“A new comment? Yey!” Yup, I’m a sucker for comments. Sometimes I clap and do a little happy dance when a new comment arrives. What, you don’t believe me? Ask my husband! Fortunately he’s gotten used to it.
Why the clapping and dancing? I just love the interaction! Now replying to comments is a wonderful thing too. I always make time to read through each and everyone of them. Thank you so much for making the time to share your thoughts! The only problem with replying is that my e-mail address gets marked as spam sometimes, and I end up as canned spam in your inbox. I’ve written a similar entry a few weeks ago.
Via Grow Your Writing Business, I learned that a couple of bloggers had this great idea of encouraging communication between bloggers and their readers — the iReply Revolution.
Sure, some of us already respond to comments. That’s fantastic! You’re already part of the revolution without you knowing it. Each of us have our own styles – we reply within the comments section or through e-mail. What I like about the iReply Revolution idea is that it has a badge you can put on your site that shows readers that you do read their comments and that you do reply. It encourages interaction and more connection. Who wouldn’t want that?
You can download the logo here, but please do save to your own choice of photo hosting service. Then post the badge onto your blog.
Now to get back to my inbox. I’ve got my hot milk tea on my left, my adobo pandesal right beside it, and some free time before work kicks in. It’s iReply time.
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Aggie
July 19, 2007 at 9:19 am (17 years ago)I’ll get the badge up in the blog Toni
I use a plugin which allows me to respond to comments easier, you can check it out here.
Brown Baron
July 19, 2007 at 12:19 pm (17 years ago)Welcome to the community! Thanks for the mention too
Yvonne Russell
July 19, 2007 at 4:12 pm (17 years ago)Thanks for visiting Grow Your Writing Business Toni. I’m so pleased you’re coming on board with iReply. It’s a great way to let readers know you value comments. Like you, I think most bloggers love!!! comments.
kaoko
July 19, 2007 at 6:01 pm (17 years ago)I’m with you on this Toni! Will download the badge and apply to my site when I get home. Like you, I take the time to read and reply to comments because I think that’s what blogs should be, a forum for discussion. It would be nice if more blogs do that.
ninyakin
July 19, 2007 at 11:10 pm (17 years ago)hmmm..i’ve been reading ur blog for quite some time now and i havent really posted any “comment” yet. i think this would be the best start to finally have my comment posted. hihi! and hope u wont mind moi putting u on my link list. dont worry im not asking for a link exchange. ehehe! *teecee..
romela
July 20, 2007 at 5:19 pm (17 years ago)Cool cool badge! hehe! Yeah, I do get a sweet smile on my face when people comment on my blog tihihihi!
rach
July 20, 2007 at 8:42 pm (17 years ago)Hi Toni. I really appreciate how you take time to reply to my comments through e-mail. I really admire this personal approach of yours.
I usually reply via my comment box but as much as possible I also return the visit of friends.
Yvonne is my friend too and I agree with this wonderful concept. Thanks for helping to spread the word. I shall add it to my sidebar soon.
RyE
July 21, 2007 at 4:02 pm (17 years ago)Cool! Even though I do not get lots of comments.. I’m in!
Shai Coggins
July 23, 2007 at 10:14 pm (17 years ago)Thanks for the lead on this. I was just thinking about writing something on comments. I’d like to explore this some more too.
Rose
September 28, 2007 at 4:24 am (17 years ago)I joined this movement a while ago but I found not everyone replies.
yna (xeans aderhaf)
January 5, 2008 at 3:24 pm (16 years ago)hi toni! actually i salute you on this…i am enjoying comments posted on my blog too….i’m with you….so i will post this badge as well…sana lang i will learn how to…hahaha, slow sa instructions ako eh.
HMW
January 21, 2008 at 7:52 am (16 years ago)What a great idea! Just what I was looking for 😉