Let's change the way we comment on each other's posts!
One of the features I like the most is SiteComment. For a simple reason, As a beginner, I have a problem to get visitors to my website let alone to get comments.
What I see as the problem is that everybody is just making sure that comment is long enough and on the subject and usually full of praises to the author, so no rejection happens.
I admit I do it similarly because at the beginning I wrote a comment asking questions and disagreeing with an author. My comment was rejected hence now my comments are not really what comments are supposed to be. Same applies to comments which I get from fellow WAs. To be honest, many comments appear as fake, and they will not help our case at all.
I agree that everybody has right to control who and how comments on their websites.
Problem is someone complained about being banned from commenting because of too many comments rejection.
I strongly believe that it would be in my and everybody's else advantage if comments which we make on each other's site get more engaging, asking questions and disagreeing.
In that case, we would get the opportunity to extend our post by replying to questions and disagreements.
Maybe, there should be, apart from options approve and reject an additional option meaning:
"I don't like it, and I don't want it on my site, but I don't want this member to be banned from commenting !"
This way, we would get a chance to get some real discussions on our websites which would be very beneficial for us.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this subject,
Regards,
Alex
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Most of the comments I give is designed to help or encourage but in one or two cases I have to point out breach of WA rules relating to religion and politics. There was a case where a WA Community member sought advice on how we would deal with an outsider involved in affiliate marketing who had been dealing with scam activities too but had badly criticised Wealthy Affiliate and also accusing it as heavily involved in scamming. My advice to her was similar to those given by others for her to respond and tell him the truth about what Wealthy Affiliate stood for and totally different from what had been proven about him and his scamming activities.
I think that most of the members are trying their best to help with their comments. I suppose if you want some disagreement the place for that would be in the feedback.
If you find any of your comments rejected then I think the best policy is to avoid that person's comment requests in the future.
I believe that it is better to say nothing if you have nothing good to say. Most people don't mind constructive criticism at the right time and in the right place but the comments section of someone's blog is not that place.
What I had in mind as disagreement is that if I promote one product I don't mind if someone in his/her comment disagrees and states that prefers something else . I take as challenge and opportunity to promote my product even more.
Regards,
Alex
I am not sure about the disagreement, but I had noticed in others' site that people asked questions which were responded by the site owner.
I have been rejected twice for giving comments which according to the site owner had not up the standard he wanted (despite that I had some research before commenting).
You have a valid point that comments should be more genuine in nature and should flow naturally not only praises on the site.
I then come to a conclusion that approval of comments is personal preferences of site owner and not so much on the site-commenting guidelines.
Thank you for the insight.
:)
Joe
You’re right, what one finds acceptable another may not. Guidelines and personal preference don’t always align. :/
I absolutely agree. Disagreeance with the content of a post/page should not be taken in a negativ way as long aas the writer of the comment gives his reasons why he/she does not agree.
Hellmut
hi Alex, I didn't know that comments made were scrutinized like that.
I was just commenting to a friend yesterday about that same sort of thing. Most peoples comments do not help. responses seem contrived. I always read a post and make real comment. there is too much, " good post" and than you get the, "I'm following you please do the same for me."
When WA asks for comments they want you to offer an opinion. Read the post, and tell the author whats wrong with it. How it could be better. How it looks from another perspective. I get none of that. We are supposed to be helping each other here not just trying to collect followers. This is not Facebook!
I know I sound like a grumpy old man. sorry, but look at that picture, I am a grumpy old man, but I am not wrong. More time should be spent helping others.
Berger
Here is my 2 cents:
When reviewing a website I try to be objective with my comments and, more importantly, view the site as a customer so my comments are focused on pointing out any confusion I am experiencing with the site from that perspective.
Other comments depend on the subject but I try to remain professional and courteous even if I disagree with the subject or comment.
Thanks for your post.
I have been wondering about the value of Site Comment myself. It's good to have traffic, but surely, Google and other search engines see that traffic is coming from one referral site?
I share my blogs on Facebook and Twitter too- to try to offset this - not sure yet how much traffic I am getting from those shares. My WA - work from home - blog is only a couple of weeks old.
I haven't rejected a comment from WA yet - but when the comments are obviously from WA members - it is a bit redundant. Sometimes people mistake commenting for critique or site review - and that is weird too.
I have been blogging for years and it gets easier with an established blog. Keep smiling, blogging and try to make the comment section of your blog like a conversation. Eventually, you should build a list that you can email when you post a new blog and a following of people who are interested in your subject.
Hi Alex,
I agree with you the comments should Be more engaging.
https://whichdrones.com/drones-for-beginners. Send me your page and I'll comment on it.
Regards,
Tom
Hi Tom, I read your post and asked some questions which really interest me.
You can check my post:
https://questforonlineincome.com/how-to-make-money-from-home-with-affiliate-marketing
and If you find it interesting, please leave a comment.
Regards,
Alex
Thanks for your comments Alex you had some great questions, I've provided you with a response. As I mentioned I am looking at writing an article in the near future regarding your questions
Regards,
Tom
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We always have choices - to agree or disagree to the posts we are commenting on, or whether we give constructive criticisms or give engaging and encouraging phrases. BUT, we should always remember that website owners have also choices whether to approve or disapprove those comments. WA has designed the SiteComments for us to have WIN-WIN deal. If someone disagrees to some points in an article and the website owner approves it with his answers to those disagreements, i think he/she is just creating his website more engaging making his blog build more authority. :)
I agree 100%.
My idea is that as per Kyle's instruction, we use received comments as the opportunity to extend our posts as well as promote whatever product or service we promote.
My suggestion is that we can help each other more.
After yesterday's discussion, I got a comment on my post from Tom with 3 questions. First, his comment looks genuine, his questions allowed me to extend my post by 150-200 words and I used the opportunity to insert link to promote my products.
When we get comments which are just agreeing with all we have written we don't have the opportunity to add anything to our reply except thanks for the comment.
Regards,
Alex