How to Write a Good Blog Comment & Bypass the Spam Filter in WordPress

Have you ever written what you thought was a thoughtful WordPress comment, only for it to end up in a spam folder or get ignored? It’s frustrating when you’re trying to engage and build connections, but your efforts go unnoticed.

We understand that frustration, and we’ve seen it happen to so many people on many different WordPress blogs.

Over the years of managing WPBeginner and reviewing thousands of comments, we’ve spotted clear patterns in what makes some comments stand out while others get overlooked. The difference isn’t luck – it’s knowing what bloggers are looking for. 💡

With the right approach, you can write comments that get approved and help you build genuine relationships. In this guide, we’ll share how to write a good blog comment and bypass the spam filter in WordPress.

Key Takeaways for Writing a Good Blog Comment

To help you navigate this article, here’s a quick overview of all the tips we’ll share. If any of these tips is interesting to you, simply click on the jump link below to go to that section:

Let’s get started.

Tip 1. Think About Why You Want to Comment

Before you start typing a blog comment, take a moment to consider your goal. Having a clear purpose helps you write a better comment that contributes to the conversation.

Some common and effective goals for commenting include:

• To ask a clarifying question about the blog post.
• To build a professional relationship with the author.
• To offer a helpful, alternative perspective for other readers.
• To simply say thank you for a helpful post.

Knowing what you want to accomplish will help you write a clearer, more effective comment.

Tip 2. Be Respectful and Courteous

To get your comment noticed and appreciated, always be polite, respectful, and kind. This is true even if you disagree with the post.

Sharing a different viewpoint is welcome, but do so without being rude to the site owner or other readers. A constructive tone makes your point much stronger.

For example, instead of writing, “This is wrong, you didn’t mention XYZ,” try a more constructive approach like, “Great points! I’d also add that XYZ can be an important factor for beginners.”

Keep in mind that the site owner has the final say. They can delete your comment, mark it as spam, or even block you if it’s disrespectful.

Plus, many WordPress sites use automated anti-spam plugins like Akismet, which are highly trained to flag comments that look unnatural, promotional, or suspicious.

“Friends and good manners will carry you where money won’t go.”

Margaret Walker

Tip 3. Don’t Comment for a Backlink

If you must leave a link, make sure it’s relevant to the post. Self-promotional links are usually deleted or end up in moderation queues and are rarely approved (unless you’re a regular contributor to the website).

Keep in mind that WordPress automatically adds rel="nofollow ugc" tags to all comment links.

The ‘ugc’ tag stands for User-Generated Content and tells search engines that the link is from user-generated content, and ‘nofollow’ suggests they shouldn’t pass full SEO authority (or “link juice”) through it.

This was originally done to fight comment spam. In the past, spammers would leave thousands of useless comments just to get backlinks. These tags help ensure that comments are for genuine conversation.

Plus, the ‘Website’ field in a comment is like a digital business card. It helps the blog owner and other readers learn more about you, not search engines.

If your goal is publicity and you have good writing skills, contributing guest posts will benefit you far more than leaving backlinks in comments.

Tip 4. Add Value to the Discussion

When writing your comment, your main goal should be to add something useful to the conversation. Some ways to do this include:

• Add more information about an item already mentioned in the blog post.
• Suggest a relevant alternative that wasn’t included.
• Ask a thoughtful, relevant question to deepen the discussion.

You can also share a brief personal experience related to the topic, offer a different perspective respectfully, or suggest a complementary resource that other readers might find helpful.

Before posting, you can also read the comments that have already been published. This helps you avoid repeating what others have said and gives you a feel for the conversation.

Tip 5. Run a Spellcheck and Proofread

Always proofread your comments for spelling and grammar to increase your chances of approval, and avoid using ALL CAPS, which is considered shouting online.

Most modern web browsers also have built-in spell-check tools you can use to correct mistakes as you write. Our team personally uses Chrome extensions like Grammarly to help proofread our articles.

Tip 6. Share and Mention on Social Media

If you find an article helpful enough to comment on, you can always share it with others, like on social media. It’s a great way to get more people involved in the discussion.

Simply share a link to the post or your own comment on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, or LinkedIn. Alternatively, mention the article in a new post on your own WordPress blog.

Sharing also shows the site owner that you valued their work and helps build a positive relationship.

Tip 7. Consider Private Feedback

If you want to send a private question, use the site’s contact form instead of posting publicly.

As a general rule, site owners love public praise and thoughtful discussions in the comments. But they prefer to handle website critiques, typo corrections, or specific support questions privately.

Most blogs have a contact page for this purpose. Leaving a great comment and then sending helpful feedback through the contact form is a bonus. Two quick touchpoints can go a long way in helping you get noticed by the writer.

🧑‍💻 How we handle this: At WPBeginner, we use WPForms for all our contact forms. It’s an easy drag-and-drop builder that ensures we receive messages reliably. See our detailed WPForms review for more insights into the plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blog Comments

Over the years, we’ve received plenty of questions from our readers about the best practices for commenting on WordPress blogs. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

How long should a good blog comment be?

Quality is more important than quantity. A good comment is typically three to four thoughtful sentences long, but it can be longer if it adds significant value.

Is it okay to use my real name and website in a comment?

Yes! Using your real name helps you build a positive online reputation. Including your WordPress website in the ‘Website’ field is a great way for the blog owner and other readers to learn more about you.

You can also set up a Gravatar (Globally Recognized Avatar) using the email address you comment with, as having a real profile picture builds trust.

Why isn’t my comment showing up right away?

Most WordPress blogs hold new comments for moderation to prevent spam. This means a real person (the site owner) needs to approve it first. Be patient! If you followed the tips in this guide, your comment is very likely to be approved soon. 👍

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Bonus Links: Make WordPress Comments Fun for Readers

We hope this article helped you learn how to write a good blog comment, and hopefully, your comments will bypass the spam filters.

Now, if you’re a website owner looking to encourage these kinds of great conversations on your own blog, we have some extra resources just for you:

• How to Allow Users to Like or Dislike Comments in WordPress
• How to Feature or Bury Comments in WordPress (Easy Ways)
• How to Make Blog Post Comments Searchable in WordPress
• How to Allow Users to Edit Their Comments in WordPress
• How to Allow Your Users to Subscribe to Comments in WordPress

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