How To: 100 Blog Subscribers In Two Months - Listen Closely ;)
What?!?! You’re not interested in $100 CASH or a TON of prizes??
OK today’s post is not JUST a brag post about reaching the 200 mark (small dance, woohoo!) but a lesson for all, including myself.
You may recall the happy dance we did together when I hit the 100 subscriber mark on November 5th 2008. This post may be a wee late, but I first noticed 202 subscribers on January 7th, this year.
If you really want to break it down, that’s approximately 12 subs per week…not to shabby, eh? Although I never really looked that closely. What’s my secret formula? Well, unless you live in a bubble I really shouldn’t have to tell you, but I will 
.
Blog Commenting has been my sole promotional tactic for a while now. It’s in italics because you NEVER comment purely for promotional purposes (some start to wonder). I ALWAYS try as I may to leave useful comments. I’ve been thanked more then once for starting conversations, giving inspirational ideas and so on, through my comments.
However, blog commenting is merely step one, and frankly useless without completing the formula in it’s entirety. Here’s how it goes purely off my own experiences…
1. Blog Commenting brings them in. It’s really not that difficult to leave a comment that makes readers, including the blog owner, WANT to visit your blog to see other insightful things you have to say.
Solid Tip: Commenting on CommentLuv enabled blogs with a good title enhances your chances 100fold.
2. Responding to Comments keeps them around. Read the post and the 90+comments that follow.
For the purpose of this lesson though, I’m not just referring to comments left on your own blog. Whenever you leave your awesome comment on another blog, you must tick the “subscribe to comments” box. If the blogger doesn’t have one, request it. Replying to those that reply to you on another blog is just as important…assuming you do want them to visit you.
There are two reasons why I personally see people not subscribing to comments, and no “too much email” is not a legitimate excuse if you’re serious about things. Sorry.
A. They think their comment is the end-all be-all and don’t really care what others have to say.
B. They know before hitting submit that their backlink seeking comment is crap, and don’t expect replies…nor want one.
3. High quality (original) content gets you the subscription. Duh! But you know it has to be said. Once you reel them in and they stick around a bit, they WILL browse your other content…THIS is what nabs you the subscription in the end.
Please note, this is not just another blog commenting article…it’s a basic yet crucial 3-step how to for gaining blog subscribers VIA blog commenting. (Read my title again .)
Btw, nearly half are email subscribers, hardly any of which (if any) did it in sole response to my permanent backlink offer. That really means something cool in my eyes.
I await your thoughts and opinions as always 
,
Dennis
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January 14th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
For those wondering why I haven’t gone through my list manually and added all email subscribers to the subscriber page - it’s a ton of work contacting everyone and I will get to it eventually.
However, all email subs got the notification when I posted about it several times.
Ben Pei Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 8:51 am
@Dennis Edell,
Hmm Dennis, I have doing these stuff actually but I ain’t getting the subscribers at this rate. Not doing them right?
Ben Pei´s last blog post..Learn To SafeGuard Your Personal Information On Social Networks
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:00 am
@Ben Pei, how long have you been doing it consistently?
January 14th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Great tips Dennis and thanks for the link love. These are some great tips to follow, and I’m sure your great comments everywhere are greatly contributing to your success. You make people want to subscribe even if they don’t like your blog, purely because of how much you contribute, to so many sites. Keep it up man, and congrats on 200 subscribers.
Jonathan Muller´s last blog post..How to Post Everyday
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 14th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
@Jonathan Muller, thank man, I really appreciate that.
You make people want to subscribe even if they don’t like your blog, purely because of how much you contribute, to so many sites.
LOL as much of an ego boost as that might be, definitely not a recommended reason if one is looking to earn money from their blog.
January 14th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Yep this is great (*free*) promotion method.
Reeling them in is easy, keeping them around by subscription is not.
How about offering an “eye opening” product in return to a subscription?
Alex at Net-Entrepreneur.com´s last blog post..Grab a $25 Rebate for PPC-Coach.com, That’s a 50% Discount!
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 14th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
@Alex at Net-Entrepreneur.com,
Freebies for subscriptions tend to work very well, as long as it’s relatable and not super duper easy to access elsewhere. Your own product of course is best if applicable.
