One of the best things about blogging is being able to make real connections and experience a vibrant online community. But how do we do that? Is it possible to make real connections AND grow our blog?
You have probably heard that success in business is based on the genuine relationships you build. I would add that success in anything is based on the genuine relationships you build. And blogging is no exception; if you have not started building real relationships with your readers and other bloggers, it’s time to start!
I’m no expert on this, but I wanted to start the discussion and hopefully you all will chime in. So this post is less of a broad “how-to” and more of a “how I,” and it will hopefully be a “how we” once YOU share your thoughts too!
Making Real Connections And Experiencing Community
1. Leave genuine, thoughtful comments. I cannot stress this enough. A comment does not need to be a paragraph in order to be thoughtful, but it does need to engage with the content presented. Don’t just look at the photos! Someone might be spilling some heartfelt words; you don’t want to be the one who writes, “Pretty leaves!” and sign your name. Demonstrate appreciation, give feedback, answer questions, and engage the writer on as deep a level as you can.
2. That said, write genuine, thoughtful posts with excellent content. Whether your blog is about fashion, food, blogging, life, transitions, relationships, or anything else, write posts that can be easily understood and engaged. Write clearly. Ask questions. Keep your readers in mind as you’re constructing a post. How will the reader take this? What kind of response am I looking for?
3. Straighten out your social media priorities. Lots of blogging tips will just say, “Be active on social media,” and leave it at that. But if you’re constantly tweeting and retweeting yourself or posting selfies on Instagram, then there’s not much engagement going on there. Instead, my approach to social media is to think of it as a snapshot of what I’m all about. So I promote my own posts, respond to friends and promote others’ posts too. Promote things you find genuinely exciting. When you read a post you like, share it and be sure to tag the author so she knows that you did. She’ll probably thank you for it!
4. Respond to commenters and reach out to them. Back to the commenting thing. If you receive comments on a post, be sure to thank that person and respond to their thoughts! And beware that unless the commenter subscribed to followup comments, it’s likely that she/he did not receive your reply. Whoops! Instead, try installing Disqus, or stop by the commenter’s blog to see if you can respond on a similar topic. The more interactions you can have, the better.
5. Speak your (kind) mind. This is an extension of the classic tip you’ve probably heard already: be your true self. But what does that mean? Well, it does not mean you should write a post titled “Stuff I HATE” and expect a resounding applause. What it does mean is that your voice comes through in your post. Speak your mind– kindly. Invite people in, instead of pushing them away. While it’s important to take a stand, the more openminded you sound, the more likely people will engage with your ideas. Not everyone has to agree with you. Your online space should be a safe place for your readers to express their (kind) thoughts too.
6. Go out of your way to encourage and affirm. This was a hard one for me, as it doesn’t always come naturally. But because blogging interactions are virtual, it is hard to get a handle on how you’re doing as a blogger. So be a source of reassurance! Email a blogger and tell her how much you love her blog. Tell her that you resonated with x, y or z. Share your favorite post on social media or your own blog. And then keep up with that blog, leave comments and continue to engage.
7. Make sure you can be found. Some people like to comment as (Name) @ (Blog); others will sign their blog name at the bottom of a comment. Still others will link to their blog in the comment. There are a variety of opinions surrounding this: leaving a link can seem promotional and spammy, but it can also make it easier for bloggers to click over to your blog (instead of clicking on your profile and looking for a URL). Whatever you do, refrain from leaving multiple links in a comment, and never ever ask people to follow you. And more importantly, make sure your social media and contact info are available on your blog where someone can find it!
Finally, remember that building community and genuine relationships takes time. Contrary to everything else about the Internet, developing a captive audience is a slow and gradual process. With so many giveaways, it’s easy for a blog to grow a numerical following without gaining many regular readers. The hard work lies in actually engaging your readers in such a way that makes them want to come back. And when you do gain that blog friend, you’ll have a supporter who cheers on your work for months and hopefully years to come. That’s the kind of growth you really want.
{To read more tips on blogging, check out 8 questions to ask before you sponsor, and 9 ways to be a better blogger!}
Now it’s your turn! What kinds of genuine interactions have you had through your blog? How do you build and experience community? What are your favorite methods for making blog friends? I would love to know!
