If you are blogging and don’t know about Commentluv you seriously have to wake up. Commentluv is a cool cute WordPress plugin that enables the commenter to leave a link to one of his/her recent posts while leaving a comment.
For instance, in a blog where Commentluv is installed, just like this blog, when you attempt to leave a comment, you will see a small commentluv check box below the comment form. See image below.
Comment form on a commentluv enabled blog
When you check that box, the plugin will return a link from your latest blog post. Usually the blogs which have commetluv enabled will provide a do-follow backlink, which means the link to your latest article will be do-followed when you leave a comment.
Now that is not all. You get more of it when you register your blog at Comluv.com website. Once your blog is registered there, you can choose from at least 10 of your recent posts to leave a link when you comment.
For instance I have my blog registered at Comluv.com and hence when I check the commentluv icon on a comment form, I will get something like this
You can now choose any one from 10 of your recent posts and leave a link. This could be more helpful to you to
1. vary your links while you actively build links through blog commenting, and
2. leave a link to a post which is more relevant to the post you are commenting (the most recent post some times won’t be too relevant to the post you are commenting on)
Now, if you are not using commentluv on your blog, I will tell you why you should.
3 Reasons why you should install commentluv on your blog
Forwardness
The days of no-follow and banning links are gone. It was all about being backward, I can only say that much. People were once worried about the flow of link juice. They were thinking that too much outgoing links on a page will affect their page rank; hence they wanted to plug all the link leaks.
Well that’s reasonable, but you can plug link leaks with other links on your blog, and not on the links of your commenters. Installing commentluv on your blog means that you are being forward. You are not being selfish, you are ready to acknowledge other people, and in short, you are ready to show some love.
Treating your commenter
Your commenter has bothered to stop by, read and leave a comment on your blog. Should you not reward them? You really should. CommentLuv makes it a lot easy, eye catching and friendly to reward your commenter.
With commentluv, you allow the commenter to leave a link to one of his/her recent posts (which is good for backlinks and traffic) and you make the links do-follow (which is good for backlinks and SEO for the commenter).
Attracting Traffic
OK this one goes without saying. There are numerous bloggers who want to build backlinks to their blogs, build authority and develop connections in the blogosphere (indeed every blogger is so). They also know that effective blog commenting can get them traffic.
And, commentluv simply makes all this easy for such commenters who are looking for some perks. Naturally, people search for commentluv enabled blogs to leave comments; and if yours is so, you can attract really some great numbers.
Mine worked out so well that way.
Have you installed commentluv on your blog? How well that works for you?
Hi Jane,
thanks for praising CommentLuv. I installed from day 1 on my blog. if it didn’t exist, we would have to invent it because it’s beneficial for everybody.
Take care
Oliver
We should never stop saying thank for Commentluv because it really shows luv for everyone. But we should also learn to love it and not abuse it just like spammers.
Absolutely. Commentluv is the most important plugin in my blogger kitty. Without Commentluv I feel my blog is just I am talking to myself and no friends around
. 5 starts to Commentluv; great post and thank you for sharing.
Hey Jane,
With you 100% on this one. CommentLuv is a must to give something back to visitors and encourage a healthy flow of traffic through your site.
Definitely an essential on any blog which is intended to create a lively and sharing network and community around it.
Thanks for covering it in this post!
Jym
Excellent article, I loved the information.
Congratulations!
I am using Disqus on my blog and it does not supports CommentLuv like IntenseDebate.
Andy posted that its because of the comment box which doesnt match with CommentLuv plugin. Hope that Disqus guys will work on this soon
Hey Shaan,
Honestly, I hesitate a bit before commenting on blogs with Disqus. It may have pros but it just feels kinda alien to me. And you are driving away many people like me
Cheers,
Jane.
Hi there Jane.
I agree with you. CommentLuv is indeed very useful and helpful for bloggers like us. I am currently using it and I am very satisfied with it, helping me increase my traffic in a much easy way- such an effective way of blogging and blog commenting.
Thanks for this post.
