Blogging 101Tips for Christian Bloggers
Drop Your Card
I read through hundreds of post on blogging and post the best here. I do the digging so you don’t have to.
According to Jakob Nielsen’s study only 1% of your blog’s readers are regular commenters:
- 90% of users are lurkers (i.e., read or observe, but don’t contribute).
- 9% of users contribute from time to time, but other priorities dominate their time.
- 1% of users participate a lot and account for most contributions: they often post in just minutes.
How can you encourage comments? Chris Garrett gives
10 Tips for Attracting More Comments
Your blog can be thought of in many ways. As a pulpit, a soapbox, a magazine, a platform, a newsletter, a diary. A lot of bloggers focus on the “broadcast” aspects, getting their message out. While great content is essential, never neglect the community element of your blog. As we have shown your audience can be your best asset. Here are some tips for attracting participation.
First of all, as we have said time and time again, you must answer comments that are made on your posts. It is not only the polite thing to do, it also encourages more comments. If people see they are treated with respect and they will get answers, they will comment more. It still surprises me the amount of bloggers who post, then sit back and ignore the feedback they receive.
PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS POST
One common suggestion is to ask readers to comment. So I am asking you lurkers to comment. Is anyone reading this blog? Are the posts helpful? Do you want more posts about blogging? A little feedback goes a long way 
Thanks for commenting.
February 7th, 2008 at 11:13 am
I find the problem of replying to posts that are as simple as ‘great job’. I feel it such a waste to just say ‘Thanks’. I tend to visit those individuals pages personally and write a heart felt thank you.
February 7th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
I read all three of your blogs almost daily. I just don’t have time to comment. Sorry. I love your writings.
February 7th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Yes, I have been checking different posts here as I try to put together my own blog. It has been very helpful having all this information compiled in one place. I also feel lovingly nudged along because you are such an encourager to novice bloggers- Thank you!
February 8th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
I just found this blogging 101 link through your newsletter (HOW). I do read the homeschooling blog, and sometimes the homemaking blog, but this one is new to me! I am planning on putting together a blog on our own website, and am trying to figure out the differences between hosting a service like blogger at my own site, and using WordPress. Do you have any helpful thoughts on this?
Thanks! I am still reading posts here to learn more!
February 8th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
I find the writing hints especially interesting. My husband laughs and says my Blog is the place where I put all my words. I find this blog helpful. It is a refreshing change from the usual newsy blog (which I enjoy also).
February 18th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Hey, that worked - asking the reader to leave a comment. You have a lot of helpful information for us. Thank you.I’m going to subscribe to get your posts sent to my email. This is my experience with comments: I get comments when I participate in Memes. I spend most of my blogging time visiting other sites, reading posts, and leaving comments. About 1/4 of them visit my site and comment in return. I have other blogs, but only one gets the comments. It is the one that I heavily promote.
February 18th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
I just revised my last 3 posts. I ended the posts by inviting the reader to leave a comment. So, I’ll see how that goes.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
I just found your blogs today, and I really enjoy the content! I love how you find things to write about and also the scrapbooking style of your homemaking blog!