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Thank you Caroline!! Glad to hear it was helpful, thanks so much for reading! 🙂
I love these tips! I need to refocus on things like commenting on blogs and reaching out via social media. Thanks!!
Thank you so much– I really appreciate that! I look around and am inspired by bloggers like you!
Such amazing tips – I must say that of all the blog growth type articles that I’ve read, yours are always some of the best! xx
Thank you Daisy 🙂 I really enjoy all your posts!! 🙂
Yeah, that’s annoying. Part of the reason why I switched was because I was replying to every comment, and realizing that no one was getting my response! Disqus is great– I have yet to see a better system.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts:) And I was the same way; I didn’t start reading smaller blogs till I realized that these are the people I wanted to befriend and build rapport with!
I hate commenting on a blog, especially when I ask a question only to find that the bloggers response was never sent to me! I don’t have time to check back on the blog, find my comment and see if there was a reply! Disqus is just so much easier!
When I first started getting comments from strangers I was so floored! I didn’t really expect people to engage in what I was sharing. It inspired me to seek out smaller blogs and actually comment; something I didn’t really do prior to blogging.
Thank you SO much Gina!! Your kind words mean a lot to me– it’s been wonderful to me to get to know lovely friends like you. I think I need to remind myself of these things from time to time, when I’m wondering why my views have taken a dip or whether I need to buy another sponsorship… we can get so caught up in equating excellence with high numbers that the qualitative experience is forgotten. Thanks so much for reading Gina! You are always so encouraging 🙂
Thanks so much Leelee. It’s so important to demonstrate support! And usually people gladly return the favor. I really appreciate you stopping by!
This tips are rocking my world, Daisy! They are so genuine and inspiring! The blogging community is my number one reason I love blogging, so being able to fuel that community and build it up is so important! I love how these tips are all functional and make sure we get at the core of blogging: to form deeper relationships with others! It’s not about numbers, it’s about authenticity and being real! Thanks for speaking out on this and helping us along our blogging way!
These are great tips. I think my favorite tip is to authenically share and promote others’ work more than you promote yourself.
Thank you so much Tamara! It’s so great that you’re looking to develop genuine relationships. I agree that in certain niches, it’s hard because some bloggers are only interested in getting tons of comments. But really, quality lasts beyond quantity– and it’s better to work towards quality readers first! So glad you stopped by, friend!
Thanks so much Brooke! And I agree with you– commenting is a great way to keep track of everyone who’s stopping by. Social media is tough because people follow so many accounts that it’s easy to get lost there. I love that you visit commenters’ blogs– I do that too! 🙂 It’s a great way to build rapport. Thanks for reading, Brooke! Have a great weekend!
That’s wonderful India! I’m so glad you’re doing that because we need to be more affirming and encouraging of others, and less self-promotional 🙂 Thank you for reading!
Thanks so much Jasmin! Yeah, I’m not sure why some folks seem to beg for comments but never respond or don’t seem to be interacting in any other way. So glad you enjoyed this post 🙂 Thanks for reading.
Thanks girl! You have some great outfits to choose from 😉
Thanks so much Wendy 🙂 I really appreciate you stopping by!
Exactly, when you leave a genuine comment, it is so much more encouraging! Thanks so much for reading, I’m glad that you enjoyed this post Prudence!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thank you Carli! Exactly, patience is key in building real connections. Thanks for reading 🙂
I love this post, Daisy! As I try and grow my relatively new blog it can sometimes get a little frustrating, because it’s hard to develop real connections with people who have similar interests. It drives me so crazy when people only comment or follow you just to get a comment or follow back. I agree with what you said about leaving genuine comments and really reading what was written, not just looking at the pictures. If you’re like me, you really put your heart into what you write and hope it resonates with someone else. I think you do such a great job with all of these! Thank you, and I hope we can continue to get to know one another :).
