Whats going on with the give and take comment thread?
I have been writing many posts recently, and after I finish one I try to get comments on it before moving to my next post. So I have been using the Give and take comment thread, but I have found some problems.
First, you are supposed to make 3 different comments BEFORE even ask for comments for yourself.
Nobody do this as I can see, maybe I am mistaken. Everybody ask for comments and after getting one they offer that they will return the favor. Most of the people do this, but not everybody. I had placed comments with no return of the favor.
Another problem is the quality of the comment. I don`t know if this impact in the rankings, maybe a “Good information” comment is enough, but I don’t think so. I try to make comments with 50 words at least and add some kind of question so the post author has something to replay.
Wealthy Affiliate is a great community. Let`s keep it that way. If you get a comment always return the favor. Post comments the same way you would like to have them on your site. Also if you see something wrong within the post this is a good opportunity to give feedback. Some people have done this with me and I really appreciate this because I have corrected the mistakes that I wasn`t aware for.
I hope this helps when making post`s comments.
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Ruben
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Most people offer up their three comments and then post their link and additionally offer to return the favor to anyone commenting on their post. This is common and actually an above and beyond move if you ask me since now they are commenting on more than just the 3 asked for. I actually find you'll get more comments when you do this as people are very ready to leave you a comment when you let them know you'll return the favor. The point here is to make sure you start the process with offering up 3 as the guidelines intend.
When you leave a comment for someone who states that they'll gladly return the favor don't forget to reply to them with your link so they can do so. Some of the old school will say this is all not the way the comment thread was meant to be, but the fact is you have to roll with how things flow and as long as you're doing the original "leave 3 before you request" then this is all gravy.
When someone leaves a comment you don't like at all, you have the option of being able to edit that comment into anything you'd like. You can add, remove, add questions, etc. This is huge to me. I stopped being frustrated and realized I had all the power in my hands. :)
While there might be some that don't do the "leave 3" part first, most do, and you have to just move past those guys who don't and control what you can control. Overall the comment thread is great and I use it regularly. It's a great feature here at WA.
I totally agree.
I haven`t considered the fact that I can edit the comments, this is a great tip.
I use it all the time. If that person leaving the comment feels it's ok to leave such a short comment with no effort then I have no problem turning it into the best comment ever! lol