Who Else Wants Links?

I want links, you want links, everybody wants links! Now, there is a new way to give each other even more links: Use coComment!

What is coComment?

CoComment is a comment tracking service. You can install their toolbar; afterwards when you leave a comment on a blog, that comment thread will be logged on your coComment account.

The main function of this service is to permit you to keep track of conversations on blogs. It’s pretty handy for that- I sometimes forget where I left a comment. Later, I want to go back and read any reaction. But. . . I forgot where the conversation took place!

How does coComment create Links?

When you leave a comment at a blog, a link to that blog is created on your profile page; here’s some chick called lucia lliljegren’s profile page. (Oh, you can also evidently follow conversations without leaving a comment. That creates a link as well, and it’s pretty handy!)

Anyone can click those links to find blogs where I posted comments. Eventually, if your friends join,they can click your links to follow conversations you found. Plus, people can search on tags to find conversations about topics of interest. You can also create groups (I created knitting. I may need to invite people!)

So, clearly, coComment creates links to the blogs you comment on.

What kind of links does it create?

Pretty good ones! Matt Jones at blogging fingers noticed Technorati counts them toward rank! He also says these links are on PR 4 pages, but I don’t see that rank on my toolbar.

Can I avoid giving links to people I disapprove of?

Yes. You will be can blacklist site and prevent those comment threads from appearing on your coComment account. With the toolbar, you’ll see a link to “blacklist