I know that many of you readers come here, read what you want, make use of the information you want and go about your day without ever leaving a comment.
One of the main benefits of a blog is the ability to start a conversation directly with me, Dan, Bill, Mara, Russell Brunson, Jim Palmer, Mike Capuzzi, Robert Skrob…or any of the other authors…and even the other readers.
So, if you have been a silent reader of this blog and want to know the benefits of leaving comments, let me give you some tips on why you should be doing it.
1. You’re Alerting The Author (and Dan & Bill) to Who You Are.
If you regularly leave comments on this blog, we will start to recognize your name. Don’t forget the hundreds of small business owners and entrepreneurs who read it daily. They will start to recognize you also.
If you leave some really interesting comments, we may even ask you to “guest blog” some day.
2. You’re Helping to Build a Community.
This community is built around us small business owners and our views. Leaving comments is a way of showing that you care and want to share your opinion with others, including Dan and Bill. The comments can be a suggestion, feedback, appreciation or even constructive criticism. Just be sure they aren’t self promoting, spammy or abusive.
So, even if you are just stopping by, make that little effort and write a comment, even if it’s just a line.
3. You’re Getting What You Want.
You should leave a comment because that’s how Dan and Bill judge what their followers want. Also this is how you can get your questions answered rapidly.
4. You’re Adding Traffic to Your Site.
When you leave a comment, your name will link to your website. People click your link to see what other interesting stuff you have on your website. Obvious but true. You might get some business out of it.
5. You’re Connecting with other Entrepreneurs and Potential Clients That Also Read This Blog.
It’s well known that Dan and Bill are the nation’s most recognized experts on small business marketing. Doesn’t it make sense that someone looking for a service or product like yours may subscribe also?
A potential client could be searching for information on a particular subject in Google can easily stumble on one of these blog posts. Then they will see your insightful comments, determine you are an expert and give you a call.
I actually had one client find me through a blog comment (yes…a comment I made…not from being the author). I ended up billing this client more than $100,000 over the next year. The people who read the same blog post as I did, but didn’t leave a comment that day, didn’t get that business.
Blogging is not only about the author saying his/her piece, it is also about going out and joining the conversation where it is happening. It’s about reaching out to people and exposing yourself to new ideas.
There is no greater way to brand yourself as an expert than to leave insightful and regular comments on a blog like this one…you may even get some new business out of it.
So, let’s start today…everyone leave a comment and introduce yourself to me, Dan, Bill and to all the other blog readers and authors.


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Rabbi Issamar is my Rabbi!
He is rocking things here in Israel you guys should check him out.
In any case I’ve learned lots about Dan Kennedy from Rabbi Issamar – so hopefully I’ll be visiting this blog more often!
Well in that case, here is my site:
http://www.empoweredathletes.com
On my site you will find information and advice based on the latest research about losing fat, building muscle, nutrition, performing better in your sport etc. Any advice on the business side of things will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!! I am brand new here and I can feel the enthusiasm in all of the comments.
Wow , good info Brian.I fight daily with the people on my team–by the way I write annuties for people with a net worth of 1,000,000.00 dollars or more–about the importance of having people call you and how that alone will remove a lot of resistance to you, but they just WONT get it.
Happy to help, Jan! Go get ‘em!!
G’day!
“Just be sure (comments) aren’t self promoting”
Kinda hard to do that and also achieve the other objectives listed!
One of those “fine lines” I guess.
OK, so if you want to know all the Good Things I can do for you, rather than promote myself here you’ll have to click through to my site, http://mrfairgo.com
Cheers
Mr Fair Go
Brian, I think you’ve hit on something here because I was surprised (and I admit flattered) when you told me you’d been on my website and seen my videos.
You’re right… The correct kind of exposure can never hurt one’s business!
Exposure is good for sure Dwight! I’ll keep checking back for more videos…
And if anyone hasn’t seen them..make sure to check out Dwight’s videos on his site…very cool.
After reading Outragous Advertising, I
m starting a new approach to my marketing plan. Since we sell a $1500 package and my compitition sell a $75K program I’m advertising a $73,500 discount. Plus in adding in a FREE Itouch with our products photos and videos loaded on the unit.
PS I missed a day of great sking to finish the book and it was worth it.
Well said, this article hits the nail on the head with regards to why (other than adding genuine value) it’s good to get involved in the conversation.
Reminds me of a joke my father used to tell of a host introducing someone of great importance by saying “And now for a man who needs no introduction…” and then quickly walks off stage.
To make a short and sweet introduction, my name is Donna Kopf as you can see above this post. The image to the right is my foot. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Ashiatsu Massage in the great state of Texas. At the end of December I opened my own clinic, read almost every Dan Kennedy book out there, and have been using his strategies to market my new business.
Happy Blogging!
Great reminder of the power of comments & using existing forums to let people know what you’re doing. I’ve been implementing ‘GKIC-ism’ in our cafe & catering business (www.foodforme.com.au) in Australia. A weekly video feauturing the mulitple personalities of Cindy the possessed cockerspaniel (see latest news) + competitions has been valuable in waking customers up from their holiday snooze
this is an Awesome post!
fairly new to Dan Kennedy and Glazer’s stuff, i gotta get that book tonight and join the Magnetic Marketing system, looks way too good!
Shaqir
This is my first time to your blog, and I couldn’t resist your appeal to leave a comment. I’m a small business owner in the Seattle area, on a mission to inspire grandparents to create shared experiences with their grandkids, capturing it all through the lens of my camera – from generation to generation. http://www.grandparents.lorrainemarie.com
I’ve read several of Dan’s books, but it had been awhile – picked one up last night off of my bookshelf, and realized I’d been missing out on implementing some great ideas. Off to search the rest of this site!
I’m a first time visitor here, and I can see some great tips and even experienced marketing guys like myself need a guru !
I’ll certainly be back and hope to give from my experience, as much as I take out.
We can all learn from each other, and it never stops !
Hi Guys
Thanks for letting leave my comments on here. It is a fantatic way of geting your name out, and for you guys to build your circle.
win win……….I like.
Regards
David Pickup
Thank you for your tips about commenting. I read tonnes of blogs and find that I don’t add a comment but now I will. It helps when the comenting process is not made difficult by having to go through a series of steps first. I will be commenting after I have absorbed the topic for sure!
Lisa
I love handwritten notes and additions to correspondence. I don’t use printed labels, I hand write them or hire them handwritten. It gets the envelope opened more frequently.
Hi, I am new to your site but have been diligently reading your book The Ultimate Marketing Plan. I’ll tell you, there is so much information in there that my head is spinning and I have no idea where to start! I like what you said about commenting on blogs because I usually don’t because I don’t know what to say and I didn’t think it was important to do so. Going forward, I will start commenting on blogs and keep reading yours.
Deborah
HornDog marketing, that’s great.
It’s great to see so many marketers new to Planet Dan with heads spinning and ideas galore. Hard to believe it’s been 4 years since I discovered Dan back when I was chained to my law firm day and night and today I operate three virtual businesses, get to work from home and bring in nearly $2,000,000 a year of revenue. Good stuff.
Thanks for inspiring me to comment Brian.
Hi, Nice job. I like your blog and I´ll read your posts. I’m a small business owner in Brazil. My prymary job is web design and hosting.
Your post are important for me and for my costumers.
Thanks
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