Desperate To Get Traffic To Your Website or Blog?
In today’s 4 minute TV program I show how to leave comments on other blogs in a way that can increase blog traffic to your own site. I call it the ‘Blog Commenting on Steroids’ method. It builds incoming links, is quick to increase blog traffic and establishes an expanding reader foundation for your blog, long term.
Here’s How ‘Blog Commenting on Steroids’ Works
It’s very simple: This is the method I used to successfully build my first mailing list of 1527 people without using any other method at all. NOTHING else but blog comments, and it took me 5 weeks without working very hard.
I simply went around all the niche blogs I could find in the internet marketing space and left comments with a link back to my website, every day.
The Four Vital Blog Commenting Hot Points
1. Be one of the FIRST to place a link when the owner posts to his blog. You can win the ‘BE FIRST’ race by using software like Traffic Sponge that instantly notifies you by email and mobile txt the moment a new blog post is made, so that you can rush over and place a comment. (I LOVE Traffic Sponge – I can beat anyone to new posts.)
2. The blog must updated often – otherwise there won’t be enough new readers to see your comments.
3. Check that there’s already lots of comments on earlier posts on the blog (Another sign there are other plenty of readers to see YOUR comments.)
4. Ensure it’s a high traffic blog – meaning in the top 100,000 sites on Alexa.
Blog Commenting Has 6 Advantages
In essence, blog commenting is the hidden Killer Traffic App to increase blog traffic. Here’s why the results can be far more significant than you might think.
1) Leaving blog comments to increase blog traffic costs … NOTHING.
2) You get a link to your website which is good for your website’s search engine rankings.
3) People who like your comment will click your link and head over to your website directly.
4) Your visitors will be precisely niche-filtered and highly focused on your niche subject.
5) If you leave good comments often enough, you can end up being listed as a regular commentator on many blogs. You will be permanently listed on the home page of that blog as a regular, so that even when no new post is made, the link to your blog is still visible to all who visit.
6) The blog owner may contact you which can lead to being invited to make a guest blog post which is read by the entire readership of that blog, bringing you a sustained rush of traffic.
The bottom line is to start commenting now to increase blog traffic. And be sure to give good value – it’ll pay off both short and long term.
Jonathan Gunson
Editor – Traffic Cafe TV

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Hi five folks – Yet another easy to do tip Jonathan thank you – Blogging Comments is great way for link~backs to your site and what you have shared here is very cool – BUT remember folks that is just one of the many practices as Jonathan points out in this blog – I for one got carried away posting comments to build back~links to my sites – forgetting it was just one way to gain SEO indexing – I had to have a word with myself to take stock by adding up my outgoings getting shocked to how much it costs to stay online? – then really starting from the beginning again – suddenly I realized what being online is all about – so my best tip to ad here is – whatever your paying for to be able to work online such as hosting or any tools you have to pay for to be able to work from home online – make this your priority – work towards building an income from whatever services you pay for just to be able to work online – get to the position to make these payments for free by selling your service with the affiliate links that most online services have – don’t move from the first one until you get enough sales to pay for that service by concentrating by promoting one opportunity at a time?
- my link has an informative video plus a Free Report on these tactics -
All my best like-minded folks
Phillip Skinner
I have heard about blog commenting for a while but never really know what is the best way.
This post explain it in simple terms and the effectiveness of blog commenting.
Thanks for another great video.
Jonathan,
This is such as easy traffic tactic that I think a lot of people overlook because of it’s simplicity.
When I analyzed my traffic stats for 2009, I found that one of my top 5 sources of traffic was blog commenting; and I hadn’t even started using it until late in the year.
I really enjoy TrafficCafe.tv, keep it going!
Sincerely,
Brian T. Edmondson
hi Jonathan
well having just watched your latest traffic tip i felt compled to leave a comment
what agood idea never throught of using google alert to locate blog posts or get latest info on whatever niche your in
i also like the idea of getting the alexa rating of the blog i have used blog carnivals before have you used them to get your posts distrubted among other blogs in the same niche
keep up the good work
thanks
peter mcgrath
Cool stuff Jonathan,
I always pick up a few tips from you every time I watch your video. I was not aware that to be the 1st few spots for comments are crucial to draw attention! I will give it a try!
Cheers,
Ming Jong
Dear Johnathan:
Another home run idea about commenting on other peoples blog for the link back.
Keep up the good work.
Terry S. Smith
Scottsdale Arizona Foreclosures
http://www.ScottsdaleLenderForeclosure.com
Even though I’ve heard this before, it wasn’t explained the way you just did it.
2 words: I’m Sold!
Thanks for the advice.
5 Week Plan. I’m on it!
Ninja Mike
Hi Jonathan
great post as usual… not sure who posted using the Stupidly Simple SEO user name; however, it wasn’t me!
Anyway; your post is another example of what can be achieved using free traffic, providing people are prepared to put the effort in… amazingly; some people think adding a paragraph or so on someone’s blog is “hard work”…
Well must dash, treating Susan to a home cooked meal tonight. She’s hardly seen me over the last few weeks and so I’m taking tonight off
Have great day/night/morning etc lol
Chat soon
Phil H
Hi all. The Traffic Cafe host server was down for a while exactly the moment I arrived to read comments.
I’ll get to them and leave replies in the next hour or two
Thanks all
Jonathan
For Philip Skinner
With a content rich comment like that Philip you’re welcome back any time!
Your idea of taking only one step until it that pays for itself resonates entirely.
Wise, wise, very wise.
Jonathan
For Phil Henderson
Thanks Phil. Enjoy your evening / dinner Sir.
