Visitors can engage with blog content through comments in several ways:

Adding Comments

• Click the blog post title to open the full post
• Find the comment box below the post content
• Enter comment text and click "Publish comment"
• Use "Preview" to review before publishing
• Comment boxes only appear on individual posts, not the blog landing page

Anonymous Commenting

• When enabled in settings, visitors can comment as guests
• Must provide name to publish
• Optional fields: email address and website URL
• Recommended to enable for wider participation

Interacting with Comments

• Reply to other comments (if threading enabled)
• Maximum 6 responses per thread for readability
• Like comments (if feature enabled)
• Flag inappropriate content or spam (requires login)
• Sort comments by:
  • Oldest first
  • Newest first
  • Most likes
  • Least likes

Moderation Features

• Automatic moderation available when enabled
• Comments flagged multiple times go to pending review
• Administrators and Comment Moderators can manage discussions
• Default comment sorting order can be customized in settings

Best Practices

• Enable anonymous comments to increase participation
• Set clear community guidelines
• Monitor discussions regularly
• Consider enabling automatic moderation for larger communities
• Keep comment threads organized with appropriate sorting options

Comment Visibility

• Comments only display on individual post pages
• Comment box location varies by template design
• Interaction options depend on visitor login status

Related Articles

Previous Articles