I’ve read many experts say that when you first get get into blogging, you should spend time on other blogs leaving comments. Although this is very labor-intensive, it’s already paid off for me. Here’s a perfect example of the value of commenting on blogs.
Recently at Small Business Trends, they had a post titled “Top Experts Dish with their Best Kept Marketing Secrets“. I knew some of the experts mentioned in the post, but at the end, they specifically asked for tips from readers. So I added my .02, and basically forgot about it.
Today I got a message from Google Alerts (where I track my name) that showed a mention at the site. I clicked on the link, and low and behold, guess what I found! My comment was highlighted, commented on, mentioned in a podcast/radio interview, and I was given a link back to my site!
All this from a simple, one sentence comment. If you’ve ever needed a reason to start commenting more on blogs, this is as good as it gets.
P.S. I can’t wait to tell my Dad, who worked in radio for 25 years before the whole Internet thing. He’ll be so proud (after I explain what a podcast is). 
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That always is exciting isn’t it! I used the link from small business trends to visit and saw this post. I too always get so excited when someone mentions my business or products without me knowing. Such a cool surprise. Congrats!
Hey Dan,
I thought your tip was well worth the mention.
Brent Leary
Host of Technology For Business $ake
and fellow blogger
Dan Perry,
Congratulations! So, what did you father say? How should you really describe a podcast? Could you say that it started out a type of recorded (not live) radio show and then developed to a new version of talk radio with interaction from listeners, blog readers, fellow bloggers, etc?
All the Best,
Martin Lindeskog – American in Spirit.
Gothenburg, Sweden.
Dan,
Here is another comment I had to write. I saw you “tag line” / blog header:
“Discussing golf marketing, internet marketing, golf course reviews, and other miscellany. And maybe beer.”
I am interested to read a post on beer… What kind of beer do like? I have a “secret” mission to spread in America… It has something to do with beer!
Cheers!
As someone who knows your father, may I suggest putting aside the next month with 31 days to explain podcasts.
@Martin Haven’t put together a post, but currently enjoying Rogue Dead Guy Ale. Also, always a fan of Blue Moon, but it’s really more of a spring/summer brew.
@Mark I was talking it over with my wife, and we decided to wait to tell my Dad until we actually see him in person. This may require visual aids (flip charts, graphs, etc.)
I love it that you took the time to write this up. I too am one of those trainers, and look forward to pointing people here dan. You are the real deal, while I am just a talking head (at least when in trainer mode!)
Hi Dan:
thought this was probably the best “10 best” list of web do’s that i’ve seen so far.
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/01/31/10-principles-of-effective-web-design/
thanks for this link, which got me to mine…