Awww shucks! 🙂
All great points. I found that I was able to make better connections through visiting blogs and commenting rather than social media. I would often miss posts from people I liked reading and miss comments, etc. I tend to use social media now to do just as you said, share others posts, our own and things that genuinely interest me. As far as returning comments, I try to respond to every comment by visiting their blog instead of responding on our blog (which so often gets lost and is another reason I’m grateful when people leave their links)! I want anyone who takes the time to read my blog and leave insight to know how much I appreciate it and return the gesture! In the end, the biggest reward from blogging is making connections, real ones and growing in your own skills, whether it be writing, photography, fashion, etc, rather than watching page views go up!
Thanks for this post, it’s great! Have a great weekend Daisy!
Brooke
http://www.pumpsandpushups.com
I definitely agree that blogging is really a community, it’s not just about promoting yourself! I’ve been trying to encourage bloggers more, whether it’sby retweeting their posts or telling them how much I love it in a comment 🙂
India / Touchscreens & Beautyqueens
Fabulous tips Daisy! Thank you so much for sharing. I always get a little frustrated with bloggers (especially full time bloggers) that only get 1 or 2 comments on a blog post or an Instagram picture anyway, but never seem to find the time to respond. So yeah…engaging with your audience is everything! 🙂
Jasmin xx
http://www.whatdefinesus.com
Great tips! Happy Halloween
Xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
This is so true!! Love it! Very eye opening and inspiring!
Xo, Wendy Watson from College Cheese
Thanks for your insightful tips Daisy! Personally, I enjoy blogs with great images and I always do my best to share my comment on what I love about the content. Hence, it is natural that I hope others will be genuine about their comments too when they read my blog. I believe such interactions are the best way to build a strong community!
Prudence
http://www.prudencepetitestyle.wordpress.com
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This is such a great post, Daisy! Thanks so much for posting. The last one about building community takes time really resonates with me. That’s so true that great things don’t happen overnight…you have to be patient! 🙂
xo, carli
http://www.puppiesandpolkadots.com
Thanks so much Marissa! I’m so glad this resonated with you and I hope your blog continues to grow as you make genuine connections 🙂
Thank you so much Denise!! You are so kind. 🙂 Exactly– blogging can be a great space to share and to be heard! I’ve learned so much just be reading other blogs and getting to know the people behind them. I’m really glad you enjoyed this post, friend 🙂
Thanks so much Heidi, so glad you’re enjoying it 🙂 And I’m grateful to hear this post stuck out to you!
Thanks so much Angela! Oh yes, I don’t really put up with those anymore, I actually let them know that I don’t accept invitations to “follow 4 follow” and hope they’ll engage in my content more willingly. Hah!
Thanks so much Olivia! Oh, that is so true– we are obsessed with numbers in blogland, and I’m pretty sure it has to do with advertisers! And a loyal following is really the thing to be working towards (and businesses should really know that…), because it makes blogging so much more fun and emotionally manageable. Thanks so much for stopping by Olivia!
Thanks so much Elmira, so glad it resonated with you:) It’s important for us to step back every once in a while and talk about what blogging’s really about! So glad you enjoyed this. <3
Thanks so much Neive! Oh yes, I actually have a list of blogs I visit every single day just to make sure I can continue to engage and read their content. I’m so glad you enjoyed this post, Neive! It’s been fun getting to know you through the Peony Project. 🙂
Thank you so much Erin!! And yes exactly, if we don’t engage with something then there’s not really a point in looking at it. Thank you so much for always leaving such sweet comments by the way 🙂 I love hearing from you and really adore your style!
Thanks friend!!:) So glad you agree, it’s been fun to watch blogging communities and friendships at work!
Thank you so much Samantha:) When I started my blog I also had no idea what it meant to build a community, and I didn’t think it was really possible. I was wrong! I’m so glad you enjoyed this post and that it was helpful. I really appreciate you stopping by!
Thanks so much Shannon! There really are wonderful people in the blogosphere. Thank you so much for always leaving kind comments, friend!
