The low down on commenting…
I use JS Kit comments on kootoyoo.
I know that a few people have problems with JS Kit & have had trouble with their service. Personally, I have had positive dealings with JS Kit support & am keen to continue with this system of commenting. Mainly because I think that the blogger comment system is less than ideal.
Why I like it…
-I like that I have the option/ability to respond to each comment.
-I like that if used to full advantage I can click directly to a commenters site.
-It’s made me engage more with the folks that do leave comments on this site & afterall that’s what it’s all about eh?
I think that JS Kit is most beneficial if you actually sign up to it. It doesn’t cost anything to register with JS Kit. They have a strict privacy policy & the site owner (me) doesn’t actually have access to your email address…
-Then you have the option to receive my responses (or those of other commenters via email).
-You can add a number of sites where people can visit you. It actually lists the name of the site so that people know where they are heading.
There are other options for logging in to leave a comment which are all fine but you may not see the benefits that I describe above.
Anyway, I just thought that I would include a how to as it seems a few people are stumped &/or confused when it comes to commenting using JS Kit.
…
I’ve said something or shown something that you’d like to make a comment about…
Click “comment”
This box will pop up. If you want to comment as a guest (& you don’t have a blog) that’s fine…just try to remember to type your name in the guest box so I know your name.
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OR
you can sign in using one of the following in the drop down under the “From”
Here’s where you would choose “Blogger” or “my other site” or “JS Kit” . If you choose “Blogger” or “my other site”, you still need to type your name where it currently says “Guest”. You can also choose to upload an avatar but you won’t receive email responses.
To get the most out of your comment…
sign up to JS Kit (you only need to do this once)
If you do that your comment will look like this. I know it’s Tania from Myrtle & Eunice before I even click. I recognise her icon (& I’m pretty glad she’s stopped by). I can hover my mouse over Tania’s name & I’ve got the option to visit her on her site if I like. You know I’m gunna because I’m loving what she’s got to say & she’s made it super easy for me. You should probably go & visit her too. She’s good!
If you sign up to JS Kit you also have the option to change your avatar from your “comment box”.
I hope this was helpful & I hope it might make commenting on kootoyoo a more valuable/fun experience.
Thanks for stopping by.
june at noon (gretchen)
996 days ago
Aha! My avatar has appeared! When I finally got through to signing up (after it stalling on me over and over several different tries/days), the avatar wouldn't appear. Now I'm in business!
Liesl
996 days ago
My avatar has appeared now too. They obviously are quick to help out when you lodge a help ticket.
I like your comment system too.
cindy
996 days ago
I finally figured it out, now you will know when I am around so you can run. I am with Liesl too, I like the comment system
Mel @ from little things ...
996 days ago
Hey Kirsty thanks for this – I got my ass into gear and finally added my avatar! I have used JS kit for a little while now and I do like the way it allows me to respond to comments in a more immediate, conversational sense. That said I sometimes click on to my blog to see if there are any comments and it very often says zero but then when I click on the actual comments bit there may be five or so (woo hoo!) – does that happen to you?
sophie
996 days ago
ok, giving it a shot, p.s I really love your blog kootoyoo.
One Flew Over
996 days ago
I have crossed to the darkside….
sophie
996 days ago
trying again
Tania
996 days ago
Given I am renowned for my ability to break computers and the like, it is sheer flukery that I managed to get that JS Kit bit right. And shucks, thanks for saying nice things – I've come over a vibrant shade of red.
sophie
996 days ago
grrrr i am dumb…
Leslie (3 birdies)
996 days ago
Thanks for the tips. Always nice to have step by step instructions, I need those at times.
Kirsty
996 days ago
You're not dumb at all. Just choose "add another site" when you go to comment & insert your site address (make sure you put the http:// in front).
Then if you hover over your "avatar space" it should give you the pencil option where you can add an avatar.
Kirsty
996 days ago
& look how nice it looks – thanks gretchen.
Kirsty
996 days ago
Thanks Liesl. I think they have some kinks still to iron out with the transition to Echo but I think it's worth riding the bumps.
Kirsty
996 days ago
On the contrary…I know when to break out the bubbles.
Kirsty
996 days ago
Yes…apparently there is a known issue with that – I think there are a few teething problems with the transition to Echo but I agree it just feels friendlier & open. Super excited that you signed up with your blogger & I can see your avatar! Hooray for that.
Kirsty
996 days ago
Thanks Sophie.
