Habits to Better Blogging '07 - Make More Comments

Over these last few days of 2006, let's cover a few ways to lift your blogging efforts to a new level in 2007.

Comments

One of my goals in the coming year is to make more comments on other sites, especially on new blogs or those that deserve more attention. Several reasons why this is a great habit:

• Encourages the blog author. Think about how you feel when you get a comment. Same thing.
• Builds relationships and community. Few people like to be first on the dance floor. Those who dance more often, become better dancers.
• Improve your comment skills. Many business people are scared of comments on their own site. They shouldn't be. And by commenting more elsewhere, they'll get better at responding to comments on their own site.
• Greater awareness. If your comment adds value, you will find other visitors clicking through to see your work

I still think it's better to write longer comments as posts on your blog.

Habit 4 for Better Business Blogging in '07: Make More Comments

Previously:
- Habit # 1: Recognize and Record
- Habit # 2: Trading Cards
- Habit # 3: Listening

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