I’m still considering whether I should add comment luv or not to my site. It seems that there are a lot of perks but I am worried about too much comment spam and don’t really have the time to go through and check all my comments everyday before posting them. You’ve provided some great reasons why to have the plugin…I will research further. Thanks for the tips JaneSheeba!
Hey Clarke,
Your worry is very reasonable. But I am doing great with AKISMET plugin. You should try it
You will see a difference with commentluv and AKISMET.
Cheers,
Jane.
Hey Clarke,
I meant GASP, and not AKISMET, sorry for confusing you. If you are using AKISMET and are worried about spam, you should really change to GASP.
Cheers,
Jane.
Agree with you that Comment Luv is a great idea. Have had it for a long time.
However, the developer made changes to it earlier this year which resulted in it not being as reliable as it was. Am a member and it’s installed on my blog. But on and off I have been banned for reasons I really don’t understand. You then have to un-ban it, but sometimes that doesn’t help.
Am aware that other bloggers also have problems with Comment Luv and hope they sort out whatever it is that’s causing it soon.
Hey Catarina,
I have experienced bans too. It usually happens when we are too quick in commenting on different sites using commentluv. I am OK with that
Cheers,
Jane.
Hey Jane,
Lovely review of commentluv!
I must confess that I’ve seen a surge in traffic since installing commentluv. It’s that way because of the benefits you have highlighted for us.
Thanks for sharing, Jane!
Tosin
I love commentluv. I use it on my site because it really increases the conversation. I also appreciate when other sites use it, because it allows me to discover a ton of great content.
I love CommentLuv Jane, can’t believe we ever got along without it. When people come to my blog, I always return the favor and it’s so easy with this plug-in.
Not only that, it’s one of the ways I’ve actually followed some of the people who have commented on other blogs. Yep saw the title of their post, thought it was interesting, hopped on over to their blog, thought it was a cool post, looked around some more and I’m a new regular visitor. All because of this cool little simple plug-in.
If you aren’t using it now, upload it today! Oh, and watch what happens…
Adrienne
Yes Adrienne,
Commentluv is a great way to find relevant information on the web; you don’t have to manually look for blog articles to read, you have a variety of them on your own blog comments
Jane.
Hi Jane,
You make a great case for commentluv! I personally love it and I don’t know why a blogger wouldn’t want to use it!
Thanks for getting the word out there!
Stacy
I completely agree with you Jane! Commentluv is one of the best free SEO plugin available, help build solid backlinks and bait people to make comment on the blog who has installed the plugin. More comments add more content to the blog. I am in love with commentluv plugin hahaha. Nice post Jane, twitted & share it!
Hi Jane,
Great post and awesome reasons you’re sharing here. I’m using it from a long time and have to say it is one of the awesome plugin to increase interaction and engagement.
Thanks for sharing this great post.
~Dev
I ‘ve been using CommentLuv since the launching of both my blogs. It’s a great way to attract traffic and create discussions and interaction. I really wonder why still other bloggers deny its value. Thanks Jane, for bringing this up.
Commentluv is a great platform. It helps bloggers connect with one another. Blog commenting is about more than getting a link, but that is certainly part of the strategy. This makes it a little bit easier.
Interesting post. Very practical for me since I’m a new comluv-er.
I installed comLuv on one of my blogs a few days ago. However, after I posted a new article on one of my other blogs, I found that the comment form there has disappeared. Does anyone have any advice to fix this?
Commentluv has spread on blogosphere widely. I always find it great to comment on commentluv enabled blogs. And what more, due to recent commentluv updation, CL can give you registered members too.
I really love Commentluv, it’s a a very useful widget to gain traffic and keep the visitors coming back.
Also, the quality of the comments have greatly improved when Commentluv appeared.
Commentluv system to help us gain traffic from blogger/webmaster, and also help us to build a good community.
Hi, Jane!
I must agree today, bloggers who are not using this plugin are still sleeping, because both reader and blog owner have benefit in it.
Owner will get returning visitors and commentator will get links, so both are getting benefit..
