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How to Write a Good Blog Comment & Bypass the Spam Filter in WordPress

Writing a good blog comment takes a bit of thought – it’s more than just sharing your opinion.

Good comments show that you’ve read and engaged with the content. Site owners appreciate them because they show readers care.

Sadly, many comments today are misused by spammers and bots. Instead of meaningful engagement, they clog up pages with promotions. So, a lot of WordPress website owners use spam filters.

To get noticed, your comments need to stand out. In this article, we’ll show you how to write comments that shine and bypass the WordPress spam filter.

How to write a good blog comment

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1. Why Do You Want to Comment?

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Before you leave a comment, you need to ask yourself why you want to leave it.

Some people want to connect with the blog owner for networking opportunities. Others might just want to say thanks, and a few might have different opinions to share.

Think out loud what you want your comment to accomplish before you write it. This will help you gather your thoughts more precisely and allow you to be more eloquent.

2. Be Respectful and Courteous

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To get noticed and heard, always be polite, respectful, and kind.

Even if you disagree with the post, share your views without being rude to the site owner or other readers.

Above all, keep in mind that the site owner has the power to delete your comment, mark it as spam, or even block your IP.

Friends and good manners will carry you where money won’t go.

– Margaret Walker

3. Don’t Comment for a Backlink

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Comments with backlinks in the message are more likely to be marked as spam.

Some users try to include signature links to their site in their comments. This is usually a waste of time, as such comments often get caught by spam filters or end up in moderation queues.

First, understand that all links in blog comments are nofollow by default, meaning you won’t get the SEO boost you’re hoping for.

Second, why waste time writing comments when you could aim to get featured on a blog? If you have great writing skills and want publicity, writing guest posts will benefit you far more than leaving backlinks in comments.

If you must leave a link, you’ll want to make sure it’s relevant to the post. Self-promotional links are usually deleted unless you’re a regular contributor to the website.

4. Add Value to the Discussion

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When writing your comment, your #1 goal should be to add value to the original discussion. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to do this.

For example, if you’re commenting on a list post, you could add more information about an item already on the list or suggest an alternative item.

Asking relevant questions can help other readers and is an easy way to contribute to the discussion. However, you’ll want to be smart about it and only ask questions if you genuinely have them.

It’s crucial to read the comments that have already been published. This will give you an idea of where the conversation is heading and help you avoid repeating what others have already said.

5. Spellcheck and Proofread

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You should never use ALL CAPS in your comment; that’s simply rude.

Some site owners are also strict about grammar and spelling, so it’s best to put in the effort.

Moreover, all browsers come with built-in spell-check tools you can use to correct mistakes as you write. You can also install Chrome extensions like Grammarly to proofread your comments.

6. Retweet, Share, and Reblog

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If you find a post worthy of your comment, why not share it with the rest of the world?

Simply Tweet a link to the post or your own comment. Or you can also share it on Facebook or reblog it on your own WordPress blog. This helps get more people involved in the discussion.

Sharing also shows the site owner that you liked their article and care about it. It’s a great way to start networking with an influencer and get on their radar.

7. Private Feedback

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Comments should focus on the article or post you are reading. If you want to address the site owner or have another suggestion, it’s best to use the contact form instead of leaving it all in the comment.

Leaving a great comment and then sending helpful feedback through the contact form is a bonus. Two quick touchpoints can go a long way in helping you get noticed by the writer.

Expert Tip: Are you a WordPress website owner looking to boost engagement on your blog? Then, you’ll want to discover how to notify users when their comment is approved and keep the conversation going. Don’t miss out, and read the full guide on how to notify users when their comment is approved in WordPress.

We hope this article helped you learn how to write a good blog comment, and hopefully, your comments will bypass the spam filters. If you’re a website owner, you may want to see our guide on how to allow users to edit their comments and how to allow your users to subscribe to comments in WordPress.

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14 CommentsLeave a Reply

  1. Nur Mohammad

    Thanks for your post, it is very useful for me

  2. Farid

    Thank You very much…

    • gabrielle young

      i agree because you supposed to be respectful to who write what

  3. Fransizca Tercüme

    Thanks for sharing this nice info expect some more in near future. educeviri of very nice information.

  4. Fransizca Tercüme

    I love commenting on articles and i use to comment regularly. This article will help me to comment in a proper way, thanks for sharing it Mack.

  5. Fransizca Tercüme

    Thanks for this helpful information I agree with all points you have given to us. I will follow all of them.

  6. Fakrul Islam

    Thank you very much, It is a very helpful post, but still now my comments does not publishing. I tried in many website but it does not work.

  7. Donna

    Your article was well written but it sure didn’t provide what I came here for. Your article showed how to make a good comment but it does not highlight the other aspect of your link. I found this rather deceiving. Please change your title….

  8. Thom Bouman

    Thanks for the tips.

    Confession: I was (and still am) working very hard on my site and a blog and had (still have) no traffic so I tried to by back links via blog commenting on Fiverr last year. I felt really bad about polluting other peoples hard work and writing this with red cheeks.

    Conclusion: What a waste of money and time.

    Karma: I’ve got the feeling it did the site more damage than good. Later I got a lot of comment spam on my own blog too.

    Tip: After installing Akismet the spam stopped.

    Hope this helps,
    Thom

  9. Larraine Lamb

    I have been getting numerous ‘self promoting’ comments and wonder if there is a way to block them. This started a few weeks ago and I get several a day.

    Thank you,
    Larraine

    • WPBeginner Support

      You can mark these comments as spam. Unfortunately most such comments are cleverly and manually submitted which makes it hard to stop them from appearing in your moderation queue.

      Admin

  10. Sacha

    That was a very interesting article. I’ve never really thought about how I write comments or the meaning behind them. I see so many rude and meaningless comments on sites like YouTube. People should put meaning behind their comments.

  11. Linda Sattgast

    Thank you for your clear article and good advice for commenting. What a great idea to put instructions under the ADD A COMMENT heading with a link to your comment policy! As a blog owner myself, I hadn’t thought of doing that, but now I think I will. :D

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