If you are wondering if commenting is really worth it.
Let me share with you and at the end of this post you tell me if it is worth it or not.
The goal of any internet marketer is to generate traffic, specifically targeted traffic.
One of the easiest and cheapest way to generate traffic is by commenting. If you have no money to do paid traffic then you really want to listen to what I’m going to share with you.
What to Look For Before Beginning Your Task
Look for blogs that are a relevant blogs in your niche. These blogs need to be active with updated post.
What to look for:
- Are the post kept current.
- Are people involving in the blog by commenting.
- Are the post being shared in Social Media sites or Social Bookmarking sites.
By looking at these attributes it shows that the blog has an energy or a vibe. In other words, great place to hang out and meet other like minded individuals and at the same time why not drive some traffic to your blog or site.
Now, make sure you take the time to read the post or watch the video. Once in a while I’ll receive a comment that makes no sense to what I wrote or what is on the video. I simply delete them since all they are looking for is a back-link from my blog.
How To Drive Traffic
If you are looking at driving traffic from a comment leave a genuine comment that adds value.
There are 2 parts to leaving a comment:
- You want the readers to find what you have to say interesting. This will make others to click on your name to see what other information you share. I’ve found that by contributing and asking question produces the most clicks.
- Make sure what you say is intellectual in your comments. By contributing over time. You will start to be perceived as an expert in your market.
How to Use JoshGarcia.com For Link Building
The one thing I truly believe in is to give back to those that help this blog get recognize.
Let me show you how you can use JoshGarcia.com for link building:
- leaving a comment – Since all of my comments are do-follow, the link that you decide to leave as the URL will get some link love automatically.
- Top Commentators – Do you see on the right side of the home page you’ll notice that I have a section for Top Commentators. Well I like to reward the most contributing commentators with a back-link.
- CommentLuv – If you notice every time you leave a comment it searches for your latest blog post. So far that is 3 additional back-links.
- Link to my blog post – I allow the use of ‘trackbacks’. So if you link back to one of my blog post, I will automatically reward you with a back-link to your site or blog. So share my blog post with your readers and followers. * I do not reward scraper sites or blogs
As you can see that is a total of four back-links from my blog. The minimum you’ll get by commenting on my blog is 3 back-links.
Do you see the power of commenting? If you do it right and frequently you’ll be able to drive a good amount of qualify traffic to your site or blog.
So let me ask you the question again, “Is it worth it or not for you to comment?”
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To answer your question: ABSOLUTELY!
Once I started commenting on other peoples blogs I started to get some great traffic to my own blogs and several opt-ins.
Before I started commenting on other peoples blogs I was getting about 5-10 hits a day. The second day of consistant commenting I went all the way to 50 unique visits. Since then it just keeps growing.
So to anyone still questioning after reading Josh’s post, I just provided some more evidence for you.
You should listen to Josh. He was after all the top commentor over at Jason Better’s blog
.-= Michael A. Novak´s last blog ..The Best Industry to Learn Leadership =-.
Hi Michael,
That is a simple strategy to implement especially when starting out. The traffic starts coming and it’s pretty cool to see it happening when you have a blog that needs traffic.
Have a great day!
Hi Josh,
It is definitely worth it to comment.
Since I began commenting on influential blogs like yours my blog’s readerships increased. Commenting increased and I built relationships with other bloggers.
My blogging skills improved too since I was surrounded by sources of inspiration. So much valuable information when you take the time to read a blog post so that you may make an thoughtful comment.
Great insight buddy
Ryan Biddulph
.-= Ryan Biddulph´s last blog ..Everything Happens In The Now =-.
Hi Ryan,
It is a great way to build relationships. That is how I started with this blog. I was hanging around blogs that have thousands of visitors. Talk about learning!
Have a wonderful day!
Hi Josh,
as always, value, knowledge and well presented, I agree with Ryan, it’s definately about who you surround yourself with and the people you get to know along the way.
