tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post789832819764249493..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Commenting 101: Commenting and Link PartiesAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-2871025720409970242012-08-02T23:39:27.326-04:002012-08-02T23:39:27.326-04:00Thank you very much, Amanda, for the commenting at...Thank you very much, Amanda, for the commenting at link party tips that you shared. Common sense and politeness, really. I appreciate it!Athena at Minerva's Gardenhttp://minervasgarden.com/diy-beaded-lampshade/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-79373213961648182532012-07-22T19:19:01.941-04:002012-07-22T19:19:01.941-04:00I have a few of your series saved to favourites to...I have a few of your series saved to favourites to read when I have time. This one is very well written (what I've had time to read so far). <br />I think commenting is common sense and the on-line version of politeness. It would be like having a conversation with people that don't acknowledge you when you speak to them. <br />Thanks for everything you do to help out us newbies! <br />Debbie :)Debbie @DewdropGableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747405747361970506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-14254202696150943772011-08-31T21:07:44.860-04:002011-08-31T21:07:44.860-04:00Well it is about time I found out the 101 of comme...Well it is about time I found out the 101 of commenting. <br /><br />Being new is like being in a new country and not speak their language, your driving and don't know where your going.<br /><br />Great tips on commenting. I can work myself into a fret when I start concentrating on the numbers only. <br />First time visitor from Craftminders and I will check back for more. KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499202463423337207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-78078280300139731452011-08-31T14:05:36.390-04:002011-08-31T14:05:36.390-04:00Fantastic post! Your humor (eye balls drying up) i...Fantastic post! Your humor (eye balls drying up) is awesome! You have given me some great tips along with some laughs :) Being a new blogger ...I have often wondered all these things you have mentioned in this series!Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734172047833827114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-80054043149662119452011-04-25T21:39:45.733-04:002011-04-25T21:39:45.733-04:00Amanda thanks so much for this great series. Such ...Amanda thanks so much for this great series. Such great information you have shared with all of us. I have definitely learned some and I really appreciate that. Have a great day! :)Jen @ The Decor Scenehttp://www.thedecorscene.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-61067236831613834542011-04-19T12:16:57.970-04:002011-04-19T12:16:57.970-04:00I love link parties, I browse them even if I don&...I love link parties, I browse them even if I don't participate in them. It is almost an addiction. The only downside is that I find a hundred more blogs that I love and want to follow! Sometimes though I see the same item over and over again on the link parties, I think participating in a few is better.<br /><br />I have come to realize that I am more of a commenter than a blogger :) <br /><br />I leave comments for the hostess even if I am not participating because I want them to know I enjoy them and appreciate the time they are taking to host them. <br /><br />This whole series is so educational for bloggers, especially the newbies. Thanks for doing it Amanda.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426640481414624341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-27678076286179618022011-04-16T02:05:25.133-04:002011-04-16T02:05:25.133-04:00Ah, Amanda! I loved this post. I think you're ...Ah, Amanda! I loved this post. I think you're one of the best gals to speak on this subject, because you truly are the most genuine commenter I know (: I remember when I first starting blogging last summer and you'd comment on my posts...it'd make me feel so special to know you took the time to do so!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to the post on scheduling time and when to comment back, because with the growth of my blog, comes a lot of guilt in not replying to all the comments! I want to be able to, but school comes first! <br /><br />Hope you had a lovely week. OH- and Natalie and Michaela look adorable in their Easter attires (:Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279263060923898833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-33736858541460494362011-04-15T10:05:02.792-04:002011-04-15T10:05:02.792-04:00Great reminders! I also like to check out other po...Great reminders! I also like to check out other posts at link parties and leave comments. A couple weeks ago I noticed I was spending more time leaving comments than I wanted to so I cut back on some parties.<br /><br />I don't have sponsors or make money from my blog so traffic isn't really *that* important but it is a lot of fun interacting with others and getting feedback on projects, even just knowing something I made inspired someone else out there feels good. I like to let others know the same.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731583979680673836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-72461366356065832011-04-14T20:44:54.220-04:002011-04-14T20:44:54.220-04:00Amanda,
