“I’ve been circulating around in Barbara Swafford’s community and have been visiting your blogs. You all have a wondeful thing going here. Keep it up!”

We will and I appreciate the kind words. Eric.

1. An about page with a photo
2. Good content wins out any day over snazzy razzle dazzle
3. No profanity or vulgarity (I scan quickly for this, and if I see any, I usually leave; just my personal preference)
4. Even if the comment number is low, if I like the post, I comment. I don’t really care how young the blog is. I will comment whether it be the first or the hundredth.
5. A playfulness that speaks of a friendly, fun personality.
6. The shorter the post the better, especially if it packs a punch.
7. I usually come back if the person replies to my comment on their blog, but after a while, if the visit is not reciprocated, I’m not as eager to return.

I’ve been circulating around in Barbara Swafford’s community and have been visiting your blogs. You all have a wondeful thing going here. Keep it up!

Pink Ink´s last blog post..Not Guilty

I like your post title by the way. I’ll have to give it a read. Eric.

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That’s funny that you say that because I was just thinking the same thing the other day. You’re really building a quality blog with some amazing content.

@Matt R: “I definitely like blogs that have active commenter, it makes me want to engage with the blog and helps me feel like a part of a “community”.”

I think most readers are the same way. The challenge is getting over that hump where no one is commenting because they are waiting for someone else to be the first. It’s that whole awkward silence thing.

@Tom Volkar: “I also take into account a blogger’s interactions and willingness to support other bloggers.”

This is HUGE! Without this you are’nt showing your readers any appreciation for their stopping by and their willingness to interact. I’m sure it does get harder, though, when you get to a certain size. I guess you just have to get creative.

“Definitely agree with your #5. It’s not just you.”

At least I’m not the only one.

@Barbara: “With bigger blogs, I figure they’ve been around because they’re doing “something” right, and on those, I’m there for the content. On newer blogs like yours, I’m there for the community as well as the content, and will love to watch as you grow.”

I’m exactly the same way. I find it interesting to watch smaller community blogs grow; seeing how they adjust; do they still have that same community feel?

“H Eric – Glad to see you got your CommentLuv working. ”

All because of YOU! Thanks for the assistance. Eric.

Barbara Swafford´s last blog post..Signs of A Blogoholic

I think (generally) bloggers have compassion for others as we all know what goes into blogging. Plus, as we get to know a blogger via their comments/community, we often realize what their shortcomings are. For me, I’m self taught and had very little knowledge of the techie stuff. As time goes by, I learn more and then add (or subtract), from my blog.

With bigger blogs, I figure they’ve been around because they’re doing “something” right, and on those, I’m there for the content. On newer blogs like yours, I’m there for the community as well as the content, and will love to watch as you grow.

I also like blogs that either share useful information or give a different insight into topics I’m interested in.

But in order to keep me around, the blog either needs to have great writing and an engaging tone, or I have to fee like I’m part of that blog’s community.

Thanks for the video Eric!