When we ask people why they love HubPages and chose this platform over others, they often refer to comments they get from fellow community members. Indeed, leaving insightful, meaningful comments on others’ Hubs is one of the most effective ways to spread the love on HubPages. Not all comments are created equal. We recommend avoiding…
Read MoreTips on Online Commenting
Commenting – it has become an extremely important part of the online experience. Are you, as a writer, leveraging comments to their full potential? Listen in to this week’s Online Writing Insider podcast (Tips on Commenting) as Jason Menayan and Simone Smith, two long-time netizens, share the top dos and don’ts with leaving, accepting, curating,…
Read MoreOvercoming Writer’s Apprehension
Are you new to HubPages, or online writing in general? Are you having trouble publishing your first couple of articles? In this episode of the Online Writing Insider (Writer’s Apprehension), Michelle Padro and Yours Truly discuss the mysterious effects of Writer’s Apprehension- that troublesome nervousness about sharing one’s writing in the public sphere. In addition…
Read MoreThe Great Commenter Accolade
Earlier this week, we updated one of the HubPages Accolades – perhaps you have noticed! The Great Commenter Accolade now has levels. Shown in Roman numerals, these levels, ranging from one to eight, will help you see just how great a commenter a Hubber is. The key to leveling up is to leave insightful comments…
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