I am often asked by people looking at setting up the business blogs what I recommend in terms of blog comments and whether they should be left open or not.
The power of Web 2.0 is the building and nurturing of relationships and creating communities.
Leaving your blog comments open is one way that you are encouraging dialogue and feedback on your posts and articles that you write.
If you are the author of the business blog you still can manage the comments when leaving the comments open - most blogging platforms allow you to review posts and approve them before they are live on your business blog.
You can also put in place a policy about blog comments on your site.
I have found that my thinking and perspective on the subjects I write about in my articles has been enriched through the conversation and perspectives shared by people taking the time to comment on my blog posts.
Through commenting on a post we are engaging in the conversation, especially if we share our thoughts and resources we recommend.
You can be sure that this will attract the business bloggers attention and they will most likely take a look at the website or blog of the person making the comment.
I've actually found people have sought me out and started to read my business blog and subscribed to my news letter as a result of the comments I have made on someone elses blog.
If you have questions about business blogging to build buzz about your brand or perhaps you wondering how to get moving with your business blog, you can join me and my fellow "Podcast Sisters" for our Summer Teleseminar Series.
We will be holding 3 teleseminars delivered at no cost to you other than the cost of a call.
Where are the calls taking place: You can join us from ANYWHERE in the world if you have access to a telephone
When: 4:00pm Dublin/London (11am ET)for 60 minutes on the 18th June, 25th June and 2nd July
What will we be covering:
- 18th June: Session 1 – Creating your blogging strategy and how to measure success
- 25th June: Session 2 - How to use blogging as an employer branding tool
- 2nd July: Session 3 – How blogging can build your personal brand and expand your professional and personal success
You can find out all the details of how to join us here.
We look forward to connecting with you, live and uncut and guiding you into the world of building your brand through your business blog.
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