Having a blog is nothing without feedback. Comments are a great way to gage the readers who are coming to your blog. Most readers can even gage how well a blog is by comments. I have a friend that visits blogs and tends to skip right to the comments. Why? Well, for one they are very amusing and for two, he claims he can tell how well a blogger is on topics by the comments.

Here are a few tips on how to manage and drum up some comments for your blog:
  • No matter what, always respond to your commenter's, either via a blog post or contact them directly through email. This is a great compliment towards your readers. They'll be sure to return to your blog. Interacting with your readers is a wonderful way of keeping loyal readership. If you are good to your readers, they'll be good to you. Many will link to your blog often and pass your URL around to others.
  • Responding to comments can also make up a huge part of  your blog content. If you are stuck on a blog topic for the day, go back through your comments and reread any that you may have missed and share their story. Be sure to give the reader recognition in your post.
  • Continually ask your readers for their feedback. Let them know you need their advice on certain tops or would like to hear their stories that surround your topics. Most readers are a bit timid to respond, but if there is an open, friendly invitation, they will be more apt to respond. Ask questions that motivate bloggers.
  • Try not to make your questions too controversial. You want to initiate conversation, not start a war. Be wise in these situations and try not to alarm your readers.