Hello Everyone,

I recently took a survey and I noticed that Nigerians would love to comment on gossips blogs about other people's lives and not on tech information that can benefit them in their workplace or homes.

I am saying this because I know how hard it is to get comments on a tech blog given the fact that I run one (misstechy dot com), I have also searched top tech blogs in the country and noticed the same trend. Even noticed the trend on Nairaland, anytime a tech post is out on frontpage, people hardly comment or even view it.


Is it that the contents are boring or what?

Why would you choose to comment on other people's trouble but not on something that can benefit you in several ways -
Oya Nairalander answer

we comment on tech posts .. but abhor copy and paste tech stuff ..
and for my tech news I go to Slashdot , endgadget and techcrunch .. I don't think nairaland is a place for tech news .. yet to see real tech stuff on this site sef

kishimi8:
we comment on tech posts .. but abhor copy and paste tech stuff ..
and for my tech news I go to Slashdot , endgadget and techcrunch .. I don't think nairaland is a place for tech news .. yet to see real tech stuff on this site sef

There are so many "NIGERIAN" tech blogs that don't copy and paste, why not patronize your own

Lol..

As seen in the 1st banner below on your blog, your pics ain't there.. Put it up and see the effects

Also, an indigenous example would be nice, take the 2nd Screenshot now, a local example of you or someone would suffice.

Lastly, we are LAZY to comment! Like me but am an ardent follower of your blog

dem too like aproko

Free survey abi

Just pulling your legs

We tend to acquire new knowledge from tech info and you may not even need to say anything, but celebrity gossips is entertainment and will draw more comments and interest people more

RobinHez:
dem too like aproko

Aproko wey no go benefit them?

ArchEnemy:
Free survey abi

Just pulling your legs

We tend to acquire new knowledge from tech info and you may not even need to say anything, but celebrity gossips is entertainment and will draw more comments and interest people more

There are times when the author would be looking for ways to drive engagement by asking questions but if you check the post 20 days after all you would see are cobwebs

davide470:
Lol..

As seen in the 1st banner below on your blog, your pics ain't there.. Put it up and see the effects

Also, an indigenous example would be nice, take the 2nd Screenshot now, a local example of you or someone would suffice.

Lastly, we are LAZY to comment! Like me but am an ardent follower of your blog

Lol ---- I am so glad you are following my blog - you don't know how happy that makes me. So are you saying I should sell my face for comments? What about male tech bloggers - lol - Should they sell their abs?

MissTechy:


There are times when the author would be looking for ways to drive engagement by asking questions but if you check the post 20 days after all you would see are cobwebs

yeah, we hardly wanna give attention to making comments.

ArchEnemy:
yeah, we hardly wanna give attention to making comments.

on tech blogs yeah.. but you can give attention on gossip blogs?

MissTechy:


Lol ---- I am so glad you are following my blog - you don't know how happy that makes me. So are you saying I should sell my face for comments? What about male tech bloggers - lol - Should they sell their abs?

Lol. Whenever we/Nigerians hear of Tech Blogs, a dude with a dorky glass comes to mind. You are breaking that Jinx.. Who wouldn't want to see a cute techy lady on the Home Page!

My thoughts tho..

davide470:
Lol. Whenever we/Nigerians hear of Tech Blogs, a dude with a dorky glass comes to mind. You are breaking that Jinx.. Who wouldn't want to see a cute techy lady on the Home Page!

My thoughts tho..

Hmmn so what should happen to the cute male tech bloggers?

MissTechy:


Aproko wey no go benefit them?

I just tire o.

its a general issue in naija, where people tend to give more attention to less profitable things/issues. they cant stream a 2-min gadget review clip but can spend hours watching 'God knows what', and thats why we are far behind in science and tech.
I think we should devise means and methods to 'forcefully' make Nigerians more interested in science & tech.

MissTechy:


on tech blogs yeah.. but you can give attention on gossip blogs?

it's more like a 'culture' thing. Am not saying we should give attention to gossips even though people are more intrested in the latter

@MissTechy

Issokay....I have commented!

Adesiji77:
@MissTechy

Issokay....I have commented!

Lol why don't you comment before? that is what I want to know

Maybe If we can know from your opinions what the tech blogs in Nigeria are not doing right - then we can combat the problem

RobinHez:
dem too like aproko

. Most of these Nigerian blogs dont work, and their is no way to contact them

MissTechy:


Lol why don't you comment before? that is what I want to know

TBH, I can't put my finger on exactly what it is...I have been to your blog a few times though

yeah .. u said it .. very few don't copy and paste .. how ever I believe the problem lies in the lack of professionals to contribute on Nigerian blogs .. just a visit to Slashdot.org
and you learn some new stuff everyday .. not something I see on naija blogs..

as an example , someone once posted some stuff about a bug affecting all Unix like oses on nairaland ,, but the comments and obviously the op did not even know what it was about ,,, no intelligent replies on the thread .
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and Nigerian bloggers are only interested in clicks ,, just want traffic , nothing more ... so no quality but quantity ...

