njdubois Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I'm in the process of learning about SEO. I figured that I would design and code a simple blogging system at the same time. I need to learn to use mysqli, and how to harden my code for security reasons so I'm doing it all kinda at once. I'm just curious as I have not been much of a blogger. What is expected by users when it comes to comments, and leaving them. IE: can I get away without a user login system. Enter your name, your email and the comment and call her a day? Or should I have a user registration process? The only reason I can think of having a log in system is if I want to let users edit their comments. It would also allow me to limit spam/fake posts. Thoughts? Opinions? Previous experiences? Thanks Nick Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/295153-blog-comments-and-what-the-average-user-expects-from-them/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
requinix Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 What is expected by users when it comes to comments, and leaving them.I expect crude jokes and degrading insults made against the author. IE: can I get away without a user login system. Enter your name, your email and the comment and call her a day? Or should I have a user registration process?...Oh, that's what you're talking about. User registration: + Lets you track user activity + Encourages the user to give better comments than if they were anonymous + Gives the user an identity they can keep - Requires registration - Makes it harder for someone to offer a quick, one-time comment on your site Anonymous comments (even if they have to enter an email address): + Quick and easy to implement + Quick and easy to use + Anonymous - Harder to moderate a troublesome user - Anonymous Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/295153-blog-comments-and-what-the-average-user-expects-from-them/#findComment-1507820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdubois Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Your first comment is so right on, and isn't it a shame? Regardless, based on your points I have decided to force registration. Thanks for helping me think it through! Nick Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/295153-blog-comments-and-what-the-average-user-expects-from-them/#findComment-1508051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicken Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I'd suggest that you let people register/login through some well known site like facebook, google, twitter, etc. I know personally I am somewhat more apt to sign up and try something if I can just hit "Login with google." If I have to create a unique account just for that site then it's not worth my time and I move on. I suspect many people would think similarly. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/295153-blog-comments-and-what-the-average-user-expects-from-them/#findComment-1508052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdubois Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 I agree! I think that this is the way of the future. Especially when bio-metrics take off. I've already been thinking about that. My plan is to keep it simple, and provide a package that anyone can use. SEO minded developer friendly blog platform. Having that built in may make things simpler or more complex. I have to find out, do research, for example I know you need a key for google maps. I'll look into it! Thanks for the advice. Nick Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/295153-blog-comments-and-what-the-average-user-expects-from-them/#findComment-1508055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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