Relatable can be a little tricky sometimes, depending on your niche, and may take some thought. A prime example:
I recently had this discussion with a woman who runs a web/blog design blog; a really good blog in it’s own right. She was wondering why her free ebook on blogging tips only brought in 12 subscribers in something like 3 months.
i asked her why she didn’t offer a good freebie on blog design rather then “blogging tips”.
See it? The difference is subtle but definitely there and readers notice.
It’s definitely worth a shot if you have good ideas.
Ben Pei Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 8:54 am
@Alex at Net-Entrepreneur.com, Now my friend.. You are getting good at this huh! Free design works kinda well actually.. Since they can get quite costly..
Ben Pei´s last blog post..Learn To SafeGuard Your Personal Information On Social Networks
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:02 am
@Ben Pei, whoa I didn’t mean free designs. I meant a free ebook or something on blog design…to match why they subscribe to her blog.
January 14th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
What do you mean, “..’too much email’ is not a legitimate excuse?” Imagine being one of the first few commenters on a ProBlogger pillar post. It would be difficult to sort through the comments on that one post, not to mention all the others, if you are consistent about commenting.
Could you describe the system that you use to sort through all the replies? Do you have a special email just for comment replies?
Don Wilson´s last blog post..American Idol Began Tonight
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 14th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
@Don Wilson,
First - Welcome to the community! I love seeing new “faces”.
Second - Darn good question, thank you. This one actually gets two answers…
1. If you’re commenting correctly (looking for feedback, visitors, and so on); “guru blogs” are the absolute worst places to do so.
A. 9 out of 10 guru blog owners will not respond, much less return visit.
B. 9 out of 10 of the other commenters won’t either. They are there to kiss the bloggers hind-end in hopes that he/she will respond and make their day. (See A.)
2. Now referring to large comment counts in general (non “guru” blogs DO get them), no I do not use a separate email, but some do find that best…personal preference.
Here’s what I can guarantee though - once commenting becomes a habit, three things will speed up drastically for you…
Article reading.
Comment writing.
Comment skimming in emails. (Actually all email skimming, which is sweet.)
Trust me, I PANICKED when I first started getting 2-300 emails (to start) in my morning download. Now it’s firmly in place in my “schedule” and takes, ohhhhh 30 mins? MAX. And that’s all emails, not just comment replies.
Commentluv Reply:
January 14th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
@Dennis Edell,
9 out of 10 guru blog owners will not respond, much less return visit.
Couldn’t agree more with you….. I do follow them but I rarely leave my comment. It’s just not me talking to a wall.
Commentluv´s last blog post..HowToSpoter.com : Featured Site
Nick Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
@Commentluv, I agree, I subscribe to a couple and read them, but almost never comment on them.
Nick´s last blog post..I Want To Use All Of My Phone’s Features
Living on Adsense Blog Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 2:15 am
@Dennis Edell, I find that the guru blogs give good traffic to me when I leave comments. Then again if you only get 10 visits per day to your blog, and 5 are from the comments on guru sites then I guess that prolly ain’t to grand.
Let me put a spin this…
“I get a ton of traffic from comments on gurus sites, somewhere in the neighborhood of 50% of my traffic comes from guru blog comments”
Living on Adsense Blog´s last blog post..How to Combat the Oompa Loompa Sploggers
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:04 am
@Living on Adsense Blog, LOL
Well, it’s not lying but…..
Commentluv Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:29 am
@Living on Adsense Blog,
Probably you have a nice keyword that push the commenters’ “hot button”. I mean who doesn’t want to live on Adsense blog?
I might be jumping into a conclusion here. Does the traffic convert into subscribers? If they do, that’s awesome. Imagine the possibility if the traffic comes from small-size blogs, your subs count will explode.
That’s just my theory. What has worked for me might not work for others - I presume (Dennis, please allow me to make one more assumption, will you? ;-))
Yan
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:37 am
@Commentluv, LOL sure.
I agree he does have a lot of KW advantages through out, but without consistent updating it’s losing all it’s effect.
Living on Adsense Blog Reply:
January 17th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
@Dennis Edell,
I do have a few keyword advantages but unfortunately I do not write about adsense as much as people would like. The blog started as a personal journey blog (which was started prior to the overload of personal journey blogs) and people really enjoyed my style of telling a story and my honesty in my earnings disclosures.
Unfortunately with a name like Living on Adsense people expect to find a ton of Adsense advice. I have advice but it is peppered through the blog. This is why my subscriber count struggle. People come looking for content that is 100% Adsense advice, and then the find a story like blog ( much in the style of the book ‘The Wealthy Barber) and just read a bit and don’t subscribe. Because of this factor I plan on going through a bit of a re-brand for my site to more accurately portray what I blog about.