Thanks for posting these excellent reminde...Amanda,<br />Thanks for posting these excellent reminders. I've always enjoying 'mingling' at link parties and visiting as many other links as I can. I've "met" so many new blogs that way! Very early on in blogging I realized the importance of linking back *within* my post (I was one of those bloggers with the "click here to see where I link"... I was a newbie!)<br /><br />But one thing I don't do enough of is 'thank' the hostess. For the regular parties I link to, I will once in awhile. But I admit, I should be doing it more! Part of me wondered if hundreds of generic 'thank you' comments is spammy for the hostess. But I guess if the comment is left in a thoughtful way... as you so wisely teach us... I bet the hostess would appreciate it. <br />(I also don't really like to participate in giveaways, and so many parties seem to be associated with them that I avoid leaving comments for that reason.)<br />Thanks again for setting a great example!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678479642107788883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-51794083625209825322011-04-13T11:21:11.303-04:002011-04-13T11:21:11.303-04:00Thanks for sharing this info. I think so much is ...Thanks for sharing this info. I think so much is common courtesy - like you were talking about interacting @ a real party- but there are different 'rules' in blogland so I am glad I took the time to read this.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179975836835123468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-31233120825928291852011-04-12T23:55:33.364-04:002011-04-12T23:55:33.364-04:00As usual, I really appreciate this series and thin...As usual, I really appreciate this series and think it's a thoughtful and thorough look at commenting. <br /><br />As someone relatively new to trying to grow my blog, this has been valuable advice and insight. Thank you!<br /><br />It has taken me a while to figure out the linking up and what an impact looking at the other blogs in the party can have on the amount of traffic to my site. Last week I linked here and then had a whirlwind weekend and didn't have much of a chance to follow up with a lot of the other blogs unfortunately, and I didn't see a lot of traffic....so your words are true. <br /><br />Also, I've been able to find some blogs I really enjoy going back to again and again.<br /><br />Thanks again for the info, you're doing a great job with this information!The Mommy Therapyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497632312075770712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-63793698141894197732011-04-12T23:07:32.846-04:002011-04-12T23:07:32.846-04:00I love this commenting series. It's made me l...I love this commenting series. It's made me laugh but you've also had great info.<br /><br />In the last five minutes I've had two comments about a grammatical error I made ... apparently I pluralized and possessivized (don't use that word - it's not real) my last name wrong. Ouch and oops. I'm thinking of redirecting them to your post about being kind in the comments. :)Randi~Dukes and Duchesseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277985792260962440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-48515394260875366082011-04-12T22:52:39.642-04:002011-04-12T22:52:39.642-04:00Thanks for taking the time to write about good man...Thanks for taking the time to write about good manners at "parties". I am a new blogger and I need all the help I can get.I still have trouble "grabbing buttons" like I am supposed to but at least I can copy and paste a link to the party to add to the end of my post...is that just as good?Miss Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400224810952962825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-36650002887217921272011-04-12T22:51:43.439-04:002011-04-12T22:51:43.439-04:00There is nothing better than a great comment. I wo...There is nothing better than a great comment. I would rather have one comment from someone who actually read my post than 10 superficial ones. I actually stopped linking to most parties at this point because it takes so much time for me and I felt like few spent the time visiting other blogs. <br /><br />This is a really great series, Amanda. And I think you are one of the models for how to connect to other bloggers. Your comments always mean a lot to me. =)Kim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-79976136659839431812011-04-12T21:51:04.103-04:002011-04-12T21:51:04.103-04:00Fantastic Amanda!
