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Permalink Reply by Amanda E on December 1, 2008 at 1:44am

I used to send emails to new commenters, but I have gotten lazy and I don't do it as much anymore. I always reply in the comment section. However, if it is personal or comment that needs attention I will send an email. I do try to leave a comment on their blog. But I feel bad that I only leave one comment on their blog to possibly never return to it. I don't want to get in the habit of 'I will only comment on your blog, if you comment on mine.' I can't possibly keep up with everyone's personal blog that follows mine. I would like to, but I can't.

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Permalink Reply by Tracy O'Connor on December 1, 2008 at 1:08pm

I just started an automated thank you email to new commenters. I also try to respond to all comments, even if it's just with a "Hi, thanks for the kind words". I will also visit their blog and comment if I have anything to say, stumble it or share it in other ways if I really enjoy it.

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Permalink Reply by Amanda E on December 2, 2008 at 8:44pm

I have a question and I thought it might fit here...

There is a blogger I enjoy and when I comment she will come and comment on my site, but only when I comment on hers. So I don't feel like she is being genuine or I know that she only came because I commented on hers. So it doesn't make me feel like I am getting a loyal reader. BUT she gets a lot of comments on her posts. Granted they are good posts, but I can't help but think that it is partly because she comments back on your site and creating a readership that way. My question is: does leaving a comment on a person's blog in return for one on your blog a good strategy to build community and readership for your blog?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this! I may just be over thinking this matter.

~Amanda

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Permalink Reply by Anne-Marie Nichols on December 2, 2008 at 10:11pm

It's a good stategy to do "tit for tat" but if the comments don't feel genuine or aren't quality, what's the point?

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Permalink Reply by Amanda E on December 3, 2008 at 12:19pm

Thanks, Anne-Marie. I may just try 'tit for tat' for a while anyway and see how it goes....

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Permalink Reply by Mellissa - Wondermommy on December 3, 2008 at 1:54pm

I try to respond as much as I can. It is hard some days. I usually try to email and respond on the post.

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Permalink Reply by mannequin on December 3, 2008 at 10:49pm

This is something that I really need to work on. I do usually go to visit and comment on their blog but lately with all the giveaways, I know fully well that's why they're there!

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Permalink Reply by Mind of a Mom on December 7, 2008 at 11:36pm

I do respond, as I find some of the comments and responses back and forth can be even funnier then the post itself and to me it engages my readers. It shows them that I am actually interested in them visiting my blog

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on December 9, 2008 at 2:12pm

I'm really new to all of this and blog on a site for parents to start their own groups around class rooms or Scout Troops or soccer teams. We don't have a ton of traffic yet and I feel like people are going to be sick of hearing from me if I reply to comments. Am I wrong here? I love the idea of returning the favor and will certainly reply to anyone who leaves blog information on our site.

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Permalink Reply by Joanna on December 11, 2008 at 2:06pm

Yes! I try to respond to all comments (although I am not getting hardly any yet). This week was the first time I have seen someone email me a response to a comment, and I liked the individual touch that it had!

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Permalink Reply by Lisa @CrazyAdventuresinParenting on December 12, 2008 at 12:22am

I try to on my site, but fail, miserably lol I would love to but mainly I just go to the persons blog and show them some love. Sometimes I reply in email :)

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Permalink Reply by Summer on December 12, 2008 at 11:42am

I try to email back most of the commenters, and i reply on the blog to the ones that I think need a public answer. But, right now I'm so far behind on responding I might not ever get done. LOL

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