If your website is new, it’s well worth your time to create a comment policy for your blog. If your website has been around for a while, you can still add one. Then, you have a standard that helps you review blog post comments you receive. If a comment follows your rules, you’ll approve it. Then, get it ready and published on your website by a specific deadline. The purpose of your comment policy The first section of your comment policy should be welcoming. The type of communication you won’t allow Copyblogger’s comment policy gives examples of what violations look like: “Here are some examples (not comprehensive, but you’ll get the idea) of types of comments that’ll ensure your failure to communicate, at least on Copyblogger.” We then list specific behavior that is unacceptable, including: Comments that simply restate or repeat information from the article and don’t carry the conversation forward Off-topic personal or professional rants Threats to us or other visitors 4. Additional rules that protect your business and community To wrap up, Copyblogger’s comment policy specifically notes: “Don’t contribute spam. If you’d like your comment to appear on Copyblogger, be respectful of our community and think before you post.” This final section sets more rules regarding the type of comments that are appropriate for your community. It’s a framework that lets you check off the most important elements of good content, so you know you’re producing your best work.
I think the best way to introduce the topic of this post is to remind you that my favorite word is No.
At the risk of sounding no-fun, I like rules.
If you’re in a position to set rules for any given situation, they can help you reach solutions to issues faster and avoid future headaches.
And you are in a position to set rules for the online community you build with your website’s content.
Setting rules for your digital home isn’t strict; it’s a smart way to set yourself up for success.
Preserve your time for your most important work
We’re always looking for more time to spend on the projects we deeply care about.
But we often get tied up performing other necessary tasks, such as monitoring, evaluating, and responding to blog comments.
The good news is, you can preserve a lot of your energy by establishing communication rules for your business and website.
If your website is new, it’s well worth your time to create a comment policy for your blog. If your website has been around for a while, you can still add one.
Then, you have a standard that helps you review blog post comments you receive.
If a comment follows your rules, you’ll approve it. If it doesn’t, you can swiftly delete it and move on to more important work.
Write your comment policy
It’s easy to put together a basic comment policy to display on your website.
Like your business’s terms of service and payment policy, the page can evolve over time, so don’t worry if you need to expand it later.
Check out the four categories below to help you write the first draft of your comment policy. Then, get it ready and published on your website by a specific deadline.
1. The purpose of your comment policy
The first section of your comment policy should be welcoming.
These rules aren’t intended to turn people off from engaging with you.
For…
COMMENTS