Thanks for your continued wisdom, much appreciated
PS Oh yes, commenting is definately an awesome source
Hi Gayle,
It does help out to surround yourself with the right crowd.
Have an awesome day!
Hey Josh
Not only does commenting bring you traffic and establish you as an expert, you also learn a lot by reading other blogs in the same niche, not to mention how many new friends you make.
.-= Peter Fuller MBA´s last blog ..How has my business grown since I started my blog =-.
Hi Peter,
Oh yeah! You can learn a thing or two from other great marketers.
Have a wonderful day!
Josh I found this post especially helpful. Your insights are top notch. I’m going to take this on. Truthfully everyday that passes I look forward to your post to see what new strategy you have to share. Your stuff is so good that I think you should start charging. When you do I will be your first client.
Edward Munoz
.-= Edward Munoz´s last blog ..3 Powerful Strategies you can use- when you feel like quitting! =-.
Hi Edward,
Thanks for the awesome comment! This strategy flat out works.
Have a great day!
I love this because we are all learning from each other. Everyone has a different point of view so we are able to see ideas through a different set of eyes. Also a great way to meet new people and build relationships.
Thanks Josh
.-= Danielle´s last blog ..Network marketing has changed our family =-.
Hi Danielle,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
That is the beauty about having an active community. We all learn from each other and build relationships.
Have a great weekend!
Great advice, not only do you learn from other blogs but you make great connections as well.
Hi Arlene,
This is your first time here…Welcome!
I love making connection with other fellow business owners. There is so much more we can learn from each other.
Have a great weekend!
Hey Josh,
Great article as I have been doing the same thing already. Another thing I do is Google link: competionswebsite then you get to see who your competition is linking to and go after those links and blogs. Hard for small companies to compete against large SEO firms but over time you can build a number of links.
Hi Craig,
Thanks for swinging by and commenting!
That is a great strategy. I do that myself to see what some of the blogs I visit are linking too. Thanks for sharing this tip!
Have a great weekend!
Hi Josh,
No doubt that commenting on other blogs works and is a vital part of the strategy. What I like about your post here is the simple step by step process you have outlined which should make it easy for anybody to follow and do now. The question is will they? Probably not all which is why there are so many thirsty horses around! Ha ha Thanks for sharing this.
~Marcus
.-= Marcus Baker´s last blog ..What’s the Focus of Your Network Marketing Internet Business =-.
Hi Marcus,
I like to keep things a little bit simple around here. I don’t like reading complicated post and I know there are a lot of people like that. So simplicity always wins!
Have a great weekend!
Hi Josh,
Excellent post! I have always found great value on your blog so commenting here is really easy. You are right, it makes total sense as well. It’s a great inexpensive way to build up traffic.
Thanks for teaching me ‘the ropes’ about blogging and commenting … and replying to the comments I get, haha.
Ilka
.-= Ilka Flood´s last blog ..Are You Sabotaging Your Own Network Marketing Success =-.
Hi Ilka,
Your welcome! I sneak here and there to check out what is going on on your side of the world. Great stuff and keep it up!
Have a great weekend!
Absolutely Josh I agree.
Being involved with tribes and other groups who concentrate on commenting and syndicating for like minded and niche related blogs has been a tremendous asset.
We play by the rules I scratch your back you scratch mine.
Steve Shoemaker
.-= Steve Shoemaker´s last blog ..Strategic Branding-Who Are YouInc =-.
Hi Steve,
There is tremendous advantages in syndicating like minded related blogs.
Let me ask you, “Does your back itch?” Do you know you can scratch it yourself with this item.
Have a great weekend!
*Make sure you read my affiliate disclaimer at the bottom of this page
Thanks for all the back-links. The reciprocity of commenting and sharing is something that is new to me. Coming from a corporate view we should all be sabotaging, not helping each other. I realize that some of us are competing for keywords but the spirit of commenting and especially dofollow blogs with commentluv has a more “survival of the cooperative” then”survival of the fittest” mentality.
