Triond Profile Show-offs in Comments Will Increase Views, Comments, and Earnings

Posted on October 29th, 2008 in Online Writing by Richie Montalbo

I noticed Triond now allows linking to profile pages in comments. This would surely change a lot of things.

I only noticed it today while I was viewing a friend’s article on Triond. I tried looking for any news about it in Triond’s Blog but there are none.

Update: A little while after I have submitted this article, Triond published a post in their blog announcing this new feature.

And yet there it is: a small check box with a simple querry “Post comment with your Triond credentials?”

Triond is allowing it’s users to link to their Triond Profile pages as they give comments to other user’s articles. (I think we can also use it when commenting in our own articles.)

Has it always been like this?

I cannot tell. If yes, members should be always using this option. But I have only seen this used just today. So maybe the answer is no.

I have always been thinking of ways to promote my Triond articles. Before, I would only wish that the writer would search for my name in the Explore page of their Triond dashboard to view my articles. And I would also do that to those who comment on my articles. Now, it’s right there. No more searching needed.

Profile Show-Offs

I can see growth in comments

With self-advertisement as easy a click, I can see growth in the number of comments articles would receive, especially for those writers who are known to comment back to their commentators. It would also increase the number of writers who give back the favor of commenting.

With this, I can see a growth in page views and earnings.

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16 Responses to “Triond Profile Show-offs in Comments Will Increase Views, Comments, and Earnings”

Michelle Murphy
October 29th, 2008 at 11:04 am

I didn’t notice that either, but good to know. excellent post.
B.S. Magoulas
October 29th, 2008 at 11:48 am

Interesting. Thanks for the tip.
Michael Degenhardt
October 29th, 2008 at 12:04 pm

Yes, the change is brand new today and discussed in the News portion on the first page. ~ Michael
thestickman
October 29th, 2008 at 12:49 pm

it is more of a security feature, so that unscrupulous Triond member don’t ‘hijack’ another user’s profile-name when commenting, typically, with short political messages like “Vote for Obama” or “Vote for McCain”, etc., and worse abuses…
Noreen Ann Jenkins
October 29th, 2008 at 6:45 pm

Thanks for the valuable information.
Westbrook
October 29th, 2008 at 8:54 pm

It will be interesting to see if this security feature does increase self promotion, as you think. Time will tell.
Karen Gross
October 29th, 2008 at 10:23 pm

I have noticed a pleasant increase in my hits since I have been spending more time reading other Triond users’ articles and commenting on them. Having my profile page show up on my comments will hopefully boost my content even more. I think it is a great addition.
Ancient Aspie
October 30th, 2008 at 1:23 pm

The change is very welcome. I’ve often wanted to look up the person who wrote an interesting comment, but it was such a hassle that I usually didn’t bother.
Brian Daniel Stankich
November 8th, 2008 at 10:12 pm

Richie, you said it. It is encouraging that Karen is seeing an immediate benefit.
Jo Bingham
November 13th, 2008 at 3:36 pm

Wow. I’m new here and I had know idea how complex it could be. But its all still rather fascinating to me still. I am sure in a few short weeks that may turn to frustration but for now I will enjoy the learning process. Thanks for sharing.
JK Kristie
November 18th, 2008 at 11:16 pm

More than article views, fans and friends are escalating in number, too.
Jan Francis
December 10th, 2008 at 7:45 am

I will try this
LG
January 12th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

Great idea. I will try it on this article. Though it seems like your comment will be posted back to your Triond credential especially when they ask for your user name and password.
sikku6
August 1st, 2009 at 7:09 am

It is good to have this feature…
Hope that you will also check my articles…
02CRAZYME
August 8th, 2009 at 1:10 am

Nice work buddy
Jane Benitez
November 11th, 2009 at 11:11 pm

Thanks for the tips and appreciate you sharing your knowledge.