Leaving Sweet Comments

It's so true - a great, thoughtful comment can really brighten my day. Just like a cupcake! I love the comparison. There are certain people among my readership that when I see that they have left a comment, I immediately start smiling because I know it's going to be good. I have even gotten inspiration for future posts from comments!

Now that image of the cupcakes is making me drool. And I love the apple cupcakes that accompany your original blog post! They are so cute!

So true...all comments are like icing but a well written comment is the whole cupcake :-) I don't really care for the scratch my back and I'll scratch yours reciprocal world of social media. I like the engagement and relationships to happen organically (idealist?...yeah, can't help it, that's me). A good comment will not just give you a linkback, it may compel someone to click on that link and you may also start a wonderful new relationship as a friend or colleague with your fellow blogger.

By the way...Great job! I really mean that.

So incredibly true!!! And Kir is a queen when it comes to sharing comment love that is sincere and shows she has not just read a post, but actually thought about the words or emotions expressed. This post makes a great case for statistics on posts being replaced by the quality & depth of comments instead of just the count.

When I was in the restaurant business and one of our tables (customers) went on and on about how outstanding their service was, it meant one thing.. we were going to be left with nothing more than what I referred to as a "verbal tip". Same goes for "great post".. it's like they want to acknowledge you but they can't think of anything else to say. How do you respond to that? Thanks! I agree it was a great post!

Great post, by the way ;) (how could I not.. )

There is nothing worse than receiving the dreaded "Great post." I know the person means well, but it really feels empty. Comments create a conversation. There is little say when someone gives you a dead end comment like that. It's like waking into a party and mumbling to yourself in a corner. Don't do it. Not to mention, there is little chance the blogger will ever follow you back. Clearly, you don't have much to say! *waves hi to Alison@Mama Wants This *

This is great advice. I believe in leaving heartfelt comments on every blog I visit and read. I would want the same done for me. It's good to know there are others who feel as passionate about it as me.

I really love your instructions on leaving a good comment. I'm actually writing them down on a post-it so I can put it next to my computer. I love the analogy, too, of a good comment to a delicious dessert. Clicking open an email and reading that it's a thoughtful, intriguing comment is like opening a gift. And I hope to work diligently on making my own comments yummy gifts that make bloggers happy! Thanks for the guidance :)

Kir, it's so wonderful to see you here again, featured deservedly. As well as you wrote this, your comments are always equally well thought out, articulated and filled with warmth and love. So glad to see you spreading the message of cupcake comments here. xo

One of the things I love best about the community I am in is the generosity we have with comments -- good comments.

Kir is an excellent one to give advice on this.

Writing good comments is an art in its own way.

Sometimes I may succeed at writing good comments. Sometimes not so much. I do try.

But I don't mind getting a short comment like "good job," because I know that sometimes readers don't have time for much more. Yet they wanted to be sure to say "something!" And I still appreciate them so very much for that!

In my early months of blog reading, I was quite self-conscious about leaving comments. I wondered if I had anything worthwhile to say. Still have that little nay-saying voice that tells me my thoughts are better kept to myself. But most days I battle that voice and win, hitting "post comment" with only mild trepidation.

Here's to sweet comments and luscious cupcakes!

Oh such loveliness, yes she is indeed ... she shares such sweet delight, has you hanging on every morsel and its all calorie free but filled with love ... no one gives comment like Kir ;)