As for consistency, I manage a post a week which I think is fine. I admit I had a bit of inconsistent posting over the last few months, but alas I had a wedding and a honeymoon which kind of cut into my blogging time.
Personally I think a post a week is acceptable. I am curious to know what peoples thoughts are on a single post a week frequency or if people expect more?
Living on Adsense Blog´s last blog post..How to Combat the Oompa Loompa Sploggers
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 17th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
@Living on Adsense Blog,
Everyone’s done “post frequency” posts, and it always comes up mixed. It really depends on individual readership. If YOUR readers are OK with once per week, then you’re good.
Living on Adsense Blog Reply:
January 17th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
@Commentluv,
I have focused most of my efforts on small sized blogs, but I as I mentioned to the reply to Dennis, people are expecting a lot of advice on adsense, and I focus more on a story telling style. I get a ton of emails asking about where the adsense advice is. I understand this is entirely my fault I mean, I really punched myself right in the Niche. this is why I am refocusing my efforts to recreate my blog and focus on making it focus on telling my story showcasesing my unique personal style, and making sure that it is clear what the blog is about as to not create any false expectations.
Dennie CommentLuv, thanks for the feedback!
Living on Adsense Blog´s last blog post..How to Combat the Oompa Loompa Sploggers
January 14th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
good tips, Dennis
one of my goals for 09 is to actually hit the triple digits of subscribers, so far it’s been a real slow climb for me, but I’m not giving up.
I think I subscribed to you as well, or your many other websites haha
Pheak Tol´s last blog post..Your Favorite Theme or Blog Layout
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 14th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
@Pheak Tol, LOL only 3 thus far and it will stay that way for a while….all of a somewhat different nature though so be sure to get in on all!
Seriously though, you can do it man. You have good content and a very personable nature. It’s all in the promotion.
I’ll tell ya, for the life of me I couldn’t get past 40 to save my life for what seemed like forever. It was extremely frustrating. THEN I started visiting other blogs.
Another nifty fact, once you hit the magic number (which seems to be 100), it just seems to float up…readers see others subscribed and figure they can’t all be wrong.
Pheak Tol Reply:
January 14th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
@Dennis Edell, thanks for the compliment! but im following some good examples (dennis) =] so i should be able to make it
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:05 am
@Pheak Tol, thanks buddy.
January 14th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Hey Dennis,
What is it with you and bashing us gurus (see your reply above)?
Seriously though, congrats on 200. When are you going to hit 300?
~ Steve, aka the trade show GURU
PS. I’m just joking on the guru thing. I should have called myself the trade show “titan” or “diva” or “prima donna” I suppose, but it’s a little late now. Aye Carumba!
Steve | Trade Show Guru´s last blog post..Balance
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:06 am
@Steve | Trade Show Guru, E X P E R T is always better….COACH or ADVISER are even better then that if it fits.
Steve | Trade Show Guru Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Hey Dennis,
Imagine the pressure. Fortunately, we all know most “gurus” are full of hot air! No pressure there, other than the air pressure.
The only problem with expert, coach, or adviser, is those terms would imply that I actually know what I’m talking about.
~ Steve, aka the conflicted trade show “person”
PS. Love the new threaded comments because your reply gets emailed even if one doesn’t subscribe to the post, though I know what you said about that above!
Steve | Trade Show Guru´s last blog post..Balance
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:41 am
@Steve | Trade Show Guru, I stand corrected! How could I of all people have missed that! This is a very good point boys and girls, write it down.
p.s. I set that one myself in the admin.
January 14th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
(Bows to the master). Honestly, I always try to leave meaningful comments where ever I go, but still don’t get the number of subscribers that you’ve brought in. Not that it’s going to keep me from trying, but I believe that this is just one of those cases of “either you’ve got it or you don’t”.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:09 am
@Christine Senter, it’s really not. Serious;y, anyone can do it. The key as someone else pointed out (and I forgot to include) is consistency.
It does take a pretty decent chunk of schedule, especially at first, but so worth it in the end.
Christine Senter Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
@Dennis Edell,
That’s true, it does take quite a bit of time. I’ll keep trying, as I have begun to notice a difference. Thanks for the reply.
