For those of you who were ever in the service you know what that means. Of course, I never knew a drill sergeant who ever stopped at ten. Twenty or fifty were more the order of the day.
Commenting on just 10 posts a day to get in your point quota? You're in good company, because I suspect that there are a lot of members in that club. There have been a number of posts on how to get your ten comments in quickly and get out. That 250 points is enticing and doesn't take a lot of work.
Somedays I comment on ten, somedays less and somedays more. It all depends on time availability and interest level.
What I don't do is say to myself, you've already commented on ten posts today, time to quit.
Why not? Because Google doesn't quit. Those Google Bots are crawling Active Rain and indexing those comments 24/7. You may not be getting any more Active Rain points for your comments, but you sure are getting Google juice.
I know it works because, like a lot of you, I have set up several Google alerts. Not only are posts indexed by Google but so are my comments on other people's posts. It all adds up.
If you're stopping at ten comments a day you could be missing out.
P.S. Oh yeah. I can still drop and do twenty. Of course it takes two days but who's counting?
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The points are why I comment on posts of interest. You do make a good point about google juice.
Richard, You are so right. I signed up for google alerts as well and was surprised that my comments were coming up. I can't even do one push up and the girlie ones don't count! LOL
Don't we all love that Google Juice. I actually had no idea that my commenting on others posts keep putting my name out there. Well, I usually comment until I run out of time, sometimes thats 5, 10 or 25. Thanks for the info Rich.
Rich...
I agree, except that I always do at least ten, but some days I will comment on thirty or more posts. And you are so right, I love to see my comments pop up in my Google alerts! So comment, comment, comment!
Rich, I have never counted the comments I leave. I check out all of the people that I have grown fond of, with the time I have available and leave a comment for them while I am there. Always. I don't count them, don't know how many I day I leave, and I don't care. Since I've grown fond of you, I always look to see what you have to say, when I am here. It's simple. If google counts it, that's even better.
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Hi Rich:
It's so easy to read and respond to at least 10 posts.
Interesting tip... I'm going to have to check in to this 'google alert.' I'm relatively new here and this is the first I'm hearing about it. I must say that I have learned so much in the few short weeks since I've been a member, what a great community this is!!
-Karin :)
Richard - I haven't stopped at 10 for a long time. I will admit, early in the morning I sometimes stop at 10, but then come back and do many more later in the day. Google juice, good reason to comment, but, that hasn't been my motivation, rather, a bonus.
Beign somewhat new at AR due to a recent internet enlightenment I am dropping and giving 10. I should be in pretty good shape come the spring when all of the google juice counts.
I never thought about it that way Richard. I do get up in the morning, have my breakfast and usually post to at least 10 blogs, then during the day when I get a little time I will come back and post more as I see fit. Thanks for the info...
Rich, my method is quite simple, I set aside time each morning and/or evening to read or catch up on posts - from featured to the ones I subscribe to and try to visit my subscribers (esp if they have dropped my posts.) Like you, sometimes I have commented on 10, sometimes less, and sometimes more - it depends on the time I have and the content that is available. I have been surprised with the amount of google alerts coming over that are simply covering my comments and you make a great point - you could be missing out by not commenting (also important to comment in way that adds value - the comments are being captured.) Great post! ~Anne Marie (btw, you're my first comment of the day :)
Richard, good point about getting that extra Google Juice. I've also noticed the increase in Google Alerts. Thanks.
I don't recall seeing google alerts for comments months ago, but I am getting them now.
Rich,
A valid point. Thanks for sharing that insight and encouraging people to up their response level. :)
Steve
It is a morning ritual....caffiene and AR...gets my heart started and brain moving....points...yeah I guess....that is a side benefit...enjoy !
I have been noticing that lately. It's a little unsettling (LOL). Oh well... :-)
I stop at 10 if no one is watching. ;-)
Mark, Nothing wrong about commenting because of the points. Just don't stop at ten because there is still a benefit.
Barb, Google alerts really let you know whats going on about you or your specific keywords.
