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Rainmaker
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

I don't ask.  I feel that maybe they might think they're being tracked.  I don't care if they comment as long as they read it and follow a link or two.

Aug 12, 2015 08:09 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

on this platform, the answer would be to comment on the blog posts of others.... 

my first blog post that I posted here on Sept. 30, 2009 is still on the first page of the SERPs..... that post was about an open house at one of our active Adult communities and a reader asked if we had a model home to see!!!  I was soooo excited that someone read the first post...and commented....

Aug 12, 2015 07:37 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Returning the favor is the best way. Do unto others.....

Aug 12, 2015 01:24 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Be a regular with your posting and be a regular with returning the comments to the bloggers that left you a comment. Also branch out and read other bloggers that don't read you on a regular basis. Find those that you can connect with and those connect with you. I make every effort to return every comment left on my posts. 

Aug 12, 2015 01:06 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Chris - I think the best way is to make sure that you are leaving comments and feedback on other posts. It shows that you are actively participating.

Also, leave open ended questions on your post, or write something that may be a little controversial, where people may either have one opinion or another.

Aug 12, 2015 10:15 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Be informative, ask a question, and be consistent in blogging.  Blog every day.  Most people i leave a comment on are here everyday.

Aug 12, 2015 09:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

1. Be interesting.

2. Include a call to action.

3. Form relationships with others by commenting on their blogs. They will comment back.

Aug 12, 2015 08:30 AM
Ambassador
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Chris- one of the best ways is to read and comment on the posts of others. Let them see who you are!

Aug 12, 2015 07:29 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,343
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Give them a reason to want to comment.

Aug 12, 2015 10:57 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good Thursday morning Chris. I think a lot of it has to do with the quality of the content and how you interact with others. Sometimes, it takes a wild to get your presence established.

Aug 12, 2015 06:46 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Chris Mamone - as long as your blogs or questions are interesting, you'll get the response automatically.

Aug 12, 2015 05:56 PM
Ambassador
6,392,889
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I really dont know Chris, but I will try to get over there and leave a few soon.

 

Aug 12, 2015 04:25 PM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I think story telling with content that is interesting will bring comments. I think if you have an opinion on a subject you will find people who support your opinion or have opposite opinions and that leads to lively discussions 

Aug 12, 2015 11:55 AM
Rainer
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Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

ask questions in the blog that calls for a personal answer. bribes help. lastly, send Guido

Aug 12, 2015 11:53 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

The best way to get readers and comments on your blogs, is to read others and leave them comments. 

Aug 12, 2015 11:02 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

BE CONTROVERSIAL!

What I mean is write about what your preferred reader is having conversation about. Write about what is on their mind but won't commit their voice.

Then don't be conclusive. End your blog with a clear opportunity for them to contribute to the conversation.

You can do this by asking a question. 

You can do this by soliciting their experience.

You can do this by requesting their advise.

Or go with familiarity...I know this has happened to you also.

You can do with with a 'Has this happened to you also?"

It does not matter if no one is reading your blog. No traffic equals no comment.

Aug 12, 2015 08:32 AM
Rainmaker
784,786
The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

Interact on other people's blogs.

Nov 03, 2018 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,280,748
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

The post has to be engaging, it needs to cause the reader to comment. You could even ask a question that would encourage a response!

Aug 12, 2016 10:38 AM
Rainer
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Sandra and Randy Saxon
Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage - Canton, GA
The Saxon Team• Atlanta Communities Brokerage, LLC

Essentially to draw your readers in you need to grab their attention. The traditioal hook and grab never ceases to fail.

Aug 13, 2015 05:16 AM
Rainmaker
4,571,581
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Is this regarding AR, Chris?   If it is Activerain:  For me -- it's leaving comments(on a consistent basis) on other members post.  Make sure they are not cut-and-paste type of comments.

If it's real people err I mean the public -- I don't care as I know many read and eventually call/email. 

Aug 12, 2015 11:29 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

A question for the ages! I have no idea except that your post should be well written and easy to read. But at the end of the day, I get tons of comments on posts I never expected to get a lot of traction and few comments on those that I thought would generate traction.

Aug 12, 2015 09:35 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Make it a very hot topic or slightly controversial.

Aug 12, 2015 12:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Chris Mamone Keep blogging and the comments will come.

Aug 12, 2015 11:05 AM