Kirsty
996 days ago
Glad you have! Now you just need to "add another site" so that folks can click over to your beautiful blog:
http://oneflewover-oneflewover.blogspot.com/
Kirsty
996 days ago
xxx
Kirsty
996 days ago
I just reallly want people to get the most out of the system & out of commenting here. Thanks for stopping in.
Cass Ward
996 days ago
Ok I'm in too
Kirsty
996 days ago
Excellent! Now you just need to "add another site" so that folks can come & visit you at your place:
http://snailblazer.blogspot.com/
trash
996 days ago
Uhoh! Technical alert!! Shal post briefly and hide as waould hate to break your machine. (there is a good reason we are not allowed to own microwaves in this house any more
Gina
996 days ago
Oh that Tania, she's so hot right now!
I'm signed up to JS kits but I think I always comment in blogger or google or something. Must try to retrieve password.
Cass Ward
996 days ago
I think I've added the link now.
Kirsty
996 days ago
Hooray!
Kirsty
996 days ago
Now you just need to "add another site" so that folks can come & visit you at your place:
Kirsty
996 days ago
I think that works Gina… Now you just need to "add another site" so that folks can come & visit you at your place.
sophie
996 days ago
still can't get an avatar. might send the programmers a message.
Jennifer Rose
996 days ago
if I put the kit back on my blog, can i link to this post so people will have a clearer idea of how to use it. full credit of course
One Flew Over
996 days ago
Okie dokie…thanks for the tip, will get my stay at home mum brain around
it sooner or later
Kirsty
996 days ago
Of course.
Mel @ from little things ...
996 days ago
Kirsty I just tried to jump to your blog via your comment on mine and it went to a weird "end of the earth doomsday" site with an end of the earth countdown clock and everything! What the?! I did it three times and always got the same site …?
MissyP
996 days ago
Hey hey!! Now I have an avatar. Thanks for the heads up Kirsty.
Guest
995 days ago
this is so fantastic, thanks!
Kirsty
995 days ago
My pleasure.
Kirsty
995 days ago
Hooray…& don't you look gorgeous.
Kirsty
995 days ago
Oh dear…typo – I deleted & re submitted my comment.
Megank
995 days ago
This is so good Kirsty – even though i am using JS Kit on my blog -Iam not kitty trained at all…
Hope I can link to this post too to tell the world how to say hello on my blog!!
(now we'll see if an avatar appears for me…)
x
Megan (the Byron life)
Megank
995 days ago
Look! I did good at this!
Kirsty
995 days ago
You did do good! Now you just need to "add another site" so that we can all scoot over & say hello.
Muriel
995 days ago
Will you be using this for the Creative Spaces as well?
Kirsty
995 days ago
Hi Muriel
I'm hoping that the link widget will be up again tomorrow. This comment
system isn't new…it's the one I've been using for most of this year.
See you for my creative space tomorrow.
Jennifer Rose
995 days ago
thanks
(and I still find it odd that I don't get replies when I use the kit. hmm could be a setting I have wrong. might have to go to the site and ask)
Kirsty
995 days ago
Maybe worth checking you have your email on your profile. Hope they can help you out.
Tinniegirl
992 days ago
It's very helpful actually. Thanks. I have major brain overload at the moment but will pop back when I have some headspace to really consider your thoughts.
Guest
980 days ago
Thank you for these instructions Kirsty. I have been having so much trouble trying to use JS-Kit. I have just followed your instructions carefully and I am hoping that when I post this that it will all come together…
Cristy
980 days ago
Oh bother. That didn't work. When I try to log in to JS-Kit everything gets wiped. And my avatar just disappears after loading.
I'll have to give up again for now… Oh well.
Skebba
973 days ago
Hi Kirsty,
I use JS Kit as well – used to use it on my personal blog but grew tired of the lag in loading the comments and felt it slowed down my site in general. Also think people had trouble using the system. I swore I wouldn't use it on my new blog. However, when I started my new blog I found I really missed not being able to reply directly to a comment. (Also missed having Comment Luv – awesome plug-in, you might like to check it out!) Anyways so I just installed it on my new blog. Already a little frustrated with Echo being a bit buggy but I hope, as you do, that these things will get sorted out. I think people find it a little difficult at first but hopefully we can start an Echo tidalwave and soon everyone will be using it! If it's ok with you I'd like to link to this post in case any of my visitors need help with Echo.
Just wanted to add my few thoughts on it! Thanks for helping out all the JS Kit-ers!
Alison
945 days ago
Thanks for the explanation.
http://yufinats.blogspot.com
942 days ago
you're so talented…i like your working