Gail, Google is picking up the comments, and thats a good thing.
Rich, I really do try to get in the ten and most days I do more. Google picking up the comments is a motivator.
Susan, I always enjoy your comments, here and on facebook. The fact that Google is picking them up here is even better.
Toula, The benefits of commenting are enormous, from many aspects.
Karin, Certainly check into Google Alerts. Very easy to set up and they send you an email when they index your keyword.
Mike, You're right, the Google Juice is a bonus. Commenting has its own benefits.
Larry, If you can do ten you can do fifteen. It gets easier.
Jared, I do about the same thing.
Anne Marie, The Google Juice is fantastic.
Mike, The alerts are a great way to see what's going on. You're right, they are becoming more frequent.
I definitely comment based on interest. Some days that several other days not so much. I don't want to write something dumb just for the sake of commenting.
Kristal, I'm assuming that Active Rain changed something. You're right, in the past I never saw them but they're flying in now.
Steve, If a post is worth a comment, we should comment, ten a day or not.
Sally/David, I generally do more in the morning and late at night. We all have our rituals.
C, What Google knows about us can be a little unsettling. Especially since it never completely goes away.
J. Philip, I won't tell but I do think that somebody is always watching.
Stacey Ann, Good philosoply because even the dumb comments are picked up by Google.
I strive for 10, but if I don't make it I don't beat myself up about it and if I do more, I feel the same way about you with the google juice...
I have noticed that my comments come in my google alerts more often than most posts....which is also a little unusual when I post with the same tags that are on my comments
This is one of the most informative posts I read in quite awhile. AHA! The Lightbulb goes off in my head! Here in Cape Coral, florida, the real estate market for waterfront homes is often dominated by European Buyers who often find us through the Internet. So getting a little more traction with Google is VERY IMPORTANT. Thanks for the tip.
JimG
Thanks for the advice. I usually do drop and give ten. I didn't realize how much the posts mattered.
I just recently started this blogging stuff! This was very informative!! Thanks for the advice, it is greatly appreciated!
Linden Kinkead
Rich, I do it very similar to your style :) sometimes it's less, sometimes more than 10. Depends on the time. ~Rita
Now, drop and give me twenty. You can get back with me next week. :) ~Pat
Mike, That's about my model too.
Julie, That is odd that comments are indexed and posts aren't.
Jim, To me the Google Juice is even more important than my astute comments.
Christina, The comments are important, especially of late.
Linden, No problem. Enjoy your new blogging adventure.
Rita/Brian, Almost as important as diapers, but not quite :)
Pat, Thanks for the head start for this old blogger. Were you a drill seargent in a previous life?
Richard, I usually comment on more than ten posts when I am here. I don't do it every day though. I just read, comment if I think I have something worthy to say.
Richard, you made some good points here and I tend to agree with you in terms of how Google friendly AR is. Take care and happy blogging!
Your subject line cracked me up. My youngest son says he still hears this in his head. (Army vet)
Loved your analogy.
I guess it is not all about the points, there are some very good blogs to read...and why not comment if it will get you this kind of google juice...to each their own IMO..on how many comments and blogs to attend. Shawn Davis
Richard, I've noticed that I get more Google hits on comments than on posts!
Interesting! I need to check out Google juice alerts too.
It's funny... I don't comment on every post I read. I wonder if I should. If I did, I'd be commenting on like 30/day... I don't stop at 10, but sometimes a post doesn't warrant a comment... I didn't realize you got google juice for comment... intersting... still have lots to learn!! ~A:)
I've visited a few of those blogs that offer you a quick way to get your "Daily 10" - I find that I visit those folks that visit me first and then move on to features or topics within groups that catch my eye. Just getting 10 quick comments in might work for some, but I like to get to know people... Sometimes I find a string of great posts on my own and learn more about a person that way...
Who knows why Google does anything. It's almost like some Wiccans casting their spell over the Internet. Mathematicians conjuring up new ways to befuddle the huddled masses. Sometimes I get Google alerts from posts and comments from weeks before. Odd. But, hey, the points help.