Most People Will Not Comment On Blogs

By

Sandra McCarty

– May 8, 2010Posted in: Blogging

Have you ever noticed that some people will not comment on blogs, photos or add to an online conversation? Maybe you are one of those persons. Do you make excuses like, “I am far too busy to make write a comment” or “I do not have anything of value to add” or “My writing skills are not up to scratch”. Do feel harassed or alarmed when some well meaning friend ask you to comment on his/her blog? Not worry, you are be part of the ‘spectator group’ and there are millions like you.

There are different participation levels on the internet.

• Spectators – Read blogs, listen to podcast, watch videos, read customer ratings and previews but will not leave a comment.
• Critics – Post ratings, comment on blogs, contribute to online conversations and participate in polls.
• Joiners – Maintain profile on various social networking sites.
• Creators – Create blogs, groups and forums.
• Collectors – Use RSS feed, vote for websites, tag photos.

So which of these group do you belong to?

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About Sandra McCarty

Founder of SM Business Solutions LLC, offering inbound marketing services that are both innovative and tailored to my clients needs. I use inbound marketing media such as blogging, emails and social media to help independent professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs successfully engage their target markets and increase their revenues. I am passionate about making sure my clients are satisfied and their companies experience tangible gains. A graduate of Martin J Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University, University of the West Indies and of the Royal Institute of Marketing, London. Some of my clients are; Retro Lounge & Grill, The Cybernet Place, Optic Masters, Balance & Power Inc, Long Island Entrepreneurs Meetup Group, Best Buyer's Brokers and Male Ego Ltd.

6 Comments

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   Anonymous

   Posted May 10, 2010 at 4:42 PM

   Quite an interesting page.

   Cynthia Francis

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   Anonymous

   Posted May 10, 2010 at 5:35 PM

   I would like this community to support me on associatedcontent.com. I am a publisheh writer there in the capacity of Researcher in Social Science.Most of my articles are based on how understanding interrelations help us participate better as products of our environment.Follow me, Please!

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   Bruce Chamoff - Long Island Social Media Business Directory

   Posted May 11, 2010 at 1:36 PM

   I usually comment on blogs and I never feel pressured. The way I see it, the person who wrote the blog post made a big effort to communicate with his/her audience and spent all that time writing the article, I feel it is a nice thing to comment regardless, whether or not your comment is good, bad, or indifferent.

   While I agree that people do not … See Morehave to feel pressured to comment and there is nothing wrong with being just a "spectator", in a way, I feel that it is kind of disrespectful NOT to comment. Make it worthwhile for the blogger!

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   Yvonne Bisk

   Posted May 11, 2010 at 2:04 PM

   No, I do not feel pressured. If I have something to say, I will. If it is about a subject I know nothing about or am not interested in, I will let the person who asked know.

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   Hannah Park Lusterman

   Posted May 11, 2010 at 10:38 PM

   I think that it is a great way to communicate your thoughts, ideas and personal convictions as well as share your passion and other talents with the world. I have not read many blogs but the few I've read I did make some comments on my feelings on the content..

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   Eileen Lichtenstein

   Posted May 12, 2010 at 2:07 PM

   Good observations, Sandra!
   I love to be pointed in the direction of a good blog and comment if I have something to say- I also am a writer of blogs: http://www.balanceandpowerblog.com and invite you all to comment!!