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I've been commenting on blogs for quite a while and found it to be very useful in getting links back to whatever I happen to want to promote. I agree with the article's suggestions that the comment be relevant and add to the conversation.
Even if I wasn't going to be looking for a link back, I would still contribute. That's just me. In fact, I've commented in a number of places where I don't get a link back. Besides, you don't want to be so mercenary all the time. You don't ALWAYS have to get a link back.
I am going to look into the Google Reader idea. I had seen this somewhere before and it sounds like a good suggestion. If only there was enough time in the day to be able to take advantage of all the great ideas for online promotion that I read about!

