Ari Herzog

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Got Community? 5 Ways To Foster It On Your Blog

Ari Herzog

Whether it is the native WordPress system or a third party client like DISQUS , Livefyre , Echo or Intense Debate (my favorite), you need to choose the best system that fosters community. I also find myself in the midst of conversations between my guest bloggers and their commenters. Choose the best commenting system.

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Case Study of 2 Blog Commenting Truths

Ari Herzog

He grasps the online relevance of having a conversation and your willingness to share an insight and help someone else. Related posts: Ranting Why Wordpress.com and Disqus Commenting Systems Annoy Me. Everett thinks you are wasting your time by leaving comments. I must side with Dave. Satisfying Saturday: Commenting to 17 Bloggers.

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Wanted to Comment: You and Your Gravatar

Ari Herzog

If you don’t know what I’m babbling about, go read the benefits of a gravatar and why you should upload your headshot or some other representation of your brand to follow you around from WordPress to Disqus to more. How to Enhance Your Blog Comment: Create a Conversation. How to Enhance Your Blog Comment: Share Then Link.

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Feature Friday: How to Choose the Best Comment System for Your Blog

Ari Herzog

While many bloggers prefer to stick with their native comments system, whether it’s WordPress, Blogger or any other of the popular platforms, others are preferring to use third-party systems like Disqus , IntenseDebate and Livefyre , amongst others. Native Comments. So are there any reasons why you wouldn’t want to use the standard set-up?

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Why Livefyre is Here and How It Helps You

Ari Herzog

You are opposed to comment registration and you support creating conversations. You were prevented from this sort of social conversational integration with the built-in WordPress commenting system that this blog employed since 2008. When someone replies to you, you will come back and converse. You also want to be loved.

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