tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post883798698372125285..comments2023-11-05T03:56:14.971-06:00Comments on Book Bloggers International: The Importance of Commenting Beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-88689835161701491062013-04-09T23:28:35.800-05:002013-04-09T23:28:35.800-05:00I know. It's a catch-22 almost, right? We lo...I know. It's a catch-22 almost, right? We love getting them but it's so hard to find the time. Then we wonder why no one is commenting on ours and we start to doubt ourselves. It's cyclical and I don't want anyone to feel like they aren't appreciated when they most certainly are! <br /><br />I don't always make it to every comment on my blog, but I let people know right in the comment box that I read every comment, and I do! And I respond to 90% of them. I might be late (guilty as charged for this post, too) but I will get there. Thanks for making more of an effort. I know the blogs you read appreciate it, just like me!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-78559842409862180302013-04-09T23:26:04.008-05:002013-04-09T23:26:04.008-05:00Thanks, girl! The decline is what inspired me to ...Thanks, girl! The decline is what inspired me to write this post. I noticed quite a few people talking about it on the Google+ Discussion group. I hope this has been inspiring to people so maybe commenting will increase!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-32890125796399025712013-04-09T23:24:55.103-05:002013-04-09T23:24:55.103-05:00Tanya, I am with you. The discussions and communi...Tanya, I am with you. The discussions and community building are just so awesome. Like you said, it is important to schedule in time for commenting if we want to really get everything out of blogging that we can!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-23674140348895862562013-04-09T23:23:25.627-05:002013-04-09T23:23:25.627-05:00Thanks so much, Jennifer! :D
Isn't this commu...Thanks so much, Jennifer! :D<br /><br />Isn't this community the BEST?!?Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-58348858744463642502013-04-09T23:22:54.703-05:002013-04-09T23:22:54.703-05:00Okay, so maybe I should write up another post that...Okay, so maybe I should write up another post that gives some phrases that you can use to spice up your comments besides "loved the post" and "great job." I will work on that.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-87454226590301099922013-04-09T23:21:17.127-05:002013-04-09T23:21:17.127-05:00I am behind on my reviews right now, too! Congra...I am behind on my reviews right now, too! Congrats on catching up! And thanks for leaving us a comment! :DBeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-85973210640011688712013-04-09T23:20:38.075-05:002013-04-09T23:20:38.075-05:00You aren't the only one by far to experience t...You aren't the only one by far to experience this, Liz! Awesome job for beginning by commenting here!<br /><br />I left 3 ideas for simple comments you can leave on a blog on Anachronist's comment above. Hope they help!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-13588095693718136442013-04-09T23:19:23.486-05:002013-04-09T23:19:23.486-05:00Sometimes just letting the blogger know you enjoye...Sometimes just letting the blogger know you enjoyed the post is appreciated. If you don't know what to say or lack the time (which definitely happens sometimes!), just a simple "Great review!" or "Thanks for pointing out such and such." or "I've been wanting to read that, too." can mean a lot. Thanks for commenting here!!!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-20965249842627590422013-04-09T23:17:20.104-05:002013-04-09T23:17:20.104-05:00How hard is it to read blogs from the phone? My p...How hard is it to read blogs from the phone? My phone is a smartphone but it and my service provider (Sprint, ugh) don't allow me much Internet access or ease.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-30697198037345751642013-04-09T23:16:27.462-05:002013-04-09T23:16:27.462-05:00That's awesome, Kelly! I tend to read blogs a...That's awesome, Kelly! I tend to read blogs and comment on one or two days of the week. It feels less overwhelming that way to me. Some people comment throughout the week so they don't feel it's building up. Either way, commenting is such an important part of the experience! :)Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-42841585534705084392013-04-09T23:14:58.992-05:002013-04-09T23:14:58.992-05:00I agree! I am so thankful for the friendships I h...I agree! I am so thankful for the friendships I have made through blogging!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-40992328170481452942013-04-09T18:45:11.783-05:002013-04-09T18:45:11.783-05:00I agree, Ryan. If I don't have anything to add...I agree, Ryan. If I don't have anything to add to a conversation besides "well done," then I often don't bother posting a comment. (Maybe, I shouldn't have even crafted this reply;)Liz Donatellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14803208787439794110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-75306484344380039762013-04-09T15:12:15.047-05:002013-04-09T15:12:15.047-05:00I've had a post about commenting brewing for q...I've had a post about commenting brewing for quite awhile. It has always perplexed me that we all love getting comments, but we all admit that commenting is the first thing we let go of when we get busy. I'm certainly guilty of it myself. <br /><br />Lately I've been making a concerted effort to respond to comments that are made on my blog and then returning the favor. Once I make that a regular thing, then I'm going to seek out posts to comment on. We'll see what happens...Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01337919035210017251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-65354169213563900872013-04-08T13:56:38.623-05:002013-04-08T13:56:38.623-05:00Great, great post Becca! I don't think we can...Great, great post Becca! I don't think we can stress the importance of commenting enough, especially considering that I've seen a bit of a decline recently!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-84295864335573667132013-04-08T06:31:50.774-05:002013-04-08T06:31:50.774-05:00Well, that's a nice idea, I think I'll try...Well, that's a nice idea, I think I'll try :) I hope it will not end up as my "regular" exercises :) Arenelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646965847129179304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-31094464646749005732013-04-07T20:42:30.640-05:002013-04-07T20:42:30.640-05:00I love these posts about helping us improving our ...I love these posts about helping us improving our comments. I love blogging but even more, love leaving comments that hopefully promote good discussion and get to know other bloggers better. I respond to each comment before I sit down to write a new post. Even though my time is limited, I think it's important to maintain that connection with people who take the time, interest and effort to comment....even if it means I write my blog post the next day instead. Book bloggers are a supportive community and thanks for starting this group. I'm gonna love connecting with new bloggers!Tanya @ Moms Small Victorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17520133909287154535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-76491770018475278872013-04-04T20:08:30.082-05:002013-04-04T20:08:30.082-05:00This is a wonderful post and I applaud it loudly! ...This is a wonderful post and I applaud it loudly! I love blogging about books. But when it comes down to it I love the connections I've made with other book lovers even more. This community rocks and I'm so glad to be a part of it! The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-39247051156106247032013-04-04T19:19:59.909-05:002013-04-04T19:19:59.909-05:00Kelly TheWellReadRedhead ... Thanks for the heads-...Kelly TheWellReadRedhead ... Thanks for the heads-up! Just fixed it! :)Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-35719849552041049822013-04-04T19:19:03.570-05:002013-04-04T19:19:03.570-05:00Michelle @ The True Book Addict ... Done! You can...Michelle @ The True Book Addict ... Done! You can now subscribe via email on the right sidebar! Thanks for the recommendation!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-61438648271226430582013-04-04T13:26:40.285-05:002013-04-04T13:26:40.285-05:00I'm so odd when it comes to commenting.... I r...I'm so odd when it comes to commenting.... I read a lot more posts than I comment on, mainly because I don't want to leave a boring comment if I really don't have anything to say. There are only so many times you can say, great comment or loved your post, before it gets old.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-38014023219013346812013-04-04T12:04:12.803-05:002013-04-04T12:04:12.803-05:00I agree 100% to that, and I do it a lot, which exp...I agree 100% to that, and I do it a lot, which explains sometimes why I am so much behind writing my own reviews, lol! BUT, for once, all the titles featured in my March wrap-up have their reviews!!: http://wordsandpeace.com/2013/04/01/2013-march-wrap-up/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-16073523096605273242013-04-04T11:49:00.915-05:002013-04-04T11:49:00.915-05:00All valid points, Becca.
I often read posts, but n...All valid points, Becca.<br />I often read posts, but neglect to comment due to "commenting anxiety." Seeing as bloggers thrive on reading comments, I'll make an effort to overcome this;)Liz Donatellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14803208787439794110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-29419192780696873132013-04-04T04:49:29.072-05:002013-04-04T04:49:29.072-05:00Your tips are great but sometimes I simply lack ti...Your tips are great but sometimes I simply lack time to make a worthwhile comment. Still I always try to return for feedback :).Anachronisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398058819007642332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-27554255243868214042013-04-04T01:50:05.437-05:002013-04-04T01:50:05.437-05:00Nice new blog! I'm following via GFC, but can ...Nice new blog! I'm following via GFC, but can you guys add a subscribe by email option? It would be much appreciated. =O)<br /><br />I try to comment as much as possible, but I have those times when I get so busy. I always make an effort as much as I can though. It is important.Michelle Stockard Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572227726980569386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929369424588700011.post-20802855372273372422013-04-03T21:04:22.345-05:002013-04-03T21:04:22.345-05:00I used to be so much better about commenting befor...I used to be so much better about commenting before I started using a reader and/or reading on my phone. (I am the WORST about commenting on my phone.) I've been trying to make an effort to click on posts I like when I'm in my reader to comment later, even if it means I have a billion windows open until I get around to comments.angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974137283220034062noreply@blogger.com