How to Make Your First Blog Readers Feel Valued and Keep Them Coming Back
When you set up a new blog, at some point after adding content and performing smart marketing promotions, you will get a few blog readers and/or visitors trickling in now and again.
You will want to treat these readers like they’re gold. Because they are. If you need a few tips on ways to show your initial readers that you care and want them to come back again and again, below are a few tips to keep them coming back for more.
Show Your Blog Readers You Care
1. Reward Comments
There are several ways to reward a comment on your blog site. One is via a WordPress plugin called “Top Commenters”, which you can see in action here on the Delhi Courses blog, see it on the homepage right above the blue Facebook box. This plugin, as the name implies, will list your top commenters along with a link to their blog, and the link can be made dofollow via the plugin. This is one excellent, quick, easy (and free) way to reward comments on your blog.
2. Acknowledge Their Contribution
If a reader happens to ask a valid question in the comments area, be sure to take the time to answer his or her question as best you can. If you don’t know the answer, feel free to direct him or her to a reputable source such as an article on ProBlogger, Wikipedia, or a trusted (and related) friend’s blog. The point is to respond to comments and never let a question or complaint go unnoticed on your site.
3. Link to Them
What blog owner doesn’t squeal with delight at discovering that a fellow blogger linked to them? All of us love a good link. So with that in mind, one of the best ways to thank a commenter or reader on your site is to show him a little link love. Go to his blog and see which article is deserving and/or which one can be used as a resource to link to in your next (or upcoming) article. Never underestimate the power you possess as a fellow blogger on the web. We love you and appreciate all your hard work.
Additionally: Why Early Reader Engagement Matters for Blog Growth
Building strong relationships with your early readers increases trust, repeat visits, and word-of-mouth promotion. Search engines also favor blogs with active discussions and returning visitors, which can indirectly improve rankings and visibility over time.
4. Tweet About Them
Another awesome way to mark a reader’s contribution is to follow them on Twitter and spread some social media hugs and kisses. Do so via a tweet about one of their articles, business, service, product, etc. And don’t forget the @ symbol so they get notice of your tweet.
5. Show Some Facebook Love
Regardless of how you feel about Facebook, most likely your reader is on it—and a lot. So with that in mind, you know that a status update or LIKE on their site is another free, quick, and sure-fire way to express gratitude and appreciation for their visit and/or comment. Give it to them freely.
Instructions: How to Build a Loyal Reader Community Step by Step
Start by replying to every genuine comment on your blog within 24 hours. Install a commenter recognition plugin and highlight active readers weekly. Share reader content on social media, link back to valuable articles written by them, and consistently encourage conversation at the end of each post. Small actions done consistently create long-term loyalty.
BONUS: Accept Guest Posts
If you have yet to allow and accept guest articles on your site, why not? What is keeping you from doing so? Let me know in the comment area. If you do allow guest posts—good for you! You are now considered a Super Blogga and you should claim your badge at once. Wait! There’s no such thing. Maybe I should make some.
Case Study: Turning First-Time Commenters into a Community
A new blogging website started by simply replying to every comment and featuring a “Top Commenter of the Month” section. Within three months, the same readers began returning regularly, sharing posts on social media, and even contributing guest articles. Engagement increased steadily, and the blog developed an active, self-sustaining community without paid promotion.
My point is that if you get creative about ways to truly thank and show appreciation for your readers and visitors, they will multiply. You may only have a small number now, but give it time and follow these steps, and you’ll have a flourishing community in no time. It takes work, lots of networking, and genuine appreciation to grow your community.
Conclusion
Your first blog readers are the foundation of long-term success. By rewarding comments, acknowledging contributions, sharing social love, and building relationships, you transform casual visitors into loyal supporters. With patience and consistent engagement, a small audience can grow into a strong and thriving blogging community.
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