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Here are some simple tactics to generate more blog comments.

When people visit an article or a blog and see lots of comments, this is one sign that the blog is interesting and engaging. The purpose of this article is to give you a clear idea on how you too can attract high quality comments to your blog consistently.


Write About Controversial Topics
In order to increase the number of valuable comments on your blog, you can always write about a controversial topic that people would comment on. People are much more likely to respond to a controversial post, because it generates strong emotions. A topic that provokes strong feelings can be both interesting and open-ended, as every participant wants to get in the last word. The advantage of this kind of post is that it can provoke real interest on the part of your readers, which is what makes them want to leave comments. When compared to a regular informative post, writing on a controversial subject will require you to put in time and effort, but eventually the kind of exposure you get will make up for it.

The Best Way to Attract Comments is to Leave Comments
When you contribute to other people's blogs, you'll start attracting more comments to your own. It's essential to provide people with valuable content in every aspect of your blogging activities. This ideas should be applied whenever you write anything, whether it's for your own blog or someone else's. By leaving valuable comments on relevant blogs, you'll be contributing in a positive way and this will be appreciated. When you comment on other blogs within your niche, you'll not only attract more comments, but it will also become a source of targeted traffic and exposure. Don't act like a stranger with other bloggers; interact with them in the best possible way by commenting on their blogs because they love receiving comments just like you. Very often, leaving a comment on a popular blog will bring some instant traffic and comments to your own blog. Spamming other blogs is never a good idea, so only comment in a way that contributes something to the conversation.
Use the Tried and Tested Topics
If you are serious about meeting your readers' needs then it is critical that you first find out what topics they prefer. There is no need to re invent the wheel when you already have the winning formula to attracting and retaining your readers. Since your readers are familiar with the topics, it is fair for you to expect them to offer comments on what you write. Look to the past successes to find out clues on what topics you need to write about in order to achieve your goal in the present. You will be able to capitalize on the popularity of the topic if you can be able to present it in a new and creative way that readers find thought provoking. Use your creativity to make these old topics interesting and exciting for the readers.
 
All in all, your blog can definitely become popular and well-known if you get your readers engaged in your posts. Getting lots of comments on your blog is a sure sign that it's becoming well known, so this is something you want to aim for. So go ahead and start applying what we learned here to get your blog noticed by your target audience.

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