MissTechy:
Maybe If we can know from your opinions what the tech blogs in Nigeria are not doing right - then we can combat the problem

The problem is not from tech writers but from the readers.

1. Majority of them are not comfortable with technology related discussion, when did we start using technology in the first place. In other not to make a fool of them selves they simply do not comment.

2. Most people mostly go to technology blogs to learn and know what's happening but are not keen at been part of the discussion because technology related discussion is way out of their league. Have you ever asked why people doze off in maths class.

3. They simply do not care about technology of find it interesting.

As for me I would rather create technology than talk about it.

Lalasticlala...FP pls!

Matthewbriggs:


The problem is not form tech writer but from the readers.

1. Majority of them are not comfortable with technology related discussion, when did we start using technology in the first place. In other not to make a fool of them selves they simply do not comment.

2. Most people mostly go to technology blogs to learn and know what's happening but are not keen at been part of the discussion because technology related discussion can be tasking to the mind. Have you ever asked why people doze off in maths class.

3. They simply do not care about technology of find it interesting.

As for me I would rather create technology than talk about it.

So are you saying more than 90% of Nigerians re not smart enough to engage with Nigerian tech blogs because they might be too "tasking"

MissTechy:


So are you saying more than 90% of Nigerians re not smart enough to engage with Nigerian tech blogs because they might be too "tasking"

I never said 90% ... I simply talked about lack of interest in technology, and not knowledgeable enough to understand technology talk-less of making meaningful comments hence most do not comment.

Views are what matters for tech bloggers not comments.

I have a lot to say on this issue but i will try to keep it as short as possible.

I think it has a lot to do with interest. Right from time Nigerians are not interested in technology , very few are.


Tech blogs in developed countries get lots of comments simply because of the interest from the readers. But here , Most Nigerians don't even understand what you're talking about no matter how you simplify your language.


In addition to that , Our "Useless" celebrities are not helping matters. If our celebrities can show o
Public interest in "All things tech" , Nigerians will begin to show more interest.

Nigerians just want to use technology. They don't care about the process involved. That's why they ask foolish questions sometimes.

It is quite appalling!....

So sad!...

Damn pity!...

What we gonna do?...

Cry?...

Sulk?

I don't think so...

Better still, lets shut down our site!....

Dammit! No way!....

Really?....

Yep, how dare suggest such a thing?...

Alright, then i say keep moving, keep focusing, keep inventing, keep reinventing, keep innovating, keep engaging, keep writing, keep writing, just keep writing, you never can tell when you will struck gold then you become the talk of the town!

But i have been doing that for donkey's years....

Huh? Really? You never can tell if your next post will be the one to change everything....

You never can tell how close you are untill you arrive....

Cheer up man!

Lets go get some drinks and dance with them lovely girls down town....

You and your girls...

Hahaha i love them young and pretty! Lets see, i have a hundred bucks with me here...

Hahhaahaaa i hope Linda will turn up?

Never know, lets go...

many will misunderstand where am driving at but to those who do, i say IT IS NO EASY TASK! chuckles...Mr Darlington

Matthewbriggs:


I never said 90% ... I simply talked about lack of interest in technology, and not knowledgeable enough to understand technology talk-less of making meaningful comments hence most do not comment.

Views are what matters for tech bloggers not comments.

Trust me, I actually talked with some of my fellow TOP tech bloggers in Nigeria and it is not just views they want.

MissTechy:


Trust me, I actually talked with some of my fellow TOP tech bloggers in Nigeria and it is not just views they want.

Their is a difference between what matters and what they want.

Look at the key tends on most critically acclaimed tech sites like mashable, verge, tech crunch and our up and coming techcabal and techloy. Comments are not what makes them thick but no of views and following. Techcabal had to even disable comments, Forbes and mashable hide comments you have to click on a tab to open them up ... If you want engagement twitter is a good place to get it for your post.

I think what is important in this context in terms of engagement is how many people share or like your posts.

My point is don't fret of feel discouraged that comments are not flying in... Just keep posting quality content gradually you would gain traction.

Matthewbriggs:


Their is a difference between what matters and what they want.

Look at the key tends on most critically acclaimed tech sites like mashable, verge, tech crunch and our up and coming techcabal and techloy. Comments are not what makes them thick but no of views and following. Techcabal had to even disable comments, Forbes and mashable hide comments you have to click on a tab to open them up ... If you want engagement twitter is a good place to get it for your post.

I think what is important in this context in terms of engagement is how many people share or like your posts.

My point is don't fret of feel discouraged that comments are not flying in... Just keep posting quality content gradually you would gain traction.

True talk

I don't even read those tech news just because i'm in the football niche, which is quite backward when it comes to maximizing technology. However, this is an eye opener, i will start bookmarking them. In btw, miss techy, you are beautiful and look smart. Can i...

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