Are you a blog lurker? I am, at times. I admit it. How about you?
What is a lurker? You like a blog, and you may even read it regularly, but you rarely (or ever) comment.
Maybe you are shy. I understand. I'm shy, too. Maybe you feel you have nothing to say. I understand.
This week, the blogging community asks you to speak up. It's International Blog Delurking Week and it lasts until tomorrow, January 12.
This year, a blog I like to read (Happiness and Food),is hosting International Blog Delurking Week. Parul also hosts the #ThursdayTreeLove twice a month meme I enjoy participating in.
The badge? Go to Happiness and Food, get it and comment there, too.
Blog comments are like chocolate to a blog writer. I'd love to see you comment.
You can just comment below, where it says "Post a Comment", and say "I'm here!" (unless, of course, you're a spammer. If you are, don't even think of commenting. Just
go away.)
I know, Blogger blogs can be difficult to comment on. Today, I ask you to try.
You can ask me questions. You can suggest topics you would like me to blog about. You can talk about the weather, food, or chocolate. You can follow me on Twitter or Pinterest (see right sidebar), too.
I am honored by everyone who comes by to read my posts. Thank you, if you have commented before. And thank you for commenting today, if this post moves you. (And thank you if you have delurked on your own!)
I look forward to hearing from you today, but, most of all, if there are other blogs you like where you won't you comment on them today, too? A new blogger, especially, gives up if he or she blogs in silence. Please make a blogger's day today, even if it isn't me.
Day 11 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge #blogboost.
I’m here.
ReplyDeleteBut you already knew that.
Yes, I did know that, and I appreciate all your readership/commenting!
DeleteDelurker, is that even a work. Everything you said is important, after all if nobody comments how do you know you are writing to anyone more than yourself? And heck, I already talk to myself so I don't need to write to myself as well.
ReplyDeleteHow funny, I talk to myself, too. The person in the next cube at work must be a saint.
DeleteI don't comment as often as I should but I do read your blog almost every day. Turn about is fair play. When someone comments on my blog, I do try to reciprocate. You are right: Comments are like chocolate to a blogger.
ReplyDeleteI have been guilty of not reading as many blogs as I used to - maybe a little internet burnout. But if I don't read, I shouldn't be publishing my blog, either. And, you keep my spirit up, especially in the wintertime. I thank you for that!
DeleteHA...I'm here (rolling giggles). I don't lurk, that is rude to do, smiles. I try to leave a comment and make sense in doing so, smiles.
ReplyDeleteI remember when I used to be a lurker. It took a while, but then I got comfortable with rambling in the comments. It's only hard at the beginning.
ReplyDeleteIMO, commenting on other blogs is the best way to make connections and build a following. Sometimes, people even return the favour, so, no, I'm not a lurker. If I read a post, I generally leave a comment, or, at the very least like (if the option is available - why doesn't Blogger have that?) and/or share the post on Twitter. Sorry, this is a little late. P.S. I did a post, too. ►
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