Yesterday, I wrote a blog post about ‘Save Money Without Coupons | Manager’s Specials‘ on my personal blog…
On Facebook Larry & I created a group called ‘Share The Blog Love’, to help others including ourselves to syndicate and get comments on their blog posts and videos.
So naturally, I posted my blog post which is not just about saving money in general on food, but how to do so on organic and all natural foods.
My two buds Larry and David were kind enough to like my posts in Facebook, but there were no comments on Facebook or my blog…
So, I called Larry out, literally. “Hey buddy, where’s the blog love?” At first he thought I was talking about the comment I had on his blog that needed approval, but in reality I was talking about the lack of commenting on my blog. Dude where’s the love?
Larry says something to the effect of, “Well, Jamie… Ya know Dave and I were talking about that, we don’t go shopping, so we don’t really know what to say…”
I say to him, “Okay Larry, I have a solution… There are times I go to your blog or Dave’s and other people’s blogs and I may not have a personal interest in the subject being shared that day… However, I think not only who could use this info that I know, but how can I contribute to this, provide feedback and/or add to what was said.”
“Larry, you don’t do the shopping so you don’t care, but doesn’t your wife do the shopping?” Larry said, “Yes.”
“Okay, so don’t you want your wife to be smart with the money you guys have been blessed with?” I got another yes…
“So Larry, couldn’t you leave a post that this info would be useful to your wife and you will pass it on, etc., not to mention there are people probably on your Facebook page that would like to save money on a monthly budget they have to have such as food and personal care items, right?”
He agreed again and said I have a point.
So it’s that simple. When you go to friend or colleagues post and you know nothing about the subject or don’t have an interest in the topic… Get over yourself. Stop thinking about me, me, me. Think how can this post help someone else, would this possibly benefit someone on my Facebook, Twitter, etc. Then, write a comment based on who and why you will be sharing it. It is REALLY that simple.
Not to mention… If you help someone else in the process whether a loved one, a friend online or a total stranger, it still benefits you. How so? Because now your that awesome person who gave them info that they might not have found otherwise. They will probably even thank you. How cool is that?
Maybe it’s that ‘Southern Hospitality’ or walking with my Saviour more & more daily that makes me realize it’s not just about me and what I can get out of something… It’s about how can this info serve others? If I take the time to come to your blog and read it, I cannot ethically/morally leave without giving you some comment love, some share the blog love and so on. To me, it’s just not right.
So, what’s left for you to do? Go out there and start commenting and when you come across a fellow blogger’s blog that you may not have any interest in yourself, think about who could benefit from the information. Be a giver and share that blog & comment love!
Last but not least, let me know what you think below. Whether you have questions or comments, please post them below. And if you think someone could use this info, please share the blog love!
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Jamie Pelaez
Jamie Pelaez is a Chayil Ishah (Strong and Valiant woman of YaHuWaH) in progress (always learning and growing). She is also a WAHM mom with a zeal for helping others to live an inspired life. Her priorities are 1. Spiritual Life 2. Family 3. Business 4. Her. Check out Jamie's personal blog at www.JamiePelaez.com.
Im all for a post that gives it to my boy Larry. Aside from that you really helped to open my eyes. I just don’t want to leave comments that are B.S. Also if I’m going to receive the luv I feel I owe it to the writer to read the post. Thanks for the insight and keep rocking it.
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Your welcome Dave! I agree no leaving B.S. comments. But now you can think differently when you come across a post that may not be relevant to you, but will be to others you know. Always think outside the box. That box is just plain evil
Thank you for the well written advice. It can be disappointing sometimes when you’ve worked so hard in placing information on your blog, website or in a posted article that you know will help others does not get any feedback or response. Blogging and social media are about sharing. “Me” attitudes don’t work in this realm. Through social media and blogging,, a writer’s advice or information may not be pertinent to you, but as you’ve stated, it’s more than likely valuable and helpful to others you know. That’s where the sharing comes in. I like the idea of spreading the blog love. Thank you for not only talking about it but implementing your “share-the-blog-love” group. I am currently working on getting my own social network and blog up. This article is an encouragement. I hope you will accept me into your circle (group). Once again, thank you for a well written, and well needed article.
Thank you for the compliment Selina and for the great comment. You are absolutely right… “Blogging and social media are about sharing. “Me” attitudes don’t work in this realm.”
What’s funny is my buddy Larry is a very giving person and enjoys helping others, so to have witnessed him experience this common commenting/sharing dilemma/faux pas was an eye opener that there are plenty of givers and helpers that still miss the point when the content they are reading or watching is not relevant to them specifically… It’s also proof none of us are perfect
I’m hoping this article and ones to come will help people be better sharers and commenters, which in turn will bless not only the people they are commenting on, their friends, family, lists, etc., but also them!
I just added you added you to the ‘Share the Blog Love’ group! I look forward to seeing your blog posts soon, Selina!
Great post! I was just saying how we all are probably guilty of commenting on a blog post on a social networking site and not going to the actual blog itself. Even if your comment is as simple as ‘Thanks for sharing this’ or ‘wow.. that’s insightful!’ , it is still a comment nonetheless and the author appreciates it
Absolutely! I see that all the time. So many people do not understand comment etiquette. If a person only has time to comment on Facebook or the person’s blog, they should like the post in FB, but comment on the blog. In the end the writer will get more edification from other readers but also more search engine love.
I also agree, while most people do not want to live ‘simple’ comments, it is quite frankly better than leaving none at all.
Also, sometimes if I know I want to leave an insightful comment and for whatever reason have no time, then I will add it to my notebook to come back to later on that day when I have some down time to do commenting.
Thank you for commenting Katie
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I’ll be sharing the love. Keep em coming!
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Good to have you on board. I will be going to your blog latter today to give it some love too!
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knowing how to add value to others is key , the more people you can help the better your life will be
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