Jonathan
For Mike Morgan jr
Keep me posted all the time about your 5 week plan progress. I am starting a similar regime.
Jonathan
Hi there Nighto
Call back any time. (Niches Rock)
Jonathan
For Brian T. Edmondson
I see that you immediately GET IT Brian. Blog commenting on other blogs to increase blog traffic to YOUR site sure is a no brainer.
Very Interesting to hear how your stats came out re importance of commenting.
The figures don’t lie. There’s the truth.
Jonathan
Ming Jong Tey
I see you here frequently.
Let me know what you’d like to see more of. (Seriously)
Jonathan
For Peter Mcgrath
Here’s a link to a product I use that I LIKE for which I am also an affiliate.
It sits on your desktop and NOTIFIES you when there is new blog post (on as many blogs as you like) so that you can rush over there and be first to comment.
It is called Traffic Sponge. http://bit.ly/Traffic-Sponge-Comments
This will make a huge difference to your commenting work
Jonathan
For Terry Smith
Appreciate the ‘home run’ kudos. Glad TCTV is helping you.
There’s action in the works to add more value and help.
Jonathan
Your getting lots of comments with this one Jonathan.
Nice work.
Between this and the Youtube ideas that’s two awesome tips in the last couple of weeks that have increased my traffic immensely.
Thanks for the great and relevant information
cheers
Terry
For Terry
Hi Terry. Great news that your traffic is on the rise – requires a LOT of patient work, but at a certain point all the planets come into alignment and it begins to flow in massively.
‘STORMS’ are the BOMB! In case anyone reading this wonders what on earth they are go here: http://greatestwork.com
Catch up Friday. I have a ‘Google’ episode next.
Jonathan
Am I too late?
haha thanks Jonathan – another great video
Wade
Wade … you can never be too late at the Traffic Cafe. Open all hours.
Jonathan
Thanks for the great and free tips !
I am very new to on the internet and its very hard to find advice that makes sense
without it being a scam to empty your pockets.
If you ever need any medical advice please just ask…thank you again
http://www.thehealthninja.blogspot.com
Jonathan,
As usual simple and 2 the point info.
You just gave me a great idea for a free report…
Thanks
Bernie
PS: Having a Latté… cheers
Danny. Agree with you re scams. I’m opening a help service for ‘new to the net’ people soon. Stand by.
Jonathan
PS. I’ll keep your offer in mind!
Hey Bernie, send me a copy of your free report. Will you actually DO it?
Jonathan
I’m glad to see that you are making videos more regularly again, Jonathan. Your videos are always my favorite content when it comes to marketing via the Internet. I link to many of your videos for my Ten Million Eyeballs Internet marketing course: http://www.tenmillioneyeballs.com.
John Kremer
For John Kremer
Good feedback and great too that you’re finding this resource useful.
I plan to increase the TV and list activity substantially this year. You can’t see it, but the code underlying the Traffic Cafe is being completely rewritten and then updated live. Be ready end of next week. After that, the sky is the limit.
If you need any help just yell. I’m planning a membership site for later this year – I know how to get newbies up and running on the internet successfully, so quite a bunch of people already want in. In light of this I’m thinking of limiting the numbers until it’s well under way.
Keep in touch John – you’re one of today’s good guys.
Jonathan
Hi Jonathan,
Thanks for the tip. It’s amazing how simple this tactic is. I’ll admit, I’m new to Trafficcafe.TV but I plan on visiting every week to get your latest tips.
One question, have you considered, or already do, creating podcasts for your episodes? I’d love to subscribe so I can listen to all your past episodes while I’m offline.
Great stuff and thanks again.
Cheers
Thanks Vince.
I’m surprised that you managed to catch this this post at the moment. The blog is undergoing renovations and most of this week was on and offline. Should be all set end of next week. Then the programs are going to grow even MORE interesting.
Stand by.
Jonathan
Jonathan
It was a great help.
thanks everyone.
Great article Thank
you so much!
Re how to get share of Chart: Mostly that’ s because most people don’ t realize how many skills they do have. If you have office skills, for example, you may be able to find work as a virual assistant. If you have transportation you might try mystery shopping … etc
simple & play tactic .
thank
réda.
You’re so cool Jonathan, Keep it up!:-)
Thanks!
Jonathan
Jonathan, I’m a newbie; just signed up for a John Kremer course and a comment of his sent me to you.
The whole idea of commenting on others’ blogs makes sense, of course, but the tips on getting access to good ones in your topic without it being a life sentence are most helpful.
Now, just have to get my blog running! It’s under construction!
Made one trial post so far!
Hi Frank
John Kremer certainly knows his stuff. Keep motivated – and keep me posted on your progress.
Jonathan
Very useful info given here. I need to check out that Traffic Sponge software you mentioned. Thanks
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Ata – Traffic Sponge is one of many, but I have found it to be very stable. Good luck – and ask me some questions if you get stuck.
Jonathan
Thanks for this incredible information. I comment on different blogs and seen the difference. I heard of the Alexa before but it was never really explained to me. I like your explanation and the fact that you left the link to it. Thanks for sharing!!!
Sherman
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Glad it was useful Sherman
Jonathan
Thanks Jonathan.
Great tips on how to increase traffic. I knew that commenting on blogs is a great way of getting traffic but I was not quite sure how to do it effectively.
Now I do.
Your post is a must read for anyone that needs more exposure online.
Daniela. Blog commenting is very sharp / effective tactic. But be sure to get into the right blogs though.
Jonathan
I’ve hear about other comment softwares but TrafficSponge seems very cool!
Very good points on commenting on blogs. I sure could do this more often.
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