Thank you so much Rachel! I think one of the nice things about blogging for shy folks (of which I am one… at times) is that it gives you some time to formulate your words 🙂 That way people can express their thoughts but not have the pressure of having to do it immediately. At least I like that about blogging. So glad you’re reaching out more, you should– your blog deserves some more attention 🙂
Thanks, girl! I’ve noticed, your comments are always so thoughtful and substantive! And yeah, I’ve made a few great connections by sending an email. It’s funny because sometimes we think of our email accounts as the most full and busy platforms, but it’s always a pleasant surprise to hear from someone on a platform you’re not expecting. So glad we connected 🙂
Thank you Shannon!! I was also taken by surprise once I started making real connections! I think blogging is a great way to get to know people since it’s their space for free expression and I love that 🙂 And I’m so glad you’re enjoying my comments, Shannon! That is so kind of you to say. And as for your blog, it’s always easy to come with a compliment because you have such great style!
Hey friend! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂 Next time you do, please leave a comment that is thoughtful– that’s what this post was about!
Thank you so much Hannah! And yes, sometimes we want to leave a comment and can’t come up with anything… at that point I try to take a break 😉 But yes, I agree that followers can be great friends if we (and they) take the time to build that relationship. Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
Aw thank you Alison, you’re so sweet! And I absolutely agree with you– quality is better than quantity. I feel like in the blogosphere we’re so obsessive with numbers, while the depth of engagement is often overlooked. So glad you agree, friend 🙂
These are all incredible tips and I just cannot agree more! I’m a new blogger but I’m definitely finding these concepts to be more and more true each and every day. Thanks for your insight 🙂
xo,
Marissa
http://www.makinitwithmarissa.com
Hey Fanny, thanks so much for your kind words. I really appreciate you stopping by 🙂 Unfortunately I don’t accept invitations to follow-for-follow, but I will check out your blog. 🙂
Thanks so much Anne 🙂 It does take some effort– I think everyone feels that they have to go to people rather than having them come naturally. I’ve enjoyed taking the initiative, and I’ve learned so much from more experienced bloggers like you!
Thanks so much Sarah! And exactly– it’s been so fun to get to know people. Including you, friend! I’ve been loving your blog 🙂
Thank you so much, friend! Oh and yes– if we write humbly to share our experiences we are bound to eventually find someone who can relate 🙂 Thanks so much for reading!
Thank you so much Joanna! It’s so great to meet real, wonderful people through blogging; I’ve been so encouraged by that 🙂 Thanks so much for reading, friend!
Thanks girl!! So happy to have met you and many others through this endeavor. It was definitely something I didn’t expect 🙂
Thanks so much Shauna 🙂 So glad you found it helpful 🙂
Thanks so much Ashley!! And you are so right on in saying we’re not in a vacuum; it’s no fun hearing the sound of my own “voice” all the time. And you do leave thoughtful comments, just by the way– they’re always so genuine and to-the-point. I agree with you that the most obnoxious comments are the ones that don’t have any sincerity but do have a billion links and promotions! Hopefully a comment-sincerity revolution will take over if we keep trying! 🙂
Thanks so much Whitney!! That’s so awesome that you got to know a good friend through blogging! I’m always encouraged by stories like that:) And definitely– blogging in the context of a community is definitely so much better. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Thank you so much Miriam, your words are so kind! And it definitely took me some time to develop a “blogging voice,” and honestly my writing style online changes a lot! It takes time to get used to writing personal posts too; but they’re so fun to read! I’m enjoying your blog too 🙂
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Kiki! Yeah, it’s important to develop a rapport with people who are really engaged with your blog! And I hear you on not commenting on vapid posts; it gets difficult when there’s really nothing there to respond to! But your posts are always super fun and interesting 🙂
Thanks so much Sheryl! Yeah, the internet is a place where it’s easy to “like” something or leave a shallow comment, but it really takes a lot of effort to engage and show appreciation. I’m glad you’ve been doing it though! I’m grateful to have gotten to know you and your blog lately 🙂
That is so true– which is why I didn’t blog for a long time. I think once I realized that a sense of community can be built through sharing my perspective, it’s felt a lot less about me and a lot more about trying to reflect into the blogosphere the ideas that are important to me. And oh, it takes a LOT of work to comment on people’s blogs and demonstrate that you’re not just “speaking,” but also “listening.” Hah! I’m hoping Lily and Cora will make appearances on your blog!
