Post Penguin Blog Commenting Links

[Craig210]

I have heard a few different things, and I am still not quite clear.  Regarding blog commenting, what is the preferred way to do it now?

Should the text that is hyperlinked just be our main website name written out http://www.example.com?  Is anchor text the text that is hyperlinked?

And should the link always go to our home page, or should it go to whatever page we are commenting about.

Is blog commenting still good to do post penguin?

[Adam.Whittles]

With regard to your anchor text, the text that is hyperlinked as you put it, you should be using mainly brand terms as opposed to commercial terms. In other words 'http://www.companyname.com' or just 'companyname'.

As for blog commenting, it can still be a useful way to get some links as long as you comment on relevant, highly regarded blogs that don't just allow anyone to post. Meaning that you will need to create a relevant and interesting post that the blog owner will approve. Another thing you should consider is whether the blog tags all links as nofollow. If the link is nofollow then you will not receive any link juice.

Finally, if you are creating a link to a page on your site then it should be relevant to the comment you are making otherwise the blog owner may just reject your comment as spam.

Adam.

[Craig210]

Thanks for responding!  How can I tell whether  blog tags links are follow or nonfollow?

[Adam.Whittles]

You can use a simple browser extension that highlights no follow links.

Chrome: No Follow Simple

Firefox: NoDoFollow

Hope that helps.

[anthonydnelson]

I think the best way to comment on a blog is to make a useful point that furthers the discussion of the blog post. Use your real name as the anchor text. Link it to your 'About' page that features your bio. If you don't have an about page, consider linking it to your home page, twitter profile or your G+ profile.

If your comment is awesome, the blogger will figure out who you are and what your site it about. Then, they should realize that your site is also awesome and become a fan.

Comment to build relationships and advance discussions. Not to build links.

Also: the Mozbar is an easy way to check follow/nofollow links. Works in chrome and firefox. Although, I don't think you should let that sway you from making a comment. If you have something good to say, say it. If you don't, stay quiet on that post.