You know, I have my "hit counter" set up to detect visitors not item hits, and my statistics show that I get a pretty decent amount of visitors per day, or, at least according to my standards. Heck the fact that people drop in and read me consistently surprises me every day. But you know, I really get few comments compared to visitors. That's interesting to me. I don't know how I can improve the blog if I don't get feedback. Of course, I have to admit to being guilty of visiting my favorite blogs all the time and not leaving comments myself.I know, for me, I visit a lot of long established blogs with lots of followers, and, frankly, am never really sure my comment would make a difference. I mean, if it's one of 100 or more comments, does it? Maybe, maybe not. OOooorrrrr... am I intimidated by all the comments and the popularity of the blog, and that's why I don't leave comments? That's an interesting question for me to ponder...
So, anyway, here's my challenge for this Thursday... as I go randomly blog hopping today, I am going to leave comments on all of the ones I visit, whether there are already a hundred of them, or if there are none... whether it is a well established blog or brand new and just starting out.
Sort of like mingling at a party.... just without as much face to face interaction.
So, that is my challenge to myself, to put on my party shoes and mingle. Y'all put on your party hats and join me... today while you are out blog hoping, say hi to the folks you visit and let me know if you find anything fun and interesting out there, I may want to go say hi myself!
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I love comments too, and try to acknowledge every one that I receive. I don't always leave a comment on the popular ones because I think with all those comments, probably no one reads MY comment, even the blog owner.
There is a certain blog I used to follow and NEVER received a comment back. I felt the blog was there to promote her business and once she posted she never bothered with that post again. Since I bought 2 of her books, that offends me.
I don't expect contact for every comment, but its nice to be acknowledged that I am a supporter.
I'll take your lead and be sure to comment everywhere I go today.
Have a great weekend. Nuts! Its only Thursday.
Guilty here also. For me, I think it's processing the input and not thinking about output ie comments. Will endeavor to do better. Have a great rest of the week :-)
Here to say hi....I love when people comment on my blog....it makes my day!
I too love getting comments and try to acknowledge every one that I receive like Carol. When I leave a comment on a popular blog, I never read ALL comments, because I have never enough time. I have approximately 300 blogs to read. It's a challenge, getting around to all of the wonderful blogs out there! One could almost live in their computer chair LOL!
It's not always possible to reach all followers. I don't know why, but from a number of my followers, I can see only a profil pic, but there is no link to a blog or website :(
I have no chance to contact the person to say "Thanks" for following me. That's Pity!
No matter how, I try to visit every blog of my followers and visitors. Not daily, but within my possibilities.
Greetings from Germany,
Gaby
Dear Creative dreamer ~ Comments are like secret messages passed in school, under the table. It's so exciting, don't you think?!!
When I first started blogging I had more time to visit other blogs, than I do now. Now, I mostly return the visits of those who leave comments on my site.
But when I do visit a site randomly, I usually do leave a comment.
Comments are how relationships are born.
Glad to see you today on my site and hope you will have a fabulous bloggie adventure and meets lots of talented people, just like you!
xox
Constance
One more thought, 100's of comments would feel overwhelming to me. But that's just me.
Well, I didn't make it to as many blogs today as I usually do... darn it all, there was real work to be done at work today! Maybe I'll get more of a chance to go visiting when the evening light dims a bit.. or, maybe, I'll just make it more of a point to be sure and leave comments...
I'm glad to see I may not be the only one who does this though.
Leah, I am so glad to have you visiting, I love seeing new faces...I've gone by to visit your blog, and have been guilty of not leaving a comment. I will change that. I think I am in the same boat as Constance in that I sure seemed to have a lot more time when I began this blogging adventure. But, then again, I do waste a lot of time doing such non productive things.
Gaby makes a great point too. I've been working on setting up a page of blog links to those who follow me, but there are several that don't write blogs, but they do follow... so I think when I get the page done I'll add a section to the bottom to at least make note of them as followers. Y'all don't know how very precious each and every one of you are to me. It's a wonderful thing to feel appreciated, and you all make me feel that way!
Eileen, here is a prime example of why some comments never get posted; I had a nice long one typed out here and blogger wouldn't send it THREE TIMES! So I gave up and ate dinner and now I will try again.
I visit a lot of blogs and sometimes I leave comments and sometimes I just read. Sometimes I can't think of anything to say and sometimes I don't have time to comment. If the blog post is lengthy and I am short on time I will come back later (and sometimes I forget to). So there are many reasons why we don't get many comments all the time. I tend to be flighty. I don't like to spend a lot of time in the computer, but I DO LIKE YOU! And I enjoy your blog. I find you entertaining, fun, and often educational.
I like visiting with everyone and reading about what's going on in everyone's lives. Kind of like sharing cups of coffee over the back fence! Isn't that what this is all about, anyway?
Have you been getting the "Error 503 Service Unavailable" Kate? I have, and it has been driving me mad! I've typed up comments, posts, pages, and gone to publish, and received that notice. It began happening last week for me, I'd never seen it before then.
There are thousands of reasons for not getting comments, I have used them all myself... I just thought it would be interesting to hear the take on it that everyone has. I'm currently working diligently on trying not to expect more from others than I am willing to give myself... so that's why I am going to be sure to leave comments... Gotta do the things you hope others do... (or at least try) right?
I love to drop in and read your posts, because you have a lively mind, great humour and so frequently chat about such thought provoking things. I have commented once or twice to you, but its only just occured to me, I dont ever pop back and see if you or whichever blog Ive commented on, has answered my comment in the post lol talk about dim <<<< lol
I dont want to sound condescending in my comments on anyones blog, if I leave a chit chat, its from the heart and mind, and not a 'hey look at me' you know?
You make me smile, often chuckle, think seriously so thankyou.
Your friends are lucky to have you onside !
LOL... it can't be dim... I really never remember to check back either. I know one blog that does give aways on Fridays sometimes, and she is often lamenting that people don't check back on Friday to see if they've won... so it isn't just us!
I just have to share that I treasure every comment I get, as I'm sure you do. When I first discovered craft blogs I left comments almost everywhere. Now I find myself not leaving comments sometimes even on my favorite blogger's blogs. It mostly has to do with how I'm feeling on that particular day. Lately I haven't been feeling very social so I haven't even been reading the few blogs I try to keep up with regularly. Then I always feel guilty when I go back and have to catch up (like today)!
The one thing MCS has taught me is to protect my health and well being. That means I have to regulate my actions and activities, even when I don't particularly want to.
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