tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post5992224314662120757..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Commenting 101: How to Leave a Good CommentAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-80341014095353057382011-08-31T13:43:54.469-04:002011-08-31T13:43:54.469-04:00Amanda, I wish I knew about your site 3 weeks ago ...Amanda, I wish I knew about your site 3 weeks ago when I was trying to figure out blogging! GREAT stuff you have offered up....I feel like I'm back in school ~ learning lots!Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734172047833827114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-22754771597560412272011-04-05T14:33:51.118-04:002011-04-05T14:33:51.118-04:00I am reading the series backwards - ha - but - in ...I am reading the series backwards - ha - but - in any order - the information is great! It's so true that we often don't have the time to leave good comments, but want them back in return. Since I have been reading the series I have been trying to be better at leaving better, more detailed comments - to let the writer know I am appreciating their information. I just need to get better at the posts with a lot of comments - I feel like they don't need another comment to read.<br /><br />You rock!<br />Thanks!Creative Escapeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506693926537675877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-58569039546758856042011-04-03T20:07:45.766-04:002011-04-03T20:07:45.766-04:00Oh, I just get all giddy when I get comments like ...Oh, I just get all giddy when I get comments like the first three (ha!). I find that if I cannot make a good comment, I would rather not make one at all...I will read but sometimes life is crazy...I do not ever want to be known as the 'nice post commenter. Did I mention I just love people who tell me how they have better ideas on my craft postsHolly Lefevrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-88231219524417840282011-04-01T14:33:37.975-04:002011-04-01T14:33:37.975-04:00I think the magic answer would be the last post. R...I think the magic answer would be the last post. Right, Amanda? ;)<br /><br />I am a little blog, so I do visit every person who left me a comment, and leave them a comment. I think it nice when someone waves at you to wave back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-92225930959040952282011-03-31T21:17:23.975-04:002011-03-31T21:17:23.975-04:00I always love your how to posts..this one is great...I always love your how to posts..this one is great, I always try to respond to each blogger who leaves me a comment..and I am guilty of reading and not commenting at times..depends on how I am feeling on any particular day, sometimes it's all i can do to read blogs, but I do try! Thanks Amanda!<br /><br />BarbDogmom Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200083614598683445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-14805889252641203162011-03-31T14:12:52.565-04:002011-03-31T14:12:52.565-04:00I think you nailed it right on the head Amanda. I ...I think you nailed it right on the head Amanda. I get lots of comments on my blog that are nothing more then advertisments for their own sites. Which sucks to be them because they always get deletedThe Wolfhttp://www.thesnafureport.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-60395792518852347652011-03-30T23:45:33.375-04:002011-03-30T23:45:33.375-04:00You did a great job clarifying good vs. bad commen...You did a great job clarifying good vs. bad comments. When I first started blogging and visiting other blogs, it took me awhile to catch on. The spammy comments still drive me up the wall! As a smaller blog, I have realized how much each and every comment matters and now I try to leave comments anytime I enjoy a post. I've only been following your blog for a few weeks now, but I'm already learning a lot.Karen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667188880742366984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-79534224966823886882011-03-30T21:16:11.559-04:002011-03-30T21:16:11.559-04:00Wow this is a great post, I second your tips and h...Wow this is a great post, I second your tips and had to laugh I think I've gotten every version of your "spam" comments too. I always wonder if those visitors are just copy and pasting comments. And yes using a name is good, unless it's the wrong one that is! Ha, I once had that happen to me and the person went on and on about how much they liked my weekly recipe...ah which I don't have! Had to post a link to your post on my blog Facebook page too.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259780683037042533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-81063377198415110642011-03-30T18:54:41.467-04:002011-03-30T18:54:41.467-04:00Another great post! I think you've made some ...Another great post! I think you've made some people think about the value of a genuine comment. <br /><br />I also dislike being asked to follow. When I read that, my immediate thought is "no way"! I'd much rather someone want to follow rather than be asked to do so.Paula@SweetPeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159609759110718249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-71848753025195515062011-03-30T18:19:46.843-04:002011-03-30T18:19:46.843-04:00LOVE the comment examples, esp ObscureBlogFollower...LOVE the comment examples, esp ObscureBlogFollower party, lol! What great tips from one of the best commenters in blogland! :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998834833645862095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-70936247495661714912011-03-30T11:37:21.231-04:002011-03-30T11:37:21.231-04:00Really great advice about how to write a great com...Really great advice about how to write a great comment! I always make a point to be genuine and comment from the heart - I think that's the easiest way to write a good one - Mean it! This series has been great food for thought. Thanks, Amanda! ~ osconeshabbychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242308059087951823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-22920282692906698672011-03-30T11:04:08.225-04:002011-03-30T11:04:08.225-04:00Your mock comments were awesome (esp. liked the mo...Your mock comments were awesome (esp. liked the mock url for the "lamegiveaway"). Heehee. But seriously, good comments are so important. I am still growing my blog, and while I am, I treasure each person who takes time to visit and comment on what I'm doing and feeling. I think commenting is what makes blogging truly social. I don't think anyone should ever strong arm someone to follow them, either. That's like trying to make someone be your friend. It's either there or it's not--or maybe it isn't the right time, etc. Be patient! If you build good content and are yourself, I think people will eventually come. Sorry for the loooong comment--but I don't think that was in your list of no-nos, so I'm safe-whew!Erin S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04133001054953045509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-74758560289409490302011-03-30T01:24:17.350-04:002011-03-30T01:24:17.350-04:00Great post about your son! You just won the tweez...Great post about your son! You just won the tweezers on my blog!!! Congratulations!!! ACTUALLY, I AM JOKING!! I really did appreciate this blog! It is great to know be reminded about great comments. I had to laugh at your examples. :)<br />ALSO, I thought I'd let you know that you REALLY did win the herbal DVD on my blog. :) (You commented on the day I was running that give-away.) So if you'd please email me back at PumpkinPiePainter1(at)gmail(dot)com with your email and mailing address, so that way I can get the herbal video to you from the Bulk Herb Store. :) Have a SUPER week!!!Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06239079132342501762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-32929512982258135832011-03-30T01:02:57.241-04:002011-03-30T01:02:57.241-04:00Okay, FIRST...I really did read your post on the d...Okay, FIRST...I really did read your post on the day of the crafty cutter party! And before I asked you about your project...I actually went back over it, just to make sure I hadn't missed something!<br /><br />What I concluded AFTER you asked me if I read your post...was that because the statement about your projects was right beneath the coffe cozy picture, I thought it was a caption...and since I don't drink coffee...my eyes automatically went to the new paragraph! REally!<br /><br />Second...Did you totally make up that litte comment window? And HOW did you do it? Haha...I loved the mock comments!Xazminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749135318391747903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-3446930564286991812011-03-29T23:49:35.970-04:002011-03-29T23:49:35.970-04:00I love the last "Amanda" comment in your...I love the last "Amanda" comment in your example...did anyone else catch that? Your post is written in such a nice tone, informative and interesting.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426640481414624341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-6101905488059618082011-03-29T23:01:45.640-04:002011-03-29T23:01:45.640-04:00Amanda, this is such a good series.
It is intere...Amanda, this is such a good series. <br /><br />It is interesting, I really do try to comment on as many posts as I can.I an sure not perfect, yet there are some out there who have NEVER written back. <br /><br />I do have a Giveaway from The Zhush I think you will love!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-80402320963163158642011-03-29T20:57:48.442-04:002011-03-29T20:57:48.442-04:00Wow! This recipe for the strawberry pie looks deli...Wow! This recipe for the strawberry pie looks delicious, I can't wait to make it!<br />Thanks!<br />~LeslieLeslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17981345520439528635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-65226350353462606762011-03-29T20:57:48.180-04:002011-03-29T20:57:48.180-04:00Wow! This recipe for the strawberry pie looks deli...Wow! This recipe for the strawberry pie looks delicious, I can't wait to make it!<br />Thanks!<br />~LeslieLeslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17981345520439528635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-35862092822433348752011-03-29T20:54:02.584-04:002011-03-29T20:54:02.584-04:00This is such a good series! I have been blogging ...This is such a good series! I have been blogging for awhile but this year decided to be much more consistent in writing and commenting, its so much more fun this way. Thanks for sharing your insights :)Cheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01624483471240289972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-31531759139027242542011-03-29T20:50:24.833-04:002011-03-29T20:50:24.833-04:00I am loving this series!! I have been a SILENT bl...I am loving this series!! I have been a SILENT blog stalker for such a long time and within the past few months, I have become a commenter. I have truly enjoyed the connections I've made once I started leaving comments. Thanks Amanda for helping me improve!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565409628840084466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-79980774834884030982011-03-29T20:41:33.639-04:002011-03-29T20:41:33.639-04:00oh no! Let me edit that.
"Just kidding! It&...oh no! Let me edit that. <br /><br />"Just kidding! It's the last one AND I'm still love this series, AMANDA!"<br /><br />Much better. ;DKirsty Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099070132486640339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-80368601024783128222011-03-29T20:40:51.637-04:002011-03-29T20:40:51.637-04:00Just kidding! It's the last one AND I'm st...Just kidding! It's the last one AND I'm still loving this series!Kirsty Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099070132486640339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-89519604510553470032011-03-29T20:40:08.389-04:002011-03-29T20:40:08.389-04:00nice post.nice post.Kirsty Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099070132486640339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-43840149201174859352011-03-29T19:36:11.542-04:002011-03-29T19:36:11.542-04:00Great tips, great series. This is somewhat of a ta...Great tips, great series. This is somewhat of a tangent, but I'll say it anyway. As a food blogger, I'm very frustrated lately with the commenting tools on my own blog. I use Blogger to build my site, and their commenting tools are just not great. I'm experimenting with Intense Debate now so we'll see how that goes. I see that you use Word Press, and I'm actually considering switching for a couple of reasons...this one high on the list. I think the social aspect is such an important part of blogging. You can get such great conversations going and learn so much from your readers. Anyway, thanks for this topic. Hope you don't mind this tangentially related comment! :)Rivki Lockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288838905504852656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-73275765998256438412011-03-29T16:55:27.964-04:002011-03-29T16:55:27.964-04:00I feel a little self-conscious commenting on a blo...I feel a little self-conscious commenting on a blog about comments, lol. Thanks for this entire series. I'm sure all bloggers find it helpful but I am a newbie and find it especially valuable. Thanks!!Little City Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com