Back to Disqus and Why?

By Vlad Zablotskyy June 22, 2009

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Ever since discovering Disqus, I have been keeping an eye on their product. For some periods of time I have used their commenting system across my blogs – yet for some reason or another would revert to WordPress‘ default commenting system or try other services like Intense Debate. I have more than few complains about the speed of their plugin – one of the main reasons I would stop using it.

But things at Disqus have changed. Not only they gained a powerful ally in Andy Beard, whose opinion is respected and valued by the thousands in the blogging community, they have also dramatically improved their product from the time I last tested it.

If you are dissatisfied with the you current commenting system on your blog, here are my two cents on why you should seriously consider using Disqus on your blog.

Disqus allows your readers to comment using their Facebook & Twitter Credentials.
Disqus allows you to reply to comments via e-mail.
Disqus allows you to manage multiple blogs from one account.
Disqus integrates well into Blogger.com powered blogs. If you share my sentiment, you probably do not comment often on Blogger- their native comment system needs some major overhaul. Using the Disqus on blogger can probably increase users interaction via comments.
Finally Disqus folks at Diqus are really paying attention to what other people are saying about their services. They also seem to be implementing things gathered from the feedback from users.

In the past I often questioned using a third party commenting system. Now I am becoming more and more convinced that Disqus is actually one of the very few systems capable of providing real value to it’s users.

41 Comments

By AndyBeard, June 24, 2009 @ 8:09 am

I just need to work out how to get dofollow working with it, but interesting seeing the change in rankings temporarily.

I am not using their javascript implementation currently
By Vlad Zablotskyy, June 24, 2009 @ 8:50 am

It was my understanding that he current version of the plugin shows the
comments via javascript? I know in the past versions of the plugin Scott
Jangro hacked it to remove nofollow.

I think it would be better solution if they would offer the use “dofollows”
from the “community pages” but that will requier a lot of convincing and
then vigilance on the part of individual bloggers if they choose to not use
“nofollows”.

Hope you can write about ranking changes as I do not see any difference with
any of my blogs.
By La Sierra University, June 26, 2009 @ 8:48 am

Excellent blog, thanks for the share. I'll be a regular viewer
By Vlad Zablotskyy, June 26, 2009 @ 8:55 am

I do hope this is not the last post you ever make, most of all I sincerely
hope this is not an automated comment or it may be marked as spam.
By Daniel Ha, June 26, 2009 @ 9:35 am

We have nofollow set everywhere because, from our limited wisdom on search engines, it seems to assist the site, without a mess of arbitrary links sapping the weight of their ranking.

I haven't seen otherwise yet, but we're flexible enough to be convinced there should be a choice at some point.
By AndyBeard, June 27, 2009 @ 5:15 am

Looks like spam to me, plus with Disqus you can't delete the link, so you have to delete the comment
By Vlad Zablotskyy, June 27, 2009 @ 5:20 am

It most certainly is…. I got a round of comments just like the one above on all my blogs listed with Disqus.
By AndyBeard, June 27, 2009 @ 5:39 am

It is something I can probably fix by tinkering with WordPress filter priorities on existing plugins.

At this time I don't want to add it to the list of things which really need fixing, per my support tickets.
By printing, July 2, 2009 @ 3:31 am

What is it costing us to keep it and why should we “covet” it.
Still some English Imperialistic attitudes remain.
By beats, July 10, 2009 @ 2:27 pm

It does seem that they listen to their users and incorporate the feedback into the design with each release. Disqus makes it painlessly easy to comment, and does a good job at blocking spam.
By darekjones, July 13, 2009 @ 11:28 am

I really like the new features that come along with DISQUS. Specially, the idea of Video commenting is simply amazing.

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By Vlad Zablotskyy, July 13, 2009 @ 11:39 am

I believe that the video commenting was an option since the time Seesmic invested in Disqus. I don't think it is one of the newest features.
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By Amna, July 27, 2009 @ 1:08 am

i think moved the “nofollow” is just antagonize for google.
By cicurug, July 31, 2009 @ 1:58 am

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By SEO Miami, August 21, 2009 @ 12:05 pm

I think video commenting really a great idea I don't have an experience to do it but I have an idea on it.
By Projektowanie Stron, August 22, 2009 @ 12:08 pm

Excellent blog, thanks for the share. I'll be a regular viewer
By Isis Duo, August 24, 2009 @ 11:23 pm

Disqus really attracts! I am the live example, I was not keen to sign up, a good friend Robert made me sign up here, since then i am just loving it.
By studloans, September 1, 2009 @ 6:18 am

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By Vlad Zablotskyy, September 1, 2009 @ 8:18 am

Actually I am growing more and more disappointed in Disqus. Thinking to
switch it off again.
By jangro, September 1, 2009 @ 8:30 am

Why, because of the spam?
By Vlad Zablotskyy, September 1, 2009 @ 8:49 am

Yes I am getting hammered with spam. But I am also testing SEO Super
Comments plugin on one of my other sites (http://www.go-beyond-mls.com) and really
like the results- http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/seo-super-c...
By Vlad Zablotskyy, September 1, 2009 @ 8:51 am

Yes I am getting hammered with spam. But I am also testing SEO Super
Comments plugin on one of my other sites (http://www.go-beyond-mls.com) and really
like the results- http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/seo-super-c...
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By JabbaJaw, September 7, 2009 @ 8:43 am

Disqus is really the best commenting system at present. I have been working with Disqus for 2 years now and I simply can't complain about it.
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By viclogic, September 20, 2009 @ 3:43 am

Disqus is a great commenting plugin and I am usingit now in my blog. My only problem is that it cannot be used with plugins (comment luv, link love) that reward valuable commentators. Also, the comment system has a nofollow attribute. How can I make it a nofollow to reward my geniune commentators? Thank you very much.
By hudsonbar, September 22, 2009 @ 1:12 am

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By incorporate my business, November 12, 2009 @ 6:33 am

Sometime people must be changed when they are growing up. Just like disqus did.
By Greg, November 16, 2009 @ 8:30 am

What about cmmnt.info as an alternative ??
By mynote, March 1, 2010 @ 8:38 pm

disqus is not dofollow,
By Jessalyn Johnson, March 11, 2010 @ 9:31 pm

Disqus is more efficient in blocking spams compare to the other ones I used! One of my best choice!
By Keyondra Alexander, March 12, 2010 @ 9:35 pm

Disqus is really cool.. The best features of disqus is you can follow your comments anytime, anywhere.. I think I will use it forever.
By Veda Alexandra, March 18, 2010 @ 3:49 pm

Disqus has ability to import existing comments as well as export comments. I didn’t lose any comments when I moved to Disqus..Disqus is really good stuff methinks!
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By Jim@ Personal loans for people with bad credit, June 17, 2010 @ 12:02 pm

I have used it for a while but I was always getting problems when the sites were updated. I did like the direct contact feature but now IE 8 handles my yahoo account to contact quite easily although I do have to remind the who I am contacting which site I am from, which can be annoying when you have multiple sites.
It has been a while so I may give it another try.
By Laurie, June 25, 2010 @ 1:25 pm

Heya. this may seem like an odd comment, but i was wondering – is this blog post an example of disqus filtering or what ever you want to call it? I’m using blogengine.net and the original comment moderation, and i’m – less than happy with it. Especially the stupid abercrombie spam.

Anyway, I’m just wondering if I should give Disqus a try. Not sure it can be any more frustrating than my current methods…Thanks.