Commenting on blogs and those who make time

September 24, 2010 · 8 comments

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10 months ago I decided that through blogging I would share some views and opinions on social media and marketing. I made a plea: “Without you, there is no blog. Please get as involved as you like and leave comments”. This is my time to say thank you to those that did!

Taking the time to leave comments on other people’s blogs and take part in conversations is a big thing. Everyone has work commitments, home commitments and a barrage of content being thrown in their direction. Any blogger should be extremely grateful when someone spends THIER time leaving a comment.

To try and give something back, I’ve provided a list of those who have left comments and the areas they have shown an interest in. Why don’t you find some areas you’re interested in and get chatting to them? They have shown that they will make the time to talk.

Plus, meeting new people, exchanging views and learning from each another is what makes social media so fun, don’t you think?

Have a look below:

Social media addiction
Ann Holman
Jed Langdon
Dale Moore

Copywriting and corporate blogging
Maria Gandara
Andrew Knowles
Patrick Smith
Kimo Linkama
Sam Deeks
Sue Windley
Alastair Banks
Dale Moore
Jason Stanley

The Likeminds Conference
Joanne Jacobs
Ann Holman
Trey Pennington
Jonathan Alder
Colin Winstanley
Scott Gould

Sales techniques, assumptions and ethics
Sara Lancaster
Sue Windley
Dale Moore
Jed Langdon

Plymouth Twestival charity event
Jed Langdon

Sharing product experiences
Nicola Walder
Alastair Banks
Jason Stanley
Ann Holman
Jed Langdon

The role of negativity
Jed Langdon
Ash Mashhadi

Making your customers feel special
Ann Holman
Stan Phelps
Ash Mashhadi
Jed Langdon

Trusting a business
Marc Accetta
Ann Holman

Motivation and wanting change
Jed Langdon
Shannon Boudjema
Lorena Heletea
Paul Klaszus
Alastair Banks

Online privacy and researching clients
Ash Mashhadi

Annoying television adverts
Martin Haworth
Jed Langdon
Claire Bryden
Alastair Banks
Ash Mashhadi
Sue Windley
Jason Stanley

Sharing work online – students and ex-students
Lauren Gray
Jason Stanley
Claire Bryden

Social media service providers (Devon, Cornwall and Somerset)
Alastair Banks
Scott Gould
Claire Marshall

Guest Interview with Chris Hall of Cow Bell
Carol Verity

The 21 Days Challenge – achieving change by changing habits
Brock Patterson
Megan Crump
Jon Anderson
Cindy Osburn
Katy Creates
Annabel Hebb
Chris Maslen
Julian Summerhayes
Rachael Dolton
Ann Holman
Lee White
Rob Glover
Ian Creek
Dale Moore
Shannon Boudjema
Jed Langdon
Shayna Joynes
Jason Stanley
Chris Penberthy
Miriam S
Alastair Banks
Olivia Landolt
Alison Hernandez
Claire Marshall
Joi Murugavell
Christopher Manning
Heather Smalldon
Ash Mashadi
Jonathan Alder
Jack Russell
Sue Windley
Scott Gould

By connecting with those in the lists above, there could be plenty of opportunities just around the corner. Here’s hoping…

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  • Heather

    By the very nature of this blog I thought I would comment lol :)
    This is a great idea ..linking like minded people!
    Finding the time to write a blog is a great thing too Rob..the best gift you can give someone is your time :) A recent follower offered me an automated “Thank You” in response to comments and retweets. If someone takes the time to comment on any tweets then its nice to try to take the time to respond with a personal thank you back ……. so this blog is a very generous thank you from you and its really appreciated :) :)

  • http://www.convexum.com/blog Laurence

    Like the above comment, I’m commenting for the same reason…that’s the idea after all?

    I set up a blog some time ago, and I’m always struggling to think of things to write about (my posts have never had any comments either), and I’m not using this comment to promote my own blog either!

  • http://www.robertpickstone.com Robert Pickstone

    “The best gift you can give someone is your time” – very true. Giving time to others is great, seeing or hearing their reaction is even better. I wish there were more hours in the day to get that feeling!

    I’m with you on the personalised responses. Who wants to be spoken to by computer rather than a person? :-)

  • http://www.robertpickstone.com Robert Pickstone

    Hi Laurence,

    You may find this helpful for coming up with more blog ideas.

    http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/11/29/20-types-of-blog-posts-battling-bloggers-block/

    There are so many hints and tips about how to receive comments (good content, ask questions, engage readers, comment on other blogs etc) but I always try to keep in touch with those who share similar interests. Spending time to socialise with other like minded people makes a big difference. I wish there were more hours in the day to do it!

  • Sue Windley (@DangerousMkting)

    Thank you for the mentions Robert – and thank you also for your time spent in bringing people together in the true spirit of social media. You’re doing a grand job – keep it up ;-)

  • http://www.robertpickstone.com Robert Pickstone

    Thanks Sue. Thank you for spending the time to get involved in some great discussions – the rights and wrongs of blogging for companies is a personal favourite :-)

  • Anonymous

    Hi Rob

    Thanks ever so much for the mentions. Great post and great idea for connecting people together and sharing ideas and thoughts. Demonstration, if ever there was one, on how social we are becoming in business. Bring on more of the conversation…..

  • http://www.robertpickstone.com Robert Pickstone

    No worries Ann. Connecting people and sharing ideas is fun!

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