Christine Senter´s last blog post..Humby and Kiki Valdes-Wednesday’s Writers
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 8:02 am
@Christine Senter, it’s awesome to hear that it’s making a difference, and you’re welcome of course!
January 14th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Hoots Dennis
You have either got it or you don’t and you have it in spades, your hard work is testament to your success, as for not touching Guru blogs i have to disagree, as long as you leave a belter of a comment then you will reap the benefit.
I like to comment on what grabs my attention and it could be the little guy or the big guru, but I can see that commenting on lesser known blog has its advantages to.
On the subscribe to comments issue, I always do until the thread burns out.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:12 am
@Bill Masson (WWAH), if the guru thing works for you, go for it! When advising beginners on the wiles of commenting though, I will consistently advise against it. A lot more will quit in frustration, then go on.
January 14th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
I agree 100%. Since I started commenting (properly) I have had great success, especially since I returned comments and came back to add more if needed.
I do a lot of travelling to comments on lots of blogs, mainly due to having a google alert for the word “commentluv” and I have noticed that there are little circles of commenters and it’s these that are the bread and butter of a blog but, given enough time, attrition will take place so it’s important to spread yourself out a little wider by seeking out new places to haunt for a while.
Once you get ‘out there’ and making good, worthwhile comments then you can be sure that it will generate some return traffic and, as you experienced, increased subscribers.
dammit, I do this so often, make a comment and it turns into a blog post on it’s own! now, shall I delete all this and keep it for blog fodder?.. nahh, I’ll just click submit
Andy Bailey´s last blog post..The monkeys are off my back (for now)
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:15 am
@Andy Bailey, comments turning to posts is one of the awesome traits of commenting (and reading them)!
You’re 100% right about why one needs to branch out once things are set with what they have….that’s my next step.
A Google alert for CommentLuv - I think HOLY CRAP! pretty much covers that. LOL
More power to ya my friend.
January 14th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Congrats on the 200 mark! I agree with you- I have seen an increase in visits since I started commenting on other blogs.
I also agree with the guru comment- you can get some really good information but if responses and conversation is what you are looking for go with the up and comers- they are much more attentive.
Jen´s last blog post..Blogging- So Much More Than Just Writing
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:17 am
@Jen, thanks! And very happy to hear of your increases; I’ll be there too as soon as I can.
January 14th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Hey Dennis, congrats on reaching the two hundy mark. I myself have only just hit 70 and my blog has been around since Dec 07. This leads me to another point that should be included within your topic:
Consistency.
When you start commenting on other blogs you really need to be consistent. You need to make reading and commenting a habit much like eating or brushing your teeth. I have always been hit and miss which means I have had really troubles increasing the number of readers to my blog.
Another point is consistency in updating your blog. Over the past year I have seen my numbers really fluctuate, I am pretty sure that if I kept all of my readers I would be near the 500 mark, but I keep being flaky and not update as often as I should, or not as consistently. I think having a blogging schedule can really help out getting those subscriber numbers up.
Living on Adsense Blog´s last blog post..How to Combat the Oompa Loompa Sploggers
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:19 am
@Living on Adsense Blog, you’re absolutely right and I apologize for leaving that out. Consistency all the way around is of extreme importance where readers and subscribers are concerned.
January 14th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Blog Commenting + Dennis Edel = More Subscribers
I surely get the equation right this time, right buddy?
Yan
Commentluv´s last blog post..HowToSpoter.com : Featured Site
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:20 am
@Commentluv, close my friend. There’s 2 “L’s” in Edell.
Commentluv Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:30 am
@Dennis Edell,
How could I make that mistake? Forgive me, it’s too noisy here - too many comments, you know?
Commentluv´s last blog post..HowToSpoter.com : Featured Site
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:33 am
@Commentluv, yea it’s a real bummer for me.
January 14th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
@Dennis - Superb response! I have gleaned from the wisdom of someone more experienced than I.
Could we dig a little deeper, though, into the subject of commenting on posts of super gurus? What about getting in as the first 2-3 commenters? I was of the opinion that lots of people will look through the first few comments before skipping through to the bottom (for the reason you identified - they just want to kiss-up to the guru). I’ve even seen software that will alert you of new posts so you have the opportunity to jump in and comment quickly.
Don Wilson´s last blog post..American Idol Began Tonight
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:26 am
@Don Wilson,
IF you can consistently get in the top 5 or so, then go for it. It’s just an opinion, but with ALL the good blogs out there, is a couple really worth the hassle?
