The funny thing about blogs is that they are a social thing.
When you take the time to visit someone's blog and post an appropriate comment the favor is most often returned and almost expected.
When you get involved in other's blogs by posting comments you are building relationships and trust, and in turn gaining more traffic.
Unfortunately, with all the comment spam going on, many bloggers become wary.
If you commonly leave legitimate comments on other people's blog, these pointers will help you stay on the good side of the blogs you visit.
Don't slap your affiliate links in the comments.
no matter how relevant to the post it is.
, Even if your link is relevant it doesn't matter This one single action will get you in the black books of many a blogger when you could build bridges instead.
Stick to the topic.
Don't try to slip in some spam.
If it's a business blog and your recommendation is not business oriented, recommending it makes you look like you're trying to spam.
If you have something to raise that's relevant but not exactly on the same topic, a better way may be for you to blog about it and posting a trackback instead.
Don't bother posing a comment if you don't have anything nice to say.
This doesn't mean you have to agree with everything on the blog but you should express your difference of opinion in a courteous and respectful way.
Don't turn your post into an attack or it will only make you look bad and petty.
Remember the saying, when you point at someone, you've got three fingers pointing back at you.
Use the website link and don't be greedy.
Many blogs have a field for you to type in your URL.
The blog system will usually use this URL to hyperlink your name to your site.
Most people use it but some, don't and choose to post their links in the comments instead.
Others load their URL in every place they can find making it look like - you guessed it, spam and into the trash it'll go.
Your comment sounds too much like spam.
See points above.
Say something intelligent that contributes to the conversation.
If you agree or disagree, tell them why.
If you've had experience with the topic, share it.
Don't use other people's blog as a complaint center.
, Someone else's blog is not a place for you to complain endlessly.
, If you've got a problem Rant if you must, but don't turn it into a 10 page hate mail to the company you purchased the product from.
Do it on your blog and send the blogger a trackback if available.
This all might seem negative or complicated but it really isn't, you just need to be sure to use some common sense.
A person's blog is their 'home' on the web and they won't stand for you coming into their house and being rude.
Comments are always a great way to build relationships that could be of great benefit to your business if you are sure not to abuse the situation.