Commenting on other blogs is really important. There are many reasons why you a blogger should comment at other blogs. I comment on all the blogs I visit whether it is related to my niche or not. And there is a good reason to why I do it.

So I in this post I mentioning the benefits of commenting. Here are 10 one line reasons why a blogger should practice commenting on other blogs:

1. Create friendships with other bloggers.
2. Let your voice be heard. Reach out to a wider audience and generate influence.
3. You get Residual Traffic. Not hundreds of people but yes, a couple of visitors for each comment.
4. Get SEO benefits by commenting on DoFollow blogs or blogs that use Top Commentators widget.
5. Get new post ideas and new perspectives. Perhaps your perspective on the post can result in a great new post for yourself.
6. Improve your scanning skills. By commenting a lot you learn to read all the best parts of any post and save time, instead of sitting over the article to read the whole of it.
7. You learn what works! This is indeed true, when you comment on others post you begin to learn what kind of posts generate comments and what don’t.
8. Learn more. When you comment on a post, you can ask the writer further questions and doubts. Most authors will gladly fill you up to the brim with their knowledge.
9. You receive what you give. By commenting on other blogs, you also encourage other bloggers to comment at yours.
10. And finally, this is what blogging is about. Blogging is about sharing and discussing your views about a topic with others. Exercise this wonderful right.

You should really follow up on commenting, as even professional bloggers  still comment on other blogs. It is a way to provide your views to the blogging community. Exercise and enjoy the freedom!

How to Comment on Other blogs?

We all know that commenting on other blogs is a great way to provide exposure to your blog. It is also a way that you can make other bloggers aware that you exist in this almost infinite blogosphere. Like many bloggers who have started up will tell you – commenting on other blogs will also help you generate some residual traffic.

Another major advantage of commenting is the back links which you can earn. It is especially beneficial if you comment in a DoFollow blog. CollegeFallOut is DoFollow blog.

But there are also certain things you must keep in mind while you comment on other blogs. Here are a few tips on how to comment on other blogs:

Positive: Always comment on other blogs with a positive attitude. There is absolutely no need for you to be very high on attitude when you comment. Be gracious while you comment. It is okay to get your point across, but, do it in a very positive such that the author is not repelled.

“Nice Article“: It is perfectly fine if you just want to leave a comment such as “Nice Article”. You need not forcibly add extra thoughts which you do not have to an article. Remember that if you end up commenting something really silly then it is your image which is at stake. It can really hurt your credibility.

Try and Add Value: One of the biggest favor which you can do for a blogger is to start a good conversation in his article. When you make a comment let it add value to the post. Make it thought-provoking and related to the article that is written.

When You Ask a Question!: It is also a great idea to ask a question to an article you read. It is indeed a nice way to let the author explain and  show his real depth of knowledge. Also, you help in improving interactivity at his blog.

The bottomline is that whenever you comment, be cordial and always try to promote interaction to the article which you have read.