OK I have to apologise for the title, but I used to be a teacher and I know we love to tell others what to do!

And you will get those comments that are designed to show what they know and not necessarily support your work - but that's OK.

So as an example - I write a blog post based around a photograph I took, of an amazing sunset and my aim is to initiate debate on inspirational photography and images. The comment I receive -

'I always a Canon Digital blah blah blah camera and I find this is the best way to take photographs without using a zoom'

So I'm thrown a curve ball slightly, this is not quite what I had in mind as a conversation but he has a point (probably). What strikes me is that there will be plenty of people also asking how can I take a photo like this, what do professional photographers do etc..? so my response is

'Hi thanks for the comment I believe the Canon blah blah is great although I haven't been fortunate enough to try it out yet. This particular photo was only taken with an ordinary iPhone luckily the background and colours were so vivid this worked out great. ......


And then I have a choice, if I am reviewing digital photography equipment then I can lead them to that page, if I'm not and have no intention of then a quick google search can link me to a photography equipment page. Or if I'm on Amazon (they sell everything) get them to visit the link to that product through your amazon account.

In other words use everything to your own advantage, direct your readers and get them to engage it is not necessarily only about engagement with the person who writes the comment.



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LindaSMcRae Premium
Hello Marie, this is some great training! You opened my eyes to the use of the comments to my benefit. That is something I haven't thought about in that way. Thanks so much!
Linda
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MHainsworth Premium
Hi Linda you're welcome and thanks for reading, I'm glad you found it useful I think personally it can take away some of the headaches of dealing with comments.
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JewelCarol Premium
Thanks very much, Marie, it is a great training. :))
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MHainsworth Premium
Thanks Jewel Carol and everyone who's commented I appreciate the feedback :)
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2Al Premium
Great training. Thank you for sharing.
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bsmith1222 Premium
Thanks for sharing Marie
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gardenguy Premium
Thank you for this, Marie. I plan to entertain (ask for) reply commenting in my main blog when I launch it. Although I have wondered how controlling it will work.....and how much time I am going to have to devote to the sorting and answering. Your tutorial helps me think it through.
Wayne
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MHainsworth Premium
No problem Wayne thanks for the comment, on most sites you do at least get the chance to plan your response before the comment is actually published, which does take the pressure off slightly.
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