Comments on: NoFollow or Not – Why You Shouldn’t Give a Rat’s Rear End

By: Joe Mudd

Joe Mudd — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:07:21 +0000

@Dana and @Marelisa – Thanks for reading the post. There is one big danger of commenting and visiting other’s blogs, you can soon get overwhelmed with great stuff to read – like your blogs. I’ve added you both to my reader.

My eyes are bleeding from reading.

@Naomi – it’s an honor to have a real live celebrity post a comment here. That you agreed with me is just icing. Thanks.

By: Naomi Dunford

Naomi Dunford — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:32:01 +0000

I, for one, did not find you through MM’s blog. I found you through my own damn blog. Because of a comment.

Good call. People pay me good money they don’t have, asking how they can market their blogs. Comment, for God’s sake. Not rocket science.

Love the post.

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:29:04 +0000

Joe: I found you through Remarkablogger too. I think commenting on other blogs is a good marketing strategy because–like you point out–it gets people to visit your blog if you have interesting things to say. Also, if you frequently post on other people’s blogs and they frequently post on yours, you start to create a community, which is part of the fun of blogging!

By: Dana Lookadoo

Dana Lookadoo — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:50:05 +0000

Found you through Remarkablogger.

You hit on a point currently being discussed in some forums. Are we creating good content? Many people leave comments just so they can get a link, get their name out there, without considering if they are adding value to a site. Unfortunately, this applies to more than blog spambots.

Some people will not leave a comment if a blog is NOFOLLOW. Is that true conversation? Does one go to a social event and only talk with people who are possible prospects? If so, it’s the Amway approach.

What happened to genuine engagement? Appreciate your “rant” (or should I say “rat”) .

Actually, since participating in Remarkablogger’s traffic & Twitter posts, I’ve realized my feeds are broken. I’m really not too concerned. My identity is not based on the # of subscribers or site traffic. My passion is to be able to help others and be involved in the online conversation with those who care to make a difference.

By: Joe Mudd

Joe Mudd — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:47:41 +0000

@Valerie – Thanks for the nice words.

Visited your blog. You, and your family, look like very special people. I agree with you that it will be a valuable asset for a lot of people in the future.

I hope you find the strength to continue it along with all the other tasks you face. God bless.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:01:59 +0000

Hi Joe,

I enjoyed reading this post, you have a way with words. Wasn’t sure where you were going but was glad you came back to say that commenting is still beneficial.

I found you via Remarkablogger and will bookmark you.

By: Joe Mudd

Joe Mudd — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:28:43 +0000

@James – Thanks! Checked your site out as well. What is CPG?

My must read blog list includes all the ones you list but Big Bright Bulb – which has been added to my reader – as well as yours.

By: James Hipkin

James Hipkin — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:21:35 +0000

And it works.

I found you through the Remarkablogger’s post. It was your comment that intrigued me. Your are correct, the world doesn’t need another blog about internet marketing. But you are also right about writing about your passion being key. So I clicked over and read this thoughtful and helpful post.

You are now in my bookmarks so I can enjoy your blog in the future.

James