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October 29, 2010
Is It Okay To Leave Negative Comments On Other Blogs?
If you’re looking for a way to get your name out there, build some relationships, and position yourself as an expert, blog commenting is a technique that can get results. Becoming a regular commenter on top industry blogs can do all of the things mentioned above if you go about it correctly. (Read more…)
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September 15, 2010
3 Types of Comments You Can (and Should!) Delete from Your Blog
Late last year, I wrote a post offering tips for handling negative blog comments. I said it then and I’ll say it again, I’m not a fan of deleting negative comments. I think blogging is about giving everyone a voice, and if someone disagrees with you, they should be allowed to voice their opinion. Sure, you might not like what they have to say, but it can spark a good discussion while showing your readers you don’t shy away from criticism. (Read more…)
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December 18, 2009
When Should You Delete Blog Comments?
Last week, I wrote a post talking about the best ways to handle negative blog comments. You may have noticed that almost all of the tips on the list were about responding to negative comments, not deleting them. That’s because I’m usually not a fan of deleting blog comments. I think blogs should be a place where everyone has a voice. As soon as you become a dictator, controlling who gets to speak and who doesn’t, your readers will begin to lose interest. (Read more…)
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December 10, 2009
How to Handle Negative Blog Comments
In your dream world, thousands of people read your blog every day, and every single reader agrees with your every word. Now, snap back to reality. (Read more…)
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May 15, 2009
The Dangers of “Third-Party” Public Relations
Whether you’re a pundit, an expert, an analyst, or a third party, it’s important to remember that you rarely know all the facts. The media does not care about this; they just want a quote and a public relations contact to attribute it to. The juicier the sound bites you offer, the better for journalists, but not necessarily for you. (Read more…)