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Today, a lot of internet marketers resort to blogging as one of their strategies in promoting their business. Not surprisingly, blogging generates a positive result since many people today spend their time visiting and reading blogs and most of them also maintain their own blogs.
To get enjoy more positive response from your blogging, one of the best ways is to encourage your readers to participate and express their thoughts by leaving a comment. Here are some practical internet marketing tips on how you can urge your readers to respond or leave a comment on your blog posts:
Write with a personal tone. To attract your audience to comment on your posts, use a conversational tone of voice, as if you are really talking in front of someone or a group of people. A personal or friendly approach when addressing your readers would make them feel that they really part of the post and that they are welcome to express their own thoughts about what they've just read.
Ask your readers to leave a comment. At the end of every post, ask your readers to leave a comment. Most people would gladly oblige to do so if there is a direct statement asking them to. For instance, you can use statements like "Please, leave your comment on this post before you go," or "Feel free to share your own suggestions about this post." It can also be a question such as "Do you have anything to add to this topic? Your comments are greatly appreciated".
Ask a survey question. You can also add a polling question at the end of your post. For example, if you have written about a certain gadget or product, you may ask your audience if they have tried using the same brand. If not, you may ask what product do they use and would they recommend? Or you can also ask your audience whether they agree or disagree with the post you've written.
Blog about hot topics. People love to read about hot topics, such as the latest news, gossip or fascinating stories. If your post has captured their interest, they would most likely be moved to share their views and leave a comment on your post.
Offer freebies or giveaways. You can also offer free stuff for the visitor with the most comments for the month, or for the person with the most interesting answer or comment left. People love to win prizes and surely, giving away freebies would encourage your readers to type in their thoughts.
Respond to your reader's comments. Make sure that you also leave an appropriate response after every reader's comment. Don't forget to thank them for commenting. This will encourage audience participation and would make your readers feel that their efforts are appreciated.
Add a "get notified" or "alert me" link. Give your readers the option to subscribe to your comment page when there is a response to their comment or each time a new comment has been added. This way, when you or another reader has replied to their comment, they would know right away.
Luie De Von is a marketing consultant with Easy Postcard Marketing and has been providing consumers and business owners with marketing strategies. For years he has helped businesses to have more and growing clients through Postcard Advertising.
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