By Flora Szandi | December 23, 2024

In this blog post, you’ll learn how reader comments in Live Blog can make your content more engaging and interactive. Your audience can leave comments on your live blog, which you can moderate and respond to. Answering reader comments helps you build a stronger connection with your audience in real-time. For a detailed walkthrough, don’t miss the video!

Using the Comment Feature in Live Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Engage with your audience using the comment section or live chat feature!
2. Readers can easily leave a comment on your live blog, which you can then moderate.
3. Encourage meaningful interaction by responding to their thoughts, questions, or feedback in real time, building a sense of community and connection.
4. Click on the comment option to see the messages your readers have left.
5. You have the option to publish it immediately, and the comments will appear in your live blog feed right away.
6. You can also choose to add your own thoughts and insights to the comments, as many journalists do, enriching the conversation with your audience.
7. When you choose to respond, the layout that the reader sees will update, enhancing the interaction between you and your audience.
8. This simple process of commenting and moderating makes your live blog a perfect tool for live chat as well, significantly enhancing reader engagement.
   

Check out all our video tutorials to learn more about Live Blog features.