One of the joys of blogging is receiving feedback. With time and a little promotion, the blog that nobody reads can get hits through searches, links and random Internet surfing. Open up by allowing your readers to react and respond to particular posts or to get to know you better personally. Give your audience more avenues to reach you. Here are some ways they can get in touch:

Commenting. Probably the most obvious system, as blogging platforms have this built-in. You can also install free services such as HaloScan to add ratings and polls.
Tagboard. An app with messages written like IM, but in reverse chronological order and not necessarily in realtime. Also known as shoutboxes.
Email and instant messaging. Leave your email address and IM username on your blog profile. You’ll find that receiving email from strangers, can be both good and bad. As a precaution, use an email address that you do not use for e-commerce transactions.

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