Join The iReply Movement
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A recent post of mine was meant to encourage blog owners to reply to their visitors who leave comments. I see this as a critical factor in a blog’s success.That post echoed one Mike wrote last week. Since then, he, Brown Baron and myself had a quick brainstorming session this morning. And thanks to Mike’s graphic skills, he came up with a great looking symbol to promote the concept. So I’m pleased to announce the iReply movement!
I understand that we, as blog owners, can’t always commit to replying to every single comment that is made. As far as problems go, you have to admit that it’s a good problem to have, but that’s not what this movement is about. The overall motivation here is to simply tell your visitors that you have an interactive place and that you encourage discussion.
So if you feel inclined, please feel free to download the image to your server, post it on your blog, and help us spread the word.
Though not a requirement to use the image or even join the movement, but perhaps you might consider linking back to this post when you do.
[tags]iReply,community,blogging,bloggers[/tags]

August 26, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Its a great idea, I will join this movment too.
August 26, 2008 at 5:50 pm
@HotCars
Good to hear that. Thanks!
September 3, 2008 at 1:53 pm
You have a point. If you just ignore your commenters they will have no interest in returning to your blog again. It is important to keep up with your visitors.
September 3, 2008 at 10:14 pm
@TV License
Welcome to MeAndMyDrum! Thanks for taking the time to convey your support.
October 13, 2008 at 10:09 pm
A very solid concept more bloggers should follow. I think its absolutely key for a new blogger to interact with their visitors. The biggest problem I have is how bloggers reply less and less as their blog grows. Now I understand they get a lot more comments, so it is harder to keep up, but many large blogs start to lose a personal touch.
I have one blogger I use to read on a regular basis, but recently he’ll wait 2 to 4 days to reply to comments and only replis to 1 or 2 per post. It nice to read his posts, but it loses the dicussion / interaction part that makes blogs so awesome
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October 13, 2008 at 10:17 pm
@Justin
Welcome to MeAndMyDrum! Too true, at times it is difficult to keep up. Personally, it’s something I struggle with from time to time, but I keep trying to.