Comments on: Commenting Makes You Sexy

By: Pierre Rattini

Pierre Rattini — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:00:52 +0000

I am working to be the most value to my growing client list. This has been a two year transformation for me. I love it and find it challenging. I want to be help client with their social media. I just started reading your site and find it extremely helpful and informative.

I would like to see more on press releases “the how to” as well as getting these picked up.

I am becoming a big fan. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and expertise.

By: Devin Walker

Devin Walker — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:16:09 +0000

Does this comment make me sexy?

By: My Twitter Rules: I won’t tweet about lunch.

My Twitter Rules: I won’t tweet about lunch. — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:04:45 +0000

[...] will read the linked article before I retweet it; I may event take the time to comment, as it’ll make me sexy. (Read it on the Internet, must be [...]

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:02:25 +0000

Hi Dave! I haven’t commented on your other posts yet because I’m coming late to the game. I find that usually when I read a blog post I like to read through the comments that others have already left first, then add my comment if I can further the discussion. This is great when you enter a discussion early, but when you’re late to the party it can become very time consuming.

This is an exception though, since you specifically asked us just to scroll right down and comment! Question for you in regards to blog posts & comments; do you have any plans to integrate the new Google Wave blog feature to your site? Sure it’s in the early days, but it definitely has some appeal!

BTW, I first came across your site through a RT to this page: http://davefleet.com/2009/10/thornley-fallis-hiring/. I’m just polishing up my CV and hope to have something off to you shortly.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:43:00 +0000

Hi Dave. I have been reading your blog since my public relations professor, Allan Shcoenburg, used one of your posts in a class activity. I must admit that I’m new to the world of blogs and have enjoyed reading yours regularly. Your post that outlined the skills & attributes recommended for those new to public relations was really helpful! Thanks for the useful advice!

By: Claire

Claire — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:39:00 +0000

Hello. Right, I admit it…I was going to lurk! Sincere apologies. I will not retweet! Glad to have found your blog and will try to visit and de-lurk whenever possible…:) Going to read some of your entries now! Nice to meet you, Claire

By: Sandra Bento

Sandra Bento — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:05:05 +0000

Hi Dave,

I am a junior at PR agency who looks forward to your posts. I find them very informative and they teach me to think more critically about my work!

Sandra

By: Lorrie Walker Communications

Lorrie Walker Communications — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:48:08 +0000

Your first point is my favorite. It’s so easy to get caught up in “doing social media,” and forgetting if there’s any sort of ROI. Well-written piece. Thanks!

By: Smart Boy Designs

Smart Boy Designs — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:56:08 +0000

Great post title. Certainly got my attention – as I wanted to see what you had to say!
As for your thoughts – I agree. It’s great when readers take the time to de-lurk and comment.

By: Michelle Sullivan

Michelle Sullivan — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:58:24 +0000

Timing on this one is good – I’ve definitely been noticing a decline in commenting that seems to be directly proportional to the increased popularity of RT on Twitter and sharing on Facebook. This obviously has an impact on measurement. I came to your blog to double check that you’re using Chat Catcher, as I want to install it on my blog (it’ll ruin the aesthetics, but help track incoming links, so I’ll grit my teeth and deal with it).

While this post is nicely commented (O how guilt works your most recent post on the advertising perspective only generated 2 comments, despite its interesting content (I myself was going to make a Don Draper crack, but held back). That said, it also generated 53 Twitter trackbacks — proof that the content is of interest and worthy of sharing.

I’ve also published a blog post this week trying to encourage PR consultants to (legitimately) comment blog posts not only because they find the content interesting, but because it gets their name out there within circles that interest them.

I’m running a campaign right now and an influential blogger — who I happen not to have met in person at any event or dealt with before — stated that she’s becoming overwhelmed with pitches but opened my email because she knew me by name and reputation. She was willing to open the door and listen to my proposal because of the efforts I’ve made over the years with my blog and in blog comments.

PR practitioners .. you want results but are wary of the time commitment commenting on blog posts might take? Trust me. There’s no magic wand — the only way to get results and make your life easier when you work with bloggers is to put in the effort and get out there.

There you go, Dave – comment 67. Hell, I’ll even amend that blog post to send my readers your way. It won’t be the first time. Happy to contribute to your inbound links and always a pleasure to read you.