How to Enable and Manage Comment Reporting on Your Blog
Commenting on blog posts allows visitors to engage with your content and other readers. Here's how the commenting system works:
Adding Comments
Visitors can comment on individual blog posts by scrolling to the comment section at the bottom. The comment box location varies by template, but typically appears after the post content.
Comment box with "Post" button
Anonymous Commenting
When anonymous comments are enabled, visitors can comment as guests by:
- Entering their name (required)
- Adding an email address (optional)
- Including a website URL (optional)
"Comment as Guest" button
Interacting with Comments
Visitors can engage with existing comments in several ways:
Replying to Comments
- Click the reply icon to respond to specific comments
- Threads are limited to 6 replies for readability
- Requires threaded comments to be enabled
Comment box with reply button
Liking Comments
- Click the like icon when Simple Comment Likes is enabled
- Shows appreciation for valuable contributions
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Reporting Comments
- Logged-in users can report inappropriate content
- Helps maintain discussion quality
- Automatic moderation available based on report volume
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Sorting Options Users can sort comments by:
- Oldest First
- Newest First
- Most Likes
- Least Likes
Comment section on the Squarespace website
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