Want More Blog Comment Activity? Use Polls
October 22, 2007
Almost every blog owner I know would love having more comments. But how? That is the million dollar question. One really simple way is to create something for people to talk about. Give them something to do and talk about. I’ve found quick polls or mini quizzes work nicely. They also have the fun factor that makes people want to come to your blog when you email them. In addition, if you share some of your results, in the comments as well as give your own spin on the results, you may get others to write their take on the result. You could also make this a weekly column that way people expect some activity at a certain day of the week and have incentive to return.
The bottom line, if you don’t give them something to talk about, people won’t talk.
For an example, check out this blog entry.