I recently tried starting up my ...Fantastic Amanda!<br />I recently tried starting up my own linky party and it was lets say... not as successful as I'd hoped. I did gain a couple of new friends from it but really not too many linked up and those that did... only one or two people actually bothered to link back to me. <br />In the end I had to can it. I feel a bit mean though because those that did the right thing are now missing out but I couldn't keep it up without getting anything in return.<br />I definitely think leaving a comment for the hostess is a must, even if only done occasionally it's definitely a nice thing to do :)Kirsty Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099070132486640339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-7506759013708930292011-04-12T21:35:01.822-04:002011-04-12T21:35:01.822-04:00I am so happy you posted this, I love link parties...I am so happy you posted this, I love link parties because I love to see all the new things everyone has been up to. It is such a great way to find new and wonderful blogs,and meet new blog friends, that you would other wise miss.<br />Big Hugs to you. AnneWobiSobihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162340735169904253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-72847036081888292062011-04-12T19:57:12.319-04:002011-04-12T19:57:12.319-04:00Hi Amanda a great, thought provoking post as usual...Hi Amanda a great, thought provoking post as usual..I try not to link up unless I have the time or ambition to go visiting..I like the idea of putting where I am visiting from if it is a link party.good idea! thanks for a great post and reminders of common courtesy!<br /><br />BarbDogmom Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200083614598683445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-40363633487517826142011-04-12T19:25:15.035-04:002011-04-12T19:25:15.035-04:00This is a very helpful post, Amanda. Thanks so mu...This is a very helpful post, Amanda. Thanks so much for the series...now, stop on over to my blog. JUST KIDDING! Thank you for the great information!!Danyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718578080465747549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-80589551754598157372011-04-12T17:27:50.677-04:002011-04-12T17:27:50.677-04:00Thanks for the great tips! I've been trying to...Thanks for the great tips! I've been trying to respond either by email or a return visit to each commenter on my site. I've also limited my link ups and blog parties for the exact reasons you said! Thanks for helping us out! :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034271381748240025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-7457062938872788902011-04-12T17:08:06.586-04:002011-04-12T17:08:06.586-04:00Well said! :) Thanks for doing this series! It...Well said! :) Thanks for doing this series! It's great!<br /><br />AmandaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548154928950693849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-78123735499731793612011-04-12T15:56:01.493-04:002011-04-12T15:56:01.493-04:00Great post Amanda, as usual. I will admit that I ...Great post Amanda, as usual. I will admit that I have been guilty a couple of times of linking to a party to show support to a blog friend, and then not making it back to visit some of the links. But only a couple times!<br /><br />I do genuinely enjoy clicking on some of the links and meeting new bloggers.Xazminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749135318391747903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-86150779284246396532011-04-12T15:33:35.856-04:002011-04-12T15:33:35.856-04:00I love this series!
I'm guilty of being a '...I love this series!<br />I'm guilty of being a 'drive-by' commenter. Thanks for the reminders :)<br /><br />and I love the name 'Mary Sue Blogger' :)staci @ lizard n ladybughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341197482992806648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-89428814462471459412011-04-12T15:16:07.112-04:002011-04-12T15:16:07.112-04:00Shoot... I picked option b..
Kidding.
Gotcha.
;)...Shoot... I picked option b..<br /><br />Kidding.<br />Gotcha.<br /><br />;)<br /><br />*clap clap clap* Link parties to me are free advertising, so it only feels right to leave a little love for the hostess! Not to mention it's free browsing. She's taken the time to set up a place where I can see basically all of the blogosphere when I'm looking for ie. Mantels, Paint colors, etc depending on what theme of the party is. That's a nice thing to do for me. ;) <br /><br />I'm rambling now, you and I already agree on link parties and such, we've been down this road before lol..<br />xo<br />rachelleRachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695804501277557471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-2168519832351776162011-04-12T14:56:20.272-04:002011-04-12T14:56:20.272-04:00Amanda I always love reading your commenting 101 s...Amanda I always love reading your commenting 101 section. You have wonderful tips for old and new bloggers! Since I'm a newbie myself I am really grateful that a seasoned blogger is so willing to help all of us out!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-59227022429093154942011-04-12T14:07:59.204-04:002011-04-12T14:07:59.204-04:00Such a good reminder!!! I have to admit I started ...Such a good reminder!!! I have to admit I started out just linking up anywhere I could find a party. But over time I grew to realize that there wasn't much value in just sharing random linkies all over the place... Great post Amanda!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139674170899501598noreply@blogger.com