When it comes to nurturing engagement, what's more important? Posting? Replying or Commenting?

Question

Hi hunters and friends,

When it comes to nurturing engagement, what's more important? Posting a new article on community? or commenting/replying on existing articles?

Recently, I have been active in the independent hacker community, and I began wondering what's most important to nurture organic engagement from potential customers.

I'm sure there's no clear-cut answer, but which one do you think is better? What made you think that?

Sandra Djajic · Accepted Answer

Not sure but i think commenting and replying.

Answer

If I had to choose just one factor for nurturing engagement, I would say that posting is the most important. Consistently sharing valuable content and information is key to keeping your followers engaged and attracting new ones. While responding to comments and commenting on other people's posts can also be helpful, they are secondary to the importance of posting.

Carter Michael · Answer

I think the community at the start. But, I think it's important to have a post or two in your catalogue as well incase people go back to your page to signal that you're also producing content.

Doğukan Tezcan · Answer

I think you can interact with people more with comments and replying.

John Koo · Answer

@carter_barnett Yup you also need to have some original content to show people what you are creating. thanks!

John Koo · Answer

@sandradjajic yes, they're easy to get started with

David Cagigas · Answer

I think commenting is most important!

John Koo · Answer

@dogukan_tezcan great point. actual interaction is a key to grow engagement. Thanks!

charles shiro · Answer

@imjohnkoo I am currently sharing my product, Glarity, on Twitter, and have connected with several engineers who are willing to collaborate and help improve the project. Additionally, users on Twitter have provided valuable feedback and suggestions, such as asking if Glarity can be adapted for use on other platforms. This has been a great opportunity to engage with the community and enhance the product.

John Koo · Answer

@heleana this is a good insight. thanks!

charles shiro · Answer

I think the comments are the most important and he can bring a lot of inspiration to the team.

Ksenia Khriptovich · Answer

I think that at the very begginig when you register at Product Hunt it's more important to engage with the existing content (comment and reply). But later, when you've already gained connections and, well, presence on the platform, it's time to post ;)

John Koo · Answer

@steele_6jill Thanks for the good insight! I completely agree! Consistent posting of valuable content is the backbone of engagement. It shows your followers that you are invested in providing them with helpful information and keeps them coming back for more.

Heleana Grace · Answer

I'd say commenting and replying for sure. I feel like a new article grows the volume of your content but not your connection with others. You need to get into actual conversations if you want to establish engagement. Just posting is like talking to yourself.

When it comes to nurturing engagement, what's more important? Posting? Replying or Commenting?

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