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No Comment? Is it time to redirect reader feedback?

I’m at a crossroads on a webcomics issue that I’ve taken for granted since the very first comic I ever posted on the Web.

Do I really want to host reader comments on my site?

On one hand, there’s the obvious: Hosting reader comments on-site means an increase in pageviews, an increased sense of belonging for the readers, and a quick conduit for calling attention to minor errors or typos. Plus, it’s words on your site — and that’s good for SEO.

On the other hand… well… reader comments can get downright discouraging. They can be a negative effect on your creative well-being. And, sometimes, they can get out-of-hand, offensive and inappropriate.

Is it worth it?

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by Brad Guigar on February 18, 2015
Posted In: Community
└ Tags: building readership, comments, community building, feedback, readers
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