Saturday, August 22, 2009

A few things that make blog commenting easier.....

.....take it or leave it......just suggestions. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!


1. Link up your email to your blog profile! 

Go to your profile page and add your email address and website....here is what mine looks like:


My "comment" settings are such that I get an email notification for every comment. If the commenter's email isn't in their profile, the sender's email address is listed as "no-reply." It makes it easier to reply to comments and answer questions when there is an email address with the comment! 

For example: Sometimes I'll get a question and I go to the commenter's profile and there is no blog listed, no email listed, no way to contact them back. This drives me nuts..... I'm paranoid that they will just think I am rude and ignored their comment. 

I love visiting everyone's blogs too.....but some of you have 3 or 5 blogs and it gets a little overwhelming! You can always link your "primary" blog up as your "website" so you can direct visitors to it. 


2. Remove your word verification. 

I can't even count how many times I have left a comment and as I was closing the window I saw that I still had to complete the word verification......and in a hurry I lost my comment. I don't have word verification, and I don't get any spam. Maybe if I start getting spam I'll rethink this, but for now it makes it easier to comment on my blog!


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18 comments:

  1. Debbie @ OtRDAugust 22, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    These are great! I recently removed the word verification on my blog and not it drives me crazy when I go to other blogs and they still have it.

    I think the world is a better place without having to type random words after each comment you leave.

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  2. KurtzhalsAugust 22, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Hey, I am totally commenting on this as I create my other blog that I've been putting off for so long.
    You're my first post. Check it out :)

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  3. KurtzhalsAugust 22, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    PS, it's the "i like the way you do" blog.
    And if you're photo scares you as you pop it open, here's your warning. LOL.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Ohhh yes, I know what you mean about the frustrating word verification. Unfortunately, just the other day I was spammed biiiig time and I just can't afford otherwise!

    hehee, and I'm following you, too.

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  5. CrafterellaAugust 22, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Thanks for the suggestions, I've giving them a try, if it gets too spammy I think I'll just moderate my comments. I have had several friends tell me they wanted to comment, but didn't want to have to "sign up", I'm hoping for a few more comments :)

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  6. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    I have always wondered about the word verification. I assumed it was to protect us from Something - I don't know what though.

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  7. Cheryl @ a pretty cool life.August 22, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Captcha (or however you spell it) is the biggest pain in the butt known to man!

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  8. GiovannaAugust 22, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    That's true! Thanks for the tips, I already have my e-mail address on my profile, but I'll definetely take out the captcha, I know they're kind of annoying sometimes.
    I have your lovely button in my blog :)
    Have a lovely weekend!
    xxx
    Giovanna
    Boho Market

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  9. LizAugust 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    I wholeheartedly agree!

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  10. Amanda WilliamsAugust 22, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Love this post. I did not even realize we had these options. Thank you so much for posting this.

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  11. MorganAugust 22, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    And if you do end up with spam problems, you can always still keep off the word verification, but add comment moderation.

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  12. LIESLAugust 23, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    Best tips ALL day! I have done every single thing you said!

    PS: Love your blog!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 23, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Thank you for this Post.
    I agree!
    :-)
    love
    Angie

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  14. Jackie August 23, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    thanks for sharing! I'm defnitely considering getting rid of my word verification - it is starting to drive me crazy when I leave other's comments so I am sure others the feel the same when they visit me :)

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  15. CamilleAugust 24, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Ashley,

    Thanks so much for the helpful pointers! I had no idea how to get rid of that word verification thing and it drives me crazy! You're the best!

    Camille

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  16. the monkeys' mamaAugust 24, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    okay, you've convinced me. Word verification will swiftly be removed!

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  17. danaAugust 26, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    THANK you for posting about the email address. I often want to respond to a question, and there's no contact info. Annoying! :)
    I hate the word verification too and for a year I kept it turned off. But then on 4 different occasions, I had a spammer leave comments on about 17 different posts and I had to go back in and remove them. A pain.
    So now, the words are on :)

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  18. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsAugust 26, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    well put!! i get so many comments all the time that i can't respond to!

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I love comments....they help me figure out what you enjoy reading! I read and appreciate every single one but I receive so much email that it is impossible for me to reply to everyone! Please email me directly if you have a specific question and please leave your email if it isn't published on your profile.... otherwise I don't have the means to contact you!