Is blog commenting really important for SEO??

If you're trying to sell your expertise, it's often easier to do this by making an informed comment on your sector's leading newsletters / blogs than any other way, I think.

I "sell" largely psychometrics-based careers counselling and job search support to all age groups (17 - 60+). I need to show I know my stuff on psychometrics (for example) so I post comments on articles evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of different psychometric tests and testing procedures / methodology. I go through a similar process commenting on features about careers guidance services, careers guidance for teenagers and graduates, graduate employment, employment and the over 50s etc.

As with all posting and blogging, I know I should do a lot more (and do it consistently). Even some activity, though, is better than none, surely?

I agree totally, and stand by what I said earlier:

By making informed comments within your industry as Linda does, you are reinforcing your position as a subject matter expert which will naturally (in theory!) lead people interested in that subject/product/service towards you.


As dreamraven said, it's down to quality and what service you are providing. What does it offer? Is there a reason for people to want to share your content or link back to you? This can apply to any website, product or service.

But the OP is specifically talking about blog commenting, so maybe add content on your site that people can comment on, or provide a facility that allows interaction. Visit directory communities, blogs etc. Become known as the directory person. Give people a reason to come to you.

Blog commenting is very good way to get back link for site and also to get refferal traffic for a site. But you should use blog commenting on relevant, high pr and do follow link sites to get better result from blog comments. Blog comment is also very good source to get knowledge.

According to my experience in Blog commenting, comments on blogs usually take time to approve and others which approve the comments immediately gives no-follow links. I don't think so blog commenting is important except it only gives decent amount of traffic for a website.