What do People Think about Sigs on Blog Comments?
While writing the post about slug lines, a thought occurred to me that I’d like feedback on.
What do other bloggers think about using sigs in blog comments?
I’ve been ambivalent. On the one hand, I love getting extra inbound links and visibility for my core offerings. On the other hand, I don’t see them used much, and I wonder if they’re offensive.
So sometimes I’ve posted and sometimes not, and I’m more likely to post on, say, a newspaper comment page than a blog.
This is the sig I’ve been using, when I use it–looking at it, it occurs to me that one obvious solution is to shorten it, pick one URL per sig, maybe have several versions of say two lines each–what do you think?
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Hi, Shel-
I like to see who people are, so a sig in a blog comment is a good thing unless it’s longer than the comment.
I usually tailor my sig to the topic– just the bare bones association name and link for most, but with a book title or two added if they are appropriate to the topic. Basically, I try to create a sig that contributes to the discussion. Good topic!
Janice Campbell
National Association of Independent Writers and Editors
https://www.NAIWE.com
Blog: https://JanicePCampbell.com
Hi, Shel-
I like to see who people are, so a sig in a blog comment is a good thing unless it’s longer than the comment.
I usually tailor my sig to the topic– just the bare bones association name and link for most, but with a book title or two added if they are appropriate to the topic. Basically, I try to create a sig that contributes to the discussion. Good topic!
Janice Campbell
National Association of Independent Writers and Editors
https://www.NAIWE.com
Blog: https://JanicePCampbell.com
No need to shut up! In fact, I generally recommend having a reason to visit in a sig–for example, this post of mine from ten years ago. Just need to follow my own advice, ha, ha
No need to shut up! In fact, I generally recommend having a reason to visit in a sig–for example, this post of mine from ten years ago. Just need to follow my own advice, ha, ha
Hi Shel
Sig files are great but I do think yours is a tad long. I’d also add a reason for clicking on any of the links. That will make it more interactive.
However, I just saw you are an award winning author, so maybe I should just shut up!
Great site, too. I’m off to have a peek around.
Hi Shel
Sig files are great but I do think yours is a tad long. I’d also add a reason for clicking on any of the links. That will make it more interactive.
However, I just saw you are an award winning author, so maybe I should just shut up!
Great site, too. I’m off to have a peek around.