ruin my comment ranking. A third party should review the comment to judge whether it was quality and if so, your commenter ranking should not be affected.

Mostly I am venting, but has anyone else had this happen to them?

Does anyone else think we should be able to challenge these?

Am I just being annoying? Wait, don't answer that last one, I already know!

Let's Tie This Together

"If you are not a part of the solution, you are part of the problem." African Proverb

So, to make this an actual post that could potentially have some useful content for those who are fortunate enough to land on my critically-acclaimed WA blog, (ya right :)) I would like to discuss the mindset addressed above. I am referring to "staying in the solution."

Through my 30 some odd years on this planet, I periodically collect little tidbits of wisdom that help propel me forward, closer to success in whichever endeavor I am working on. These endeavors are as diverse as getting off drugs to graduating from law school. All worhty endeavors, but each with its own set of difficulties.

One common thread running through every one of the challenges I face, however, is that I am never able to conquer the challenge if I get too caught up in the problem itself. Focusing on the solution (or answer, or goal) I am shooting for is the only way to succeed.

As far as affiliate marketing goes, many time I have been frustrated with my progress. I have asked many times, why am I not making money? Why can I not figure out how to do this on WordPress? Why does it seem others are having success faster than I am?

When these types of thoughts start to invade my brain, I try to take a step back. For example, instead of getting frustrated that I can not get my site to look the way I want it to, I reach out to community members at WA, or I search for a training on the subject and, lo and behold, I FIND A SOLUTION.

I find the information I need to make my site look the way I want it to. I double check my affiliate links are up to date and I attend a training to improve my traffic. After all, without traffic, who the heck will buy my products?

So far, when in a predicament, presented with what seems monumental problem, Wealthy Affilate and its members have been able to offer THE SOLUTION. I expect this will continue to be the case and I urge each of you to keep this in mind.

KEEP ENCOURAGING EACH OTHER.

KEEP OFFERING A HELPING HAND.

KEEP CREATING CONTENT.

STAY FOCUSED ON THE SOLUTION.

ALWAYS.

Let's take over the internet friends.

xoAsh