Comments on: Are Blog Comments A Trustworthy Source Of Feedback?

By: peter owen

peter owen — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:41:12 +0000

I really don’t get much feedback and need to look at that with my 5th grade science fair projects

By: Lily

Lily — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:06:03 +0000

Feedback is always helpful, especially when it comes from people who are your main audience.

By: Alta Vista Property Spain

Alta Vista Property Spain — Tue, 03 May 2011 11:16:41 +0000

Although very time consuming I guess the best way to get decent feedback on blogs is to always monitor posts and encourage replies to valid comments.

By: Michael Liggan

Michael Liggan — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:57:48 +0000

I think blog comments are the best bit about a blog, although it’s good to read an original and well researched article, its also great to get honest feedback and gauge popular opinion.

bye Michael

By: Misbah Mumtaz

Misbah Mumtaz — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:01:01 +0000

great stuff , i bookmarked it. very knowledgeable article.

Thanks
Misbah Mumtaz

By: wart removal

wart removal — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:46:54 +0000

You did point out the good bloggers and the likely ones who would comment a somewhat bad feedbacks but in most cases, once a blog has been PRed, SPAMMERS thrive in on your blog and messes the nice conversation done by good commentators. But I find most spammers funny at times but when they take you on, they thrive and thrive and makes you go mad.

By: John@greatshoppinginfo

John@greatshoppinginfo — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:54:49 +0000

Blog comments are great,because it makes a site alive.When people see that you have less comments then they will start to think that your blog is unpopular and therefore they might leave the blog.That was my experience

By: mondex1

mondex1 — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:45:49 +0000

I definitely agree with this article. When I was starting to write for my blog, I used to be sensitive to negative comments. But then again, I realized it’s not about me, it’s about the article I wrote As I get used to it, I learned not to take bad comments seriously. Sometimes I realized they are not really doing positive criticism but rather venting out.

By: Kelvin | Forex Indicators

Kelvin | Forex Indicators — Thu, 06 May 2010 04:34:14 +0000

I agree that there will always be a mix of good and bad comments about us or our products. This is simply because there is no way we can satisfy the world. There are bound to be people who are simply out there to negate this and that but there are also people who are very grateful about what we provide.

So I think the key is not to please anyone but to do our best to provide the best for those who like us.

By: Entrepreneurs Blog

Entrepreneurs Blog — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:25:09 +0000

I guess making a comment on whether you should believe comments is a little ironic! Your point is well taken however, most comments are from people who visit the blog and like it, so the comments are bound to be skewed. Everyone knows, also, that as bloggers we have the ability to just not approve bad comments. While this may give us feedback it is unlikely that someone would attempt to post a poor review when they know it is unlikely to be posted anyway..

By: Make Quick Money

Make Quick Money — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:54:34 +0000

Hey Yaro,

Blog comments, for me is something that makes my blog and me feel alive. I like when people comment on my posts, it makes me feel that I am being listened to.

You were right that one should not despair if in initiation you don’t get feedback. And this happens firstly if you are new to blogging world.

By: Chris Peterson

Chris Peterson — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:04:56 +0000

I completely agree with what other says…. Comments play a vital role in analyzing our success. But there are time when no one comment… It does not mean that we are not growing we love to hear great comments about our work but a negative one can end up consuming our thoughts…

By: How To Choose a Career

How To Choose a Career — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:33:30 +0000

Depending on what is the feedback, it can be credible or can simply mean nothing. That is what I personally think. Like for example the first commentator here.

By: Marcy

Marcy — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:59:39 +0000

This is very enlightening! Sometimes, we read all the blog comments we receive and get easily convinced with what it’s saying . Though comments are means for improvement, we should take a careful analysis to determine if it is reliable or not.

By: Craig Bond

Craig Bond — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:59:34 +0000

Thanks Yaro, another great post. I look forward to reading more in the future.

By: baby

baby — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:13:42 +0000

Its true,ego constantly gets in the way,but it can be a useful reality check as well.

By: Stocks on Wall Street

Stocks on Wall Street — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:55:06 +0000

I like the feedback I receive plus it is a great way to stay in contact with users.

By: Ben Pei

Ben Pei — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:51:00 +0000

Wow.. Seems like it has affected you alot..

By: Internet Age

Internet Age — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:26:37 +0000

Greetings Yaro! If your blog comments are of the “Nice post, I like it…” variety I feel that there ain’t much feedback from that source. However the quality of your posts also reflect in the intelligent feedback your audience delivers, so I feel you’re sitting on a winner here, myself.

By: SA Music Man

SA Music Man — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:54:12 +0000

I think the point that I can most relate to is the one about following your stats.. People can lie, be wrong or hold vastly different opinions.. but one thing that never lies, holds no bias and does not waiver, is numbers.. keep track of the numbers and you’ll do alright.

By: Worthy Posts

Worthy Posts — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:11:57 +0000

Yaro, your comments are completely trustworthy. Also you are a genius without compare. I am completely trustworthy.

By: masini second-hand

masini second-hand — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:20:53 +0000

In my opinion if you have something to say and you know how to say it, make yourself understood or you have something to share that address to a wider range of people you will most likely get the proper feedback.
Good article writing Yaro, very well structured, definitely bookmarking you.

By: Joe Cigarettes

Joe Cigarettes — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:54:46 +0000

Hey Yaro, you are definitely a man with some pithy insights. Were you a philosophy major? I think you’re right on the money…I would personally believe in the credibility of blog comments a little more if I saw more provocative and negative posts. But, most posts seem to be “yes” posts, or as Shatner says, “Namby-pamby.” I’d like to see more controversy in blogs today. It would make more interesting reading.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:01:54 +0000

I also think the concept of “taking everything with a grain of salt” applies here too. It’s like customer service anywhere, those who are mad, upset or disappointed will always be the first to spout off..

By: La Digue

La Digue — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:00:03 +0000

I found it really encouraging when you said towards the end that you will progress and succeed as long as you keep focused, no matter what people say about you. I think every person who is trying to create a name for himself on the web needs such boost because they have to be aware that they will face criticism. This is because all people do not have the same opinion. Thanks for this very insightful post.

By: James

James — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:02:14 +0000

Yeah. I have to agree with all of the above people who pointed out the obvious. That people are quick to point out the flaws in others blogs. Even the positive comments are usually along the lines of "good blog", which doesn't really offer any valuable feedback at all. poker rakeback

By: Media Influence

Media Influence — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:20:27 +0000

This info is great. Thanks for really hashing out all the considerations. Indeed we all need to take online feedback with a grain of salt and understand who is writing it and where.

interesting stuff. keep it coming

By: MMO Pinoy

MMO Pinoy — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:14:52 +0000

Sometimes blog comments are not reliable if you seek for feedbacks. Several commentators are just posting their compliments even if what they really feel is otherwise. While some commentators are just looking for links in SEO.

By: Mike Collins

Mike Collins — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:19:37 +0000

Hi Yaro, I think blog comments can be very misleading. You have to consider whether or not the author has an ulterior motive. How many comments do you get praising you for a brilliant post?

Now I do enjoy your blog and some of your posts can be very insightful, but I think most of the people who leave blatantly a$$-kissing comments are just trying to stroke your ego hoping to get some link love or a JV offer in return. Especially when its fairly obvious they didn’t even take the time to read the post in its entirety.

By: Make Lots

Make Lots — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:49:35 +0000

I agree with Vaibhav who said “Whenever people starts complaining,cursing about you and your things believe me you are progressing and on right way to success.” This is definitely where you are starting to have success in my opinion as well. Thank you for the post Yaro.