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A check list for writing GREAT blog comments:

• Include the use of correct capitalization, spelling and punctuation in well written sentences
• Use high level vocabulary to make your comment interesting
• Use a greeting and closing in your comment
• Try to include specific details relating to the post you are commenting on
• Don’t repeat yourself
• Add information to your comment to develop the post even further
• Give a compliment to the writer. This will encourage them to write more.
• Ask a question of the writer. This will then develop a good conversation.

Here are a couple of ideas to get you started:

A one-point comment is a general comment that doesn’t add very much to the post. Example: I like your blog. Please visit mine! 

A two-point comment adds something to the comment conversation. A commenter might compliment the writer in a specific way or add new information. Another idea is to make a connection. Maybe the post reminds you of an experience that you’ve had. Share that connection!  Try to end your comment with a relevant question. That way, an interesting conversation can develop.