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Blogger Blogs: Make Sure Everyone Can Post a Comment on Your Blog

September 14, 2007

It’s incredibly frustrating when you are all set to leave a comment and then . . . WHAT?!? I have to be a registered user of this site? Never mind. That scenario happens more than you realize and it may be happening at your site and you don’t even know it. Please follow these directions [...]

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How do I make a make a link in a comment I’m leaving on a blog?

September 11, 2007

This can be tricky because it all depends on how the blog owner has her/his site set up. Some people have their comments set to accept limited HTML, some have them set to accept no HTML, and some have them set to automatically link URLs left in the comments. I believe Blogger automatically allows limited [...]

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How do I change the word ‘Comments’ to a different word at the bottom of my posts? *UPDATED*

April 21, 2007

As you peruse the blogosphere you’ll no doubt see many blogs (mostly Blogger blogs) that have changed the word ‘Comments’ under their posts to something that is less generic and is more reflective of their blog theme. You can do it too. In Blogger: Log in to your Blogger account. Click on Template. Click on [...]

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If I’m behind on my blog reading and would like to comment on an older post at a blog should I comment on the most recent post and reference the previous post or comment on each post individually?

February 20, 2007

It’s usually best to post your comment on the post you’re referring to instead of trying to cover everything in one comment on an unrelated post. Most bloggers receive an e-mail notification stating they have a new comment and which post it is from. It’s not uncommon to receive comments on older posts, especially when [...]

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Sometimes I miss comments that are for posts a few days old. How do I set it up so that I can receive an email telling me I have a new comment?

February 2, 2007

In Typepad: Log in to your account. Click on the Weblogs tab. Click on the Configure tab. Click on Feedback. Make sure that Email Notification is checked. It’s easy for Typepad users to respond to a comment. When you receive the e-mail with the comment, simply click Reply in your e-mail software. Type your reply [...]

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When I leave a comment how long should it be? How long is too long?

January 23, 2007

All bloggers love a good comment! It truly is the way we are rewarded for our hard work, isn’t it? However, when commenting, it is best to be brief and to the point. If you find that your comment is too long, shorten it and refer the original blogger to your site for a longer [...]

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What is Haloscan?

January 11, 2007

This is a direct quote from the Haloscan web site: "HaloScan provides a free, easy to use commenting and trackback service for weblogs and websites, allowing visitors to leave feedback, share their opinion, or comment on the subject at hand." If you use Blogger you know that you cannot accept trackbacks. By installing Haloscan you [...]

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What are trackbacks, and how should I use them?

November 8, 2006

An excellent explanation of trackbacks has been written here. Not all bloggers use trackbacks.  They can sometimes be a source of frustrating spam.  Blogger does not automatically allow trackbacks, though if you download HaloScan, you can use them.

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What is the best way to respond to questions in my comment section?

July 20, 2006

There are a few ways you can respond to questions in your comments section. The one you choose will depend on what is easiest for you. Most blog hosts will send you an e-mail showing you the new comments you receive. This e-mail may have the commentor’s e-mail address as well. You can then simply [...]

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Someone left a rude comment on my blog. What should I do?

July 20, 2006

Unless you feel the rude comment is worth responding to, delete it. Both Blogger and Typepad offer easy ways to delete an undesirable response to a post. If you choose to respond to the comment, understand that you may be starting something that could escalate into a flame war (both parties simply writing rude things [...]

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