It is virtually unheard of for a WordPress blog to not receive some form of spam, which means that many users take advantage of the Akismet tool, a plugin included in WordPress that can be activated when you first install your blog software.
However using Akismet can result in a considerable time overhead when it comes to managing spam, especially if your blog is growing in popularity. If this is something that has happened to you, then you could be veering from tearing your hair out in frustration to considering blocking comments or using one of the third party comments solutions discussed previously.
Fortunately you don’t have to do this. There are plenty of ways in which you can minimize the time required to manage spam comments on your blog thanks to WordPress and [...]








Choosing a Suitable Comments Solution for Your Blog
Whether you want to receive feedback from readers, foster a community spirit or simply provide a way of collecting information for use in future posts, the use of comments in blogs can work wonders.
Most blog software features its own comments function; if you use Blogger, for instance, then your readers can sign-in with a Google or Open ID account to leave their thoughts.
WordPress users, have a much wider selection of solutions at their fingertips. Along with the native option, plugins for services such as Disqus and Facebook can be added to a blog [...]