Hi Terry,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
There is so much business out there for all of us. So I really don’t think you’ll have a problem. I do like to give back to those that participate.
Have a great weekend!
Hey Josh,
Like most people here, you can gain so much yourself by being involved in commenting. I think the Top Commenters thing is a great idea. I’m going to implement that on my own blog to. Another great thing about linking from commenting is relevance, because you’re often commenting on a site that’s related to yours.
Later,
Wayne
.-= Wayne Wu´s last blog ..Want More Prospects Learn to love the Short End of the Stick! =-.
Hi Wayne,
There is so much to gain when you participate. It is hard to win when you are just being a bystander and sitting at the sidelines watching everything.
Have a great weekend!
Hi Josh,
great reminder. That shows that you care about your readers and that’s why you designed your blog like it is designed, that’s no accident.
How do you deal with brief “Thank you”-comments ? I usually accept them because if someone simply wants to express his gratitude, I’m perfectly happy with that.
Take care
Oliver
.-= Oliver Tausend´s last blog ..Anatomy Of Quitting – Oliver Tausend’s Example =-.
Hi Oliver,
I love thank you comments. That shows gratitude. I believe not enough people say thank you today and take things for granted. So your welcome, buddy!
Have a great weekend!
You delivered the value as always sir,
I have learned about so many new, awesome people through commenting. If I continue to keep myself surrounded by so many talented and knowledgeable people such as yourself, I know that I will be a very successful blogger one day. Getting back-links to my blog is a bonus. Thanks for sharing info.
Fred
.-= Fred Williams´s last blog ..What Is Your MLM Lead Generation Goal And How Are You Going About Achieving It =-.
Hi Fred,
That is the best part about commenting you get to build relationships and make friends that are like minded.
There is one tip I’ll leave you with, “You Are Already a Successful Blogger!” Here is a gift from me to you. I think you’ll enjoy this book.
Have a great weekend!
*Make sure you read the affiliate disclaimer below.
Commenting has always been a critical part of building my own business and I have met some really good friends along the way.
Of course you cannot comment everywhere, so I always look towards the high quality blogs that aren’t just posting once a month. That’s why I like to come and see what Josh is up to, plus he has a kick-ass name as well (lol).
Depending on how the person’s blog is set up, the worth of the comment as a backlink will be weighed differently by the search engines. However, if you are just starting out, comment as many places as you can and make sure that you keep going back for more.
-Joshua Black
The Underdog Millionaire
.-= Joshua Black | The Underdog Millionaire´s last blog ..Lesson From US Government Shows That Traditional Product Launches Are Bad For Business =-.
Hi Joshua,
That is so true, any new person starting out with blogging must comment to start getting their presence and drive traffic. Great stuff in your comment!
Have a great weekend!
Josh,
I’m in. Thanks for selling me on commenting! In my opinion, “do follow” is a courtesy and a *privilege*. I know that CommentLuv turned their site into a “do not follow” site because the incredible amount of spam management they had to do.
Blog commenting is key. But commenting on the right blogs is also critical. Getting link love from BetterNetworker.com is highly recommended since they are an authority site in the network marketing niche.
Talk to you soon,
Mark
.-= Mark Gubuan´s last blog ..MLM Recruiting is Easy When You Pick Up The Phone =-.
Hi Mark,
By commenting in the right blogs will help with traffic. The one secret I’ll say, you have to be consistent commenting on the blog. If you just comment once it will not have power.
Have a great weekend!
Hey Josh!
This was an awesome post! I love the commentluv plugin.
I have made so many new friends because of my blog and the comments that people have made. Also from me leaving comments on their blog. Thanks for sharing.
Erin
.-= Erin Smith´s last blog ..Overcoming Your Fears =-.
Hi Erin,
CommentLuv is a great plugin. There is another plugin that I’m researching and it seems like it is as powerful as CommentLuv.
