How to Build a Powerful Community Through Blog Comments

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I wantcomments

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Is your blog comment-friendly?

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Tips for BuildingCommunitywith Blog

Comments

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Ask a question at the end of your post

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Ask follow-up questions to commenters when

appropriate

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Don’t talk

down to your

readers

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Get personal(call them by their name)

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Admit you might be wrong

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Talk to your commenters and respond

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Invite readers to share their solutions

and thoughts

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Be specific about what you like about a comment

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Recognize returning

commenters

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Don’t be a jerk if

someone disagrees with you

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Be careful of starting cliques

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Using plugins and platforms that encourage comments and

community

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