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Re: CommentLuv vs Disqus – Which Blog Commenting System Is Better?

Dave Doolin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:38:52 -0000

Fasten yr seatbelt: http://doolin.amplify.com/2...

Engagement: The internet, blogging especially, is no respecter of persons. One of the worst writers I know has a gift for engagement, while one of the best writers I know struggles mightily.

It's the beauty and the curse.

I'm liking it because it smashes the playing field flat. Education, credentials and offline mojo mean squat.

When you're just starting out, CommentLuv can be pretty cool. The danger is you may get wrapped in the engagement and forget to close sales.

Re: CommentLuv vs Disqus – Which Blog Commenting System Is Better?

Coree — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:02:26 -0000

Thanks Dave...appreciate you dropping by!

Me code? Well, not exactly...when I say "code" I mean I might have to copy & paste some snippet into one of my blog files which also means I need to know where to paste it. I have learned a lot from trial and error, but it's not something I enjoy at all. For instance, that .htaccess file that had my site down...I know it's that, and how to put a band aid on it, but not how to actually fix it.

That being said, I am pretty sure I'll bite the bullet and CommentLuv will be back on my site by tomorrow. I have noticed a significant drop in amount of comments since switching to Disqus. So, this will be a good test to see if it's that or if something else.

Maybe I'm missing it by not asking enough questions, or my content is not engaging enough, maybe I'm not networking with the right niche that needs my content. Could be a lot of things, but either way, I think the link love is the way to go.

I have an Amplify account but haven't used it yet. S0, when someone leaves you a comment you copy that or are you saying you copy comments that you've left somewhere else? Can you give an example of how you used a comment for a later post?

Re: CommentLuv vs Disqus – Which Blog Commenting System Is Better?

Dave Doolin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:33:13 -0000

You write code too, eh?

I"ve written a fair bit myself, which is why I currently write as little as possible!

The writing is easy, it's all that maintenance.

I'm with you on Disqus, I'd change in flash if they offered commentluv capability.

In the meantime, I copy comments I like to Posterous or Amplify so that I can use them later for blog posts.

Re: CommentLuv vs Disqus – Which Blog Commenting System Is Better?

Coree — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:29:10 -0000

What would be really nice is if CommentLuv worked WITH Disqus so we could have the threaded comments, the tracking, but also had the SEO benefits.

I think the SEO is the main reason I'm thinking of switching. I like the fact that CommentLuv offers commenters the benefit of showing their last blog to help with PR. I also think this factor will attract more comments to my blog.

Re: CommentLuv vs Disqus – Which Blog Commenting System Is Better?

David "Lefty" Schlesinger — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:19:41 -0000

I use Disqus most places, and I've been pretty happy with it. I'm not sure CommentLuv is worth the extra effort for me. On the other hand, if someone could come up with a good system that worked more-or-less like Disqus, but also offered both threaded commenting and the ability to use some basic HTML styles, I'd be very interested in that...

Re: Using Twitter Search: 36 Twitter Resources For Targeted Research

Dennis Edell — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:49:14 -0000

It might be an interesting research project to see if there are any left! ;)

Re: Women To Watch – Natalie Sisson, Founder of WomanzWorld and Co-Founder of Connection Point Systems

Natalie Sisson — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:58:29 -0000

Huge congrats Melody, please do drop me a line on natalie@womanzworld.com and we'll get you started.

I agree by the way the social media tools can be overwhelming but there are some key ones that are great to focus on and use effectively first.

Can't wait

Natalie

Re: Using Twitter Search: 36 Twitter Resources For Targeted Research

Coree — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:33:09 -0000

Sweet! If you find any other Twitter research tips bring them on over! :)

Re: Using Twitter Search: 36 Twitter Resources For Targeted Research

Coree — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:31:54 -0000

Thanks Christopher! We've had this wonderful toy that we've played with, talked to friends with, and maybe even done some business with. But, with an understanding of Twitter's advanced search, what we have been doing compared to what we COULD be doing will blow us away!

Imagine if you're one of the first ones to really master this like a pro....

Re: Using Twitter Search: 36 Twitter Resources For Targeted Research

Coree — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:09:06 -0000

Yeah, you're absolutely right, Nehal. This is a big list that will work for all types of research, from large businesses to the solopreneur. The basic research is here and available with a little practice and a clear idea of what you want to accomplish, the possibilities are huge.

