If you’ve ever scratched your head and thought, ‘why in the hell don’t MORE people comment on my blog?’ or ‘how do I get people who always comment on my blog to keep commenting?’ — I’ve got your answer.
Those of you who blog on the WordPress platform (and you should be blogging with WordPress, peeps) need the Thank Me Later WordPress plug-in. Once you’ve installed the plug-in, just configure a message that is sent to those who comment on your blog. You can decide on how many messages they receive, whether those messages include a promo code or special offer, and how soon the message is sent after they’ve commented.
Thank you e-mails generate warm fuzzies, repeat clients, and repeat COMMENTERS. It’s easy with Thank Me Later. Boom! There ya go.
New to WordPress plug-ins? Google that bad boy, as explaining plug-ins is no easy task.
If you’re feeling brave, a basic tutorial follows.
Login to your WordPress blog and click on ‘Plugins.’
At the top of the page, click on ‘Add new.’
Under ‘Search for plugins by keyword, author, or tag’ — enter ‘Thank Me Later.’
Click ‘Search Plugins.’
Click ‘Install Now’ and let your blog do its magic.
To configure your new plugin, scroll down in your WordPress dashboard to the ‘Thank Me Later’ bit under ‘Settings.’
Configure to taste, and let your clients be amazed by how thoughtful you are!
Oh, and be sure to leave a comment to see Thank Me Later in action. My secret message will hit your inbox 26 hours from the time you hit ‘Submit comment.’









Does commenting also boost my SEO? You’ve got CommentLuv or something installed, right?
Thanks for the tip on the TML plugin. Will be giving it a try.
Thanks for the info. I think I get a lot of use out of it.
Thanks Kristen – another great tip!
Thanks, Kristen! I love your blog and reading all your great ideas. Have a wonderful day!
I was just brainstorming ways to get more comments. Perfect timing as always, Kristen! Off to check it out…
why thank you!
what a neat plug in…can’t wait to put it to use. thanks!
I am def looking into this plug-in!! I just don’t want my ‘thank-you’s’ to look like form letter responses :O(
Great tip. I think that you have about the most awesome website ever. Another thing that I am DYING to know is how do you do your email collection on the website? Future post maybe??? (Please?)
Love this tip! Thanks for sharing!
I think I am probably about to find out, but what does your TML say? Do you have more suggestions?
I am so interested to see how this works. Thanks for the tip!
This is so cool! Thanks for sharing!
Thanking you now for Thank Me Later
Have been meaning to tell you for months how nice it is to have you back here…so, now you know!
You always have the best tips! Thanks so much!
awesome. thanks for sharing.
YEAH! I can’t wait to get this going! Awesome!
why 26 hours later?
Just curious
Hmmmm… You’ve got me curious.
Thank you, sounds like a fab idea!
Thank you! I am really interested to see this in action.
This is genius – THANK YOU for sharing it with us! Installing it right now on my blog!
Just finished my website redesign, and have converted to using ProPhoto Blogs on WordPress. I can’t wait to try this out & see if it leads to more comments on the blog!
Hey there! Just testing out your new “Thank me later” plug-in. Keep on bloggin, I will keep on readin! Lots of <3
Marie
This is so clever it makes my head spin!!
Thank you! I just started the ball rolling on my very own wordpress blog. It’s not up and running yet but once it is I will be sure to install this bad boy!
Thanks for the insight! Always great stuff on this blog and I am LOVING Lux Undercover. I got it right when it came out and there is some amazing insights in there
xoxo
Ooooooh! How fun! I used to send a little thank you each time someone would leave a comment on my blog for the first time or wrote something super sweet or interesting… It got to be too much and I stopped… And ya know what? Comments went doooooown.
Thanks for the awesome tip!
Thanks a bunch!! I am still confused about how comments affect SEO, etc… I guess it’s time to move from a Blogger blog to a WordPress blog!
Thanks for this, (once again), awesome little tidbit!
Got to give this a try! Can’t wait to see the message that comes back to me. Fun idea!
I will give this a try! Thanks for the great info!
Great information!! Thanks for the post!
So neat — thank you!
Very cool. I will have to use this!
I’m intrigued. Thanks for the info on TML.
I’ve never heard of that! Thanks for the tip.
Thanks- this is fabulous!
Hmm, I’ll need to check that out. Thanks!
I want to check this out for sure. Thanks for the tip!
Free awesome message that doesn’t require facebook? Just a simple comment? Gotta love it
Thank you for this great insight!
Thanks, Kristen! You rock!
I didn’t know anything like this existed. My only concern is that the thank you will seemed like a canned reply instead of a personal one. But, I am interested in checking it out.
OK. Let’s see your thank me later baby in action! Hit me with an automated response, baby!
Great info, can’t wait to give it a try!
I love that Plugin! But how do you get people to stop what they are doing and leave their thoughts on your page?!
You got mee to do it but how do I get people to stop and comment?!
I wanna play! That’s soooo cool.
very curious about this one.
thanks for the tip-a-roo
just installed the plug-in and am eager to see if it helps boost my blog comments…here’s hoping!
I’m using blogger, is that bad??
Oooooo nice. Going to try it!
so cool!
Thanks, Kristin! Great idea!
Intersting idea. Will keep in mind when i’ll switch to wordpress. Thank you for all your tips.
Um, awesome! Can’t wait to see it in action.
Sounds really cool! Can’t wait to receive my thank-you!
Thanks, Kristin. Can’t wait to try it.
Cool!
cool – looking forward to seeing TML in action
Cheers
I’m interested in seeing how this works. Do comments increase SEO?
I’ve been wondering if something like this existed. Thanks for the tip!!!