Thank you so much Charity, you are so kind! It really has been wonderful to learn about others’ experiences and make friends! I’ve learned so much about what life can be like just through reading blogs, which genuinely has been fun. 🙂
Oh yes– and haven’t you seen the commenters who write the same thing regardless of what your post is about?! Those are the worst. And I agree– responding is tiring which is why I’m sometimes delayed, but I enjoy having a little conversation with people who take the time to comment. Thanks so much Maggie 🙂
Thank you Sarah!! And yes, it’s so obvious to me when someone hasn’t taken a moment to read the actual post. The worst is when I realize that someone posts the same exact comment on everyone’s blog– ctrl-C-ctrl-V gone crazy!
Such a great post and planned and executed so well. I think some of the points you touched upon are really solid. This really is its own community and how you reach out and respond to people is key. I enjoy when I know that people took the time to really read my post. We all have things going on in our lives and this community is such a great place to share and understand.
Denise
http://www.fashionloveletters.com
I am really loving your blog Daisy! It’s so different for anything else out there! Bookmarking this post!
Heidi D.
http://www.wishesandreality.com
Great tips! Nothing is more frustrating than those “follow me” comments… or bloggers that you take an interest in that don’t seem to care about their commenters at all. 🙂
Great tips for making connections! Sometimes, I think people get lost in the whole “need as much views and follows as possible” that they lose the whole concept of making genuine connections through their blog. And that’s what it is all about, right? I would rather have a small loyal following of people who support me and read my posts than a lot of people who just go “cute look!” and leave!
Olivia | http://www.hernamewascelebration.com
It is so funny. I was talking to my friend about the exact same subject. As always very helpful tips.
xo
Elmira
http://www.wellputtogetherstylebyelmira.com
Great tips! I truly believe that engaging on others blogs, through commenting frequently and genuinly really helps! I also make sure I visit my favourite blogs often to see what they are up to and comment on the posts I think are great! (Like this one! haha)
Neive xo
theaussieobsorns.blogspot.com
Such great points you highlighted! Commenting can become so mundane sometimes, but if one isn’t really reading and thinking about one’s post, what’s the point?! The whole point of blogging is to learn about one another. What makes us tick. I love that you described it as “what we’re all about.” I love that. 🙂
xo Erin
http://www.winkandatwirl.com
These are so great! I love that you covered to many too! Building a strong encouraging community is so important and worthwhile!
Daisy, I love this! Pinning this to read over and over. For years I wrote in my own little corner of the blogging world but just recently realized how much I wanted to be a part of the blogging community. Thanks for sharing all of this helpful information!
These are such great tips! Building a blog Community is key! For the wonderful people you can meet and advice! 🙂
<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
Lovely post, Daisy! Thank you for sharing, I found these tips really helpful. I’m an introvert, and on top of that I have social anxiety, which has made building community difficult for me. I just didn’t do it, aside from responding to comments. Seeing my sister making friends on Pinterest and Youtube really woke me up though. I’ve been trying to comment more, share more posts and blogs I love, and when writing a post thing about who my target audience is. I think so far it’s turning out well, and as I get used to it my anxiety lessens.
Love this. I try to comment a lot and share the posts that I really love. I should do #6 more often – I never would have found you if you hadn’t emailed me and made my day 🙂 I’m with Shannon – I never thought about meeting people through blogging, but now the community has become my favorite part of the whole thing.
These are such great tips Daisy! I was pleasantly surprised at the community one builds when starting a blog. I didn’t necessarily go into this thinking of all the people I would meet and get to know and thinking about it now, it really is such a great thing!
On that note, I always appreciate your comments, which are always well thought out and also your responses to the comments I leave on your blog. It has actually made me more aware of how I respond to others.
Shannon
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I agree–particularly on #1, though I’ve been guilty of that FAR too often. And I love the “friends” that blogging has given me! Even not having that many followers is okay because my followers are great people whom I love to talk to!
dance a real
Girl, you are so wise beyond your years! I think the you have this recipe down pact – it’s not just about commenting “lovely post.” I appreciate every comment, but when I receive a comment like that I feel like my post was just looked over. I’d rather have fewer, meaningful comments than 100 one liners. Thanks for reminding I’m not alone in thinking that. 😉 Xo, Alison
http://www.simplyfairbyalisonjeanine.com
Amazing post sweetie: LOVE your thought!!! And you have a great blog. Let me know if you want we follow each other by GFC, bloglovin’, google+, etc. I hope so: I’ll be waiting for you!!!