Thanks for coming by...hope to see lots more of you in the future! :)

Re: Using Twitter Search: 36 Twitter Resources For Targeted Research

Dennis Edell — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:35:24 -0000

WOW this one goes to the top of the resource list, thanks so much Coree! :)

Re: Using Twitter Search: 36 Twitter Resources For Targeted Research

Christopher Uschan — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:38:48 -0000

This is an amazing list. I'm always amazed that people don't think of Twitter as a research tool. I was once on a Flight coming back from Atlanta and the lady next to me was a nurse recruiter. We got on the subject of Twitter and she said she uses it all the time, but never Tweets. She simply does market research and found Twitter to be a great resource for her. Point is, Twitter isn't just about pushing out Tweets.

Thanks for sharing!

Re: Women To Watch – Natalie Sisson, Founder of WomanzWorld and Co-Founder of Connection Point Systems

Melody — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 02:18:23 -0000

Wow, I can't believe I won! Thank you so much Coree & Natalie. On my gosh you won't believe how excited I am, I really need this.

Re: Women To Watch – Natalie Sisson, Founder of WomanzWorld and Co-Founder of Connection Point Systems

Coree — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:40:04 -0000

I think you're in the same position many people are in, Melody. It's so easy to create tons of social profiles with good intentions only to become so overwhelmed with it all that you are not effective.

Congratulations on winning the Free Social Media Analysis that Natalie offered! Please come back and share with us the difference her recommendations made in your business!

Re: Using Twitter Search: 36 Twitter Resources For Targeted Research

Nehal Kazim — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:38:59 -0000

Depending on your market, some tools will be relevant while others worthless. With location-based applications gaining momentum and attracting more people to share where they go and how often they go is a huge advantage to us as entrepreneurs and marketers.

Sometimes we get so carried away with the new shiny thing that we overlook the basics. I will be doing that asap!

Thanks for sharing :)

Re: Women To Watch – Natalie Sisson, Founder of WomanzWorld and Co-Founder of Connection Point Systems

Melody — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:03:35 -0000

Natalie's most helpful tip was that women tend to be hard on themselves, I thought it was just me and my perfectionism! I'm on tons of social media sites, too many I'm sure because I couldn't begin to keep up with them all. I don't yet have an integrated social media campaign although I know I should, so I'd love a customized Social Media Analysis to help me make a plan and to help me determine my best focus.

Re: 6 Tips To Writing Publicity Friendly Content

Coree — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:14:38 -0000

Shorter sentences just make a point better. Plus they make your article appear so much cleaner and uncluttered.

A one word sentence makes the eyes stop for a moment and the brain engages to figure out what the main point was. You can't help but read the paragraph before and after that to figure out what the author was talking about.

Word.

Thanks as always, Dennis, for your input!

Re: 6 Tips To Writing Publicity Friendly Content

Dennis Edell — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:02:28 -0000

Excellent tips Coree. I gotta say I love the one word sentence, you might notice I use it a lot....even 2-4 words. :)

Re: 5 Steps To Rekindle Missed Opportunities

Dennis Edell — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:19:59 -0000

This weekend should be a hellofatest; seen my latest post?

Re: 5 Steps To Rekindle Missed Opportunities

Coree — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:23:49 -0000

Dennis, you are one of the best at staying in touch. Your super commenting powers are amazing. I wonder how you make it through so many blogs in one week!

Good luck making it through your email inbox. Glad mine was near the top today! :)

Re: 5 Steps To Rekindle Missed Opportunities

Coree — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:18:11 -0000

That's a great idea, Alicia. I have a similary (but not quite so organized) method that I have started using. I try to remember to move an email I need to respond to into a folder marked "Reply". Emails that I believe I need to research more & have potential business ideas I move to "Save".

I'm hoping this helps with my email procrastination. We shall see.:)

Re: 5 Steps To Rekindle Missed Opportunities

Dennis Edell — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:04:31 -0000

I do number 5 from time to time and am doing #3 as I write this. I see a few I really need to get back in touch with.

Re: 5 Steps To Rekindle Missed Opportunities

Alicia — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:31:59 -0000

I love the last one especially. I know that I try to do too much and I have not followed through with everything. I have found that becoming more organized has helped in reducing the number of "opportunities" I miss. I have started keeping a "future ideas" list with things that I can't do right now but may want to do in the future.

Re: The Basics Of Forum Marketing For Your Small Business

sarahstone — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:04:16 -0000

Wow Coree yet another great idea for me to mull over, thank you :)

Re: Persistance Pays – 4 Easy Tricks To Teach Yourself Self-Disipline

Dawn Veselka — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:55:47 -0000

Hey Coree, Thanks for the pep talk and the four great tricks. How often do we let emotion talk us out of doing something that we WANT (or at least we want the end result!) I also appreciate #4. Too many times we just keep pushing forward and forget to pause and celebrate our accomplishments. Cheers!