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1. Deactivate spam prevention methods that create friction between you and your readers.

These methods include any captcha that you require your readers to complete before they can comment. This will cause friction with your readers, and won't stop spamming in any way.

Spammers will find it easy to bypass captchas. There are services that can solve captchas for a small charge (just over $1 per 1,000 captchas).

2. Do not force people to register before commenting

Comments that required registration used to be a lot more common, but I'm seeing less of it now.

This creates friction and makes it more difficult for visitors to comment.

3. Consider removing commenting platforms that make it difficult to jump through hoops

Similar to forced registrations, you should also consider how your commenting system impacts the visitors.

Disqus is an example. It's a fantastic system that blocks spam but also creates hurdles for your readers (even if they're not Disqus users).

Disqus has many positive aspects, including:

• You can manage email notifications.
• Most likely, you won't need another comment to block spam.
• Loading times are faster.

Commenters will find it easy to access all their comments from one location.

Aside from these positives, it’s worth looking at how using a platform such as this could affect how many comments you get.

Many bloggers have discussed why they removed Disqus and why they don't comment on Disqus blogs. Gary Korisko shared his thoughts and received some wonderful comments.

4. Connect readers to the comments section

Readers need to find it easier to comment because that is one of the keys to more comments.