Going to go install this right now
I will definitely look into this! But first I wanted to get my “thank you”. Thanks!
Awesome tip!
i love your smart tips like this – thank you, thank you, kristen!
You ROCK, Kristen!
Genius!! Thank you for sharing!!
Thanks! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Thanks for the tip! Definitely worth checking out
Thank you for this. Just downloaded TML and can’t wait to give my commenters a little love!
Thanks for sharing this tip! I am going to give it a try!
I’m going to install it. Thanks!
I’ll definitely be checking this out later today – thanks for all the info you share!!
Ok..I am curious. Right now I am using Blogger for my blogging. IT’s ok..but what is so Awesome about WordPress..that we all need to switch this very moment? I’m curious and I really don’t know.
Thanks for the posts..they are super insightful..and I just read the prioritizing your time one…very good.
Thank you for the GREAT tip!!!
Thanks for the tip. Let’s see what appears in my in box.
Oh this plugin sounds cool and fun! Can’t wait to see what your message says. I’m curious though, can you change them up? What about commenters to are regulars (well that is the point right to back them regular) will they keep getting the same thank you email over and over?
Thanks for the tip. Love wp plugins!
This looks great! I’m going to have to try this
What a lovely idea! Also, thanks for the tip on choosing wordpress for your blog, Ive been debating between that and squarespace for awhile now.
What a great idea! I wish I had heard of this plug-in sooner!!
Fabulous! Just installed it! Thanks for the tip! xoxo
I’m going to install this right now. Thank you!
oh i want to see
i want to see!!!!
Wow! Thanks, I never knew about this!
Thanks for the tip! … I always enjoy reading your blog
I’m really excited to see this at work. What other wp plugins do love?
WOW, I had no idea. You are awesome!
I’ve been using the basic blog feature that came with my website. Would you suggest switching to WordPress? Thanks for the tips too!
Thanks for another great tip! I love your blog – a breath of fresh air, gently spiced with a sort of kick up the backside of kindness. Just what I need.
amazing ! I am setting this up later thank you website sensei .
I’m so curious! Thanks for the tip!
great idea!
I’m game! Can’t wait to see your reply!
A teaser! Brilliant. And exciting to see it in action!
Thanks for all the great tips!
Neato! Thanks!
Great article! Thanks for sharing
Very cool! Thanks for this!
Can’t wait to try it out! : )
Thanks! I like being able to test this too!
Thanks for the tip! I am curious to see what yours says.
Very cool! I can’t wait to check it out. =)
Thanks for this awesome tip!
Great tip as always! Thank so much for sharing!
That’s pretty cool. Gotta check it out!
cool! i’ve never heard of that plugin; i’m going to check it out!
I’ve been lamenting my lack of comments…..
Thanks for the tip! Can’t wait to see it in action.
Well, of course I had to comment…just to see how it works. Brilliant!
This is great – can’t wait to try it out. Thanks!
Love this and all the amazing ideas you share with us. Thank you for rockin at life
You’re always full of good ideas.
Thank you! I will give it a try!
I want to see the message
working on my manifesto right now! So excited to take my business to the next level
Stumbled upon your facebook page and blog today. Thanks for the great tips!
sweet. definitely interested. and you are completely RAWKIN the brand camp these days. you go girl.
hey, you must have some other plugin that is pulling in recent posts from commenters – what is it? i like it!
Sweet! Never even heard of this blog before! Nice!
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful plugin.
Thanks for this tip, what a great plugin!
TFS!
I always wondered about this, thanks! You rock!
Been wondering about this. Thanks for the post!
Great tip! I can’t wait to add this to my blog!
I’ll have to try this out!
You’re amazing, Kristen!!
Thanks again for another wonderful post!
I’m definitely interested in seeing how this works!
Never heard of this before… thanks for sharing it with us!
NICE!! Thank you!
I’m looking forward to my thank you in 26 hours, but I’ll say thank you now for such a helpful post Tx
Can’t wait to hear from you!
Thank you so much for sharing! I got it going as soon as I read this!
How did I not know about this plugin?? Thank you for sharing!
Awesome! I love it!
What a great idea! Thanks!
JUST got done reading Circus Circus and getting WordPress. Hopefully I can figure it all out. Thank you for this help.
JUST got done reading Circus Circus and trying to figure out my newly downloaded WordPress. Thank you for this help!
Thanks very much – I’m relatively new to Brand Camp, but getting plenty of useful information – really appreciate it!
Ooh great tip – thank you!!
Thank you for this tip!
awesome! thanks so much!
Thank you so much for sharing this is a great plugin!!!
I wonder why more bloggers don’t use this. I’ve never heard of it but it is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
i knew I had heard of this but couldn’t remember where I saw it. I stumbled back over this from a link from another of your informative posts. thanks so much!
Thanks for the recommeding this plug in. I’m in the midst of building and coding – ACK! – my WordPress with Thesis website/blog and have a list of 30 or so plug-ins to install. Now it is 31!
Alison
Bless you, brave woman — Thesis was too tough for me!
I super puffy heart you! Seriously, you’re rocking my world! (Or at the very least my business.)
Awesome! I am gonna try this!
I like it! Thanks. I’ve been emailing them individually but that takes a while to take care of and my list of to dos is ever increasing exponentially.
I’ve been trying to find that other tip you gave a while back about a mailing list sign up plug in. No luck so far. If you know what I’m talking about, I’d love a pointer. Thanks!
Mailing list sign-ups are easy to handle through service providers like Mailchimp and Mad Mimi…they provide bits of code to copy & paste.
Awesome! Just installed it and works wonderfully!
Thanks for all your great info. It can be overwhelming with everything to know before starting a business and your articles are a great help.
Thanks, setting it up right now!