Have a great weekend!
Hey Josh,
Leaving a comment is very worth it. It gives you the link back, and also it helps everyone learn from you as well.
What’s great about what you’re saying here is, it’s truly a win-win for everyone. You can’t go wrong with win-win scenarios.
Have a good day,
Jerome Ratliff
.-= Jerome Ratliff´s last blog ..Take Control of Your Marketing =-.
Hi Jerome,
A lot of people don’t know that most blogs are ‘no follow’ meaning that you don’t receive a backlink when leaving a comment. However, my blog is a ‘do follow’ blog, so you receive a backlink from it.
The easiest way to find out if a blog is a ‘do follow’. Highlight the name of the person commenting, right click, and select view selection source. If it says rel=’external then it is a ‘do follow’ blog. If it says rel=”external nofollow or rel=”nofollow then it is a ‘no follow’ blog so you won’t receive any backlinks from it.
Have a great weekend!
Hi Josh,
I have been enjoying commenting on blogs. There was a time when I didn’t get it but I do now. I also have met lots of cool people and learned a lot from them. Thanks for your post.
.-= Melodie Kantner´s last blog ..Two Daily Actions Will Help Put Your Business in Motion =-.
Hi Melodie,
That is great to know that you now understand the power of it. You are correct you can meet a lot of cool people.
Have a great weekend!
Is commenting worth it? Absolutely! Much of what I’ve learned about blogging comes from sites like yours…sites that are loaded with good content.
As always, you offer great insight and tips. Thanks,
Susan
.-= Susan Redmon´s last blog ..MLSP Wednesday Webinar- Learn How She Got 10-187 Distributors in 10 Months =-.
Hi Susan,
I’m glad to hear that you’ve learn a few tips by hanging around here. Thanks for participating and sharing this content!
Have a great weekend!
What an excellent post and delivered to me right on time. I like to look at it as a perpetual cycle. But you have to read the actual post before leaving a comment and I find that so many people fail to do that. I delete the non-sense as well. But when you are reading posts, you are gaining knowledge. This knowledge is easily turned into fuel for your own blog.
“Readers are Leaders”
The more value that you gain from other intelligent bloggers, the more value that you have to give to the rest of the world. I’ve been blogging for several months now and find that the more you give and share other people’s content also works well. This works especially well for newbies that are wondering where they will get content for their blog
Thanks for writing this post Josh. You are spot on and I appreciate you.
Troy Krause
Hi Troy,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
I immediately trash any comments that make no sense. You are correct, reading other high activity blogs will teach you so much. I’m glad this post help you out.
Have a great weekend!
Hi Josh!
yes, there are so many advantages in commenting, but first of all, as you wrote, its a must to read the whole post and give unique comment, based on our own experience and thoughts.. Its so rude and useless to write a comment and not to read the post first..
Another good thing is to read previous comments, that carries many advantages as well..
Have prosperous day,
Milena
Hi Milena,
If I receive a comment that doesn’t make sense to what the post is about. I simply delete the comment. Typically, when this happens it is simply someone trying to gain some link love from this blog.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Josh,
Great advice. When we started commenting on blogs our traffic started growing very rapidly. We also started to get visitors who would comment on our blog! Such an awesome thing, blogging!!
=-)
Darcy
.-= Darcy Dullum´s last blog ..Be A Work From Home Mom And Build A Website! =-.
Hi Darcy,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on this blog. Commenting is no doubt a quick easy strategy to apply to generate traffic and commenting. What you might want to start looking for DoFollow blogs within your niche area that have high traffic.
Have a great day!
Hey Josh,
Great post and super way to get people linking and coming back to your blog. Pretty sweet to be able to get 4 backlinks from one blog comment.
Eric McMillan
Hi Eric,
Most individuals don’t know about dofollow blogs. This way by commenting it creates a win/win strategy for you and this blog. Awesome stuff!
Have a great day!