I also have my site registered at their site and I also get my recent 10 posts option while checking the box.
Regards
Commentluv is another good plug in and I guess it should be used if you allow do follow commenting in your blog. It has more benefits and a few disadvantages like the necessity to look through the comments in order to avoid spamming. But i guess it won’t take much time so it should be installed.
Anna,
Agree very much with you. Doesn’t take much time to install it. With the issue of spam commenters I have GASP installed to defend myself. Not seeing much spam, 1-2 spam comments get through for 2/3 days.
Jane.
The commentators take their time for commenting in our blog and hence it is our duty to reward them for their time. Commentluv is an excellent way for rewarding our commentators. Also I felt that the traffic and number of comments in my blog increased after adding commentluv in my blog. Personally I like to comment on Commentluv enabled blogs
Hey Rojish,
Commentluv is a sure fire way to increase blog traffic. I am glad you see the results.
Jane.
Jane, I cannot imagine not having Comment Luv on my site. It really is a terrific plugin. I think its great that others can connect so easily and meet one and other in the comment sections on blogs.
Great suggestion for those who don’t know about it.
Jayne
I’ve just done so, however, the comment form on my other blog has disappeared. Has anyone else had that problem?
Hi Anne,
Did you install the recent version of commentluv? Andy has recently updated the plugin and the WordPress plugin database still displays the old one. Here is the link to the latest version http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=70rfA&m=Iw5Z2aYebdPGYc&b=5MJyLE.sJo9gRHoxuYOo.w (that is the link from Andy’s newsletter.
Try it out and let me know
Cheers,
Jane.
Hi Jane,
CommentLuv is a quality plugin with advantages for all parties involved. It’s a kind reward to commenters to have their recent links left attached.
That said…
I’m currently not using it. Is that evil of me? Nah. I may switch over to it one day but for now I’m still working out other foundational aspects and driving traffic. I have seen many sites with it installed and am happy for you that you’re pleased with the tool.
Jon
Hey Jon,
You should really try it out after you settle down your foundational aspects. You say that you are working on driving traffic and this is really a traffic booster. People will easily find you because comluv website has a search option where people can search for commentluv enabled blogs in their niche (specific keywords).
Cheers,
Jane.
I love comment luv. What a great idea. Too bad not everyone is bothering to install it on their blogs. Thanks!
I want to install it but it doesn’t support blogspot.
It’s an absolutely great idea for SEO to install comluv to your site!
I use commentLuv in my blog especially for that #4th reason
KeywordLuv not only lets your commenter to have a backlink but it can be a good source of navigating the community blog posts. I immediately find the fresh contents whenever I browse through the comment section of any recent post.
Commentluv rocks my world!!!!
You know the www is big ol’ lonely place, commentluv helps to connect to others with similar interests
Heheheh, mines blogging ;0)
Too bad there’s no CommentLuv for Blogspot blogs!
WAH!
Too bad there’s no CommentLuv for Blogspot blogs!
WAH!
I recently discovered this too. Will see how effective it is!
I have already about plugin that help you do just that and what perhaps even better do it by simply commenting on other blogs!In this post I will discuss several important aspects to get it just right in order to receive greatest benefits not only in form of traffic but also getting DoFollow links to the deeper internal pages of your blog. I promise not to leave a stone unturned and get you all the info you need!The entire concept is EXTREMELY simple contribute quality comments to other blogs and in return get valuable links to your internal pages in many cases with full PR juice!But in order to implement the concept effectively it will require several things to be in place. Very effective way to increase participation on your blog by providing value to your commenters.But the benefits of the plugin are limited to title if you are using default WordPress installation as it adds nofollow attributes to all links and No PR Juice is passed alone.
I agree that CommentLuv is a great additon to any blog. However, I myself do not have a WordPress blog, so I can’t leave links to my last post. However, as a commenter, I’m finding KeywordLuv very useful, and I can see that it definitely increases traffic, and it exposes me to so many excellent posts on excellent blogs that I might never have heard of otherwise…!
