A lot of changes are coming to WP Kube in the near future and one of them is “Ask the Readers”. I’d like to introduce a new semi-regular feature here at wpkube. To get the conversation flowing and find out where your collective thoughts are on different topics, I’ll occasionally ask a question so we can discuss in the comments. Sound good?
I’d like to Thanks Corbett and Skellie for the idea.
This week’s question is about blog commenting systems like Disqus, Intensedebate & livefyre. Which commenting system, you’re using?
Here are the Pros & Cons of using external commenting system.
Pros
- Optimized Comment System
- Connect with social media sites like Twitter, Facebook & Google+.
- More options and add-ons that can use then most default comment systems have
- No spam at all
- Social Engagement
Cons
- Comments wouldn’t be stored on your own site
- It can slower the speed of your site.
- Doesn’t work well with IE.
Now it’s your turn. Comment below with your answer, and we’ll discuss as the comments come in. I’ll choose the most useful or interesting comment and credit the winner in the next “Ask the Readers” post when it goes up.
The only external commenting system I like is LiveFyre. However, the default is still my favourite.
I wrote about this topic a while back. After a long time of using Disqus, I tried the others.. and then eventually I went back to the default WordPress system. It’s the fastest and simplest. Also, my readers were complaining about having to connect their social media accounts even though it was optional.
Disqus rocks
I can’t stand external comment systems. A few years back I had so many problems with several different comment systems and lost nearly a 1000 comments and several weeks of headaches. Even with their backup system, syncing with the comment system, and easy import/export features they still do not work as well as the default comment system.
I also avoid commenting on sites that use external comment systems.
What an awesome question, Devesh. I was hoping to find more discussion / insight here. I’ve tried the WordPress default, Disqus, and also flat facebook integration.
I’m launching my new brand and site on New Years, and I’ve been toying with what system to use. Currently leaning towards the WordPress default, but I’ll keep researching
I’m using the default WordPress Comment system for my blog. I have used Livefyre for a while but I’m happy with the default system with CommentLuv Premium enabled.