I believe Comment Sniper is what you’re referring to. I still haven’t gotten it to work properly for me.
Don Wilson Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
@Dennis Edell,
Yes, Comment Sniper. It worked, but I couldn’t get it to give me notifications on specific blogs that I wanted to snipe. Besides, my schedule limits me to a couple hours online per day. I could never “be there” at the right time, anyway. I don’t use it anymore.
Now, I just go through my RSS feeds. When a super guru is in the first few listings on my feed reader, I know I have a chance to comment near the top. If it’s there for me, why not take it, huh?
Don Wilson´s last blog post..Hallmark Movie Channel
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
@Don Wilson, well yea, timing is of the essense with that software.
You’re right. Like I said, IF you can, then go for it. I certainly wouldn’t bang my head over it though.
January 14th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Nicely written, Dennis, but I have to start off with a question; how do I determine whether someone’s subscribing to the email feed or the regular RSS feed?
Second, that’s wonderful growth in your blog for just over a month’s worth of work. And you didn’t overly bombard the market, like I do, with posts. Then again, your strongest suit has always been the commenting on other blogs, so there’s no one more qualified to write about it than you. I can’t believe how many blogs I visit for the first time and see that you’ve been there; just amazing.
Of course, I’m learning a lot more about this commenting thing and the effect it has on my blog, so watch out! lol
Mitch´s last blog post..My Big RSS Subscriber Contest!
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:29 am
@Mitch, you can find a list of the email addresses inside your feedburner account.
I’m watchin’ buddy!
Mitch Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
@Dennis Edell, Well, look at that; I went to check, and I found it. Neat! The stuff one can learn from reading the comments on other people’s blogs!
Mitch´s last blog post..New Age Of Freelance Writing - Guest Post
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 8:04 am
@Mitch, woohoo! LOL
I have a post planned regarding feedburner. There’s a whole mess of tips and tools that most people don’t take advantage of.
Mitch Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
@Dennis Edell, Can’t wait to read that bad boy, that’s for sure.
Mitch´s last blog post..The Sense Or Nonsense Of Captcha
January 15th, 2009 at 12:34 am
As you probably already know, I love to comment on different blogs. I currently comment on about 40 different blogs per day. I think this really helps you get your name out there.
Donny Gamble´s last blog post..Blog Comment Blueprint Affiliate Program
Alex at Net-Entrepreneur.com Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 1:09 am
@Donny Gamble,
I seriously think that it’s time for you to make it 41 and come visit my blog as well
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Ben Pei Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 8:55 am
@Donny Gamble, Same here donny.. 24 hours just ain’t enough right?
Ben Pei´s last blog post..Learn To SafeGuard Your Personal Information On Social Networks
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:30 am
@Donny Gamble, it really does, it just takes time. Good job!
January 15th, 2009 at 4:51 am
Hey Dennis,
Grats for yet hitting another milestone. I pretty much seen the power of blog commenting and I know how it can establish better relationship with fellow bloggers.
Wei Liang
P.S I just broke the 200 mark as well =)
Wei Liang | Earn Money Online´s last blog post..Lesson 24: Affiliate Marketing (Part 1)
Ben Pei Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 8:57 am
@Wei Liang | Earn Money Online, Alright man.. Wei Liang 200 seems to be a good number.. So has dennis and peter..
Ben Pei´s last blog post..Learn To SafeGuard Your Personal Information On Social Networks
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:31 am
@Wei Liang | Earn Money Online, congrats!
January 15th, 2009 at 8:52 am
I second to replying to comments. Lotsa people don’t reply to comment! I kinda hate that tho…
Ben Pei´s last blog post..Learn To SafeGuard Your Personal Information On Social Networks
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:31 am
@Ben Pei, they’re just hurting themselves in the end.
January 15th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Awesome, Dennis. I’ve been watching you grow and it has been inspiring!
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 7:27 am
@Kay @ SEO Diva, thanks Kay!
January 15th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
I think it’s important to not only research for commentluv sites but keywordluv. Typically newer sites may install these plugins and be more willing/open to start networking, which could possibly build more channels or open up an opportunity for traffic. Many webmasters are looking for commentluv and keywordluv sites, of couse..those that have dofollow.
Susan´s last blog post..Nature Gift
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 7:30 am
@Susan, welcome aboard!
