Earlier on this blog, we discussed strategies for encouraging comments on your blog. By asking open-ended questions and leaving room for discussion in your posts, you will open your blog to greater feedback. While these strategies are simple in concept, integrating them in your blog often takes time and practice as certain tactics might work better and generating discussion than others.

It really is trial and error in some cases. With all the work that goes into optimizing your blog posts for comments, one might wonder what all the fuss is about. Your blog is about you and your content/products/services, so why should you worry about getting others to write on it? Here are 5 simple reasons why comments are important to get you into a more conversational mood.


