Blog Comment Links
Posting comments on blog articles related to your field including a link to your site when the blog supports commenter URLs.
Six editorial planning estimates, not measured ranking value. Scores assume relevant, genuine participation. How scoring works ↗
Ease of finding
7/10Many blogs allow comments but quality relevant blogs require effort to find.
Higher is betterEase of acquiring
5/10Posting a comment is generally easy but link persistence varies by moderation.
Higher is betterLongevity
5/10Comments may be deleted or lost over time, reducing link stability.
Higher is betterSpaminess
7/10High risk of spam detection if comments are repetitive or promotional.
Lower is betterPage context
7/10Comments are on relevant blog posts, enhancing page context fit.
Higher is betterAnchor context
5/10Link anchors may be limited and dependent on comment text style.
Higher is betterHow to find these opportunities
- Identify active blogs in your niche with comment sections open to links.
- Search for "blog + add comment + your niche" or "leave comment + website link".
- Evaluate blogs for comment moderation policies and link allowance.
- Use blog aggregators or RSS searches to find relevant recent posts.
Strategies for getting the link
- Write substantive, thoughtful comments that contribute to the discussion meaningfully.
- Include your website URL only when allowed and relevant, avoiding overt marketing.
- Maintain comment quality to avoid removal or being flagged as spam.
- Interact with other commenters to build community presence.
What to prepare beforehand
- Prepare genuine insights or additional information related to the blog post topic.
- Ensure your website linked is contextually relevant to the blog subject.
- Use your real name or consistent profile information to enhance credibility.
- Avoid keyword stuffing or repetitive phrasing in comments or link text.
Things to watch for
Blog comment links are typically nofollow and may be discarded by spam filters; abusive or irrelevant links can harm your reputation.
References & editorial notes
- Google Search Central: qualifying outbound links (general policy reference) ↗
- Google Search Central: spam policies (general policy reference) ↗
This starter guide is based on a user-supplied backlink type and AI-assisted editorial guidance. General policy references do not verify a particular publisher’s availability.
Editorial attribution: Ted Kubaitis · @tedkubaitis on Teams. Updated 2026-10-07, Seattle time.