How The Fake Comments Under Your Blogs Are Hindering You From Creating A Community.
You’ve just poured your heart and soul into a perfect blog post.
You’ve crafted witty sentences, sprinkled with wise words (hopefully!), and hit publish with a triumphant fist pump.
Now comes the exciting part: engagement!
People are reading your work and — ideally — leaving thoughtful comments.
But hold on a second. Are all those comments genuine, or are some hiding a not-so-secret agenda?
We’ve all been there.
Sifting through comments and wondering, “Is this person interested in what I wrote, or are they just trying to sell me something?”
Here’s the lowdown on spotting fake comments and keeping your blogosphere real.
The Red Flags!
- The Generic Gusher:
Comments like “Great post!” or “Love this!” are nice, but a little generic, right?
If someone’s leaving the same comment on every blog they visit, it’s a major red flag.