Commentluv is a great addition to every bloggers out there. It is really useful and it helps the readers, blogger and the commentators.
I haven’t got the commentluv plugin installed yet but it is about time that I did. It has so many benefits for both webmasters and commenters. It’s about time that more publishers gave back when a decent comment is left rather than spammers taking over.
there is always a good side and a not-so-good side about comluv but the important thing is to focus and never let the not-so-good bring you down.
comluv is really helpful in increasing the traffic but it also attracts a lot of ‘robots’ . . .
i think its a great tools but i keep on getting spam on my site
Commentluv premium helps to combat spam issues by integrating GASP to it. You can learn more about the plugin here - http://www.probloggingsuccess.com/commentluv-premium-plugin-review/ .
Alternatively you can install the standalone version of GASP which will help keep 95% of spam comments right off the bat
Hi Jane,
I’ve switched to commentluv after reading this blog post about Disqus selling users’ data to third party. I don’t like that idea. Hoping commentluv wouldn’t sell our data.
Commentluv doesn’t sell data as far as I know
Thanks for your comment.
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Comment luv is a great plug in, although I never tested the other but I never encountered difficulty installing it and even up to now, I have no problem with it.
I really think I’m going to start experimenting with it on some of my sites, I have gone back and forth over it for some time. No better time than the present to experiment with it.
i new on using commentluv…on 3 blogs i use this plugin Sir
CommentLuv is the best plugin to be installed it is easy to use, easy to every blog that you looking for thank you very much for this amazing article that you wrote about commentluv,
The plugin fetches the feed found at commenters site URL while they type their comment and extracts the last blog post title with link and displays it below the comment form. When they submit their comment, the last blog post link gets added on the end of their comment for all to see!
That’s right, commentluv is not just a WordPress plug-in, rather it attracts more commentators to go through your blog because commentluv lets them leave links to their site.
Hi
Commentluv is the powerful tool to improve the search engine ranking and its worth to purchase the premium the version. It really helps me to get my website on 2nd page in less then a month time.
thanks,
Hmm It really helps me to get my website on 2nd page in less then a month time.
I like commenting on blogs with commentluv. I get to put my keyword too.
No Commentluv for Blogger. Too bad!
so are do follow blogs better than no follow? still not sure about this?
Commentluv plugin has just released an update to commentluv that substantially extends its functionality by giving you granular control.Thanks.
After evaluating the pros and cons, I’ve changed the comments system on my blog. Now I have CommentLuv available.
I’m using CommentLuv Blogs now to know the difference from the blogs I’ve used.
I agree with Jac Evans, Commentluv is the powerful tool to improve the search engine ranking and its worth to purchase the premium the version. It really helps me to get my website on 2nd page in less then a month time.Thanks for sharing such valuable information.
that was very nice tips for blogger. but how can i install commetluv box in my blog. i ma not clear about that. by the way thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Hi Jane, I’ve just started my baby blog a few weeks ago, and I’m really thinking about adding ComLuv to it. Do you have any experience whether it may have any negative effect on my SEO ranking to have a lot of outgoing links in probably different topics?
Hi I have been reading goog things. Again and again about comment luv. So now reading your post it looks like I would be dumb not to get it.
For that valuable information thanks lee
Nice post Jane, I was looking for reasons to put commentluv in my blog. Thank you for this explanation!
Hugs!
i would like to install Comment Luv on my Blogger blog but i’m aware f losing my previous comments wondering if there’s a way to import these cooments to cmment luv thanks in advance
Commentluv really a big help and a great widget. I can observe my site gain more traffic since the day I installed it.
When were talking about great widget for a site CommentLuv really got on top. It really helps me in building my site even better.
If you have not added the CommentLuv Premium widget to your blog, you are missing out on a ton of opportunities that you do not get with the regular CommentLuv widget.
Awesome stuff! I’ll try installing this CommentLuv apps to my site. Hope it really works well for me personally.
Commentluv will make me lose my pagerank, wont it? I have heard many people talking about it. Although I would love to install it on my blog but yet I am confused o_O