The problem is, keywordluv never really took off. Many bloggers including myself don’t like keywords in the name field. I know it says to leave name+keyword, but most still take advantage of it.
January 16th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Your strategy is good. I remember the days when you frequently commented on my blog! I will certainly follow this…
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 7:31 am
@Read 2 Know, hey Arun how re ya? I’ll get back to your blog, I still haven’t re-subscribed to all blogs yet.
January 16th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Dennis,
popping by to say Congrads on your 200 feedcount. There are 2 ways to bring in rss- offer a free book like Yaro/Chris..which I may consider.. have yet to meet the 100 mark myself.
Dominique´s last blog post..Motivating your child through rewards
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 7:35 am
@Dominique, thanks!
There are many ways and freebies is certainly one of them if done correctly. I went over this with Alex above also (#3).
Dominique Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 7:47 am
@Dennis Edell,
Hi..got an e-mail of your reply to my comment.. care to share how you did it? is it a plugin thingy?
Dominique´s last blog post..Motivating your child through rewards
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 11:47 am
@Dominique, yep that’s one cool feature of this particular threaded comments plugin.
I wrote about it here - http://www.directsaleswebmarketing.com/threaded-comments-have-arrived-edit-comments-is-coming/
January 16th, 2009 at 7:45 am
Hey Dennis!
Nice post and of course congrats on reaching the 200
Now, there is one thing you say that I really don´t agree with:
“There are two reasons why I personally see people not subscribing to comments, and no “too much email” is not a legitimate excuse if you’re serious about things. Sorry.”
I do feel that “too much email” is a legitimate excuse. You see, there are more ways to keep track of the blogs you comment on and just having a look at the number of comments here on one blog, one post …. 63 responses so far. I did sign up for one of your posts and after 2 days I unsubscribed.
For me, receiving 20-50 or whatever number of emails per post i commented on per blog is too much. say i comment on 3 posts, on 10 different blogs, i would receive 600- 1500 emails, just to notify me that there was another comment made.
This is not laziness, it is just finding a way that does work for me, without having me go through posts for hours and spending a large part of my time on surfing blogs.
I have put the blogs that I do comment on frequently in a firefox addon, called Morning Coffee. This allows me to build several maps of websites that I scan/comment on/need to check or whatever. by clicking one button they will open in different tabs, so that allows me to have a quick scan and see if there is a need to comment back on whatever I had said and was responded too.
No more follow comments via email for me, because I am using excuse number 3:
I have found a faster and more proficient way that works for me without exhausting my inbox
cheers
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 8:00 am
@Mirjam, thanks for the kudos!
OK true, as I replied to Don (#4), some have other systems set up - a separate email, the addon you mentioned or whatever. Basically as long as you “subscribe to comments” somehow, you’re good.
Not responding to people that reply to you is bad news.
As I said to Don though, I am really glad now that I did stick with the email. It made me super fast in several ways while still remaining accurate.
“you” in this comment is meant generally, not YOU in particular.
January 16th, 2009 at 9:04 am
LOL i better respond now to your reply, seeing that i don´t want to come off as being lazy :P:P
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 11:05 am
@Mirjam, LOL
January 18th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Dennis,
Congrats on your 200 subscribers. But I think today the number being shown by feedburner is the lowest I’ve ever seen. Any idea what could have happened.
Peter Lee
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 18th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
@passive income ideas, it’s a very common feedburner glitch. Sometimes it’s small, others large.
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I think the wisest thing here is to try to initiate thoughtful, provocative conversations through your comment(s), to try to ADD something to the discussion whenever possible. and yes — getting involved in the conversation you start, by ticking the box and doing your part to respond to your responses, seems smart.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 23rd, 2009 at 5:49 pm
@Matty Byloos, absolutely. You don’t want someone responding to your response with a follow up question and not be there to answer it.
January 26th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Yezs Dennis,
I came here from your comments on Josh’s blog. Good job on making it over 200
Here is to over 1000 by June.
Rick
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 26th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
@Rick Hoover,
Hey Rick, welcome aboard and thank you! I’m not sure which comment, but happy you liked it.
June 7th, 2009 at 2:27 am
Blog commenting is one of the easiest technique that every internet marketer should know and you have just explained it to them good job.
Dennis Edell Reply:
June 7th, 2009 at 6:56 am
@Zukario, Thanks, and welcome to the community!