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Lov these tips. I couldn’t agree more with you. I think the best part of blogging is the community and it takes a bit of effort to put yourself out there and to be seen and heard. The rewards though are amazing. Engaging with your readers is wonderful and being kind and creating a welcoming space is key. Love, love, love this!!!
DAISY! I love these and you can totally tell that you follow each and every one! I love taking the time to read comments and engage readers–they are so much fun to get know! 🙂
I enjoyed reading this post because it addresses the issue of treating readers as a part of your community (rather than viewing them as clients or consumers). My favorite aspect of blogging is reading the comments of individuals who can relate to my experience. Thanks for the advice and happy Thursday, Daisy 🙂
http://www.lovecompassionatelee.com/
This is a wonderful post. I’m loving getting to know more people in the blogging community (like you!) I especially like the parts about speaking your mind but in a kind way and being sincere in your comments xx
lovejoanna.com
These are amazing tips Daisy! Insightful, and good reminders!
The community to be found around blogging is really fun, and I have made some friends that are true, real, genuine friends…and it’s been so sweet! I love this post and I think we all need to hear this from time to time!
Thank you so much for sharing your tips, they are so helpful! I always like reading your posts. You have a wonderful way of writting, and I look forward to following you in the future!
xo Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
These are killer blogging tips. Remember why you’re doing this- to meet people, make connections, share common experiences, etc. Blogging in a vacuum is no way to do it.
I love thoughtful comments, and try to leave them myself. Let someone know what you really liked about the post, and give them a few words of encouragement when they write that they’re feeling down. It’s so disheartening when you put a lot of thought + energy into a blog post, and then someone comes and drops a “Nice post!” comment with 4+ links to their blog, insta, giveaway, etc., and you see they’ve left the exact comment on about 50 other blogs. Argh. Make real connections! 🙂
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
This is so true, thanks for the tips hun!! It is so important, at the end of the day we’re all part of the community and we help each other! For example, now one of my closest friends used to be a “virtual” friend, we commented on each others’ blogs and now we’ve grown together so much more… Sharing it’s just so much more fulfilling and good in every way!! 😉
Love,
Whitney
http://www.whitneyswonderland.com
I always look forward to your posts. They are so interesting and informative. I try to write genuine and excellent posts, however my writing skills aren’t the best yet. I tried to write a little about myself, I don’t think it went down well though lol.
DiscoverMe
I love interacting with people and actually being able to see someone’s blog name an be able to associate who that person is. Though I dont post every day, I check my blog and my followers blogs daily. If it’s not something I’m into I dont just comment for the sake of commenting. I see a lot of that. If I have nothing to say, I simply dont. I feel like the people who frequent my blog post after post are my genuine readers. The ones who take the time to read what I have to say rather than skim through my photos. Those people mean the most. The feeling blogging gives me is just something fantastic. I love sharing my thoughts, and my life. (:
http://accordingtokiki123.blogspot.com/
I’ve gone out of my way to reach bloggers who have made sincere comments on my blog but are difficult to reach (no-reply, etc). I’ve developed some great relationships because of it. However, if the comment is flip or insincere – I will not track them down. Always grateful for such great posts like this one.
It is so easy for a blog to seem narcissistic. Your thoughtful insights provide a strong foundation for a more interactive medium. I’m printing them up in case I become a blogger!
I couldn’t have said it better Daisy. Your tips are crucial to building a blog and community. I find that building a blogging community is just like building friendships. Treat each with respect and dignity and always be truthful in your comments. I love growing my blog friendships from all over the country…so fun to learn from others that are miles away. Another great post 😉
charity
lifeafterbaseball.net
I love these tips! Especially number 1! It is so frustrating when someone leaves a comment and you can tell they obviously did not read the post. Or if it is a backhanded compliment. Why bother?! and I must confess that I need to be better about responding to comments. Sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the day, but I agree – it is so important!
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
Great tips. It’s true though, about the quick little comments. When I receive those, I hardly take a second glance. But when someone actually comments on my POST, I always check out their blog. You remember those comments and people.
Sarah
Midwest Darling